2021


8th December 2021

Core Group comings and goings

We are really sorry to be saying adieu to Jeanette Brown, whose other commitments mean she is unable to continue at present as a core group member. Jeanette has been hugely supportive for the short time she was able to be with us: in fact, without her expertise you would no longer be receiving this ...


30th October 2021

Best wishes to Andy Chapman

Andy Chapman is a long time supporter of Sustainable Crediton, who is currently convalescing after major surgery. I'm sure all those who know Andy will join me in wishing him a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes from all. John Craythorne, on behalf of Core Group ...


2nd October 2021

Sustainable Crediton's post lockdown relaunch and AGM

After the success of our Green Fair in the Square, we were wondering if there would be enthusiasm for turnung out for a second Saturday to attend our AGM and relaunch: we need not have worried! Around forty of you came along to be Boniface Centre. Those present were treated to an engaging talk by ...


11th September 2021

Remembering John Ross

It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of John Ross, who until very recently was Sustainable Crediton's representative on the Town Council. John was a good friend to our organisation and was instrumental in building close links to the Council which has helped us enormously, ...


11th September 2021

Sustainable Crediton's post lockdown relaunch and AGM: Saturday, 2nd October

Following on from our Green Fair in the Square on 25th September, this is a chance to find out more about us, take part in some fun activities and participate in our AGM: it is your opportunity to become more involved in the activities of Sustainable Crediton. We are acutely aware that there is so ...


16th August 2021

Want to give a helping hand?

As you can see, we are at last starting to get back on our feet after the prolongued shut down. We have two major events coming along, the Green Fair on 25th September, and the AGM / Relaunch on 2nd October. We will most likely need extra bodies at both events to help run stalls, assist with setti ...


16th August 2021

Remembering Peter Moffatt

We are sad to report the death of Peter Moffat at the age of 88 after a short illness, who very kindly audited the annual accounts for Sustainable Crediton until quite recently. We are very grateful for the support that he and his late wife Karin gave Sustainable Crediton over the years. ...


12th May 2021

Thanks to Create Storage Ltd of Crediton

We would like to send a big 'thank you' to Create Storage of Crediton, who have provided Sustainable Crediton with space, free of charge, to store our clutter: folding tables, display stands and so on. This is very much appreciated by those of us who have been able to last to free up space at home. ...


8th May 2021

Quote of the Month: what's yours?

You may think that the Quotes of the Month that appear at the foot of the newsletter are becoming a little tired and predictable. You would'n't be wrong. So, this month's challenge: do you have a favourite quote which has some relevance to Sustainable Crediton, which we can add to our repertoire? ...


21st April 2021

Core Group welcomes Jeanette Brown

Core Group is delighted to welcome to its ranks Jeanette Brown. Jeanette will act as joint newsletter editor with John Craythorne as well as contributing generally to the governance of Sustainable Crediton. Thanks so much for joining us, Jeanette! It's a good opportunity to mention that Core Grou ...


20th April 2021

Are you a numbers person?

We are looking for an auditor to check our accounts for the past year. They are straightforward, and the numbers are'n't big! If you know your way round simple accounts and would be prepared to do this easy but essential job for us, we would love to hear from you: please contact our treasurer, Est ...


24th February 2021

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 ...


20th January 2021

Funding news, and thanks

Sustainable Crediton is grateful for the award of a £500 grant by the Transition Network from the Transition: Bounce Forward Project/National Lottery Community Fund, to help enable us to continue the work of Sustainable Crediton. This is especially welcome at a time when we are unable to generate ...