Sustainable Crediton Newsletter 174, December 2025

A special welcome to our newsletter for new subscribers who signed up at the highly successful EcoCrafternoon on 29 November.

We hope that amidst all the busyness of December, you will have time to look through the newsletter. There are some lovely pictures of the EcoCrafternoon ('In Case You Missed It', bottom left of the newsletter)

There are a few items under 'News Highlights' where we would really appreciate your support.

Our Food Larder Team is on the lookout for new volunteers to help it continue to run smoothly. It's a small time commitment when shared around the team, so please give that some thought and get in touch if you can help.
We would also like you to register your support for the Boniface Trail by emailing the County Council Cabinet members who will be deciding in January on priorities for developing cycle routes in Devon.
Finally, please take a look at the National Emergency Briefing: another easy e-mailing campaign to take part in.

Thanks everyone and best wishes, John Craythorne and Lesley Thomas, newsletter editors.

Dates for your Diary
6th December	Sustainable Crediton at the Farmers Market
8th December	Woodland Management Group Working Party
17th December	Woodland Management Group Working Party
27th December	Repair Cafe CANCELLED FOR DECEMBER
5th January	Woodland Management Group Working Party
21st January	Woodland Management Group Working Party
24th January	Repair Cafe
27th January	Crediton Garden Club: Houseplant 101: Success with Houseplants
2nd February	Woodland Management Group Working Party
18th February	Woodland Management Group Working Party
24th February	Crediton Garden Club: The Growing Well Garden, Bow
28th February	Seed Share Feb 26
2nd March	Woodland Management Group Working Party
18th March	Woodland Management Group Working Party
24th March	Crediton Garden Club: History of Gardening by Stuart Raine

Regular Events

Review of Eco Crafternoon 2025

We had a wonderful time at the EcoCrafternoon on Saturday 29th November. Nearly 150 people came al ...

News Highlights

Can you help out with our Larder Team?

The Food Larder team would like to hear from you if you would like to take part in the regular food collections from local shops. We need volunteers to be on call when the usual collectors are unable to do their collection or for taking on a regular slot. We offer some simple training in the libra ...

Give your support to the Boniface Trail

As reported in last month's newsletter, the Devon County Council cabinet will be meeting to discuss a paper on the top 10 prospective cycle routes in Devon. The meeting has now been rescheduled to 14th January 2026 at County Hall starting at 10.30am. The Boniface Trail is amongst these 10 routes. Y ...

National Emergency Briefing: please support

The National Emergency Briefing (NEB) is the result of leading experts and concerned citizens joining forces to encourage UK decision-makers to step up their response to the escalating climate and nature crises. It is supported by a wide range of well-known organisations, including The National Tru ...

Save Energy: Mid Devon Retrofit Offer

Useful information and advice... ...

Sustainable Crediton's Christmas Tree

Over 20 local shops and organisations contributed decorations, beautifully arranged by Gail, Esther and Dee - a joyful reminder of the strength of our community. So when you're buying gifts this Christmas, choose local and keep the spirit alive right here at home. See the Sustainable Crediton Chri ...

Review of 'The Line We Crossed'

As part of our series of films on a variety of environmental issues we are screening our November offering was 'The Line We Crossed' directed by Liz Smith. This event was attended by around 50 people who I think were generally shocked by the issues raised on peaceful protest and how successive go ...

Art and Energy's Retrospective Exhibition: Plymouth

Sustainable Crediton has collaborated with Art and Energy on two of their projects- 'Moths to a Flame' and ' Mossy Carpets. Below is part of the carpet in all its glory. So may different community groups have worked on it and it is very soft to walk on! Check out their work on peatland restoratio ...

Changes to Feed-In Tariff: consultation

Our attention has been drawn to a government consultation being carried out, regarding the calculation of feed-in tariffs, for those benefiting. Here is a link to the consultation. I have no understanding of the implications so cannot comment. Here's a further link, This time to a Youtube channel. ...