Featured Events in Exeter in September, 2025 (July Updated)

Welcome! Please do take a couple of minutes to read the details below as it explains what you can expect from our workshops. Our workshops are based on a design and make principle. Participants will be guided through a design project and then we will make their design for them to have (sometimes in the session and sometimes after the session - see below). Places are very limited so booking is essential. It will not be possible to turn up without a ticket. For this workshop, participants need to be aged 8 to 15yrs. Emergency contact details will be completed during the checkout process. Please note that we need a minimum of four people to book for the workshop to go ahead. If less than 4 tickets are sold, we will contact you and refund your payment. Participants should be dropped off at the FabLab and collected at the end of the workshop unless you give permission for them to leaver at the end in the checkout process. About this Workshop: In our workshops, our Digital Making Tutor, Marcus Brown, will briefly run through how the process works and will give a short demonstration pointing out some of the key design techniques needed for the session. Following this, attendees get to create their own designs and Marcus will support any issues or help with more complicated requests. In this workshop, your child will be challenged to create what they can to form a 3D design but using only one shape (either a cube or sphere). This will be 3D printed for them after the workshop. This workshop includes: One 3D print in white material normally no wider than 200mm. Buying additional designs: Sometimes when people see their design, they decide that they would like to buy more of them. If this applies to you, this is completely possible. Please email and I will quote for the cost and will contact you when it has been made and is ready for collection. Through the summer (which is my busiest period) it might be that the additional copies will be made in September but I will make them sooner if possible. I keep their designs for a year after the workshop date. Design Making Their design in this workshop will not be made in the session due to the time it takes. The design will be made after the workshop and I will email the person who bought the ticket to let them know that it is ready for collection. I am able to send designs around Devon to other libraries free of charge - this information will be taken in the checkout process. A few things to note: Refunds - our policy is no refunds. If you are unable to attend, please let us know as we are running a waiting list and, if we can resell your ticket, we will refund your ticket (but not the Eventbrite fee). If we cannot resell your ticket then no refund will be issued. If you are unable to attend then please notify us as soon as possible and then we can 'release your ticket'. If we have to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will refund you your payment in full. Late Arrival - It will not be possible to join the workshop if you arrive more than 15 minutes late. By this time, we are getting into the technical content of the workshop and it's not possible to go back over what we have already covered. Mobile Phones - Mobile phones should not be used in the workshop. It is ok for participants to have a phone with them but they must not be used in the session. If you have any further questions - please do email us at:fablab@librariesunlimited.org.uk Toilets - change of situation currently - The children's library toilet (which is nearby to the FabLab) is currently out of action due to a large and very exciting redevelopment which is currently taking place. Therefore, please can I ask that you use the toilet before arriving for the workshop. Then, in the middle of the workshop, I will walk the group up to the top floor of the Library and anyone who needs to, can use the toilet. Your child/ren will not be sent up their alone. Appropriate Design Content - In some recent workshops I have had to say no to some image and text content attendees have selected. I mention at the start of workshops that the content must be age appropriate and not offensive. If there are any issues with this I may phone an emergency contact to check if they are happy. All of our internet delivery in the library has a filter running to minimise inappropriate content. Any questions? If so, please do email me and I will come back to you. I work part-time so it can take 2-3 days to receive a reply sometimes. Many thanks, Marcus Brown Digital Making Tutor FabLab Devon (Exeter) Information Source: FabLab Devon | eventbrite

