For those that don't already know, Sustainable Crediton is a
growing group of local people who share concerns about the effects
of climate change and the growing climate crisis. Our
Facebook page and website www.sustainablecrediton.org.uk provide further details
of our activities and events.
AGM Review
At our AGM on 8th May we reviewed a busy year of activity, with
highlights including the re-launch of the Crediton Repair café, the
expansion of our Community Larder project, a highly successful Seed
Share, and active work by our Climate Action Team with churchyard
re-wilding and a public meeting about the new Land Use
Framework for Crediton. We also enjoyed an excellent talk by Paul
Cleave about eating sustainably and avoiding waste - with
fascinating insights into the frugal habits of Devonians in past
centuries.
Opportunities to get involved over the
summer
We have swift talks/walks coming up, working parties at our
Pollinator plots (aiming to provide a biodiversity 'corridor'
through the built up area), open days our hub in the Town Centre,
'The Sustainabubble' (8 North Street) with activities including
textile upcycling (making tote bags and 'everlasting tulips',
saving many kilos of discarded fabric from landfill). Our Climate
Action Team meet at the Crediton Inn on the second Thursday of the
month and welcome new members.
New Projects:
- Big Bike Revival - if we can find a few extra volunteers by
the end of this month, who would like to accompany rusty or
inexperienced cyclists as they regain their confidence, we will try
to launch a Bike Revival project as soon as possible., Please contact us if you could
help.
- 'Make and Mend' - a library of things - a new way of sharing
the equipment that lies unused on our shelves for 50 weeks of the
year! Again, please contact us if this
interests you.
And finally, our next big date for your diaries:
Our annual Big Green Fair in the Square will take place on
Saturday 28th September from 11:00 to 2.00pm. Plenty of stalls,
activities, music, food…come and enjoy!