Events

Easter Cheese tasting

Easter Cheese tasting

Distinguished Devon-based cheesemaker, Quicke's will be holding a series of tasting sessions at its Farm Shop in Newton St Cyres, near Exeter, on Saturday 24 March. Run by Quicke's Ambassador, Stuart Dowle, the tasting sessions will take place from…

Exeter
Plymouth Phoenix Chorale - WW1 Memorial Concert. Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man', and 'Tunes from the Trenches' arranged by Peter Lawson.

Plymouth Phoenix Chorale - WW1 Memorial Concert. Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man', and 'Tunes from the Trenches' arranged by Peter Lawson.

WWW Memorial Concert - 'We Will Remember Them'.with North Devon Sinfonia (winners of the BBC Great Orchestra Challenge 2017) and the Plymouth Youth Concert Band.

Royal Parade, Plymouth
Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari

A wild safari in DevonBugs, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes!Put on your best safari gear and come for a ramble with the Countryside Ranger to explore this beautiful heathland and the amazing creatures that live here…

Sidmouth
What's that bird?

What's that bird?

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skillsAn informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help…

Seaton
AVDCS family explorer day at Trinity Hill

AVDCS family explorer day at Trinity Hill

Come and explore the local nature reserveJoin the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society with the Countryside Education Ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun!Explore the local nature reserve site, find out about the wildlife that lives here…

Nr Axminster
WW1 Memorial Concert - Plymouth Phoenix Chorale performing 'The Armed Man' by Karl Jenkins.

WW1 Memorial Concert - Plymouth Phoenix Chorale performing 'The Armed Man' by Karl Jenkins.

A programme of music to include 'For the Fallen', composed by Douglas Guest, 'Tunes from the Trenches', arranged by Peter Lawson and a non-stop medley of songs from WW1 performed by Plymouth Youth Concert Band, directed by Barrie Mills.'The Armed…

Royal Parade, Plymouth
Family adventure day

Family adventure day

Outdoor family funA fun, hands-on day with the Education Ranger at Liverton Copse in Exmouth.An opportunity for families to work and play together and learn outdoor skills.Activities include: den building, fire lighting, cooking and crafts…

Exmouth
Easter Eggsplorer trail

Easter Eggsplorer trail

Come and explore Seaton WetlandsExplore the wetlands to find eight special bird boxes.Discover which birds live at Seaton Wetlands and which have been laying their eggs in the special bird boxes.Complete the trail to win a prize.Short…

Seaton
Nano Minerals & Health

Nano Minerals & Health

JOIN US for fascinating information on minerals that everyone who has a body should know.Steven de Koenigswarter, the founder of The Health Factory, went from being a photographer whose eyesight was threatened by illness to healing himself with the…

Totnes
Lambing Sunday

Lambing Sunday

Sunday 18th March 2pm - 4.30pmFarm walk 2.15pm prompt.Meet 500 ewes and their lambs at Collaton Down Farm with Farmer Phil. Enjoy afternoon tea in the farmyard for a small donation.Adult £4, child £2(this event is not suitable for women who are…

Blackawton
Exhibition: Made to Commission

Exhibition: Made to Commission

A look behind the workshop doors to see how the commissioning process works. Guild Members reveal their making journeys with clients, ranging from personal tokens to large scale public work - low to high budget. Craft objects, drawings,…

Fore St, Bovey Tracey
Mara Simpson in concert with Glorious Chorus

Mara Simpson in concert with Glorious Chorus

On Saturday 5th May, Mara Simpson and band will perform with Glorious Chorus at St John's Church, Totnes. The show, part of a tour funded by Arts Council England, sees the acclaimed Brighton songwriter team up with some of the UK's top choir-leaders…

Totnes
WRITING AND PUBLISHING IN THE WEST COUNTRY WITH BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

WRITING AND PUBLISHING IN THE WEST COUNTRY WITH BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

Date: 31 March 2018As part of 'Sharing Stories' a festival celebrating Storytelling and Writing on the English RivieraSaturday 31st March, 10am to 11amAt Brixham Council Offices, Function Room - next to Brixham Heritage MuseumWriting and…

Bolton Cross, Brixham
RESEARCH AND WRITING LOCAL HISTORY PANEL DISCUSSION WITH BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

RESEARCH AND WRITING LOCAL HISTORY PANEL DISCUSSION WITH BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

Date: 31 March 2018As part of 'Sharing Stories' a festival celebrating Storytelling and Writing on the English Riviera.Saturday 31st March, 12.30pm to 1.30pmAt Brixham Council Offices, Function Room - next to Brixham Heritage MuseumResearch…

Bolton Cross, Brixham
EXPLORING POETRY EVENT WITH PATRICIA & WILLIAM OXLEY FOR BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

EXPLORING POETRY EVENT WITH PATRICIA & WILLIAM OXLEY FOR BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

Date: 31 March 2018As part of 'Sharing Stories' a festival celebrating Storytelling and Writing on the English Riviera.Saturday 31st March, 11.15am to 12.15pmAt Brixham Council Offices, Function Room - next to Brixham Heritage…

