Sustainable Crediton Newsletter 183, September 2026

wildfire burning across hillside at dusk

Welcome to our newsletter, at the end of this broiling summer, at a time when we are being warned of a stormy winter to come. It seems that we are now experiencing climate change and its consequences in real time and it is both shocking and unacceptable that our senior politicians have little of consequence … Read more

Invitation to The People’s Emergency Briefing film 

Saplings

The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future. On Thursday 10 September at 7:30pm in the Boniface Centre, Church Lane, Crediton, EX17 1EL, there is a second opportunity to see The People’s Emergency Briefing. … Read more

Free Adult Cycle Training for Sustainable Crediton members

a group of people riding bikes down a road

If you enjoy cycling but would like to increase your confidence navigating rural roads, or would like to take up cycling as a way to reduce your carbon footprint, Active Devon now offers free cycle confidence training in Crediton. Rural Cycle Confidence Training sessions are suitable for those who can cycle and have their own bike, … Read more

Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks

The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown – from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing on the scale of these risks. Government should hold an emergency briefing from leading experts. Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and … Read more

Save the Date – Craft Swap

Save the date for our craft swap event. It’s just like a clothes swap but for all things crafty.  Whether it’s fabric, haberdashery, floristry, felting or paper – bring your spare stuff along and take what you can use.   Refreshments available.

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