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  • About Us
    • How We Work
    • Our Area
    • History of the Society
    • History of the Axe Estuary
    • Who's Who
  • News
  • Events and activities
  • Nature Reserves in the area
  • Newsletters
  • Join Up
  • Merchandise
  • Contact Us
  • Links to Related Organisations
AVDCS
Events and activities
Details may change at short notice - it would be wise to check the listing below on the day of the event.  
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch to events as necessary. 
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 07968 281302
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914

At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2). 

Please note that you do not need to be a member to attend these events / activities.
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Link to a short presentation
​about activities
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Saturday 25th July 2026
10.00 – 17.00
Natural Seaton Festival: Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton.
Visit our stand!

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Saturday 1st August 2026
14.00 – 17.00
Uplyme Flower and Produce Show: Visit our stand and others at this delightful village event!

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Tuesday 18th August 2026 (To be confirmed)
14.00 – 16.00
Family Activity afternoon, Offwell Woods.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557. £5 per child

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Thursday 20th August 2026
10.00 – 12.00ish (morning only)
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for departing Autumn migrants.
Meet at NT paying Car Park, off the B1365 (SY366988, w3w ///warrior.lands.decorated)

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Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th September 2026
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Parties (3 consecutive days): Goat Island
Annual grass cut and rake-off.
Wear walking boots. Come any day(s). All welcome. Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Bring drink and lunch

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Thursday 10th September 2026
10.00 – 12.00ish (morning only)
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson:  Beer Head for departing Autumn migrants.
Meet by small parking space at the top of Common Hill lane (SY224887 w3w ///harshest.potions.shuttling). Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park next to the road.

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Wednesday 16th September 2026
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Plateau
Annual grass cut and rake-off.
Wear walking boots. All welcome.
Meet at Rousdon Estate (park to the west of Peek Mansion House SY294905
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Bring drink and lunch

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Thursday 24th September 2026
10.00 – 15.00
Birdwatch with Rob Johnson: Lower Otter Estuary for Waders and Ducks.
Meet at South Farm Road paying Car Park (free parking may be available on the road just before it).
SY070830, w3w ///train.microchip.trickle
Bring drink and lunch

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Saturday 26th September 2026
13.45 – 17.00
Colyford Goosey Fayre
Visit our stand and enjoy yourself at this olde worlde event!.

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