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AUTUMN / WINTER<br />
2016 / 17<br />
<strong>Countryside</strong><br />
<strong>events</strong><br />
East Devon – an outstanding place<br />
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WELCOME<br />
This guide is organised by East Devon<br />
District Council’s <strong>Countryside</strong> team and<br />
our many partners. It includes:<br />
<strong>events</strong> • for all ages<br />
practical • volunteering<br />
birding • <strong>events</strong><br />
• and much more!<br />
About the team<br />
The <strong>Countryside</strong> team manage 10 nature<br />
reserves across East Devon, which are open<br />
at all times to the public and are free to visit.<br />
For more information visit<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside<br />
2<br />
To request this information in an<br />
alternative format or language<br />
phone 01395 517557 or email<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
We consider requests on an<br />
individual basis
SeCtionS in thiS guide<br />
4 Map of event locations<br />
6 Event listings<br />
46 Regular <strong>events</strong><br />
48 Frequently asked questions<br />
50 Partner organisations<br />
52 Contact the <strong>Countryside</strong> team<br />
Online booking: Payment for East Devon<br />
District Council <strong>events</strong> can be made with<br />
a credit or debit card, online or over<br />
the phone.<br />
Visit eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside to book<br />
online. Alternatively call 01395 517557 during<br />
normal office hours, or send a cheque made<br />
payable to East Devon District Council to<br />
‘<strong>Countryside</strong> team, East Devon District Council,<br />
Knowle, Sidmouth, EX10 8HL'<br />
KEY<br />
Information about an event<br />
If booking is required<br />
Cost<br />
Concession available to East<br />
Devon District Council tenants<br />
A point of contact, to book or for information<br />
Location<br />
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key event<br />
LOCATIONS<br />
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10<br />
7<br />
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1 Cranbrook Country Park<br />
2 Exmouth Local Nature Reserve<br />
3 Fire Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve<br />
4 Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve<br />
5 Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve<br />
6 Killerton National Trust<br />
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© crown copyright DAtAbAse rights 2012 orDnAnce survey 100023746<br />
7 Knapp Community Nature Reserve<br />
8 Knapp Copse Local Nature Reserve<br />
9 Norman Lockyer Observatory<br />
10 Pebblebed Heaths<br />
11 Seaton Wetlands<br />
12 Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve<br />
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OCTOBER<br />
eventS by date<br />
Details of <strong>events</strong> from October to March.<br />
See key on page 3.<br />
Find out more about our partners<br />
organising these <strong>events</strong> on page 50.<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Sunday 2 October, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
Seed gathering<br />
safari<br />
Sunday 2 October<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Join us to scour the woods in search of<br />
autumn’s rich treasure trove of nuts and<br />
seeds. Collect to grow and help secure<br />
a future for East Devon's wonderful<br />
woodlands. Followed by tea and cake.<br />
Booking required<br />
£3 donation welcomed<br />
01404 310012,<br />
legacytolandscape@gmail.com<br />
Seaton Tower Layby<br />
Seaton Down Hill, EX12 2TH (SY 235 914)<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
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Sidmouth Science Festival<br />
Friday 7 to Sunday 16 October<br />
A week of <strong>events</strong> in and around Sidmouth<br />
and at the Norman Lockyer Observatory.<br />
The Festival has serious talks, fun <strong>events</strong> and<br />
exciting hands-on activities for all ages and<br />
abilities, which include drama and art as well<br />
as science, complete with a dinosaur. These<br />
are mostly free.<br />
Some <strong>events</strong> require booking<br />
Mostly free. Some <strong>events</strong> have entrance fee<br />
See sidmouthsciencefestival.org<br />
info@sidmouthsciencefestival.org<br />
Event Hub from Thursday 13 to Saturday 15<br />
October is Kennaway House, EX10 8NG<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Big pick up weekends<br />
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2<br />
and 8 and 9 October, 11am to 4pm<br />
The orchards are brimming with apples and<br />
we need your help to collect them. Head down<br />
to Sparrow Park orchard, grab a bag or a<br />
mini wheelbarrow and help us harvest apples<br />
for Killerton's award-winning cider and apple<br />
juice. Dogs on leads welcome. Carers welcome.<br />
Groups welcome by arrangement.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free, normal admission fees apply<br />
01392 881345<br />
killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Killerton, EX5 3LE<br />
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OCTOBER<br />
Bat<br />
tracking in<br />
Devon and<br />
Trinidad<br />
Wednesday 5 October, 7.30pm<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
Adrian Bayley will talk about his projects<br />
recording the ecology of the rich bat<br />
fauna of East Devon and Trinidad.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Martin Drake, 01460 220650<br />
Colyford Memorial Hall, Swan Hill Road<br />
Apple pressing<br />
Saturday 8 October, 10am to 1pm<br />
Help the Rangers collect and press the apples<br />
from our nature reserve in the heart of<br />
Sidmouth. You are welcome to bring some of<br />
your own apples to press – bring a container<br />
to take away some of the delicious fresh juice!<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Orchard, The Knapp Community Nature<br />
Reserve, Station Road, Sidmouth<br />
Colyton Community<br />
Woodland work party<br />
Saturday 8 October, 10am to 4pm<br />
Help to manage Colyton's own nature reserve<br />
with some grass-cutting, scrub clearance and<br />
