Naturally Healthy Month
May 2017 was 'Naturally Healthy Month' in Devon and Somerset.
In the North Devon Biosphere alone there were over 30 events that provided a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature. Most were free. All were local and designed to help those at risk of, or suffering from, poor physical or mental health and/or those who do not habitually engage with the natural environment especially over 65s, children and young families. They were a great opportunity for all to get outside and let Nature Nurture in the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with its amazing landscapes and rare and characteristic habitats and species. These are not just confined to places like Local Nature Reserves or Sites of Special Scientific Interest, but are all around us. We hope 'Naturally Healthy Month' was the perfect opportunity to enjoy them! Over 150 people took part in events including people suffering with dementia and their carers, people receiving cardiac care from North Devon Hospital and pre-school children. Promotion of the events was critical and a lot of emphasis was put into social media - Facebook and twitter. This was highly successful. 
Hashtags for the month
#NaturallyHealthy #LetNatureNurture |
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Events taking place in the Biosphere for Naturally Healthy Month
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01/05/2017 - 30/06/2017
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An imaginative play trail for children aged 1 to 4 years with Iggle Piggle on a magical adventure around the garden.
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£9.90 adult
£4.95 for child under 5’s free |
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02/05/2017
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Evening Bluebell Walk - Devon Wildlife Trust
Hakeford Wood, Nr Barnstaple. |
Sorry, this walk is now fully booked
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Walk fully booked
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03/05/2017
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Leisurely 6 mile circular walk: Lanes, fields, woodland, Rackenford Moor – a level walk with one steady short track up
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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03/05/2017
8:00pm - 11:00pm |
Braunton Bat Walk
Braunton Countryside Centre |
A walk with high tech bat detectors to discover Greater Horseshoe Bats around Braunton
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Booking essential, donation suggested
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03/05/2017
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Digging with Dogs!
Hazeldene Rehoming Centre, Near Ilfracombe (Dogs Trust & Age UK Devon) |
An opportunity for older people living with dementia and their carers to spend time with the dogs awaiting rehoming and/or take part in some light gardening within the grounds
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Free activity, but booking essential
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04/05/2017
9.30am - 11.00am |
General fitness walking and running for people recovering from illness or suffering from long terms health condition, people looking to get fit for first time
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Free, but need to register
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06/05/2017
2pm and 3.30pm |
Talk about birds in the garden with the RSPB
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Free
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06/05/2017
11.00am - 3.00pm |
Circular walk with emphasis on past events as seen in the landscape of this National Trust Property
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Booking essential. Suggested Donation
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07/05/2017
2.00pm and 3.30pm |
Talk about birds in the garden with the RSPB
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Free
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07/05/2017
10:30am - 12.30pm New Perspectives exhibition 2-5pm |
Halsdon nature reserve walk – discover James Ravilious photography inspirations.
The walk is part of the Beaford Arts New Perspectives project and is lead by Kevin New from Devon Wildlife Trust. |
Discover the Dolton and Halsdon locations where James Ravilious was originally inspired to photograph his extensive collection of 80,000 iconic images for the Beaford Archive. After the walk visit Dolton Village Hall to see the Ravilious exhibition and celebrate the area's heritage
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Free
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07/05/2017
2.00pm - 3.30pm |
Enjoy the beautiful woods and bluebells
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Booking essentia. Donation suggested
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09/05/2017
7.00pm - 9.00pm |
Taw-side woods and River banks
Umberleigh DWT |
Explore a stretch of private riverside
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Booking essential. Donation suggested
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10/05/2017
9.00am |
Walk in the open country, farmland, river and canal
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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10/05/2017
8.00pm - 11.00pm |
A walk around Combe Martin looking for the elusive Greater Horseshoe Bats. Meeting Point Combe Martin Museum
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Booking required, free event
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11/05/2017
9.30am - 11.00am |
General fitness walking and running for people recovering from illness or suffering from long terms health condition, people looking to get fit for first time
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Free, but need to register
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16/05/2017
7.00pm - 9.00pm |
Investigation of wildlife in the wooded valley
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Free: donation suggested, booking essential
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16/05/2017
10.30am - 11.30am |
An hour of story telling, singing, practical activities and garden exploration
book online or call 01805 626810. |
£3 per child + Normal Garden Admission
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17/05/2014
10.30am |
Chittlehampton Devon Countryside
Ramblers |
Ramblers leisurely 5 mile walk
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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19/05/2017
9.30am - 11.00am |
General fitness walking and running for people recovering from illness or suffering from long terms health condition, people looking to get fit for first time
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Free, but need to register
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20/05/2017
11.00am - 4.00pm |
Opportunity for wildlife spotting
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Free: donation suggested, booking essential
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21/05/2017
8.00am |
Sunday Brunch Walk with the Ramblers
Westward Ho! |
Leisurely 5mile walk - Westward Ho!
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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22/05/2017
All Day |
Walk in Gardens and taking cuttings
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Free, but booking essential
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23/05/2017
6.45pm |
Walk with the Ramblers, Mortehoe Starting point, Barnstaple Bus Station
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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25/05/2017
9.30am - 11.00am |
General fitness walking and running for people recovering from illness or suffering from long terms health condition, people looking to get fit for first time
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Free, but need to register
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26/05/2017
All day |
Taking cuttings and garden walk
RHS Rosemoor & Age UK |
Walk in Gardens and taking cuttings
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Free, but booking essential
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26/05/2017
6.45pm |
An Evening Meander
with the Ramblers |
3.5mile walk, Starting point Newton Tracey
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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28/05/2017
12.30pm |
Enjoy a Cream Tea and a gentle 4.5 mile walk with the Ramblers, Starts Marwood Gardens
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Membership to Ramblers, but free trials offered before you join
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28/05/2017
5.30pm - 8.30pm |
Identification and survey training session to help communities manage road verges for wildlife through monitoring and practical management
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Free
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30/05/2017
2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Kites in Flight
Northam Burrows Torridge district Council |
Build your own kite and fly it on the burrows
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Free, but toll fee applies for vehicles entering the car park
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30/05/2017
11.00am - 1.00pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Family craft workshop and trail around the garden
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Admission price
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30/05/2017
10.30am to 14.45pm |
Tractor and Trailer rides to Bull Point, Mortehoe, National Trust
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A chance to discover the North Devon Coast the easy way! Rides last approx
45 mins |
Adults £5, Children £2.50
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31/05/2017
1.00pm - 3.00pm |
Exmoor Alive
Lynmouth Manor Green 01598 752509 ENP DCC SCC |
Beach Litter awareness, storytelling, beach sculptures, games, walks, mindullness, information sharing
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Free
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31/05/2017
11.00am - 1.00pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Family craft workshop and trail around the garden
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Admission price
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31/05/2017
11.00am - 3.00pm |
Walk from Lynmouth along the river and discover the ancients woodlands and coastal scenery surrounding on of Exmoor's most beautiful towns.
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To book a place, please contact Tanya West
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1/05/17 - 31/05/17
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Variety of walks throughout North Devon, varying length of time and distance
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Free
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1/05/17-31/05/17
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An opportunity to discover the beauty of Exmoor's wildflowers (All terrrain mobility scooters available to hire)
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Normal NT admission charges apply
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Full Devon-wide programme of naturally healthy events