Pre Heath Week @r"r,,...,, ,,.,,,r* event: Bughunt ''". Ssaturilay z5 July, l.oam Learn about the amazing invertebrates of the Pebblebed Heaths with family friendly bug hunting and other activities. Nets, magnification and fie1d guides provided, bring insect pots if you have them. Organised by Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust and Fly Group. I No bookins reouired G) F.". I onss ++aslg [email protected] 9 Bi.,on Corn-,ion. opposite Uphams car park (SY 041 851)

''MORE THAN WOODBURY COMMON" Friilay July z4 to 3t July, r.oanto Am ilaily A group of local artists present an exhibition inspired by the heattrland in seasons and moods. Daily children's art activities 2pm to 3pm. O F."" t Laura Boyd: 01395 5689M www.villageart.weebly.com 9 Kennaway House, Coburg Rd Sidmouth EX10 8NG HEATH WEEK FAM ILY Festival FESTIVAL DAY day car park

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By car: Parking at Woodbury Castle (SY 033 873) nr - follow AA road signs. The festival site is a short walk from the car park, alternatively jump on a free Tractor and Trailer safari ride to arrive in stylel By bus: Stagecoach 55: Exeter - Woodbury Exmouth. Take the bus to Woodbury (ask to stop opposite Cottles Lane at the north of the village). The festival is then accessed via a 1.4 mile walk (see map above). By bicycle: Travel to the festival by bike is encouraged as parking is limited. The festival car park can be accessed off the 83180 via a variety of scenic routes. On foot - for the more adventurous the festival can be accessed via the East Devon Way walking trail see www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk

East Devon Heath Week is organised by: Devon CounrCouncil Nl*',#" oer.o€ RAMM ffi Devon ENGTAND Nightiars at Pebb ebed Heaths Mutter's Moor Ponri rirpprng and EracEor {;",r; fiMonitay z7 July, gpmto upm ride at Aylesbeare Common liFltlg a home Join the staff of the Pebblebed Heaths fiMonitay z7 July, roam to tz noon Conservation Trust on a search for the Join us as we look for the wettest inhabitants elusive nightjar, one of our heathland's most on the heath. Meet at loam and we'1l take you enigmatic summer visitors. Once heard never over in the tractor and trailer - much easier forgotten! Please bring appropriate clothing / on the feetl footwear for the outdoors and a torch. I Booking required. To book online, type I Bookine" reouired 'Eventbrite' and the title of the event into your O F."" search engine to find the booking form. t Clinton Devon Estates: 01395 446918 or email O F."" [email protected] I orsz+zzagt 9 I'4rtt"r', Moor car park. nr Sidmouth 9 lon"y'r Cross car park, 43052 near Newton (sY 109 873) Poppleford (SY 058 898)