hedgelaying. Bring lunch.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Rob Beard, 01297 553966<br />
Car park at Hillhead, Colyton (SY 245 934)<br />
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Daily life in Devon:<br />
Talk by local<br />
historian Todd Gray<br />
Tuesday 11 October, 7.30pm<br />
Join us and take a look at life in Devon 1550 –<br />
1650 and the context of Poltimore and<br />
Bampflyde House in Exeter.<br />
Booking required<br />
£7.87<br />
poltimore.com<br />
Poltimore House, Exeter<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Leaf back in time<br />
Wednesday 12 October<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Travel back in time to hear Colin Pady's<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
remarkable tall tree tales and the wood's<br />
'seedy and shady' past on a history trek in<br />
Holyford Woods. No dogs.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
01404 310012<br />
legacytolandscape@gmail.com<br />
Seaton Tower Layby, Seaton Down Hill,<br />
EX12 2TH (SY 235 914)<br />
Night walk at Mutters Moor<br />
Wednesday 12 October<br />
7.30pm to 9.30pm<br />
Discover the science behind your night vision,<br />
use your senses to search for owls and stars as<br />
we explore the heathland. Inc hot chocolate.<br />
Wear stout footwear and bring a torch. In<br />
partnerships with Clinton Devon Estates.<br />
Booking required<br />
£5<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
Meet at Mutters Moor car park. Top of<br />
Peak Hill Road, Sidmouth (SY 109 872)<br />
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OCTOBER<br />
Local winter talks<br />
Thursday 13 October, 7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks (second Thursday of month,<br />
October to April) will cover a variety of topics<br />
of local interest, including geology, marine<br />
life, Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details on the website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton, EX12 2LZ<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Saturday 15 October, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
Killerton cider<br />
and apple festival<br />
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October<br />
10am to 5pm<br />
Soak in the unique orchard atmosphere at<br />
this family festival as we celebrate the annual<br />
apple harvest. With children's activities, live<br />
music, great food and of course Killerton's<br />
award-winning cider, there's something for<br />
everyone. Dogs on leads welcome.<br />
No booking required<br />
Adult £6, child £2, free for National<br />
Trust members and U5s<br />
01392 881345<br />
killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Sparrow Park Orchard, Killerton, EX5 3LE<br />
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2016<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Killerton cider and apple festival<br />
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October, 10am–5pm<br />
Adult £6, child £2<br />
Free entry for National Trust members and under 5s<br />
Soak in the unique orchard atmosphere at this family festival<br />
as we celebrate the apple harvest. With children’s activities, live<br />
music, great food and of course Killerton’s famous cider, there’s<br />
something for everyone.<br />
Find out more nationaltrust.org.uk/killertonapples<br />
ntkillerton killerton #ciderselfies<br />
© National Trust 2016. Registered charity no. 205846<br />
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OCTOBER<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Saturday 15 October, 1pm to 3pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Pumpkin trail<br />
Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October<br />
11am to 5pm<br />
Go on the trail around the garden and<br />
parkland to see if you can spot all the spooky<br />
pumpkin faces. Killerton is not to be missed at<br />
its most colourful – you'll be dazzled by shades<br />
of red against the evergreen conifers.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free, normal admission fees apply<br />
01392 881345<br />
killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Killerton, EX5 3LE<br />
Spooky Halloween trail<br />
Saturday 22 to<br />
Sunday 30 October<br />
Collect your map and follow it to find all<br />
of the creepy creatures hiding around the<br />
wetlands. Complete the trail to receive a<br />
treat (no tricks)!<br />
No booking required<br />
Suggested donation £2 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Seaton Wetlands, parking through<br />
Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
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Bird Watch at Bowling<br />
Green Marsh, Topsham<br />
Monday 24 October, 10am to 2pm<br />
Meet the birds on the Exe Estuary with<br />
Ian Waite as your guide. Bring lunch.<br />
Booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Ian Waite, 01297 20326<br />
Holman Way Car Park, Topsham<br />
(SX 968 881)<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Bird watching<br />
for children<br />
Tuesday 25 October, 10am to 12noon<br />
Join an expert guide as they introduce you<br />
to the art of birdwatching. See what you<br />
can spot. Binoculars available to borrow<br />
and telescope set up to use. No dogs.<br />
Booking required<br />
Suggested donation £2 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
Halloween crafts<br />
Wednesday 26 October<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Join the Country Park Rangers to make<br />
autumnal and Halloween themed crafts<br />
using natural materials.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Younghayes Community Centre,<br />
Cranbrook, EX5 7DR<br />
13
OCTOBER<br />
Woodland skills day<br />
Wednesday 26 October, 9am to 4pm<br />
Learn skills to manage woodlands for wildlife<br />
and woodland. Includes charcoal making,<br />
coppicing, firewood processing and more. Tea<br />
and coffee provided. Moderate level of fitness<br />
required, minimum age eight.<br />
Booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
The Knapp Community Nature Reserve,<br />
Station Road, Sidmouth<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Thursday 27 October, 10am to 12 noon<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Halloween Crafts<br />
