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Exeter’s Armed Forces Day parade takes place this Saturday, with service personnel, veterans, cadets and military associations marching through the city centre from 11am.

The parade will travel from Sidwell Street to the Cathedral, with live performances from the Barnstaple Youth Band and the Salamanca Band of The Rifles. A big thank you to Exeter Brewery for once again supporting the event and helping us honour those who serve, and have served, our country.

☀️ Hot weather in Exeter? We've got you covered! 😎

Beat the heat and keep your cool with these refreshing places to visit around the city.😎

🪖 Explore Exeter's Underground Passages
Escape the blazing sun and dive deep beneath the city streets, with a pleasant 16 degrees celcius temperature welcoming you.

🌈 Discover RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum)
Take a relaxing stroll around the museum, soaking up the air conditioning and exploring the new Colour exhibition.

⛪️ Seek sanctuary at Exeter Cathedral
The towering stone architecture and thick medieval walls make it the perfect, quiet space to drop the temperature a notch.

🛶 Get out on the water
Take an active approach to staying cool by hiring a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Saddles and Paddles

🌳 Looking for some shade?
Take a leisurely stroll along Exeter's Green Circle or wander through the peaceful Northernhay Gardens.

🌞 What's your favourite way to spend a hot day in Exeter?

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⏳🌊 The countdown is on! ⚓🐬

This weekend, the Sustainable Seas Festival comes to East Quay (near Haven Banks). Join us for a fantastic FREE day celebrating our seas, waterways, maritime heritage and the people working to protect them. 💙🌍

🗓 Saturday 20 June
🕚 11am–5pm
📍 East Quay, Exeter Canal Basin
🎟️ Free entry

✨ What's on?

⚓ Historic vessels open to explore
🎨 Traditional maritime crafts
🎶 Live music and performances
🚣 ‘Get Afloat’ activities
🎥 Talks, lectures and films
🛍️ Exeter Quayside Farmers Market (9am–1pm)

📅 Festival highlights

🕚 11am – Festival opens
🚣 11am–5pm – Have-a-go sessions (Haven Banks)
🎶 11am–11.30am – Tess & the D’Urbervilles
🛠️ 12pm–1pm – Wooden Boatbuilding into the Future
♻️ 2pm–2.30pm – Odyssey: A Journey into Recycling Ocean Plastics

Whether you're passionate about conservation, fascinated by maritime history, or simply looking for a great family day out by the water, there's something for everyone. 🌊⚓☀️

Who's joining us this weekend?

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
Mindfully Wild CIC Britannia Sailing Trust
Quayside Farmers' Market Heritage Harbours Group UK
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