Year: 2026
Sustainable Crediton Newsletter 182, August 2026
News from Sustainable Crediton during August, and upcoming events
Editorial, July 2026
Welcome to July and as I write this, slightly more tolerable heat! This month we cover a selection of news including a review of the National Emergency Film. If you missed this remarkable film rest assured it will run again in September in Crediton, date tbc. Come again or bring friends that missed it first … Read more
Sustainable Crediton Newsletter 181, July 2026
News from Sustainable Crediton during July, and upcoming events
Would you like a stall at our Big Green Fair?
Save the date for our Big Green Fair in the Square on 26th September. (See events). If you would like a stall do get in touch with us at .
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July™ shares resources and ideas to help individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school, and even at your local café. By making a pledge to reduce your use of single use plastics, you can build habits for a lifetime. Take a look at the Plastic … Read more
Visit to Uppincott Farm
You are invited to visit Uppincott Farm on Wednesday 8th July 6.30-8.30pm.Uppincott is farmed by Nick and Janice Lee, James and Jonathan. This is a family farm with a mixed farming ethos including arable cropping and a Pedigree suckler herd of South Devon cattle. They also provide an agricultural contracting service to other farmers in … Read more
Parliamentary Enquiry into Pet Flea Treatments
We have mentioned topical pet flea treatments harming wildlife before. Here is a recent BBC article on how some are toxic to wildlife.
Review of National Emergency Briefing Film 10 June
Sustainable Crediton in collaboration with Crediton Town Council presented a screening of the film of the National Emergency Briefing project at Crediton Methodist Church. An audience of 80 people attended and contributed to the informative and thoughtful discussion, which was led by experts, Laurie Laybourn ( Executive Director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative and fellow at Chatham House, the University of Exeter and advisor to the UK Climate Change Committee). … Read more
New GCSE in Natural History
Did you know that from September 2028 a new GCSE will be taught in schools. It is distinct from Biology and Geography. Called Natural History, it will focus on three themes:- UK wildlife and habitats: Identifying, naming, and classifying British flora, fauna, and fungi (including native and invasive species) across urban, woodland, freshwater, and coastal … Read more