Thursday 27 October<br />
10am to 12 noon<br />
Join the Education Ranger and make<br />
autumnal and Halloween themed crafts<br />
using natural materials.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
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Explore<br />
East Devon<br />
sustainably<br />
- by bus!<br />
November<br />
October<br />
Our network of buses<br />
will get you to many of<br />
the <strong>events</strong> featured in<br />
this guide.<br />
To plan your<br />
journey by bus visit<br />
www.stagecoachbus.com<br />
and for updates on the<br />
go follow us<br />
@stagecoachsw<br />
GROUP<br />
Explorer<br />
£15 .40<br />
ADULT<br />
Explorer<br />
£7.70<br />
£1<br />
CHILD<br />
add on<br />
available<br />
at any time<br />
Terms & conditions apply.<br />
Information correct as of August 2016. Liable to change without further notice.<br />
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OCTOBER<br />
Autumn Walk<br />
Saturday 29 October, 10am to 1pm<br />
Woodland and bridleways – autumn walk<br />
through this large woodland, with<br />
Donald Campbell.<br />
No booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Park at north end of Parehayne Woods, 2.5<br />
miles north west of Colyton (SY 217 973)<br />
A walk with East<br />
Devon Ramblers to<br />
Aylesbeare Common<br />
Saturday 29 October, 10am<br />
4.6 miles, easy pace, suitable for reasonably<br />
fit people. Children welcome if accompanied<br />
by an adult. Dogs on short leads. There may<br />
be some steep hills and mud. Not suitable for<br />
wheelchairs. Bring refreshments.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Ted Swan, 01395 567450<br />
Newton Poppleford village car park<br />
(SY 086 897)<br />
Halloween House<br />
Saturday 29 October<br />
5.30pm to 7.30pm<br />
Knock at the doors of Poltimore House if you<br />
dare, and meet the ghosts that have been<br />
awaiting you on Hallows Eve.<br />
Booking required<br />
£1.50<br />
poltimore.com<br />
Poltimore House, Exeter<br />
16
Help King<br />
Johns Oak<br />
Sunday 30 October<br />
10am to 12pm<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
Please lend a hand clearing bramble and<br />
scrub from around this ancient oak tree and<br />
learn more about this magnificent 800<br />
year old veteran.<br />
Booking required<br />
Free<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Visit King Johns Oak<br />
Sunday 30 October<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Exploring the ecology and conservation of<br />
these remarkable trees, courtesy of their<br />
guardians at Woodend Park, Shute, near<br />
Colyton with Jill Butler and Keith Alexander<br />
from the Ancient Tree Forum.<br />
Booking required<br />
£4 donation invited towards<br />
Devon Wildlife Trust<br />
01404 310012<br />
legacytolandscape@gmail.com<br />
Shute, parking details given on booking<br />
Walking for<br />
Health: Sid Valley<br />
Wednesday walk<br />
Wednesday 31 October<br />
10.15am registration for 10.30am start<br />
A walk around Holyford Woods with Walking<br />
for Health. A grade 3 walk (60 to 90 minute)<br />
moderate speed, some slopes/uneven paths.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Lottie Edwards, 01395 255083<br />
outreach@ledleisure.co.uk<br />
Seaton Tower Layby, Seaton Down<br />
Hill, EX12 2TH<br />
17
NOVEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Hedgelaying – day course<br />
Wednesday 2 November, 9am to 4pm<br />
Learn to lay a hedge in the Devon style. A<br />
practical course in tradtional hedgelaying<br />
skills. Price includes soup lunch and tea/coffee.<br />
Moderate level of fitness required<br />
Booking required<br />
£15<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Knapp Copse car park (SY 155 957)<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Saturday 5 November, 2pm to 4pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Monday 7 November, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
Holyford Woods<br />
work party<br />
Wednesday 9 November, 10am to 4pm<br />
A woodland management work party at this<br />
lovely local nature reserve. Bring lunch.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Holyford Farm (SY 236 923)<br />
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Local Winter talks<br />
Thursday 10 November<br />
7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks (second Thursday of month, October<br />
to April) will cover a variety of topics of<br />
local interest, including geology, marine<br />
life, Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details on the website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton, EX12 2LZ<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Apple pruning<br />
Saturday 12 November<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Join the Cranbrook Country Park Ranger at<br />
the Younghayes Centre and learn all about<br />
orchards and pruning. After lunch we'll drive<br />
to the Orchard for a practical session at<br />
Elbury Farm. Please bring your own packed<br />
lunch. We will convoy to Elbury which is a five<br />
minute drive away.<br />
Booking required<br />
£20<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Younghayes Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR<br />
19
NOVEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
A walk with East Devon<br />
Ramblers to Shute Hill<br />
and Axe Valley<br />
Monday 14 November, 10am<br />
Eight miles, easy pace, suitable for reasonably<br />
fit people. Children welcome but must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short<br />
leads. There may be some steep hills and mud.<br />
Not suitable for wheelchairs. Bring a packed<br />
lunch. May visit pub after the walk.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Bob Hewett 01395 516897<br />
Colyton central car park (SY 246 940)<br />
Walking for Health:<br />
Colyton/Seaton<br />
Wednesday walk<br />
Wednesday 16 November, 10.15am registration<br />
for 10.30am start<br />
A choice of walks around Black Hole Marsh. A<br />
grade 1 walk (20 to 30 minute) for those just<br />
starting to exercise, mostly flat. Or a grade 2<br />
walk (30 to 60 minute) some slight gradients.<br />
No dogs.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Lottie Edwards, 01395 255083<br />
