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The Community Allotment is dormant at the moment (March
2024). More news later ......
The tail end of autumn and the hints of winter mean the tasks of
the allotment change. We have still managed to harvest little round
carrots from the standing trug. The chard is doing really well and
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The UN's annual climate meet-up Cop28 (Conference of the
Parties) commences on 30 November hosted this year in the United
Arab Emirates and runs for two weeks.
It will be opened by HM King Charles III and attended by 70,000
leaders and representatives of 198 countries - both rich and poor
from ar ... |
Local Climate Groups met with Mel Stride (MP for Central Devon)
on 10 November. Minutes of the meeting are available below -
apologies for the length of them!
Meeting with Mel Stride.
10th November 2023.
Chudleigh Town Hall. 11.00 to 11.45.
Delegates from Climate Groups in Central
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It's December and no escaping the fact that Christmas is coming
along soon. This month we are sharing a link on making
sustainable Xmas decorations. There are ideas for garlands,
table decorations, napkins etc at
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/how-to/sustainable-ethical-wildlife-friendly-chri ... |
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Exeter Community Energy were invited by the U3A to give a talk
at the Elephant on the Green on 28 November.
Paul Whittall from ECOE spoke about how to save energy and what
help was available from them and the Government.
For those that could not attend, they run a monthly drop in at
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On 6th November an enthusiastic little team cleared, weeded and
mulched the young seedlings in our Beacon Heath plantation (top of
George Hill). We also planted a fine young donated oak seedling
(pictured).
It felt very worthwhile, even though some of the work involved
rectifying unnecessary human ... |
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The Repair Cafe had another good morning at the Elephant on the
Green on 25 Nov.
We won't be having a December Repair Cafe, so see you all
on Saturday 27 January 2024 at the Elephant on the Green
again.
Keep updated at the Facebook page here.
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Crediton enjoyed the annual event of the Christmas Tree light
switch on in the Market Square, along with the lantern parade and
search for Santa.
Sustainable Crediton had a stall all afternoon and took £25 in
donations for wrapping paper and patchwork tote bags. We made
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#PatchworkCrediton has even more upcoming
workshops
#PatchworkCrediton is a project that aims to represent Crediton
positively and colourfully using fabric that has been reclaimed
from potential disposal. We now have a new partner - the
NHS.
NHS Devon Recovery Learning Community is a division of ... |
This year's residents' survey is open and is your
opportunity to share your views and priorities for your
council.
The survey is open for six weeks and the results will feed
into the Council's budget setting process, as well as future plans
for prioritising services.
This year's survey cont ... |
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Sustainable Crediton has decorated a tree!
The Christmas Tree Festival willl be held from Thursday 7 -
Sunday 10 December in Crediton Parish Church. Opening times
on Thursday, Friday and Sunday are 11-6.00pm and 10.00am-6.00pm on
Saturday. Light refreshments (soup, sandwiches, and cakes)
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You are invited to this free event on 2 December
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This is quick to prepare and makes a tasty addition to Christmas
meals.
You need:
A red cabbage, salt, vinegar [malt and balsamic], brown sugar,
bay leaf,
peppercorns, and juniper berries, if liked.
Remove any blemished leaves from the cabbage, cut into quarters
and
cut out the tough white ... |