1) Matters Arising from 25/01/2016 meeting
a) Give and Take event at Methodist Church
Discussed further in light of response from Church. Decided to
try for 21st October to 29th October.
Action: Esther to contact church and ask about dates and about
using the premises for repair work to test out the future
possibility of running a repair cafe.
Budget - to negotiate with core group an advance for funding in
lieu of donations. Could use Reuse resources for equipment. Contact
Refurnish for any of their unwanted goods.
Action: Paula to check rules re 'Awards for All' funding.
Future details of 'Repair Cafe':
Action: Charles to contact possible PAT tester for electrical
equipment.
b) Stretchy Plastic Collection
Esther had researched this and it does not seem feasible to run
a collection.
Action: Anne to write article for next SC newsletter about
taking plastic to Morrisons.
Action: Charles to write to Morrisons about plastic
bags.
c) Food Festival Recycling
This will be sorted at meeting this week with Jason and Felicity
from MDDC
d) Repair Café
Jill and Esther reported on their visit to Tiverton Repair Cafe.
Possibly run one in Crediton. Garden tools repair? Insurance could
be an issue.
Action: Charles to check out insurance
2) Recycling at Town Square Christmas event
Discussed, general consensus the group do not want to run the
recycling at the event.
Action: Esther to contact Clare telling her that the group would
be happy to provide practical guidance to the cadets. Have the
cadets surrounding the bins?
3) Devon Reuse Week
Decided to hire a stall at the Farmers Market on 21st May,
showcasing 'Reuse Skills'.
Rags Rugs and Bunting - Carolyn, Painted Furniture - Charlotte,
Jewellery - Esther's contact. Agreed that items can be sold. Use
publicity material from Emma.
Action: Esther to contact Farmers Market to book a space before
checking availability of stall holders
Action: Charles to discuss showing of the Reuse film with
QE.
4) Events for 2016
As above. Also Xmas Tree Festival in December.
Action: Esther to send off booking form.
5) Goals and Strategy for SC strategy
Goal - By 2050 for Crediton to be a zero waste town.
Action: Esther to send goal and targets to Sarah asap.
6) Plastic Ocean Film
Use this when it comes out later in the year.
Action: Anne to write an article about the plastic ocean machine
and crowd funding for the SC newsletter.
7) AOB
a) Charles had provided information to a member of the public
who wanted to join a litter picking group in Crediton.
Action: Charles to do article for Courier and SC newsletter
asking if anyone would like to set up a litter picking
group.
b) Carolyn reported that the North Tawton plastic collections
were going well. Next one is 19/03.
8) Date of next meeting
Monday 25th April, 2 pm at Esthers
Anyone interested in Reducing, Reusing or Recycling is welcome
to come and join our small friendy group and see what we are
planning. All ideas welcome!
Please contact Esther, our group co-ordinator for
further details.
Notes from last
meeting