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The most exciting news of the month has got to be that we found
a mother hedgehog and three babies on the allotment. The whole
Barnfield Allotment area is a great space for hedgehogs and there
are probably several up there. We consulted with John Groves, a
hedgehog carer, and he said that the babie ... |
On October 28th several of us from Sustainable Crediton
including members of Crediton Climate Action Group went up to Bath,
by train of course, to join in the Unite to Survive March.
Arriving at Victoria Park we were met by friendly faces and a
raft of gazebos and marquees with folk representing v ... |
Join us any or all of THREE occasions
to help make artistic wrapping paper this month with the #PatchworkCrediton project.
Artist Teresa has made festive stencils and prepared a variety of
reclaimed papers to make wrapping papers you will want to keep!
Drop in to the Sustain-a-bubble on 4 and 18 No ... |
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The people of Crediton have voted and the winner is
Sustainabubble. At the Green Fair, we asked people to choose the
name of the community space on North Street, adjoining the Market
Square. Other options were: Eco Hub, Community Hub, Sustainabubble
or suggest another option and the overwhelming fa ... |
A quick reminder that we have Tree Care Day on Monday 6
November: see under Dates for your Diary - weeding, mulching,
re-staking, possibly replacing seedlings in our Beacon Park
plantation. At the moment it looks as if the weather will be
good!
Existing Tree Team and new members very welcome. Plea ... |
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Fancy yourself in Hi-Vis? Here's your chance!
Seriously, our Town Council is in need of marshalls to manage
the road closure for the Christmas in Crediton event on 25th
November. This is always a fun and convivial event; here's your
chance to be involved.
If you are willing to help, the Council w ... |
We love the convenience of our petrol cars and gas central
heating but what price will our children and grandchildren have to
pay for our current inaction, complacency and avoidance of this
existential issue that threatens us all?
The following words of the Secretary-General of the United
Nations ... |
The District Council is carrying out a consultation on future
service priorities. You can complete it here.
There are several opportunities to have your say about
environment / sustainability issues. It only takes 10 - 15 minutes
to complete and is I think well worth doing. The closing date is
13t ... |
There will be a collection at the Congregational Church on 2
December. See the poster below for further details.
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Our Woodland Managment Group was super-productive last winter
and has a surplus of firewood, free for collection for anyone who
wants it.
It is nearly all hazel, cut to approx. 4' lengths and between
around 2" and 6" in diameter, so fits in a small trailer or back of
reasonably sized car. It's sto ... |
A reminder from Gerald and
Laura Cunningham:
You may have heard that Co Cars
(Exeter) has gone into liquidation. Another firm will be taking it
on but this may take a little time and there is no guarantee that
they will want to extend to Crediton, quite apart from the problems
of lack of charging ... |
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This is good with Devon cheese.
To 8oz (200g) raw beetroot, peeled and finely grated (cooked
beetroot can be used in place of raw if preferred), add 3oz (75g)
grated cooking or eating apple. Season with salt and pepper, and
add 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh horseradish, or a spoonful of
prepared ... |