Bolton Cross, Brixham
Blues Caravan 2018 - Three Musicians on a Mission

Blues Caravan 2018 - Three Musicians on a Mission

Featuring Bernard Allison, Vanja Sky and Mike Zito This is no ordinary club tour.....this is the Blues Caravan 2018. If you've followed Ruf's rolling revue since it started life in 2005, you'll already know that these shows are must-see events,…

Gandy Street, Exeter
Two Day Glass Fusing Course

Two Day Glass Fusing Course

Ideal for those who have already attended one of our one-day fusing workshops, this two day course will help you develop your glass fusing with enamels skills even further. You will now learn how to cut glass (straight lines and circles) and also…

Totnes
Glass Fusing Workshop - Full Day

Glass Fusing Workshop - Full Day

During our full day workshop you will make your own large wall hanging which we'll fire for you overnight, ready for collection the next day. Whether you already work in glass, or are a complete novice, Steve will tailor your tuition accordingly.

Totnes
Glass Fusing Taster Class

Glass Fusing Taster Class

During this 1.5 to 2 hour workshop you will make your own curved tealight panel which we'll fire for you overnight, ready for collection the next day. Whether you already work in glass, or are a complete novice, Steve will tailor your tuition…

Totnes
Jazz on the Exe

Jazz on the Exe

Come and join us on the Stuart Line's the Pride of Exmouth for a 3 hour cruise with All jazzed Up, Exmouth's fantastic swing jazz band.Tickets £20 include a drink on arrival.Boarding from 7.15, leaving at 7.30pm. Cash bar.

Exmouth
Eat, drink and go on an egg hunt at Bayards Kitchen this Easter

Eat, drink and go on an egg hunt at Bayards Kitchen this Easter

One of the best things about Easter is an Easter Egg Hunt and on Sunday, April 1, Bayards Kitchen at the Shops at Dartington will be offering a free Easter egg hunt in the cafe garden. Pop in for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea and let…

Dartington
February half-term at South Devon Railway

February half-term at South Devon Railway

Enjoy the glorious display of early Spring  line-side flowers and open views of the river at the South Devon Railway during February half-term. Enjoy the diesel rail-car No.W55000, affectionately known as the 'Bubblecar' due to its great…

Buckfastleigh
Course: Frost and Fire: Experimental Landscape Painting with Anthony Garratt

Course: Frost and Fire: Experimental Landscape Painting with Anthony Garratt

The course is taught by leading contemporary landscape painter Anthony Garratt, also known for his large-scale public painting installations. His work centres on the weather, its impact and how the human element of landscape combines with the…

Totnes
Talk: Frost and Fire: The Mechanics of an installation in a landscape

Talk: Frost and Fire: The Mechanics of an installation in a landscape

A public talk by Anthony Garratt addressing the practical and physical realities of creating large scale works for long term display outdoors, focusing on some of the challenges with accompanying films and slides. He also discusses why he believes…

Totnes
Course: Traditional Upholstery Masterclass with The Bristol Upholstery Collective

Course: Traditional Upholstery Masterclass with The Bristol Upholstery Collective

Create beautiful and unique pieces of furniture in this seven-day overview of Traditional Upholstery, led by BBC One Money for Nothing Artisan and Director of the award-winning Bristol Upholstery Collective, Leigh-Anne Treadwell.The course covers…

Totnes
Drake Circus Wellness Week

Drake Circus Wellness Week

Beat the blues with our Wellness Week. Join us from Monday 27th January to Sunday 2nd February in the atrium for a week of free activities to promote a healthy mind and body, and find out lots of information from our wellbeing experts!Monday 27th…

Plymouth
Talk: Beneath the Layers: History of Dartington's Love Affair with Upholstery

Talk: Beneath the Layers: History of Dartington's Love Affair with Upholstery

A immersive talk with Leigh-Anne Treadwell about Dartington's long history of textiles and furniture making. The talk begins with a site-specific presentation on the Dartington Hall sofas dated 1812, the fabric mill, and the skilled crafts people at…

Totnes
Dartmouth Swim & Junior Aquathlon

Dartmouth Swim & Junior Aquathlon

New for 2020 is the Dartmouth Swim and Junior Aquathlon (swim & bike)The event starts on Saturday afternoon with the Junior Aquathlon. The adult swims (choice of 750m or 1500m take place early evening on Saturday)

Dartmouth
Dartmouth Triathlon

Dartmouth Triathlon

The Dartmouth Triathlon (formerly the South Hams Triathlon) is back for a 6th year. New for 2021 are our junior Swim-Runs/Aquathlons and adult swims on Saturday afternoon.  This sprint distance triathlon event offers a stunning course starting and…

Dartmouth
Dartington Duathlon

Dartington Duathlon

Back for an 8th year the Dartington Duathlon (Run Bike Run) is set in the stunning Dartington Estate. The runs are traffic free & the bike is on rolling local roads.

Totnes