outreach@ledleisure.co.uk<br />
Seaton Wetlands, parking through<br />
Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Thursday 17 November, 1pm to 3pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
20
Is King John’s Oak<br />
a living witness to<br />
one of the most<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
notorious Kings in English History?<br />
Friday 18 November, 7pm to 9pm<br />
This mighty oak, and two other named<br />
historic oaks in Woodend Park at Shute have<br />
looked down over the Umborne Valley for<br />
centuries. How did they get their names?<br />
What can these living trees tell us about<br />
the landscape of past times and how do<br />
we nurture this legacy into the future?<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
01404 310012<br />
legacytolandscape@gmail.com<br />
Feoffees Town Hall, Market Place,<br />
Colyton, EX24 6JR<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
A Grimm Christmas<br />
Saturday 19 November to Thursday 5<br />
January 2017, 11am to 4pm*<br />
Once upon a time, there was a book full of<br />
traditional fairytales with a Grimm twist.<br />
Journey through rooms inspired by some<br />
classic stories by the Brothers Grimm to see<br />
the mansion transformed like never before.<br />
The magic continues outdoors with a Grimmthemed<br />
activity trail under twinkling lights.<br />
*House closed Christmas Day and Boxing<br />
Day. For full opening times check the Killerton<br />
website in autumn.<br />
Booking required to see the house<br />
Free for National Trust members.<br />
Normal admission fees apply<br />
01392 881345<br />
killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Killerton, EX5 3LE<br />
21
DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Hedgerow<br />
restoration<br />
Saturday 19 November<br />
10.30am to 4pm<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
Learn a new skill and help restore a Devon<br />
hedge to protect the wildlife it supports<br />
and retain it within the landscape.<br />
Booking required<br />
Free<br />
01404 310012<br />
pete.youngman@eastdevonaonb.org.uk<br />
Location given on booking<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Tuesday 22 November, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
Walk from Seaton<br />
Wetlands to Colyton<br />
Wednesday 23 November, 10am to 12.30pm<br />
An easy walk looking at different wet habitats,<br />
from the marshes to the River Coly and back.<br />
No booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Lesley Clarke, 01297 20180<br />
Seaton Wetlands car park (SY 248 914)<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Thursday 1 December, 12 noon to 2pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
22
Willow Christmas<br />
decorations<br />
Saturday 3 December<br />
10am to 1pm<br />
Suitable for beginners we will make simple<br />
designs in willow including stars, garlands<br />
and Christmas trees, all tools and materials<br />
provided. Two good hands and eyes needed.<br />
Booking required<br />
£22<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Living willow<br />
structure<br />
maintenance<br />
Saturday 3 December<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Suitable for beginners we will learn how to<br />
plant and maintain a Living Willow Structure,<br />
all tools and materials provided. Outdoors<br />
whatever the weather. Good mobility needed.<br />
Booking required<br />
£15<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
23
DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Orienteering event –<br />
Mutters Moor, Sidmouth<br />
Sunday 4 December<br />
10.30am to 12.30pm<br />
League event – six courses of different lengths<br />
and technical difficulty. Suitable for adults,<br />
families, and children aged 10+. Electronic<br />
punching and time recording at this event<br />
– equipment provided. Help available. Bring<br />
compass and wear outdoor clothing and trainers.<br />
No booking required<br />
Seniors £8, juniors £2<br />
Peter Grierson, 01404 814593 or<br />
devonorienteering.co.uk/<strong>events</strong>/muttersmoor-devon-league-event-3-dec-4-2016<br />
Parking at grid ref SY 116 874. Signed<br />
along Pinn Lane just west of Sidmouth<br />
town centre<br />
A walk with East Devon<br />
Ramblers around Uplyme<br />
Tuesday 6 December, 10am<br />
3.7 miles, easy pace, suitable for reasonably<br />
fit people. Children welcome but must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short leads.<br />
There may be some steep hills and mud. Not<br />
suitable for wheelchairs. Bring refreshments.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
James Baldwin, 01297 23045<br />
Uplyme village hall overflow<br />
car park (SY 323 934)<br />
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Tree planting<br />
Thursday 8 December, 10am to 3pm<br />
A day of tree planting with the East Devon<br />
Conservation volunteers on a stunning local<br />
nature reserve in the Roncombe Valley.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Knapp Copse car park, (SY 155 957)<br />
DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Local winter talks<br />
Thursday 8 December<br />
7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks (second Thursday of month, October<br />
to April) will cover a variety of topics of<br />
local interest, including geology, marine<br />
life, Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details on the website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton, EX12 2LZ<br />
Wreath making<br />
at Cranbrook<br />
Saturday 10 December, 2pm to 4pm<br />
Get that festive feeling with the <strong>Countryside</strong><br />
Rangers at Cranbrook. Make a beautiful<br />
Christmas wreath for your front door, enjoy<br />
mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carols.<br />
Booking required<br />
£12<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Younghayes Community Centre,<br />
Cranbrook, EX5 7DR<br />
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DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Wreath Making at<br />
Seaton Wetlands<br />
Sunday 11 December<br />
10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm<br />
Get that festive feeling with the <strong>Countryside</strong><br />
Rangers at Seaton Wetlands. Make a beautiful<br />
