Year: 2026

New GCSE in Natural History

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Saplings

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

The Big Butterfly Count is back!

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Saplings

The Big Butterfly Count 2026 takes place from Friday 17 July to Sunday 9 August 2026. This UK-wide citizen science project requires just 15 minutes of your time to sit in a sunny spot and record the butterflies and day-flying moths you see. You can participate from your own garden, a local park, or a … Read more

Rewilding with Hannah Fry

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For a gentle and optimistic view, take a look at the Futures episode on BBC IPlayer where Prof Hannah Fry looks as where rewilding has had success across the globe.

Editorial, June 2026

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As we enter June we wish to pay tribute to all the amazing Volunteers that help us run Sustainable Crediton. It would not happen without you guys so big thank you from the Core Team!  Take a look at the Events this month as among them, we are privileged to host the National Emergency Briefing … Read more

David Shukman at The Bookery

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The Bookery, in partnership with Sustainable Crediton, presents award‑winning climate journalist David Shukman in conversation with Laurie Laybourn on Friday 12 June at 7pm at The Bookery, Crediton.  The Bookery is delighted to welcome David Shukman for a timely and urgent evening marking the publication of his latest book, The Response: A Story of Fire and Flood in Britain’s New World of Extremes. One … Read more

Volunteers Week 1-7th June

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Sustainable Crediton is hugely grateful to all the Volunteers that get involved and enable us to do what we do. Whether you do a little or a lot – you are all vital and we send you our thanks!

Film: National Emergency Briefing

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a large factory with a lot of smoke coming out of it

Sustainable Crediton will be screening the film of the National Emergency Briefing project on 10th June 7pm at Crediton Methodist Church. There will be a panel of experts to lead a discussion following the film. Please put the date in your diaries; this is a really important initiative to pressure the Government to take more … Read more

You can now recycle Coffee Pods

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How to Recycle at Punchbowl Recycling Centre Separate Your Pods: You must sort plastic and metal (aluminium) pods into separate containers because they are sent to different UK facilities for processing. Empty Them Loose: Bring your pods in any container, but tip them completely loose into the designated on-site bins.