Sustainable Crediton Newsletter Issue 114
Hello Everybody.
Apologies for the lack of news over the past month. The pandemic
seemed to rob me of anything coherent to say, though I'm conscious
that there is plenty which needs saying.
One of the narratives used to describe our predicament is that
'we are all in it together'. Sadly, that doesn't seem to be the
case. Those with secure lives and good health may be enjoying a
slowing down and more time to reflect. Others are working as never
before to keep their lives and livelihoods on track. Still others
will be enduring the loneliness of self isolation in order to stay
safe. There may be a challenge ahead about how we can stay united
in the pursuit of a more sustainable future; whether it be in our
response to climate change, the threat of ecological collapse, or
working towards a sustainable economy.
This video has
recently come my way and encapsulates how I'm currently feeling. I
hope it chimes with you too.
Best wishes,
John Craythorne, on behalf of Sustainable Crediton
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Our secretary for the past two years, Emma Mitchell, will be
resigning the position as of our next AGM. On behalf of all SusCred
members, I'd like to say a huge thanks to Emma for keeping us
organised and on track during her period as secretary.
SO: it's a great opportunity for you to chip in
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The Butterfly Conservation
organisation is asking for volunteers to record butterfly sightings
in gardens etc. If you've had enough of weeding and grass cutting,
kick back and have a go at this, in the knowledge that you are
still doing something useful!
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A question which sometimes gets asked, to which the answer in a
word, is no! Our purpose is: 'to help people in Crediton
and the local area to lead more
sustainable lifestyles and work towards a carbon-neutral
future.'
So spread the word amongst your friends nearby. All will be
welcome.
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Me neither, until now.
We have lost 95% of our hedgehog population since the 1950s. One
reason being habitat fragmentation. Here is a petition which you
can sign in support of the provision of hedgehog highways in new
new housing developments.
And here is more information about the British Hedgeh ... |
The week runs from 3 - 9 May. Further details and information
about all matters compostable on the Composting
Council website.
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We constantly hear of the perils of 'top down' administration.
Well, maybe SusCred falls into that trap too!
So: it would be great to receive articles, or ideas for articles
for publication in the newsletter, from any of our members.
Any copy should accord with our core purpose which is
'to help ... | |
Here are some thoughts on sustainable travel, from
Karoline Gore. For that time in the future when we can look forward
to getting out more!
From 2016 to 2018, vehicle registration in
Britain fell 11 percent. As concerned citizens become more
aware of their options for transportation, motoring take ... | |
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 ... |
The present food situation means it's even more important not to
waste food. Stale bread and crusts make an appetising Cheese
pudding. This amount serves two.
½ pint (250 ml) milk
2 eggs - separated
3 oz (75g) grated cheese - whatever you have
3 oz (75g) breadcrumbs
freshly ground black pepper ... |
Instead of a pie or crumble, try rhubarb with
meringue
Ingredients
500g (1 lb) rhubarb cut into bite sized chunks
a slice of lemon
50 - 75g (2 - 3 oz) sugar
2 large egg whites
100gm [4oz] caster sugar
Method
Cook the rhubarb gently with the ordinary sugar and lemon. When
tender place in a p ... |
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