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
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
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
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
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
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
Our very popular Seedshare is happening on 28th February 2026 at the Boniface Centre. It is an event that celebrates the beginning of the growing year. If anyone out there would like to have a stall, then please get in touch with me via . What kind of stalls are we looking for? Esther Mann
Sustainable Crediton would like to say a big thank you to three local entities that do so much to bring the local community together. Firstly, Crediton Town Council for the provision of space at the front of the Crediton Town Council offices to house our ‘Sustainabubble’ initiative and its various promotional activities over many years. … Read more
The big Friday food delivery from Fareshare is moving on a trial basis to the Age Concern building across the road in Deep Lane due to changes in the library staffing that cannot support the large van delivery. Food at Age Concern will be available from 1.30pm. The Age Concern address is The Lady Mills … Read more
Here’s an interesting article about local energy clubs. A group of residents gets together with a local green energy generator, e.g. a solar array or wind turbine, to buy electricity at advantageous rates at times when the generator is productive – i.e. in windy / sunny conditions. Residents buy power at these times at a … Read more