Record numbers joined us for the tenth annual Crediton Seed
Share: Share, Grow, Eat, on 24 February at the Boniface Centre,
organised by the Food Group, which is establishing itself as
Sustainable Crediton's flagship event. The Seed Share is an
opportunity to bring, share and exchange seeds we have saved from
our gardens, with the aim of supporting bio-diversity, promoting
heritage varieties, and encouraging people to grow their own
vegetables. There were also plenty of donated plants and bulbs
to offer a new home. We welcomed back regular
fixtures such as the Devon Wildlife Trust, Orchards Live, and
of course entertainment from The Woodmen playing songs from their
new album Shobrooke Moon. Moving to the larger space of the
Boniface Centre meant we were able to invite new stallholders,
including the RSPB, Significant Seams and Traidcraft, in line with
our broader interest in sustainable living. Sustainable Crediton's
Waste Group this year took over some of the catering, making a
range of delicious soups from waste food donated from several
Crediton businesses.
Thanks to Tuckers for their generous donation of materials for
children's planting activities, donors of surplus food,
stallholders, visitors, and to Dee Ross for her hard work
coordinating the event. The Food Group will now take a well-earned
break, but will reconvene after Easter (look out for meeting dates
on the website). If you have been inspired by Share, Grow, Eat, and
would like to join a small and very friendly group, you would be
very welcome!