 Photo of Beer Beach by Tim White
Happy Friday,
As summer draws to a close, we hope that you enjoy the bank holiday weekend, just remember that your recycling and waste collections will be one day later this week.
Scroll down to read more about news, updates and events across East Devon👇
 News and updates:
One day later bank holiday recycling and waste collections
 Remember all collections of recycling, refuse and green waste will be one day later next week due to the bank holiday on Monday. Download the East Devon app to be notified about changes to your collection day.
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Your usual collection day
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When you will have your collection
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Monday 28 September
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Tuesday 29 September
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Tuesday 29 September
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Wednesday 30 September
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Wednesday 30 September
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Thursday 31 September
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Thursday 31 September
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Friday 1 September
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Friday 1 September
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Saturday 2 September
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East Devon marks Ukraine's Independence Day
 The Homes for Ukraine Team, the Eastern European Festival of Food and Music, and a Homes for Ukraine Conversation Group (Credit: Ihor Andriienko)
On Thursday, East Devon joined people across the world, standing in solidarity with Ukraine, marking 18 months since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, and Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day.
East Devon residents with spare rooms or any form of accommodation, are still needed to provide vulnerable refugees with safe homes. The length of guests’ stay can be short-term, allowing more flexibility for potential hosts.
Transformed Budleigh Salterton playground officially open
 Councillor Charlotte Fitzgerald, her daughter Elsa, Councillor Henry Riddell, and Councillor Geoff Jung. Photo credit: Ihor Andriienko
Following consultation with local children, Budleigh Salterton's Greenway play area has been fitted with see-saws, swings, slides, a ground level trampoline, climbing frames, and a zip wire.
Councillor Geoff Jung (East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment), and local ward members Councillor Charlotte Fitzgerald and Councillor Henry Riddell cut the red ribbon to officially open the play area, which is already proving popular with children and their families.
Upcoming events in East Devon
Flying start to Sidmouth Regatta weekend
 Look out for the Red Arrows in the sky, and the 'road arrows' on the streets of Sidmouth
The Sidmouth Regatta weekend kicks off today, with air shows between 5pm - 7pm tonight from Team Raven, The Titans, and the Red Arrows. Head down to Sidmouth seafront to watch a variety of races.
Free Party in the Park in Exmouth
 Party in the Park is back from 4pm today at Manor Park in Exmouth, with free entry all weekend. To discover who is on the lineup...
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Join the preview of the THG Open exhibition
 Clockwise from top left : Karina Chauhan, Cas ; Sharon James, The Apocalypse of Emptiness ;
Patricia Volk, Orbit ; Amy Barker, Paradise ; Nigel Grist, Forbidden Fruit ; Kimmy Thomson, The Swimmer ;
Laura Robertson, Monumental Sphinx ; Lucie Sivier - Voller, Gaze
On Saturday 2 September, from 3pm – 5pm there will be an exhibition preview of the THG Open 2023. This will showcase the rich talent of both established and emerging contemporary visual artists living in the South West. This exhibition continues until 28 October.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Fundraising 101 training for cultural organisations and freelance creatives
 This training session is brought to you by ACED and funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund
Tuesday, 19 September, 10am - 12pm - online
Expert trainers Cause4 will help you discover new ways to support your arts or heritage project with this free training session brought to you by Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED).
For more information and to sign up...
Devon NHS prepares for consultant strikes ahead of busy bank holiday weekend
Consultant doctors are currently taking 48 hours of strike action, which concludes at 7am on Saturday, 26 August.
In emergency and life-threatening cases, continue to call 999. If you need medical help or advice, or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, visit the NHS 111 website or phone 111.
Please check local hospital trust websites for information on Minor Injury Units and Urgent Treatment Centres. Pharmacies can advise on minor illnesses and provide medications. Bank holiday weekend opening hours for pharmacies can be found here.
Free online support sessions for parents
 Safer Devon is running free online support sessions for parents and carers of pre-teens and teenagers in September and October, discussing the challenges young people are facing today, and the tools you can use to support them.
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:
Next edition
We plan to send out our next bulletin on Friday, 1 September 2023
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