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2019
9th December 2019
If you can help out do come along on the day: juat a short spell
of your time will be very appreciated.
... 2nd December 2019
The Pollinators group is building on its success with the plot
opposite the park, and is going looking for new sites across the
town to develop pollinator-friendly planting, and other ideas. This
project very much rests on having a number of willing volunteers to
help out, so please do come along, ...
28th October 2019
Following the success of the planting project in Belle Parade,
this meeting will be to plan future actions and projects. The date
and venue are provisional. Subscribers will be emailed later in the
month to confirm details.
All welcome, as always!
... 28th September 2019
A second workday to plant the area of land we have 'adopted'
from the council, to provide pollinator-friendly planting. Do come
along - no need to sign up, and no need to have come to the first
session. Bring a trowel or something, and join in the first
activity in our pollinator project.
... 23rd September 2019
Food group notes 23.09.19
Dee Ross, Nicola Frost
Seed Share
Date 29th February 2020 Boniface Centre - put item in
newsletter with date. Dee to send Nicola seed sharing info.
Dee to send e-mails to last year's stallholders. Probably abut 3
more tables possible, wait to see e-mail response. Waste ...
14th September 2019
At
last we have the go-ahead from Mid Devon District Council to start
work on the piece of land on Belle Parade, opposite the entrance to
Newcombes Meadow near the children's play area. We hope to make it
into a pollinator-friendly (and ideally low-maintenance!) haven, as
the first step in our poll ...
17th July 2019
Thanks for being patient if you previously expressed interest in
this project. Progress is being made on the plot of land on Belle
Parade near the library, Mid Devon District Council is sounding
encouraging, but the legal processes are taking a while, which is a
shame as the plot has been strimmed ...
15th May 2019
Bees need our help. Many of our bees and other pollinators are
in serious decline and this has serious repercussions for
ecosystems generally, as reported in our last newsletter.
Join us to learn more about these beneficial insects and how we
can all help them to survive and thrive. Find out about ... 1st May 2019
Take part in this survey by Exeter
University for the chance to win a £50 gift voucher!
... 9th April 2019
Come and help us evaluate this year's Seed Share, and take
forward our plans for bee friendliness and community gardening! We
cannot put these plans into action without more support.
... 26th March 2019
Local climate change scientist and member of both Sustainable
Crediton and Crediton Garden Club, Anne Tucker is talking to
Crediton Garden club on March 26th about' Gardening in a changing
climate'.
Admission: £2 on the door for visitors.
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16th March 2019
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Seed Share, Share
Grow, Eat, on 16 March. It was our busiest yet, with a steady
stream of visitors across the day, and around £600 taken for lunch
made from waste food and as donations. More importantly, there was
a fantastic atmosphere, lots of seeds and ... 4th March 2019
Thanks to everyone who came along and made this event such a
success. It was almost standing room only in the Library! We hope
to see you again soon at future events.
Thanks especially to Cathy Horsley for a very interesting and
engaging presentation, which gave us all plenty to think about the
pr ... 26th February 2019
Miranda Allhusen (local
organiser) will be speaking about the National garden scheme, or
yellow book of gardens, open to the public in aid of
charity.
£2.50 for guests. Refreshments
and raffle.
... 12th February 2019
Sustainable Countryside Management: Presentation and discussion
led by Adam Collett, BSc (Countryside Management), specialist
trainer/assessor in environmental conservation and countryside
management.
Adam will be examining the question of how can we manage our
land sustainably in a world of diver ...
6th February 2019
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Food Group takeover of the
Suscred newsletter! We have a cluster of events coming up, plus
some exciting plans for the next few months, so we wanted an
opportunity to share these ideas with you, grab your attention, and
hopefully encourage you to join us.
Who ar ... 28th January 2019
The Food Group is brimming with new ideas for the New Year, but
there are only three of us! Come along and help us plan some fun
events and initiatives, including this year's Seed Share, on 16
March. All very welcome.
... 22nd January 2019
Paul Cleave will be speaking about developing a
community garden.
£2.50 for guests. Refreshments and
raffle.
... 14th January 2019
Crediton Pig Club brings together smallholders with people who
enjoy well-raised pork, to delicious effect! This will be our
fourth year, incredibly. Come along to learn more, to register
interest in signing up for a share of the pork, or to offer your
services as a smallholder. The Club is happy t ...
4th January 2019
Reusable Beeswax food
wraps -
Great green alternative to tin foil
and cling film.
Keeps food fresh and safe during
storage. Simply wash and reuse or re-pasteurise in the oven. When
finally at the end of their life simply put in your compost
bin.
Make your own (videos online) or
purchase ready ma ...
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