If you’re planning a self build, renovating a property, or looking to add space, light and value to your current home, then Build It Live will be an essential part of your preparation! Watch our visitor video (below) to find out more! A day or two at the show will help you: Find practical solutions to your renovation, extension or self build project Meet real industry experts for FREE one-to-one advice Attend inspiring free seminars and workshops See 1000s of innovative and traditional products Meet over 100 innovative suppliers, including build system suppliers Watch some fascinating demonstrations We look forward to seeing you there! FAQs I can't print off my tickets, can I still get into the show? If you are unable to print your tickets, you can simply show your e-tickets on your mobile phone. We will scan the barcode to allow you entry into the exhibition. I can’t find my e-ticket/ I accidentally deleted the email containing my e-ticket. If you accidentally misplace your e-tickets, please contact us directly by emailing  builditlive@castlemedia.co.uk . We will resend all confirmation emails before the event, as a reminder to our customers. I’m trying to use a promotional code, but I can't see where to apply the code/It looks like I'm about to be charged for my tickets. Our promotional codes should be applied before selecting your tickets and proceeding with the order. There is a link in red at the top of the form, where the code needs to be applied. Once applied, the unlocked ticket will appear at the top of the list. Select it and then proceed to ‘Order Now’. If you have a code for free tickets, you will NOT be asked to input your credit card details. I haven’t received my order confirmation email. How do I check I’m definitely booked? If you haven’t received your order confirmation email, please contact us on  builditlive@castlemedia.co.uk  and we will check your order. We resend all confirmation emails closer to the time, as a reminder to our customers. I’m thinking of attending your event. What can I see at the show? Our events are specifically tailored to help self-builders and renovators find the advice and inspiration they need to make their project possible. Our free workshops, seminars and Ask Our Experts areas will provide you with the information you need to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget. Our impressive list of exhibitors means all aspects of the self build market are covered. How long do the seminars and workshops run for? Are they held in the same location and is it possible to attend all of them? Build It Live will feature 10 FREE daily seminars and 20 FREE daily workshops. Our seminars take place in the Seminar Theatre and take between 20 and 40 minutes each, including question time. The workshops take place in the Workshop Theatre , and take between 20 and 40 minutes, including question time. As the times of the workshops and seminars overlap in some instances, it is only possible to attend all sessions if you visit the show on both days (see below for details). You are welcome to attend as many of these sessions as you like. Do I need extra tickets if I want to attend the show on both days? No, when you arrive on the first day, simply mention to the door staff that you wish to attend on both days and your ticket will be validated to allow free entry on the second day. If I leave the exhibition, can I return later on? Yes, when you arrive or leave, simply mention to the door staff that you wish to re-enter and your ticket will be validated to allow this. Do I need to book a seat for the seminars & workshops? Our seminar and workshop sessions cannot be booked and are first-come-first-served, so turn up early to ensure you get a seat! Do I need to book a slot for the Ask Our Experts area? Yes, the Ask Our Experts area requires booking, as it is extremely popular with visitors. To book your time slot, head to the Ask Our Experts area early, where one of our staff members will be on hand to book you in! How long does a trip to Build It Live take? Our exhibitions are designed to allow for a full day of activities. From browsing stalls, talking to experts and listening to specialists talk, Build It Live offers enough to keep you occupied. Our café also allows for regular refreshment breaks! However, for those in a hurry, it is possibly to plan your visit ahead of time, to ensure you make full use of the exhibition in a shorter space of time. What time do the exhibitions open? Our shows open 10am until 5pm on Saturday and 10am until 4.30pm on Sunday. Are children allowed at the shows? Yes, children under the age of 16 can attend the show Free of Charge, with a paying adult. Are dogs allowed at the shows? Well behaved dogs on a short leash are allowed at our Exeter show. Only registered Assistance Dogs will be admitted in Kent and Bicester. Are the shows wheelchair friendly? Yes, we pride ourselves on making sure our exhibitions are accessible for all our visitors. Wheelchair access is therefore available at all three of our shows. How do I find you? For information regarding making your way to Build It Live, please visit our “ Where and When ” page. Can I park at Build It Live? Yes, all our exhibitions offer free parking. Simply follow signage when you get closer to the shows. Can I get refreshments at Build It Live? Yes, all our exhibitions have an on-site café for light snacks and refreshments. How can I subscribe to Build It Magazine? To subscribe to Build It, either visit  self-build.co.uk/subscribe-to-build-it  or our Booking Page  and add the subscription offer to your basket when you go through to book tickets Still have questions? Please email  builditlive@castlemedia.co.uk   Information Source: Build It Live | eventbrite

Welcome to the Thomas Hall School Open Evening ! Join us at our school for an exciting event where you can explore our school, meet our staff, and learn more about us. This is a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand what makes our school special. Whether you're a prospective student, parent, or just curious about our school, we welcome you to come and discover all that Thomas Hall School has to offer. We can't wait to show you around and answer any questions you may have. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite