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2020
1st December 2020
Open to all members who are interested in our pollinator
project. Join us on line. To recieve the link to log on, please
request by email by Saturday 28th November, to info@sustainable
crediton.org.uk
... 30th November 2020
If you were unable to log in to the presentation by Mary Clear
of Incredible Edible,take a look at the recording of it here.
It was an excellent, positive presentation full of great ideas:
a big thanks to Mary for her time and energy in bringing this to
us.
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13th November 2020
In partnership with local residents, we have now completed
planting with bee friendly flowering plants on the corner of
Landscore and Greenway, at the same time greatly enhancing the
appearance of a previously neglected corner.Thanks to everyone
concerned in this team effort!
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21st October 2020
Join us for a day of outdoor fun at Crediton Community Allotment
as part of Naturally Healthy in Devon and Westbank's Healthy
Neighbourhood project. All ages are welcome. Join us for an
activity or to find out what we are doing and how to volunteer. We
will maintain social distancing and abide by c ...
3rd July 2020
Trees are good for bees!
Local herbal practitioner Anne Stobart has
been writing about pollinators and medicinal trees. Her recent blog
post explains how much bees like trees, and why this is so
important for pollination services. You can see more about
medicinal trees in her recently published ...
3rd July 2020
Our planting for pollinators site had been looking a bit
bedraggled in best Covid fashion, until the lockdown eased and we
were able to have a weeding session.
Much improved now, with further planting to follow to maintain
insect friendliness and human appreciation.
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3rd July 2020
Surprisingly perhaps, the majority of food waste in the UK comes
from our homes: some 10m tonnes annually. Many communities have set
up community fridges / larders so that surplus food (from all
sources of course) is no longer wasted but goes to those who need
it. It would be great if we could set ...
15th June 2020
Asian Hornets are an invasive species which predate upon bee
colonies and other native insects, and as such can be very
damaging.
They are active in the summer months and may be found in
southern England. Further details on identification and who to
notify if spotted can be found here.
Keep your ...
15th June 2020
The Covid-19 virus pandemic has been difficult for many
businesses, but one good thing may have come out of it. More of us
have been looking at shopping differently, buying from small
independent shops, who, in this crisis have been there and so
willing to help anyone in need.
The local food campa ... 5th May 2020
The week runs from 3 - 9 May. Further details and information
about all matters compostable on the Composting
Council website.
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2nd May 2020
Now is time to be sowing many vegetables and flowers. In the
coming months we may need some cheering up and perhaps some
livening up of our meals.
Edible flowers not only brighten up our gardens but can be tasty
additions to our food. Grow some of these plants to look forward to
using over the sum ... 30th March 2020
At our last meeting we viewed a presentation of several
likely plots in Crediton for further planting. We hope to finalise
the next project for the pollinator group. There are several
exciting ideas to take forward. This month we receive the funding
from Crediton Town Council so we can crack on wit ...
9th March 2020
A talk by Tom Whitlock MSc, Ecologist, Devon County Council.
The 'Life on the Verge' initiative provides communities with
practical guidance on managing road verges for wildlife. Come along
and find out.
Suggested donation to cover costs: £2.00
Refreshments
available.
... 29th February 2020
Despite periodic hailstorms outside, the
atmosphere in the Boniface Centre was warm and cheerful on Saturday
29 February, and buzzing with conversation and enthusiasm for all
things green. Yes, the annual Sustainable Crediton seed share
event, Grow, Share, Eat, again attracted a large crowd. Organi ...
24th February 2020
Now that the end of winter is in
sight, it's time to get planning this year's activities. There are
lots of possibilities and we now have funding to make them happen.
Do join us. This is a chance to make our town more beautiful, as
well as making life easier for our pollinators!
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14th February 2020
Share, Grow, Eat! Is our annual seed share (and so much else)
event.
There will be:
Local and Heritage Seeds: take some this year, bring some back
to share next year;
Lunch to enjoy with friends, made from local surplus food;
Music from the Woodmen;
Bring and share seeds and plants.
Exhibiter ...
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