 Photo of Beer Beach by Tim White
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Exmouth's Phear Park Shelter, once a target for vandals, is now being transformed into an art attraction.
Honiton's Butt's Close play area is also being revamped, with upgrades planned for sites in Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth too.
Are you looking for things to do in East Devon? Upcoming events include open air theatre, outdoor activities with Wild East Devon, and a free exhibition curation workshop for young people at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery.
Scroll down to read more about news, updates and events across East Devon👇
 News and updates:
Help paint a mural that will transform Exmouth’s Phear Park shelter
 Supporters of the mural project at the Phear Park shelter in Exmouth
Volunteers have begun transforming a community shelter in Exmouth, that was frequently targeted by vandals, into an art attraction.
Volunteers of all skill level are encouraged to join in with the painting, taking place every Tuesday from 2.30pm-4.30pm.
The new mural was designed by young local artist Madeleine Dainton and this project is supported by East Devon District Council, Exmouth Town Council, Sea Dog Art and Anna FitzGerald.
Work to revamp popular Honiton play area begins
 An illustration of how the upgraded Butt's Close play area will look
As part of its ongoing investment in play areas, contractors working on behalf of East Devon District Council have started improvement works at Butt’s Close play area in Honiton.
The work is part of a larger investment project which will see EDDC invest £283,000 in upgrading play equipment and sites across the district.
The work at Butt’s Close is expected to take two to three weeks to complete, after which EDDC will also be upgrading Greenway play area in Budleigh Salterton and the Crescent play area in Exmouth.
Are you taking part in the Great Big Green Week?
 Events are taking place across the country between 10-18 June, celebrating community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Keep an eye on our social media, as we’ll be sharing eco actions that could save you money and lower your carbon footprint. This includes local community initiatives such as community fridges and larders, repair cafes and libraries for toys, tools and household items.
Dry weather increasing health and wildfire risks
The first heat health warning of the year has been issued for this weekend, with South-West England on an amber alert from 9am on 9 June to 9am on 13 June. Click here for advice from the NHS on how to cope in the hot weather.
 Photo from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service of a wildfire in a woodland caused by a disposable barbecue
To reduce the risk of wildfires Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service advises that you👇
- Avoid having bonfires, BBQs or campfires in the countryside, or on any grassland. If you must use a BBQ, place it on something flat which won’t catch alight, such as a stone/paving slabs. Be mindful of sparks and think about the surrounding area. Always keep a large source of water near you to put out a BBQ fire.
- Please take extreme care with how you put out cigarettes and dispose of them.
- Don't drop litter. Glass bottles left on grass are especially a fire risk.
Click here for some helpful safety resources for children and young people, shared by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to coincide with Child Safety Week.
Feeling spontaneous? Get last-minute tickets for open air theatre on Friday and Saturday
 Photo: Rain or Shine Productions
Rain or Shine Productions are bringing their UK summer tour of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors to Sidmouth's Blackmore Gardens on Friday 9 June and Exmouth's Manor Gardens on Saturday 10 June.
The weather is forecast to be warm and Big Bear Burgers will be there to tempt you with their delicious local treats; perfect for adding to your picnic! Doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm.
Latest news, consultations and newsletters
East Devon District Council hold regular consultations and also produce regular newsletters and news on different topics, in the last week we have issued the following which may be of interest:
Have your say:
 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place. Any public meetings will be streamed live to the Council’s YouTube channel, and in the event of difficulties these will be streamed on our Facebook page instead.
13 June
15 June
 Recycling News
Do you know how to get rid of plant pots?
We are unable to recycle ‘hard’ plastics such as plant pots from the kerb-side.
You can take your unwanted plant pots to the nearest recycling centre to get them recycled or even better take to a re-use point, many garden centres have these.
Please visit our A-Z of recycling and disposals page on the EDDC website, to find out which plastics you can put in your recycling sack for kerb-side collections.
Have you downloaded our free East Devon App yet?
Join over 50,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection.
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 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Calling 16-25 year olds!
 How to create an exhibition with artist Corinna Wagner
Wednesday 14 June, 5-7pm. Free
- Discover the technical aspects of exhibiting, curating and creating a show, working alongside artist Corinna Wagner.
- Working with THG's expert technician, you will transform the COS space into an exhibition including designing the layout and lighting.
Please contact THG for the creative brief: info@thelmahulbert.com. This event is part of the Create our Space project for young people.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX - thelmahulbert.com
 Wild East Devon
Wild East Devon's event season in full swing
 Maggie Haworth is back with her ever popular plant medicine walks at Holyford woods. Discovery the history and medicinal uses of plants that can be found there.
Trinity Hill is home to a rare summer migrant, the nightjar. Join Jon for an evening walk, listening and spotting this magnificent bird, the animal behind countless folklore stories.
Enjoy an evening paddle on the river Axe with the Wild East Devon team along with the Axe vale canoe club on a canoe safari.
To keep in touch with the Wild East Devon Team follow them on Facebook and Twitter
Next edition
We plan to send out our next bulletin on Friday, 16 June 2023
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