Exmouth Town Council

21/10/2026

🌧️ Storm Austen is expected to bring wet and windy weather to Devon from late Thursday and into Friday, with the strongest winds forecast across the South West.

A yellow warning for wind is in place, with the potential for travel disruption, power cuts and other impacts.

Please plan ahead and keep up to date with the latest forecasts, weather warnings and guidance from the Met Office 👇
https://orlo.uk/storm_austen_sVlYj

20/10/2026

This Sunday 25th October 10-4
Exmouth Gate to Plate is back in the Strand

Look out for our Eco Tuk Tuk, with lots of information on how you can eat well (for yourself and the planet!); find out how to borrow and return an Exmouth Cup; swap some kitchen utensils and/or cookery books!

We'll also be giving out some information about what to do in an emergency, as part of our community resilience plan.

All this and lots of great local food and drink businesses, and it's free to attend!

Transition Exmouth Festivals Plant Based Treaty

19/10/2026

🩸🌍 It’s Environmenstrual Week (19–25 Oct)!

Did you know most disposable pads contain up to 90% plastic, and the average person uses over 11,000 period products in their lifetime?

We're partnering with the University of Exeter and Devon Communities Together on a new study exploring reusable period products with 16–29 year olds in Exmouth, helping reduce waste, support menstrual health and tackle period poverty.

Interested? Recruitment starts in November. Email [email protected] or call 01395 276167.

👀Watch Zoey Cooper and Cllr Dr Venables on Greatest Hits Radio Devon: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/devon/news/we-bin-millions-of-period-products-everyday-surely-we-can-save-money-and-help-the-environment/

19/10/2026

🎉 Join CAG Devon for SkillShare26, celebrating 10 years of community action across Devon!

📅Saturday 7th November

📍The Ockment Centre, Okehampton
💚Free to attend (booking essential) - Book here: https://bit.ly/cag-devon-skillshare26

Under the theme "Reflection, Connection and Growth", CAG Devon's annual SkillShare will bring together community groups, volunteers, and local residents from across the county for a day of inspiration, learning and connection.

The event will feature practical workshops and discussions on visible mending and upcycling, climate conversations, nature apps, measuring impact, engaging young people in repair and reuse, volunteer wellbeing, food growing, and water resilience. There will also be a Fixy Tech Amnesty and a Winter Woollies & Festive Fun Clothes Swap.

It's an opportunity to celebrate a decade of achievements, connect with others taking action in their communities, and explore ideas for the future of community climate action in Devon.

19/10/2026

🩸🌍 It’s Environmenstrual Week (19–25 Oct)!

According to Wen., people who menstruate use more than 11,000 disposable period products in their lifetime. Each period costs around £10 on average, almost £5,000 in total, and most single-use pads can be up to 90% plastic.

Reusables like period pants, washable pads, cups and discs may offer benefits for some people. Some can cost 88–98% less over time and cut as much as 200kg of menstrual waste per person.

We’re working with the University of Exeter and Devon Communities Together on a new study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It will ask young people aged 16–29 who live, work or study in Exmouth about their experiences of reusable period products, to support menstrual health, reduce waste and help tackle period poverty locally.

Watch our Climate Officer Zoey Cooper and Cllr Dr Louise Venables on Greatest Hits Radio Devon: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/devon/news/we-bin-millions-of-period-products-everyday-surely-we-can-save-money-and-help-the-environment

Interested? Recruitment starts in November. Email [email protected] or call 01395 276167.

Devon Climate Emergency Devon Communities Together University of Exeter

19/10/2026

It’s Environmenstrual Week (19–25 October 2026) 🩸🌍

According to Wen. , people who menstruate use more than 11,000 disposable period products in their lifetime. Each period costs around £10 on average, almost £5,000 in total, and most single-use pads can be up to 90% plastic.

Reusables such as period pants, washable pads, cups and discs may offer benefits for some people. Some can cost 88–98% less over time and cut as much as 200kg of menstrual waste per person.
We’re working with the University of Exeter and Devon Communities Together on a new study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It will ask young people aged 16–29 who live, work or study in Exmouth about their experiences of reusable period products, to support menstrual health, reduce waste and help tackle period poverty locally.

Watch our Climate Officer Zoey Cooper and Cllr Dr Venables on Greatest Hits Radio Devon: ‘We bin millions of period products everyday – surely we can save money and help the environment?’ | Greatest Hits Radio Devon (Link in comments)

Recruitment starts in November through schools, youth centres, community partners and here on our pages. To take part, email [email protected] or call 01395 276167.

15/10/2026

Exmouth Film Festival - get your tickets now!

We're hosting the People's National Emergency Briefing here in the Town Hall to facilitate a discussion about our future, both here in Exmouth, nationally and globally. Be part of this important conversation - tickets are free

https://exmouthfilmfestival.org/

14/10/2026

We're proud to support Exmouth Film Festival - a volunteer-run festival that brings new and different films to Exmouth.
Utilising spaces like the Town Hall, Rugby Club, Exmouth Library and Manor Hotel as well as Scott Cinemas, come and discover something new at affordable prices.
18-22nd November - tickets on sale now!
https://exmouthfilmfestival.org/

09/10/2026

🟢 National Cadet Week: Royal Marines Cadets 🟢

Today we’re celebrating Royal Marines Cadets in Exmouth and nearby Lympstone! 👏

These groups give young people opportunities to build confidence, develop teamwork and leadership skills, make friends and take on new challenges.

🟢 Royal Marines Cadets at Exmouth Sea Cadets

For young people aged 13–18, the Exmouth group offers opportunities to learn new skills and develop independence in a supportive environment.

📍 Sea Cadets Exmouth, 6a Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth, EX8 1EJ
📅 Mondays and Thursdays
🕖 Winter: 6:45pm–9pm | Summer: 6:30pm–9:15pm
📞 01395 279036
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.sea-cadets.org/exmouth

🟢 Lympstone Division Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps

Based at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone Division offers activities including map reading, navigation, first aid and fieldcraft. Cadets develop practical skills through training and outdoor challenges, with opportunities to build friendships and work together as a team.

📍 Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, EX8 5AR
📅 Mondays and Thursdays
🕕 6pm–8pm
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.volunteercadetcorps.org/lympstone-division-royal-marine-cadets

Interested in joining? Contact the relevant unit to find out more about joining opportunities and arranging a visit.

💚 Thank you to the cadets and adult volunteers at both groups for their commitment, enthusiasm and dedication!

Lympstone Division RMVCC stands proudly among the newer units within the Volunteer Cadet Corps, situated at the esteemed Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in Lympstone, near Exeter. This strategic location not only grants access to exceptional facilities but also places our cadets under...

08/10/2026

We're showing this important film on November 21st in the Town Hall, followed by a guided discussion and Q&A.

We aren't planning to lecture each other about recycling or composting. We are coming together to ask a massive, honest question: Are we actually prioritising the climate and nature crisis enough?

It’s a space to step back, look at the big picture, increase our awareness, and reflect on where this sits in our daily lives. No judgment, no echo chambers, just real talk about our shared future.

Come along, bring your doubts, bring your questions, and bring a friend who thinks these meetings are a waste of time. Let’s figure this out together.

Part of the Exmouth Film Festival, you can get your free tickets here: https://exmouthfilmfestival.org/

In today’s newsletter: The People’s Emergency Briefing delivers a stark warning about ​o​ur future in a warming world. ​B​ut sharing difficult truths collectively​ shows us that there is still hope to be found