 The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary event is scheduled to return from 7pm onwards on Tuesday 5 November 2024
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In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
£2 winter parking offer updated: you said, East Devon District Council delivered
 For £2 from Friday 1 November 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short stay car parks or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council (EDDC) car parks*.
Listening to feedback from residents about the winter offer in previous years, EDDC is introducing changes at some of the council’s busiest car parks. At short-stay car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth and Honiton, a four-hour maximum stay for the £2 ticket will be introduced, and this ticket will not be transferable to other car parks. As a result of this change, it is expected that more drivers will be able to make use of the best spaces, closer to the town centres. There is no change to the winter offer at EDDC’s other car parks.
Read the news story on EDDC’s website for more details about the winter parking offer.
New floodlights for Exmouth skatepark hailed a success
 Top photos - Phear Park skatepark users, including BMXer Keith Barlow. Bottom photo - Left to right: Councillor Gazzard (Exmouth Town Council Deputy Mayor), Councillor Stott (Exmouth Town Council), Councillor Jung (East Devon District Council Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country, and Environment), Councillor Whibley (Exmouth Town Council Mayor)
Skaters and BMXers at Exmouth’s Phear Park skatepark are delighted with four new flood lights which mean they can now enjoy the park late into the evening. Recently installed, the energy-efficient LED lights switch on automatically at dusk until 10pm. Two of the lights switch off 5 minutes early to give skaters time to pack up safely.
Exciting gym redevelopment launch at Exmouth Leisure Centre
Exmouth Leisure Centre’s gym is set to undergo an exciting transformation, with a full redevelopment launching on Saturday 16 November 2024. This project will bring members a refreshed, modernised space with a reimagined layout, plus the latest equipment to support every fitness journey.
To facilitate these improvements, the gym will be closed on Sunday 3 November, and Friday 15 November 2024. During this period, members will still have access to relocated equipment in the main sports hall, ensuring minimal disruption to regular workouts.
Visit LED Leisure's story for more details of the new equipment which will be added to the gym. For the latest updates, follow Exmouth Leisure Centre on Facebook and Instagram and enable notifications in the centre’s app.
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Coast path diverted following cliff fall at Peak Hill near Sidmouth
After a landslip on Friday 25 October 2024, a short diversion to the coast path has been put in place. The diversion is signposted and there is a map that shows the route change on the South West Coast Path website.
Cliff falls are a natural and unpredictable occurrence along the East Devon coast. This is because the rock from which the cliffs are formed is soft, and therefore prone to rock falls, and landslides, which can happen at any time. Please keep a safe distance from cliffs along the East Devon coastline. Read more about cliff safety.
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Sales centre to be removed from Cranbrook
East Devon District Council has issued a statement, supported by the Town Council, explaining why an enforcement notice requires the removal of a sales centre from Cranbrook within three months.
 Events in East Devon
Last chance to see Thelma Hulbert Gallery's current exhibitions
 If you haven't already, make sure you visit Philippa Lawrence's 'A Space Between', and Anne Jackson's 'The Witchcraft Series' exhibitions on Saturday 2 November 2024 between 10am – 5pm.
Philippa Lawrence's exhibition showcases new and developing works, also including a creative response, in cut vinyl, to the life and work of artist Thelma Hulbert. Upstairs, Anne Jackson's exhibition explores the history of witch trials and the power of ‘the witch’ in our culture through tapestries illustrating their tales with images of spells, witches’ familiars, and magic symbols.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
What wildlife will you spot in November?
Don't miss Seaton Wetlands' Autumn Trail. Maps cost £3 and can be collected from the Discovery Hut between 10am and 4pm, until Monday 4 November 2024. Once you have finished the trail, return to the hut to claim your prize.
Autumn is an ideal time for birdwatching at Seaton Wetlands. So we recommend coming along to the next 'Guide in The Hide' event, scheduled for Monday 11 November 2024, from 10am to 12pm.
Read the team's new series of blog posts to find about Seaton Wetlands' hibernating wildlife, including dormice, bats, and more.
Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook and Instagram.
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Tar Barrels return to Ottery St Mary on Tuesday 5 November
The unique tradition of flaming tar barrels carried through the streets draws visitors from far and wide. Please note that road closures are planned, and visitors are encouraged to share lifts if they are coming by car. For more details about the event, visit the Tar Barrels website.
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Small businesses invited to explore office spaces at East Devon Business Centre
Are you a small business owner looking to grow beyond your home office? Or perhaps you're in need of a satellite office for your expanding team?
East Devon District Council is hosting a special event to showcase eight newly available office spaces at the East Devon Business Centre, in Honiton, supporting independent businesses with affordable workspaces on flexible leases.
The open office event will be held on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 12pm to 3.30pm. For more details about the event, read the full story.
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Discover Sidmouth's 'Your Town My Town' project
 Credit: JJ Waller 'Your Town My Town'
The first of artist photographer JJ Waller’s 'Your Town My Town' work is on display at Sidmouth Wallspace until Wednesday 11 December 2024. Through this project, he is making a body of work that will create a ‘snapshot in time portrait of Sidmouth’ which he describes as “a unique town full of can-do people.”
JJ Waller will present images of local people and groups from the first phase of the project, talking about his work and hosting a question and answer session, at the Arts Centre, Manor Pavilion on Wednesday 20 November 2024 from 7pm – 9pm. Book your tickets here.
All three nights sell-out at Manor Pavilion Theatre's Variety By The Sea
Goronwy Thom, a local circus performer, told us:
"I first put on a show at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in December 2006, the year I moved to Sidmouth officially."
"Without this theatre, a lot of my shows would never have existed."
"It is rare to sell-out three nights so quickly, which shows the appetite for events in this theatre. I hope I can stage many more shows there for years to come."
Check out the Manor Pavilion Theatre what’s on page to discover plenty more exciting events in Sidmouth.
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Barbecuing on Bonfire Night?
It’s easy to recycle your food waste. Reuse any plastic bag (such as bread, salad, cereal, or large crisp bags) or newspaper to line your food caddy.
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 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place:
You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
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