Christmas wreath for your front door, enjoy<br />
mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carols.<br />
Booking required<br />
£12<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
Walking for<br />
Health: Exmouth<br />
Tuesday walk<br />
Tuesday 13 December, 10.15am<br />
registration for 10.30am start<br />
A choice of a walks along the Esplanade.<br />
Grade 1 walk (20 to 30 minute) for those just<br />
starting to exercise, mostly flat, a grade 2<br />
walk (30 to 60 minute) some slight gradients<br />
or a grade 3 walk (60 to 90 minutes) for those<br />
able to walk at a moderate pace with some<br />
slopes and uneven pathways. Walk leaders<br />
may vary or change a listed walk at short<br />
notice due to adverse weather conditions.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Lottie Edwards, 01395 255083<br />
outreach@ledleisure.co.uk<br />
Meet at the Manor Gardens performance<br />
stage, behind the old Tourist Information<br />
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Walk along the River Coly<br />
Tuesday 13 December, 10am to 1pm<br />
Donald Campbell will be your guide for a five<br />
mile walk along the River Coly and local lanes<br />
near Colyton.<br />
No booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Colyton car park, Dolphin Street<br />
DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Holyford Woods<br />
work party<br />
Wednesday 14 December, 10am to 4pm<br />
A woodland management work party at this<br />
lovely local nature reserve. Bring lunch.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Holyford Farm (SY 236 923)<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Saturday 17 December, 2pm to 4pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Monday 19 December, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
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DECEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Reindeer Trail<br />
Tuesday 20 December,<br />
10.30am to 3pm<br />
Father Christmas needs help! Follow the clues<br />
around the Wetlands to help track down his<br />
missing reindeer. Followed by Christmas<br />
crafts and hot drinks.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
Seaton Wetlands (SY 248 914)<br />
Orienteering Christmas<br />
novelty event –<br />
Exeter University<br />
Friday 30 December, 11am<br />
Score event – find as many controls as you can<br />
on the university campus within 60 minutes.<br />
Suitable for adults, families, and children aged<br />
ten and above.<br />
No booking required<br />
Seniors £5, juniors £2<br />
devonorienteering.co.uk/<strong>events</strong><br />
Parking at university – signed from<br />
entrance to Streatham campus<br />
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Walking for<br />
Health: Sid Valley<br />
Monday walk<br />
Monday 2 January, 10.15am<br />
registration for 10.30am start<br />
A grade 3 walk around Mutters Moor (60 to<br />
90 mins) with Walking for Health. Moderate<br />
speed with some slopes and uneven paths.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Lottie Edwards, 01395 255083<br />
outreach@ledleisure.co.uk<br />
Peak Hill car park, Sidmouth
Wassiling Walk<br />
Saturday 7 January<br />
10am to 11am<br />
A Wassailing Walk down to the Cranbrook<br />
Community Orchard with the Country Park<br />
Ranger to bless the trees and encourage a<br />
new harvest.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free, donations welcome<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Younghayes Community Centre,<br />
Cranbrook, EX5 7DR<br />
OCTOBER JANUARY<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Thursday 12 January, 11am to 1pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Help the heath<br />
Thursday 12 January, 10am to 3pm<br />
Join the East Devon Conservation volunteers<br />
on this practical work party to help restore<br />
the heathland of Trinity Hill.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve car park,<br />
Trinity Hill Road (SY 307 958)<br />
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OCTOBER JANUARY<br />
Local Winter talks<br />
Thursday 12 January, 7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks (second Thursday of month,<br />
October to April) will cover a variety of topics<br />
of local interest, including geology, marine<br />
life, Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details on the website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton EX12 2LZ<br />
Walk around<br />
Chardstock area<br />
Sunday 15 January, 10am to 1pm<br />
A chance to explore the upper reaches<br />
of the Axe catchment.<br />
No booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Martin Drake, 01460 220650<br />
Chardstock village hall (ST 312 041)<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Sunday 15 January, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
DARK FAIRY PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
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Trinity Hill LNR<br />
work party<br />
Wednesday 18 January, 10am to 4pm<br />
Clear some scrub and Rhododendrons to<br />
make way for the ponies to finish the job.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve car park,<br />
Trinity Hill Road (SY 307 958)<br />
OCTOBER JANUARY<br />
A walk with East Devon<br />
Ramblers – Knapp<br />
Copse circular<br />
Saturday 21 January, 10am<br />
Five miles, easy pace, suitable for reasonably<br />
fit people. Children welcome but must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short<br />
leads. There may be some steep hills and<br />
mud. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Bring<br />
refreshments.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Ted Swan, 01395 567450<br />
Knapp Copse car park (SY 155 957)<br />
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OCTOBER JANUARY<br />
Orienteering event –<br />
Ashclyst Forest<br />
Sunday 22 January<br />
10.30am to 12.30pm<br />
League event – six courses of different lengths<br />
and technical difficulty. Suitable for adults,<br />
families, and children aged ten and above.<br />
Electronic punching and time recording at this<br />
event – equipment provided. Help available.<br />
No booking required<br />
Seniors £8, juniors £2<br />
