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2011
30th November 2011
After a busy year, taking part in 11 successful events, we're
having a rest over Christmas.
Our next
meeting, to plan for 2012, will be a day time one on the 12 Jan
[though we're already booked for 5 Community Markets in the summer
and a couple of catering sessions] We try to alternate day and
evening meetings to accommodate everyone.
19th November 2011
Our annual Seed
Swap was a great event for Sustainable Crediton!
It took place at the new venue of the Town Hall which was
very successful. There was a large and varied selection of
seeds brought and at the end of the day almost all of them
were taken. People who came also kindly donated ga ... 22nd October 2011
Once again the Town Square was bright with about twenty stalls
and multicoloured gazebos for our fourth community market of the
year. New stalls this time were Clairwen with lots of garlic, Gill
with honey and wool from local jacobs sheep, knitting from the
group which meets on Friday mornings ... 15th October 2011
Our October Seasonal Supperwas very much
enjoyed by all - fantastic three course meal for just £7.50 thanks
to our organisers and cooks Carol, Ruth and Sue. We are
considering altering the format for next year though - plans
in the next newsletter.
Menu
Roasted corn on the cob with h ... 10th September 2011
Our 3rd Community Market
Despite the dreadful weather forecast 21 stallholders braved the
weather which fortunately turned out to be better than the
forecast.
Local gardeners and smallholders brought a diverse range of food
to the market including eggs, fruit, vegetables, cheese,
cakes, ... 10th August 2011
HogCO(Home Grown - Community Owned), of which
the Sustainable Crediton Food Group is a member, is hosting a
free open day at Embercombe, near Exeter.
It is open to all Sustainable Crediton members. It is an
inspiring 50 acre site which includes a large circular organic
market garden, poly-t ... 6th August 2011
Riverside is a working smallholding where the delicious
Riverside Goats Cheese is made.
Thirty people enjoyed the August Seasonal Supper on a fine evening.
As well as sampling some splendid food we helped to feed the
goats, watched the ducks, pigs and geese, inspected the prolific
vegetable ...
24th July 2011
Come and stay at Embercombe in Devon for an
inspiring weekend learning about 'natural beekeeping' in
topbar hives - a bee friendly way to have bees in
your garden with the possibility of your own honey
harvest, but without the expense and complications
associated with commercial beekeeping eq ... 13th July 2011
An eclectic bunch of food-interested folk were brought together
by a lightly worded invite from the University of Exeter.
Producers, retailers, academics, distributors and consumers
gathered for the 'welcome local finger buffet and regional
drinks reception' but were soon sat down in front of ... 9th July 2011
Come to our July Community Market
...
12th June 2011
Come and stay at Embercombe in Devon for an
inspiring weekend learning about 'natural beekeeping' in
topbar hives - a bee friendly way to have bees in
your garden with the possibility of your own honey
harvest, but without the expense and complications
associated with commercial beekeeping eq ... 11th June 2011
Since our Seasonal Supper are becoming
so popular, this will be another one at the Boniface Centre.
Details of menu, etc in the next newsletter.
We have decided to organise it with three teams of helpers
- cooks, room preparation and clearing up [dishwasher
available!].
The price for hel ... 5th June 2011
Come and buy lunch at the Food & Farming salad bar or one of the other
stalls. Offers of help with making a salad very welcome.
WEN will also be at
the Big Sunday Lunch with a stall selling high quality
organic, fairtrade and locally grown food: pizza, pies, cakes
and biscuits. We are a ...
22nd May 2011
Come and stay at Embercombe in Devon for an
inspiring weekend learning about 'natural beekeeping' in
topbar hives - a bee friendly way to have bees in
your garden with the possibility of your own honey
harvest, but without the expense and complications
associated with commercial beekeeping eq ... 14th May 2011
Come to our Community Market
... 14th May 2011
We felt that our first Community Market was a success with a
good variety of stalls all around the Town Square and a steady
stream of shoppers.
The accent this time was on plants, but there were plenty
of other goods including crafts, cheese, eggs, herbal preparations,
cakes and even a very ... 2nd May 2011
Although this has been fairly low key for the past few months
enquiries are still being received from various sources,
including the website. A total of 18 garden owners have shown
interest in the scheme covering a wide area in and around
Crediton. There has been some recent interest from
possible gardeners and it is hoped that a few more gardens can
be "matched" in the near future.
Not all plots have been suitable for the gardenshare scheme -
they have been better suited to the Landshare
scheme, which is nationwide. There are a number of entries in
the Crediton area.
2nd April 2011
Help us to advertise the Spring Shop 'N Swap Community
Market - come to the Sustainable Crediton stall
[corner of Market Street from 10am to 12noon] and
get some postcards to give to friends and relations.
... 30th March 2011
Have you signed up yet for monthly seasonal offers by email? Go
to Crediton Local Produce - it's easy! If you
have any local produce news or have a good seasonal recipe
using local produce let us know.
27th March 2011
Come and stay at Embercombe in Devon for an
inspiring weekend learning about 'natural beekeeping' in
topbar hives - a bee friendly way to have bees in
your garden with the possibility of your own honey
harvest, but without the expense and complications
associated with commercial beekeeping eq ... 11th March 2011
Join Anne Stobart, MNIMH, medical herbalist
at her cottage practice in Crediton where you will also be
able to see a working herbal dispensary. You will learn
about a range of suitable plants and their uses alongside
how to make several herbal preparations. You will be able
to take away a han ... 28th February 2011
Don't forget to consult Crediton Local Produce to find out how to
access yummy and healthy local food and other produce. The
site is evolving all the time - it's now easier to locate
individual items. You can sign up for email notice of monthly
special offers too.
29th January 2011
We had another successful Seasonal Supper with over 20
people attending and some delicious food! We hope to be
planning another one soon - look out for news next
time.
The menu was:
Chicory and blue cheese salad
Roast squash and leek barley risotto OR Chicken and
'chorizo' ba ... |