A day of discovery at Cricklepit Mill and wildlife garden

A wildlife garden and historic mill in the heart of Exeter will be opening its doors
to the public for a special summer open day.

The 'Water and Wildlife' event is being held at Cricklepit Mill, the headquarters of
Devon Wildlife Trust, on Friday 12 August, 10am - 3pm. Cricklepit is the last
working watermill in Exeter and is only a stone's throw away from the Quay.

Visitors will be given the chance to see the historic mill in action. Milling will
run throughout the morning from 10am-12noon with volunteer millers on hand to answer
any questions and help people discover the fascinating process of flour production.

Exeter once had many mills in the city but Cricklepit is the only one to survive in
its working state, and represents an integral part of the city's industrial
heritage. The flour produced on the day will be available to buy.
Families can go wild in the garden with natural arts and crafts. There will be
weaving, flower pressing and wild art pictures, all making use of the natural
materials around.

Visitors can also discover what hides in the meadows with bug hunting throughout the
day! The Cricklepit garden has been designed for wildlife with grasshoppers,
colourful moths and flower beetles all making their homes here.

Devon Wildlife Trust's Jasmine Atkinson said 'this is a day for everyone to discover
the wonders of Cricklepit. The historic machinery fascinates all, both young and
old. Visitors can feel the grain, smell the flour dust and hear the old cogs'

'The wildlife garden will be our inspiration for natural crafts, and children can
create and make wonderful artwork to take home with them.'

'We are looking forward to opening the gates on this special summer holiday event.
Its drop-in so visitors can come anytime; bring a picnic and make a day of it or pop
in on your way to the Quay'.

The wildlife garden will also be open to visitors. Cricklepit's garden is an urban
oasis in the heart of the city. Mid-Summer is a great time to visit this
community-led project. Holly blue butterflies, grey wagtails and occasionally
kingfishers can be seen in the garden!

The Water and Wildlife Day is taking place at Cricklepit Mill, EX2 4AB, near Exeter
Quay on 12th August, between 10am- 3pm. It's free and visitors are invited to
drop-in throughout the day. Milling demonstrations will run 10am - 12noon.

This day is part of a new campaign called My Wild Neighbourhood by The Southern
Co-operative and Wildlife Trusts in the southern region to help families get outside
and explore wildness in their neighbourhoods.


For more information about this event go to http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org 

or find us on Facebook facebook.com/devonwildlife and Twitter @Cricklepitmill.

For people who cannot make this date the Mill's gardens are open 9am-5pm weekdays
(except Bank Holidays) throughout the year.

Clovelly Lectures: Clovelly welcomes Lord Hennessey of Nympsfield FBA,

Clovelly welcomes Lord Hennessey of Nympsfield FBA, the 12th political speaker at Clovelly’s Forum on World Affairs, International Relations, Security & Defence and Science & Technology. A platform for providing information for informed choices.

Now in its 5th year, Clovelly Lectures has found in Devon a responsive audience. A curiosity and interest in listening and discussing matters that affects our lives in a fast changing and confusing economic and political world.

On the 1st October 2016, Lord Hennessey will be tackling the subject of:

“BRITAIN’S PLACE IN THE WORLD AND IN THE AFTERMATH OF A HISTORIC EUROPEAN REFERENDUM”

Honorary Fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge, the London School of Economics and St Benet’s Hall, Oxford, Lord Hennessy has been a regular contributor to the Press, Radio and Television since 1987 including a regular presenter of ‘Analysis’ on BBC Radio 4 and guest editor of the ‘Today’ programme.

In 2010 Lord Hennessy became a life peer taking the title Baron Hennessy of Nympsfield and sits as a cross bencher in the House of Lords. Lord Peter Hennessy started his career in Journalism writing for the Times, The Financial Times and the Economist, where he found a love of the constitution and specialised in the history of the British Government. Lord Hennessy moved into academia in 1992. He became Professor of contemporary history at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London. From 1994 – 1997 he gave public lectures as Professor of Rhetoric at Gresham College, London. In 1986 he co-founded the Institute of Contemporary British History. Since 2001, Lord Hennessy has been Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History at Queen Mary. The themes of the constitution and the power of the machinery of Government in Britain have stayed at the heart of Lord Hennessey’s research.

Lord Hennessy has written several contemporary history books most notably ‘Never Again: Britain 1945–1951 which won the Duff Cooper Prize and the NCR Book Award and ‘Having it so Good: Britain in the 1950’s which won the Orwell Prize.

Clovelly Lectures:Speaker Lord Hennessey 1st October at Clovelly Visitor Centre

For tickets and further information please contact:

Clovellylectures11@gmail.com or Tel: 01237 431200

http://www.clovelly.co.uk/clovelly-events/clovelly-lectures-0

A Summer of Wild Adventure

A Local wildlife charity is launching a summer of wild adventure by welcoming nature-lovers of all ages to a series of family-friendly wildlife events.

From pond-dipping in east Devon to wildflower walks on Dartmoor, rockpool rambles to bat detecting, Devon Wildlife Trust is offering easy ways to enjoy a wild summer.

The programme of events kicks off at DWT Bystock Pools nature reserve near Exmouth on Tuesday 26 July. DWT's annual Discovery Day event, organised as part of East Devon Heath Week and sponsored by South West Water, is a highlight of the summer for many families. All activities - bug-hunting in the meadows, story-telling walks through the heath, pond-dipping in the pools, crafting animal sculpture from willow - are free and there is no need to book places.

A series of evening walks at Bystock Pools will also be held next week. These twilight tours bring visitors closer to the nocturnal life of glow worms, nightjars and bats. Booking is essential for the evening walks on 01392 279244.

Dartmoor's wildlife takes a starring role at the DWT Bellever Moor & Meadows Nature Reserve Discovery Day on Friday 29 July. This site, near Postbridge is one of Devon Wildlife Trust's newest nature reserves. Explore the wildflower-rich upland hay meadows between the East Dart River and Laughter Tor, enjoy far-reaching views and discover the wildlife that makes a home on the high moor.

The Bellever event also offers something for all ages, whether you enjoy a gentle botanical amble or want to let the children run wild with a bug hunting net!

Devon Wildlife Trust's Jasmine Atkinson is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the Discovery Days:

'Bystock and Bellever are both beautiful spaces for wildlife, and people too! If you've never been to a Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve before, these days are the perfect opportunity to get into nature and explore wild places. And if you're a regular visitor this is your chance to discover the hidden world beneath the water and in the meadows.'

'Our nature reserves are home to an amazing array of wildlife. We will be watching dragonflies dancing over Bystock's ponds and listening to the click-clack of stonechats on the heathland.'

'At Bellever Moor and Meadows traditional Dartmoor hay meadows support butterfly species such as meadow browns and gatekeepers whilst linnets and skylarks sing overhead.' 

More information on Devon Wildlife Trust events this summer can be found online at www.devonwildlifetrust.org/whats-on or by phoning DWT on 01392 279244.

Pond Dipping with Devon Wildlife Trust - Photo copyright Rog Hamling (All rights reserved)

Bellever Moor & Meadows Nature Reserve - Photo copyright DWT (All rights reserved)