devonorienteering.co.uk/<strong>events</strong>/<br />
Parking at grid ref (SX 998 998). Signed<br />
from B3181 North of Broadclyst<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Saturday 28 January, 12 noon to 2pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Colyton Community<br />
Woodland work party<br />
Saturday 4 February, 10am to 4pm<br />
Help to manage Colyton's own nature reserve<br />
with some grass-cutting, scrub clearance<br />
and hedgelaying.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Rob Beard, 01297 553966<br />
Car park at Hillhead, Colyton (SY 245 934)<br />
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Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Monday 6 February, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Local Winter talks<br />
Thursday 9 February 2nd Thursday<br />
of month, October to April<br />
7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks will cover a variety of topics of local<br />
interest, including geology, marine life,<br />
Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details on the website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton EX12 2LZ<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Thursday 9 February, 10am to 12 noon<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Weaving<br />
with Rush<br />
Saturday 11 February<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Suitable for beginners we will make simple<br />
designs in rush including, mats and vases all<br />
tools and materials provided.<br />
Booking required<br />
£40<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
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FEBRUARY<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Wildlife gardening<br />
Tuesday 14 February<br />
10am to 2pm<br />
Help the Seaton Wetlands Rangers in the<br />
Wildlife garden. Learn how to make your<br />
garden wildlife friendly. Make a bird feeder or<br />
bee box to take home.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3 per child for crafts, £7.50 per bird box kit<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Wildlife Garden, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
Bird watching<br />
for children<br />
Tuesday 14 February, 2pm to 4pm<br />
Join an expert guide as they introduce you<br />
to the art of birdwatching. See what you<br />
can spot. Binoculars available to borrow<br />
and telescope set up to use. No dogs.<br />
Booking required<br />
Suggested donation £2 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
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Bird and bug box making<br />
Thursday 16 February, 1pm to 3pm<br />
Bird and bug box making with the <strong>Countryside</strong><br />
Rangers. Make homes for the wildlife in<br />
your garden<br />
Booking recommended for bird boxes<br />
£7.50 per bird box, donations for other<br />
crafts. Concessions avilable to<br />
EDDC tenants<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Phear Park, Exmouth, EX8 3QS<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Bird hide on wheels<br />
Saturday 18 February<br />
9am to 11am<br />
Seaton Tramway’s bird watching trips give you<br />
exclusive access to remote parts of the valley<br />
where you are likely to see between 30 and 50<br />
different species of bird during your two hours<br />
trip with local bird watching expert Ian Waite.<br />
Booking required<br />
£14.25<br />
01297 20375, www.tram.co.uk<br />
Bird watching trip commences from<br />
Seaton Terminus, EX12 2TB<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Tuesday 21 February, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
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FEBRUARY<br />
OCTOBER<br />
A walk with East Devon<br />
Ramblers around<br />
Buckton Hill<br />
Thursday 23 February, 10am<br />
3.5 miles, easy pace, suitable for reasonably<br />
fit people. Children welcome but must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short<br />
leads. There may be some steep hills and<br />
mud. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Bring<br />
refreshments. May visit pub after the walk.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Bob Hewett, 01395 516897<br />
Sidbury village car park (SY 138 918)<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Saturday 25 February, 11am to 1pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Walk the whole<br />
Undercliffs Coast Path<br />
Saturday 25 February, 9.30am to 3pm<br />
Walk seven miles from end to end of the<br />
Undercliffs NNR. Our local guide will tell us<br />
things we didn't know about.<br />
Booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Roger Critchard, 01460 220756<br />
Holmbush car park, Pound Street,<br />
Lyme Regis (SY 336 920)<br />
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Wildlife gardening<br />
Saturday 25 February<br />
10am to 12 noon<br />
Help the Country Park Ranger to finish off<br />
the bug hotel in the Country Park. And look<br />
at some other ways to encourage wildlife into<br />
your garden. Meet at the Younghayes buliding<br />
and walk down together. Weather permitting.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free, donations welcome<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Younghayes Community Centre,<br />
Cranbrook, EX5 7DR<br />
OCTOBER MARCH<br />
Local Winter talks<br />
Thursday 9 March, 7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks (second Thursday of month,<br />
October to April) will cover a variety of topics<br />
of local interest, including geology, marine<br />
life, Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details from our website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton, EX12 2LZ<br />
Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Friday 10 March, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
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OCTOBER MARCH<br />
Rope weave<br />
round basket<br />
making course<br />
Saturday 11 March<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Suitable for beginners we will make a Rope<br />
Weave round bottom basket. All tools and<br />
materials are provided. Students will be taught<br />
by an expert from Windrush Willow and leave<br />
with their own round bottom basket. Two<br />
