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Street sweeper brushes make the perfect donkey backscratchers
 The brushes on an East Devon District Council StreetScene roadsweeper and the repurposed brushes at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary
After a month or so of keeping the streets of East Devon tidy, attached to StreetScene road sweepers, plastic bristled brushes are being deep cleaned, and given a new lease of life at the Donkey Sanctuary.
The brushes are mounted at different heights, making them accessible for the whole herd, offering the donkeys the ability to reach hard to get to areas, as and when they want. They also help the herd shed their thick winter coats during the spring as temperatures warm up.
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Five Devon Open Studios artists' work to be showcased at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
 Flowers in vessels by Susie Batsford
Devon Open Studios is one of the regionās most anticipated cultural events, running from Saturday 12 ā Sunday 20 September 2026. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the creative heart of Devon and meet the artists who shape its vibrant arts scene.
The work of five participating artists will be showcased in the Upper Gallery at Thelma Hulbert Gallery from Saturday 12 September - Saturday 24 October 2026. This exhibition is in collaboration with the Beehive in Honiton, who are also featuring Devon Open Studio artists.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
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Free open day at Fire and Rescue Service headquarters
The event at the headquarters in Clyst St George is scheduled for 10am - 4pm on Sunday 6 September. Planned activities involve emergency service demonstrations, food and refreshments, live entertainment, guided tours of fire appliances, and fundraising for The Firefighters Charity.Ā
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Discover breathtaking coastal views, hidden valleys, picturesque villages, and the stunning Jurassic Coast
With guided walks for a range of abilities, Sidmouth Walking Festival is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, meet like-minded people, and experience some of the region's most beautiful landscapes.
Come along to events taking place between Saturday 12 - Friday 18 September 2026 to see East Devon from a new perspective.
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Enjoy unique dining experiences, food events, and meet the people behind East Devon's finest flavours
From award-winning producers and talented chefs to local growers and artisan makers, Taste East Devon is a celebration of everything that makes our food and drink scene so special. From the shores of Exmouth to the rural tranquillity of Axminster, and all the rolling hills in between, there's lots planned between Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 September 2026.
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Theatre, music, and dance: new artists, and creative ideas, performed live for the very first time
Audiences are being given the unusual opportunity to experience new work by Devon artists while it is still being developed ā and help shape what happens to it next.
Book your tickets for From Devon With Love,Ā taking place on Friday 18 September 2026 at 7.30pm at The Gateway Theatre in Seaton.
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Salmon Run returns with events taking place from Exmouth to Exmoor
On Saturday 19 September 2026, participants of all ages and abilities will run distances from 1.5 to 44 miles, to highlight the endangered Atlantic Salmon as they migrate from sea to their spawning grounds on Exmoor.
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Discover more events in the local area on East Devon Excellence's website.
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Have you downloaded our free East Devon app yet?
Join more than 60,000 residents using our app for simple personalised recycling and waste collection reminders, the latest collection updates, and tell us about a missed collection. You can download the app through the Apple App StoreĀ orĀ Google Play Store.
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