Hartstongue - East Devon Groups

East Devon Walk This Way aims to develop Walking For Health, so that more people in Devon can enjoy being part of a local health walk group.

There are 5 Walk This Way groups within East Devon; Exmouth, Sid Valley, Axe Valley, Seaton\Colyton & Summer Progression

All walks are led by trained, friendly, volunteer walk leaders who will be sure to give you a warm welcome.

https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-devon-walk-way

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The Devonshire Association Exeter Branch was founded in 1952 and serves the City of Exeter and the surrounding towns and villages.

An annual programme of events offers a broad range of topics tailored to the diverse interests of its members. Meetings are held at convenient locations, usually in Exeter.

A typical programme of events consists of a New Year party in January, including various forms of entertainment, and lectures in February and March given by recognised experts in their fields. The lectures are typically followed during the spring and summer months by a visit to a country house and assorted guided walks and excursions, occasionally to the coast. A ‘Meet and Greet’ event is also occasionally arranged for new members. Autumn and winter events include an annual lunch, traditionally preceded by a talk given by the incumbent Devonshire Association President, and an AGM accompanied by a presentation or a question and answer session with committee members.

Non-members are welcome to attend any of the activities – space permitting.

https://devonassoc.org.uk/organisation/branches/exeter-branch/

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Founded in 1949, the Devonshire Association East Devon Branch has a reputation for being a lively and friendly organisation which recruits new members from East Devon and beyond.

Our members enjoy a varied and stimulating programme of events which covers many aspects of the rich history, culture and diversity of Devon, often with an East Devon connection.

Our calendar of events starts in September when the branch chairman hosts a social evening and buffet supper to which the President of the Devonshire Association is invited. This is followed by the winter series of monthly lectures, which takes place in Sidmouth from October to March and is especially popular with members and non-members. During the summer months a number of visits are organised to places of interest, country houses and museums throughout the county.

Visitors are always made particularly welcome at all our events.

https://devonassoc.org.uk/organisation/branches/east-devon-branch/

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The Devonshire Association Axe Valley Branch was established more than sixty years ago and is a friendly group of active Association members. Most live in one of the numerous and diverse towns, villages and hamlets around the Axe Valley – some further afield.

Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday afternoon of each month from October to March and take the form of an illustrated talk presented by an invited speaker. When choosing topics we aim to be consistent with those of the Association, namely science, literature and the arts, and to reflect the unique heritage, landscape and countryside in this part of East Devon. Our annual programme is usually distributed to members during September.

Meetings commence at 2.30pm in The Pavilion, Peace Memorial Playing Fields, Coly Road, Colyton, EX24 5PU. Notices of meetings are listed on this website (see below), published in the local press and magazines, and displayed on posters.

Association members, prospective members and visitors are always welcome at meetings. A small donation (currently DA members £1, non-members £3) is requested to cover hall and speaker fees.

https://devonassoc.org.uk/organisation/branches/axe-valley-branch/

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The aim of the group is to promote an interest in birds and other wildlife in Exeter and the surrounding district, and to support the activities of the RSPB in giving nature a home.

Each month between September and April we have indoor evening meetings, usually with a visiting expert speaker. Refreshments are provided in the interval, and free underground evening parking is available opposite the hall. Every 2 or 3 weeks we have outdoor meetings at top bird watching sites in Devon, Somerset or Dorset. For the longer-distance trips we share cars, meeting in the car park behind the Miller & Carter Steakhouse on Honiton Road.

Every quarter we produce a newsletter containing news about the RSPB and local group activities, including reports on past events and reminders about forthcoming ones.

We also operate a 100 Club lottery - anyone can buy uniquely numbered £10 shares; each month winning numbers are drawn; after a small administration fee is deducted, the remaining subscription is split, one half going to support the RSPB and the other being distributed as prize money.

For further information please click on the Contact Us link.

FOR ALL OTHER ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL THE RSPB ENGLAND OFFICE IN EXETER ON 01392 432691 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5.15pm).

RSPB – Exeter & District Local Group, https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/groups/exeter

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Devon Wildlife Trust Local Group

From October to March we organise monthly indoor illustrated talks. These are held in the Glenorchy Church Hall, Exmouth, EX8 1PL at 7:30pm. Admission is £3.00. This includes light refreshments.

Nature reserves

DWT's Bystock Pools reserve plays host to a children's discovery and fun day as part of East Devon Heath Week. Bystock work parties are led by the Nature Reserves Officer every other Tuesday, 10am-3pm. You can do as much or as little as you like. Wear suitable clothes and bring food and drink, but tools and gloves are provided. Work parties are currently full. However, if you would like to register an interest, please contact Edric Hopkinson.

https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/local-groups/exmouth

https://www.dlrcards.co.uk/ExmouthGroupSite/LGhome.html

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The present East Devon branch of Devon Birds was formed in 1977 and represents the County east of the River Exe. This includes the pebblebed heathland of East Devon Commons, an important and rare heathland habitat, as well as the coastland and estuaries of the Exe, Otter and Axe.

Devon Birds has supported the establishment of various structures including the hide overlooking the Otter Estuary and others on the Axe Estuary Wetland Reserve, including the Field Studies Centre and hides at Colyford Common Reserve and Blackhole Marsh.

Source: https://www.devonbirds.org/about/branches/east_devon

https://www.devonbirds.org/news/branch_events/east_devon