Sustainable Crediton Newsletter Issue 121: February 2021

Welcome to February's newsletter.

The 31st January / 1st February marks the festival of Imbolc, or St Brigid's Day, falling roughly half way between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It is traditionally associated with the beginning of lambing, spring sowing, and the blooming of blackthorn. It's a cheering reminder of renewal at time when we still feel submerged in winter.

Best wishes all,

John Craythorne, on behalf of Sustainable Crediton Core Group


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Building Village Links

One of the Core Group's new plans for 2021 is to revive and strengthen links with supporters in the villages around Crediton. We know we have members scattered through the villages, from Bow and Zeal to Black Dog, from Cheriton Fitz and Cadbury to Newton St Cyres and Tedburn... but we don't ...

Cumbria Coal Mine Update

It has been shocking to read that the decision by Cumbria County Council to grant planning permission for a new coal mine was not 'called in' by the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick. However, following fierce opposition from many sources, the county council is now to reconsider the matter. This ...

Community Action Groups Devon February Newsletter

Here is CAG Devon's February newsletter. There are several interesting items, especially the webinar on 25th February on how to set up a library of things. If you would like to take part, register directly via the link in the newsletter. If you would then like to report back to us either via the n ...

Bee-friendly flowers for your garden

Despite the recent wintry weather, the gardeners amongst us will be turning our thought to the new growing season. Here are some ideas for encouraging bees and other pollinating species into your plot. Grow a range of plants for year round planting and flowering; Avoid plants with double or mul ...

New beginnings in the garden

2021 - Lets get started! Spring is around the corner and despite the current pandemic, things will be brightening up. Now there is no need to beat yourself up if you have not been out in the garden in all weathers making the perfect garden patch. That's for the experts on telly, who I bet have hel ...

The Energy Dashboard

Ever looked out of your window, watched the wind in the trees, the sun beating down (one of these days), and wondered just what difference all those wind turbines and solar panels are making? The Energy Dashboard tells you, at a glance. It's generally quite heartening! ...

Recycle your candles

The Recycled Candle Shop at 16 Gandy Street, Exeter is happy to take your used candles to recycle. Don't worry about emptying your scrap of debris like matches or tea light tins, they will take care of all of that for you during the refining process, and of course, recycle as much waste where possi ...

Devon Carbon Plan: consultation

Your Core Group has dutifully girded its collective loins(?) and recently completed the extended version of the consultation process for the DCP. We felt that as an organisation with a significant local membership, it is important for us to show our support. We have also volunteered to take a gove ...

Sweet and savoury pancakes for February

Pancakes with lemon juice and caster sugar are a favourite, but try adding currants to the batter for a change. If you prefer something savoury try this filling: mushrooms, thinly sliced and cooked in Devonshire butter, seasoned and finished with a spoonful of double cream and chopped chives. Spoo ...


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