good hands and eyes needed. Space limited.<br />
Booking required<br />
£40<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Saturday 11 March<br />
10am to 12 noon<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
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Night walk at Trinity Hill<br />
Wednesday 15 March<br />
7.30pm to 9.30pm<br />
Experience this beautiful heathland at night,<br />
listen for owls, search for stars and take in<br />
views of the Axe Valley. Discover how good<br />
your night vision really is. Finish with a hot<br />
chocolate. Wear stout footwear and bring<br />
a torch just in case.<br />
Booking required<br />
£5<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve car park,<br />
Trinity Hill Road (SY 307 958)<br />
OCTOBER MARCH<br />
Flower walk at Cotleigh<br />
Thursday 16 March<br />
10.30am to 12.30pm<br />
A short stroll with Donald Campbell to see<br />
wild daffodils and other spring flowers.<br />
No booking required<br />
Donations to AVDCS<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Park at roadside east of Cotleigh<br />
(ST 213 023)<br />
NORTH EAST WILDLIFE<br />
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OCTOBER MARCH<br />
A walk with East Devon<br />
Ramblers – Northleigh and<br />
Coly Valley circular<br />
Thursday 16 March, 10am<br />
Four miles, easy pace, suitable for reasonably<br />
fit people. Children welcome but must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Dogs on short<br />
leads. There may be some steep hills and<br />
mud. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Bring<br />
refreshments.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
James Baldwin, 01297 23045<br />
Northleigh village parking (SY 196 958)<br />
Exmouth mud walk<br />
Saturday 18 March, 1pm to 3pm<br />
Wrap up warm and come exploring with the<br />
Education Ranger. Dig for worms, fish for<br />
shrimp and discover what is living in the mud<br />
of the Exe Estuary.<br />
Booking required<br />
£3 per person, concessions available<br />
to EDDC tenants<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Opposite toilets, Imperial Road Rec,<br />
Exmouth<br />
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Bird ringing demonstration<br />
Wednesday 22 March, 9am<br />
See page 46 for more details.<br />
OCTOBER MARCH<br />
Making mothers<br />
day special<br />
Saturday 25 March, 10am to 12noon<br />
Make a card, present and some flowers<br />
to show your mum how special she is this<br />
Mother's Day.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Younghayes Community Centre,<br />
Cranbrook, EX5 7DR<br />
Making mothers<br />
day special at<br />
Seaton Wetlands<br />
Saturday 25 March, 2pm to 4pm<br />
Make a card, present and some flowers<br />
to show your mum how special she is this<br />
Mother's Day.<br />
No booking required<br />
£3 per child<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
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OCTOBER MARCH<br />
Axe Estuary clean-up<br />
Saturday 25 March<br />
10am to 12 noon<br />
Clear up the rubbish on the Axe estuary to<br />
make it more wildlife-friendly (and tidier!).<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
Ian Waite, 01297 20326<br />
Axmouth Bridge lay-by (SY 253 901)<br />
Mothers day treats<br />
at Seaton Wetlands<br />
Sunday 26 March, 11am to 4pm<br />
Explore Seaton Wetlands this Mother's Day.<br />
Treat Mum, Granny and yourself to a delicious<br />
cream tea at the Discovery Hut, scones<br />
handmade at Paul's Bakery, Seaton. Whether<br />
you enjoy walking, bike riding or bird watching<br />
there is plenty to do at Seaton Wetlands.<br />
No booking required<br />
Cream teas £3 per person<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, parking<br />
through Seaton Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
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Botanical stroll in<br />
Holyford Woods<br />
Wednesday 29 March, 10am to 12.30pm<br />
A stroll through Holyford woods looking at<br />
spring flowers with Mike Lock. Wear wellies,<br />
gloves and warm clothes!<br />
No booking required<br />
Donation to AVDCS<br />
Mike Lock, 01297 551556<br />
Seaton Tower layby, Seaton Down Hill<br />
EX12 2TH (ST 233 913)<br />
OCTOBER APRIL<br />
What's that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Thursday 30 March, 2pm to 4pm<br />
See page 47 for more details.<br />
Local winter talks<br />
Thursday 13 April, 7pm for 7.30pm<br />
Talks (second Thursday of month,<br />
October to April) will cover a variety of topics<br />
of local interest, including geology, marine<br />
life, Seaton Marshes and the Seaton Down<br />
Roman Hoard. More details on the website,<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
No booking required<br />
£3<br />
Donald Campbell, 01297 552945<br />
Winstons Function Room, Harbour Road,<br />
Seaton, EX12 2L<br />
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hirE faCilitiEs at<br />
SEATON WETLANDS<br />
Events at seaton wetlands can<br />
be seen in the <strong>events</strong> by date section.<br />
tramper hire<br />
The Tramper is an off-road scooter for those<br />
with limited mobility. The Tramper can be hired<br />
from just £2.50. Contact the <strong>Countryside</strong> team<br />
to book your lease of the Tramper and explore<br />
the wonderful countryside of Seaton Wetlands.<br />
Membership All users must become a<br />
‘member’ of the ‘<strong>Countryside</strong> Mobility South<br />
West scheme’. You will then be able to hire<br />
Trampers from a number of sites across the<br />
South West. See countrysidemobility.org or<br />
contact the <strong>Countryside</strong> team to become a<br />
member. Membership can be annual (£10) or<br />
temporary for 2 weeks (£2.50).<br />
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eed baSe hire<br />
Looking for somewhere different to<br />
hold team meetings? Or to run a class?<br />
With seating space for up to 20, wifi, projection<br />
and refreshment facilities the Reed Base is<br />
the perfect location for team away days,<br />
alternative birthday parties or workshops.<br />
Unique surroundings The Reed Base provides<br />
a relaxing environment in the heart of the<br />
Wetlands. Prices start from £25.<br />
Get in touch For details on the Tramper<br />