Nature Reserves open day Ht#"ffi fiMonitay z7 July, zpm to 4pm Devon Join RSPB and Devon Wildlife Trust officers ffiiiffi: ..,*,o,o9-",,,o.,, @ for a guided walk of Venn Ottery reserve, fiTuesilay z8 July, :.oam to tpm looking for southern damselflies. Stout Come along to Mutters Moor and try out footwear advised as terrain can be wet. orienteering. Suitable for beginners and I Booking required. To book online, type families. Al1 maps and instructions provided. 'Eventbrite' and the title of the event into your Organised by EDDC Countryside team in search engine to find the booking form. partnership with Clinton Devon Estates. . G) Fr"" I Bookinp" not reouired I ogsza3zsgt O F... 9 Venn Ottery Nature Reserve (SY 056 915) ! Ot:eS 517557, [email protected] 9 I'4uut.t Mutter's 14oor car park, Peak Hill Road, Sldmouth (SY 109 873) Nature Reserves discovery day Nightiar hunt on ATuesitay z8 July, uam to 4pm ffi East Budleigh Common A great event for any family looking Devon QTuesilay z8 July for a wild summer. Explore Bystock nature gpmtoaapm reserve with pond dipping, bug hunting, story 'Ihe churring call of the nightjar is one telling and craft activities for children. Guided of the quintessential sounds of summer. walks around the site and refreshments Join the wardens of the Pebblebed Heaths will also be available. Parking at the north Conservation Trust on a search to see and entrance to the reserve. hear this distinctive nocturnal bird on I Booking not required East Budleigh Common. Please bring O F."" appropriate clothing,/footwear for the ! www.devonwildlifetrust.org outdoors plus a torch. I Bystock Nature Reserve (SY 030 849) I Bookins" reouired G) F."" t Clin,on Devon Estates: 01395 446918 or East Devon Pebblebed email [email protected] Heaths: A cultural history 9 Wneathill car park (SY 041 861\ fiTuesilay zB July,5pm As part of VILLAGE ART's Exhibition Dr Sam Bridgewater will give an illustrated talk on the cultural significance of the Pebblebed Heaths. I Booking not required Photography Safari for children O F."" fiWeilnesitay z9 July, gam to ttam I Clinton Devon Estates: 01395 446918 or Want to take a great wildlife picture? email [email protected] If so, come and join EDDC's own keen 9 K"nnu*uy House, Coburg Rd, Sidmouth photographers for a morning at Fire Beacon EXlO 8NG Hi1l, where together we will explore a range of heathland wildlife. Bring your camera to capture the best images and gain some practical skil1s in nature photography. I Booking required O Fr"" I ot:gs 517552 [email protected] 9 Fire Beacon Hill nr Sidbury. l4eeting Point to be conflrmed on booking Ihe Conservation 'Magnificent ovA o grazing Pebblebed Heaths Sevent lWeilnesilay z9 July frWeilnesilay zg July, toam aaamto apm A walk led by the Otter Valley Association .Ioin Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust over varied terrain and scenery visiting all the head warden, Paul Swain for a walk on Bicton commons surrounding Woodbury Common. Common. Learn about how and why we use The walk may be muddy in places if there has cattle and ponies to benefit our rare and been significant rain before the walk. Sturdy important heathland habitat. shoes,&oots wil1be essential and clothing I Booking required should be appropriate for the anticipated O F."" weather conditions that can quickly change. I ol:ss 446918 or emaiil Please bring a picnic lunch. OS Explorer [email protected] r:5 8lz mlles, 4+ hours. For any last minute 9 Four Firs car park (SY 032 853) changes check OVA website www.ova.org.uk I Bookinp" not reouired O F.". t Mik" P"ddiron' 01395 445550 or Chris Buckland 01395 444471 9 Start at Woodbury Castle (SY 033 873) A led ride with Trail Adventures and the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust. Find out how and where to ride responsibly whilst RSPB practical learning more about the history and ecology archaeology day Hli',*" of this important space for recreation and fiWeitnesilay zg July,l.oamto 4pm nature. Suitable for adults and accompanied Join in and help out as we continue building children of ro years and over. A11 participants an Iron Age roundhouse to celebrate the must have helmets and bicycles suitable for archaeological heritage of the Pebblebeds. off-road use. Families are welcome and remember to bring a I Bookine" reouired packed 1unch. Refreshments provided. G) F.." I Booking required. To book online, type t ot:ss 445918 or emaiil 'Eventbrite'and the title of the event into your [email protected] search engine to find the booking form. 9 Four Firs car park (SY 032 853) G) F."" I otzgz +zzost 9 lon"y', Cross car park, 43052 near Newton Poppleford (SY 058 898) Evening walk Heathland and *#_._"_^,, Aweilnesilay zg July, gpm to ttpm ffi quarry walks HI?l* Join Sarah Butcher and other Devon fThursilay 3o July volunteers for a walk on Bystock reserve toam to a2 noon anil zPm to 4Pm looking for bats, nightjars and maybe glow A fascinating and rare opportunity to go worms. Stout footwear essential as terrain behind the scenes of this working quarry with uneven - don't forget your torch. See DWT Aggregate Industries and RSPB to discover website for directions. more about future plans to recreate heathland I Booking required as Dlaces limited habitats once quarrying has ceased. O sree".[a donation i3 I Booking required. To book online, type I owr, 0139)279244 'Eventbrite' and the title of the event into your 9 Bystock Nature Reserve (SY O3O 849) search engine to find the booking form. O F."" I ottgz+zzogt 9 Blackhill Quarry near Woodbury Royal Marine Day (SY 028 859). Meet in small car Park fiThursitdy 3o July, r.oam to 3pm opposite Blackhill Quarry entrance Meet the Royal Marines who use Woodbury training area to hone their skills and endurance. Field kitchen offering tasters Space for Nature: the Pebb ebed Heatht of ration pack food. Activities for all the East Devon Pebblebed family including climbing wal1. laser quest, Heathsr SSSI assault course, displays of weapons, vehicles fiThursilay 3o July, Tpm and much more. A recent review of the biodiversity of the the Pebblebed I Bookins" not reouired Pebblebed heaths SSSI by G) F."" Heaths Conservation Trust has revealed 9 Woodbury Castle (SY 032 873) the presence of over 3,ooo species across the site, 11% of which have significant conservation significance. Join nature conservation manager Dr Sam Bridgewater at Clinton Devon Estate's Rolle Estate Office for an illustrated talk that will provide an overview of the primary wildlife groups on the Pebblebed Heaths and the conservation challenges that lie ahead. I Booking required G) Fr"" I 01395 446918 or email [email protected] I Roll" Ert"t" Office. Bicton Arena, EX9 7BL Evening walk QThursilay 3o July, 9pm to ttpm ffi Join Sarah Butcher and other Devon volunteers for a walk on Bystock reserve looking for bats, nightjars and maybe glow worms. Stout footwear essential as terrain Darties at dawn: 6.3oam to 9am uneven - don't forget your torch. Access from It's an early start but it's worth it to see the the reserves north entrance, heath awakening and all the magical nature it f Bookine required as olaces limited hides. Afterwards, join us for a delicious BBQ, @ sr**"r[a donation {3 using tasty local produce. e7 donation. t ovw' 01392)79744 Water and wellies: tram to 12.3opm I Bystock Nature Reserve (SY 030 849) Our ponds hide all sorts of amazing beasts with some great stories to tell! Bring your wellies and we'11 bring the nets! Things with wingss aaam to ,.pm We have more species of butterfly, Heathland plant walk dragonfly and damselfly on Aylesbeare than fiFriilayyJuly any other RSPB nature reserve. Join our ,oam to 7-2 noon guides and see how many you can find! Take a stroll to discover heathland plants lhings with wings 2: 2pm to 4pm around Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve Another chance to see how many of our with botanist Mike Lock. Discover the spectacular insects you can spot. wealth of plants that make up important Willow weaving and art on the heath: heathland habitats. 2pm to 4pm I Booking" not reouired Inspired by our Heathland wildlife? Create O Fr"" your own wild artwork to tak€ home as a t Ot:SS 517552 [email protected] lasting memento. f,,5 to cover materials. 9 T.inity Hill Local Narure R"i"*" Goodnight Heath Week, hello bats, moths nr (SY 307 959) and nightjats! 8.3opm to aapm Join us on our final night of Heath Week as we track down the mysterious night creatures of the reserve, nightjar, moths and bats. A great night to enioy.

I Booking essential. To book online simply type in'Eventbrite'and the title of the event into your search engine" to find the booking form. I olzsz qzzogt 9 loney's Cross car park, A3052 nr Newton Poppleford (SY 058 898)