 🌡️Summer is here, with this year's first yellow heat-health alert for the South West in place until 9am on Monday 23 June 2025. Due to the weather conditions, Recycling and Waste collections will begin from 6am. For tips on how to beat the heat, read Devon County Council's helpful guide.
🎫 Keep scrolling to discover upcoming events in East Devon, including arts, culture, comedy, music, and folklore.
Earlier start to Recycling and Waste collections during the warm weather
While many of us enjoy will the higher temperatures, it makes the job even harder than normal for collections crews. Recycling, Waste, and Green Waste collections will start at 6am during the warmer weather period, so that crews are able to complete most of their rounds in the cooler part of the day. Please put your bins, boxes, and bags out the night before, or by 6am on the day of collection. Thanks for helping look after East Devon's crews.
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 Seaton Wetlands welcomes BBC Countryfile
 The BBC Countryfile and East Devon Countryside Teams
BBC Countryfile presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker recently visited Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important conservation work taking place.
This visit follows Countryfile’s previous coverage in 2013, which focused on the installation of the man-made sand martin nesting cliff. Since then, the sand martin cliff was first used in 2023 with 10 nests, increasing to 38 in 2024, and an impressive 148 pairs have been recorded this year – evidence of remarkable growth of the colony!
The episode, which also features footage from Seaton Tramway and Beer Beach, is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday 22 June 2025 at 5pm on BBC One.
Countryside Team supports mental health through charcoal making at Offwell Woods
 Discover Your Doorstep participants at Offwell Woods
A hands-on morning of charcoal making and a guided nature walk at Offwell Woods was hosted for Discover Your Doorstep Community Interest Company by East Devon's Countryside Team. Through new experiences and skill-building, Discover Your Doorstep supports adults experiencing mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression.
Katie Hansford, Discover Your Doorstep's Director, said:
"We’ve had wonderful feedback with participants noticing a boost in their mood after time outdoors and a boost in confidence after trying something completely new."
Read more on the Wild East Devon blog, and follow the team on Facebook and Instagram.
Events in East Devon
Night buses on East Devon routes
Are you planning on going to an event on a Saturday night? Catch buses on the following routes, from midnight until as late as 4am, which pass through East Devon towns and villages:
- 1A: Exeter to Cullompton via Broadclyst and Bradninch
- 5: Exeter to Crediton via Newton St Cyres
- 57: Exeter to Exmouth via Topsham
For more information on the Night Bus services, head to the Stagecoach website.
Night bus services across the county have been set up by Devon & Cornwall Police and funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner with support from Devon County Council, North Devon Council, Torridge District Council, Ilfracombe Town Council, Torbay Council and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.
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Pixie day celebrations in Ottery
Ottery St Mary will host its much-loved folklore celebration, offering a magical experience for all ages, on Saturday 21 June 2025. Explore stalls, crafts, tasty food, dog shows, ferret racing, and plenty of family-friendly activities at the Fête in the Land of Canaan Park.
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 Last chance to see the popular 'James Ravilious: An English Eye' exhibition
 Reedcombers’ tea-break, Westacott, Riddlecombe, June 1974 Photograph by James Ravilious © Beaford Arts
Don't miss this free exhibition of the works of one of Devon’s best-loved artists, open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm, until Saturday 28 June 2025.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery visitors said:
- "My father and I worked on a farm, and this reminded me of him, it's been emotional to see"
- "Pure enjoyment of a passing era"
- "Just fabulous"
- "James Ravilious is one of England's best photographers"
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
 Top-tier comedy comes to Sidmouth again
 For the second time in a row, Sidmouth Comedy Club at the Manor Pavilion Theatre was a sell-out success. A double headliner special with Tom Stade and Paul Sinha (Sinnerman from The Chase) took place on Saturday 14 June 2025.
If you missed it, fear not, Manor Pavilion Theatre has more Comedy Club shows to come later in the year after the Summer Play Festival.
Larry Dean (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Roast Battle) will be headlining on Saturday 4 October 2025, and Gary Delaney (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, multiple sold-out tours) be headlining on Saturday 22 November 2025. Plus, there will be a top-class supporting line-up of professional comedians at each night.
Find out more on the Manor Pavilion Theatre website.
We’re halfway through our 2025 wedding season
Three beautiful weddings celebrated, two more booked in, and just one slot left. If you’re dreaming of an outdoor wedding, Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth is a truly magical setting. We’ve been so lucky with the sunshine this year, and the gardens are looking absolutely stunning.
Fancy making this special spot yours? Email the Events Team to grab the last 2025 date.
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Lots to see for free at Exmouth Festival
Wind your way through music, theatre, circus, dance, fitness, art and craft, food and drink, and sustainability too. You can join in with workshops and activities based on this year’s theme ‘Stories from the Sea’.
With music ranging from rap, choirs and dance music to folk, indie, soul and country, there's something for everyone, across four sites in the town. Visit Exmouth Festival's website for the full line-up.
Photo credit: Appleton Event Photography
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Share your feedback about how South East Devon Wildlife sites are managed
Have you recently visited the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve, Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park, or Ridgetop Park? South East Devon Wildlife, which helps to protect these spaces, wants to hear about your experience.
Whether you’re a regular dog walker, cyclist, or first-time visitor, your input will help protect and enhance these cherished landscapes for future generations. Complete the survey and share how you use and enjoy these spaces. Your feedback will inform decisions to improve access, protect wildlife, and elevate visitor experiences.
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