WHAT’S ON West’s makers and artists. Cathedral Green; www.exetercraftfestival.co.uk
6 July
DUNSFORD SHOW Quintessential English country summer fete, with bouncy castle, dog show, Pimms, classic cars and all the trimmings. 12noon-5pm. Dunsford; www.dunsfordshow.co.uk
6 July
EXETER CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL A day of quality sipping hosted jointly by Topsham Brewery and the Exeter Round Table Group. Exeter Quay; Facebook: exetercraftbeerfestival
6 July
MADE IT DEVON MAKERS MARKET 30 independent creatives sell their jewellery, art, clothing, cards, homewares, stationery and more. Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
6 July
PLANET EARTH GAMES The world’s first environmentthemed, multi-sport event provides a unique Olympic and Paralympic-style experience for young people and their families. Flowerpot Playing Fields, Exeter; www.planetearthgames.org
LIBRARY LIFE EMILY MACAULAY shares the latest from Exeter Library Space Chase is the name of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
It is almost that time of year again, when young people across the city take part in the Summer Reading Challenge – and we can’t wait! Last year, over 1,000 young people took part and this summer we hope even more will join in the fun as we enjoy some space-themed adventures. The Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge 2019 launches on Saturday 13 July and, from that date, your young readers can come along, sign up and start reading. They have to read six books over the school holidays (we encourage two at a time), collecting stickers and following a trail. Then, when they come back to us to finish, they will be awarded
with a Space Chasers medal and certificate as well as being entered into a prize draw. It’s not all about the bling though, and we also have a packed programme of summer events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and all things spacey... plus some events that aren’t very space-themed but are great fun, like Exmoor Zoo in the library! (Spaces for the zoo visit are limited, so please keep an eye out on social media and in the library for ticket details.) Whether your young readers have undertaken the Summer Reading Challenge before, or this is their first year, all are welcome. We hope to see you soon.
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11 July
GILLIAN BURKE: SPRINGWATCH UNWRAPPED The Springwatch presenter answers audience members’ questions about life behind the scenes on one of the nation’s favourite wildlife shows. Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
17 July
JEFF ROSE: OUR GREAT MIGRATION The archaeologist, official National Geographic Explorer and TV presenter explores ancient humans’ migration out of Africa and Arabia, as part of RAMM’s migration theme. RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter; www.rammuseum.org.uk
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18 July
JO NESBØ The bestselling Norwegian thriller writer talks about, and signs copies of, his latest Harry Hole novel, Knife. Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter; www.exetercornexchange.co.uk
25 July
A GARDEN FOR THE BIRDS: AN EVENING WITH TOBY BUCKLAND The affable local gardening celebrity talks you through the dos and don’ts of making safe and healthy habitats for birds. RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter; www.rammuseum.org.uk ■