News in Exmouth

Volunteer group Exmouth in Bloom will hold its tabletop sale next Saturday 15 May due to rain being forecast this weekend.

Taking place outside, those who come along can expect to find plants, cakes, jams, and various crafts for sale.

An 'alcohol ban' for Exmouth could be extended to cover the town's main beaches if backed by councillors next week.

The existing Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covers a number of central streets in Exmouth.

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Birdwatching, or simply spotting a few on the estuary now and then while out for a walk, can be a great and relaxing pastime.

On the estuary there are over 20,000 species of 'wading birds', that is, birds that feed on the mudflats when the tide goes out.

In fact, it is considered a site of international importance because of this, as well as an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).

To get you started, we've identified three common wading birds that can easily be seen at low tide on most days.

Three wading birds of the Exe Estuary

Avocet

The first of our trio is the avocet. Namesake of the GWR railway line to Exmouth, the avocet has long legs, an upcurved bill, and pied feathers (eg. black and white).

For the first time since December 2019, voters across Devon will go to the polls on Thursday, May 6, in a series of elections.

Elections will take place for all 60 seats on Devon County Council, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the delayed 2020 local elections in Exeter and Plymouth, by-elections in East Devon, South Hams, Mid Devon, Torbay and Exeter, Neighbourhood Plan referendums, and for various vacant parish and town council seats.

A free jazz event will take place later this month at the Exmouth Pavilion.

'All Jazzed Up', a jazz, swing, and party band based in the South West are set to play at 1pm on Saturday 29 May.

Devon's young people have borne the brunt of the unemployment crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic, with the number of jobless 18 to 24 year olds rising steeply in a year.

The problem was discussed by Devon County Council last Thursday, April 29.

Exmouth Museum is preparing to reopen its doors to the public later this month.

If no further government restrictions are put in place, the museum is set to open at 11am on Saturday 22 May.

A rule preventing dog walkers from taking their dogs onto certain areas of the beach is now in force.

From 1 May - 30 September, dogs are not allowed inside the exclusion zone that stretches from the Octagon to just before Orcombe Point.

With rain and wind forecast and shops and attractions closing early today, it's easy for the weather to dampen our spirits.

But a rainy day shouldn't have to spoil your fun - see below for our list of fun things to try to keep you entertained.