or Reed Base Hire please email<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk or phone 01395<br />
517557. You can also contact us via social<br />
media, see the back page of this guide for more<br />
information.<br />
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egular<br />
eventS<br />
See the <strong>events</strong> by date section from page 6<br />
for the dates of these regular <strong>events</strong><br />
Bird ringing programmes<br />
Start from 9am. These <strong>events</strong><br />
are highly weather dependent<br />
so check the AERG blog<br />
axeestuaryringinggroup.blogspot.com<br />
for more information on cancellation.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free, donations welcome<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Seaton Wetlands, Discovery Hut,<br />
parking through Seaton Cemetery<br />
(SY 248 914)<br />
East Devon<br />
Health Walks<br />
Free, fun and friendly walks ranging<br />
from 20 to 90 minutes. Groups cover Exmouth,<br />
Honiton, Sidmouth, Ottery, Axminster,<br />
Colyton and Seaton. 10.15am start.<br />
Free<br />
01395 255083, outreach@ledleisure.co.uk<br />
See ledleisure.co.uk for more information<br />
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What's<br />
that bird?<br />
Tower Hide<br />
Hone your bird ID skills with an experienced<br />
volunteer guide who will help you to identify<br />
the different birds seen at the Wetlands.<br />
Telescopes and binoculars available.<br />
No booking required<br />
Free<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside, 01395 517557<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Seaton Wetlands, parking through Seaton<br />
Cemetery (SY 248 914)<br />
Bird watching<br />
from the tram<br />
Seaton Tramway's bird<br />
watching trips give you exclusive access to<br />
remote parts of the valley where you are likely<br />
to see between 30 and 50 different species of<br />
bird during your 2 hour trip.<br />
Booking required<br />
£14.25<br />
01297 20375<br />
Seaton Terminus, EX12 2NQ<br />
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Who are the <strong>events</strong> aimed at?<br />
There are a range of <strong>events</strong>, some are open to<br />
all, and others are aimed specially at adults or<br />
children. If you are unsure, please contact the<br />
<strong>Countryside</strong> team.<br />
Do I need to book a place?<br />
Booking is essential where indicated, this<br />
ensures your place is reserved and/ or we can<br />
contact you if the weather causes the event to<br />
be cancelled.<br />
Can I pay on the day?<br />
Where there is a cost for the event, your<br />
place can only be guaranteed with an<br />
advance payment.<br />
How do I pay?<br />
Payment for East Devon District Council<br />
<strong>events</strong> can be made with a credit or<br />
debit card, online or over the phone. Visit<br />
eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside to book online.<br />
Alternatively call 01395 517557 during normal<br />
office hours, or send a cheque made payable<br />
to ‘East Devon District Council’ and sent to:<br />
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<strong>Countryside</strong> team, East Devon District<br />
Council, Knowle, Sidmouth, EX10 8HL
What happens if I cancel my booking,<br />
or if the event is cancelled by you?<br />
Please see our website or call us on<br />
01395 517557 for details of our<br />
cancellation policy.<br />
Can I leave my child with you?<br />
No, children under 16 must be accompanied<br />
by an adult (over 18).<br />
What should I wear?<br />
For all outdoor activities wear suitable<br />
clothing for the weather and wellies or sturdy<br />
boots, and bring waterproofs. Long trousers<br />
and wellies are advised for heathland <strong>events</strong>.<br />
Are dogs allowed?<br />
Dogs may be allowed under close control at<br />
some <strong>events</strong>. Please contact us in advance<br />
if you intend to bring a dog. Dogs are not<br />
allowed at Seaton Wetlands.<br />
Who do I contact for more<br />
information?<br />
Where this <strong>events</strong> guide lists activities run by<br />
another organisation, the responsibility for<br />
those <strong>events</strong> lies with them. For information<br />
on our partners’ <strong>events</strong>, please contact them<br />
direct using the details on page 50.<br />
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PARTNERS<br />
Axe Estuary Ringing Group<br />
axeestuaryringinggroup.blogspot.co.uk<br />
01395 517557<br />
The Axe Vale and District<br />
Conservation Society<br />
axevaleconservation.org.uk<br />
01460 220650<br />
Devon Orienteering Club<br />
devonorienteering.co.uk<br />
01297 553421<br />
East Devon AONB Partnership<br />
eastdevonaonb.org.uk<br />
01404 46663<br />
Legacy to Landscape<br />
eastdevonaonb.org.uk<br />
01404 310012<br />
LEGACY TO<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
Linking King John’s Oak<br />
to the future<br />
East Devon Rambers<br />
eastdevonramblers.org.uk<br />
01395 567450<br />
LED Leisure Management Ltd<br />
ledleisure.co.uk<br />
01395 562500<br />
National Trust – Killerton House<br />
nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton<br />
01392 881345<br />
Seaton Tramway<br />
tram.co.uk<br />
01297 20375<br />
Seaton Visitor Centre Trust<br />
seatonvisitorcentretrust.org<br />
Walking For Health<br />
walkingforhealth.org.uk<br />
01395 255083<br />
Sidmouth Science Festival<br />
sidmouthsciencefestival.org<br />
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Windrush Willow<br />
windrushwillow.com<br />
01395 233669
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Join our mailing list for<br />
the latest <strong>events</strong>.<br />
Contact us in one of the ways below to join.<br />
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eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside<br />
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CONTACT THE<br />
COUNTRYSIDE TEAM<br />
Phone 01395 517557<br />
Email<br />
countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk<br />
Write/ <strong>Countryside</strong> team<br />
visit East Devon District Council,<br />
Knowle, Sidmouth, EX10 8HL<br />
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