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National Emergency Briefing: please support
The National Emergency Briefing (NEB) is the result of leading experts and concerned citizens joining forces to encourage UK decision-makers to step up their response to the escalating climate and nature crises. It is supported by a wide range of well-known organisations, including The National Trust, RSPB, The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and the British … Read more
Art and Energy’s Retrospective Exhibition: Plymouth
Sustainable Crediton has collaborated with Art and Energy on two of their projects- ‘Moths to a Flame’ and ‘ Mossy Carpets. Below is part of the carpet in all its glory. So many different community groups have worked on it and it is very soft to walk on! Check out their work on peatland restoration … Read more
Review of ‘The Line We Crossed’
As part of our series of films on a variety of environmental issues we are screening, our November offering was ‘The Line We Crossed’ directed by Liz Smith. This event was attended by around 50 people who I think were generally shocked by the issues raised on peaceful protest and how successive governments have brought … Read more
Give your support to the Boniface Trail
As reported in last month’s newsletter, the Devon County Council cabinet will be meeting to discuss a paper on the top 10 prospective cycle routes in Devon. The meeting has now been rescheduled to 14th January 2026 at County Hall starting at 10.30am. The Boniface Trail is amongst these 10 routes. You can see the … Read more
Can you help out with our Larder Team?
The Food Larder Group would like to hear from you if you would like to take part in the regular food collections from local shops. We need volunteers to be on call when the usual collectors are unable to do their collection or for taking on a regular slot. We offer some simple training in … Read more
Changes to Feed-In Tariff: consultation
Our attention has been drawn to a government consultation being carried out, regarding the calculation of feed-in tariffs, for those benefiting. Here is a link to the consultation. I have no understanding of the implications so cannot comment. Here’s a further link, this time to a Youtube channel. Those of our supporters who benefit from … Read more
Devon Health & Wellbeing Strategy
The Devon Health and Wellbeing Board have drafted a new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and it is currently out for consultation (until 4 December 2025). The strategy sets out how they will work together to understand local needs, set shared priorities, and take action to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Good to see that … Read more
Carbon Lifeforms is Back!
We think you will like this brand of eco-comedy. Try the Carbon Lifeforms podcast available on BBC Sounds. Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for a new hybrid comedy magazine show that emits all sorts as they aim to (carbon) capture all things climate. I particularly enjoyed the 22/10/25 episode on … Read more
Devon Library Consultation
You may already be aware that Devon Libraries, run by the charity Libraries Unlimited, will be asking residents for their ideas and views as they prepare to reshape the current offer of libraries. The aim of the consultation will be to gather residents’ views on how libraries should adapt and evolve to meet changing needs … Read more