Sustainable Crediton Newsletter Issue 86
We've done clothes swaps, plastic collections, give and take
shops. So, what next?
You are invited to a Waste Action Group meeting at the East Town
Cafe in Crediton on Monday 16th October between 7pm and 9pm to have
a coffee and help tbe group move forward with new projects. Look
forward to seeing you!
Our Woodland and Hedgerow Group recommence their work parties
this month. See the calendar for details.
Crediton Arts Centre have lots going on this month. Take a look at their leaflet.
The Grubs Up meal using surplus food supplied by various local
food outlets was a resounding success on the 30th September. Over
40 people attended and were served with a delicious three course
meal by our Waste Action Group members. Take a
look at the slide show to whet your appetite!
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| 9th October | | | 16th October | | | 21st October | | | 23rd October | | | 7th December | |
| In case you missed it... |
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| 30th September |
Grubs Up! is a pilot community meal using surplus food donated
by local shops, cafes and supermarke ... |
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| News Highlights |
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I've signed a petition to sort out plastic bottle pollution and
to show my support for the creation of bottle deposit return
schemes across the UK.
It would mean a lot to me if you'd add your name - you can sign
here: https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/plastic-drs-email-a-friend
Every day in the U ... |
Two requests for help about the fantastic Crediton Christmas
Tree Festival held in the Parish Church on 7th -
10th December.
Firstly, Sustainable Crediton are having a tree. Volunteers are
needed to help decorate the tree at the beginning of December. If
you have any ideas for a theme for the tree ... |
Wessex Resolutions CIC are working with Mid Devon District
Council to offer low cost home improvement loans to MDDC
residents.
View this short animation for more details.
Contact Ellie Lister on 01823 461099
This paper gives more background to the new
scheme.
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800,000 low-income homes in England and Wales will be able to
access free solar panels in the next five years as part of a major
regeneration scheme, provided by Solarplicity, with social housing
providers. See here for more information.
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“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
R Buckminster Fuller