2024


8th May 2025

The Urban Birder

Following from a successful talk in 2024, Edward Mayer gives another talk on Swifts and Urban Diversity ...


21st December 2024

Join us for refreshments

Come and share the Solstice with us. Join us for festive refreshments while you finish your Christmas shopping. ...


8th December 2024

Not to be missed!

Crediton's Christmas Tree Festival will be held from Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 December in the Parish Church (Holy Cross). Come and see Sustainable Crediton's tree - this year we are showing alternative ways of dressing your tree using recycled fabric, dried flowers and unwanted sparkly costume jewell ...


7th December 2024

Christmas Prep at The Sustainabubble

Join us to print your own Xmas wrapping paper and see craft/textile stalls. Check out Sustainable Crediton"s exciting 2025 projects. All ages welcome. ...


29th November 2024

Would you Nominate Sustainable Crediton for £1000 funding?

We have an opportunity for Sustainable Crediton to receive £1000 of funding via The Naturesave Trust. Naturesave is part of The Benefact Group. The Benefact Group gives all available profits to charity and good causes through their year-round Movement for Good programme. In December, the Movemen ...


27th November 2024

Are you in a village in the Crediton Area?

An Invitation to get together and share our Green initiatives Are you part of a Village near Crediton that works on Green Initiatives? Would you like to share your experiences and hear about what other villages in the area are doing? Sustainable Crediton would love to know if you would like to ...


25th November 2024

Tree Spotting Walk #1

I was glad to join with Councillor Giles Fawssett and about 20 others for a morning stroll on Sunday 17th November 2024. The intention was to observe local trees on a path in Crediton. With the help of Crediton Town Council this walk was publicised as part of the development of a tree warden networ ...


16th November 2024

Christmas Tree Festival 2024

Crediton's Christmas Tree Festival will be held from Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 December in the Parish Church (Holy Cross). Take a look at the Events page for full details of Sustainable Crediton's wonderful tree - highlighting the carbon footprint of the fast fashion industry. ...


16th November 2024

Repair Cafe

Please note there will be no Repair Cafe held in December. The next one is 25 January 2025 at the Elephant on the Green ...


6th November 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


2nd November 2024

A big thank you to Create Storage

For some years now, Create Storage of Mill Street, Crediton have very generously and free of charge provided Sustainable Crediton with storage space for our ever growing amount of kit. Without their support, it would be very difficult for us to stage events such as the Green Fair and the Seed Shar ...


31st October 2024

Eco-Crafternoon lost property

Someone left a case for a bank card reader at the recent Eco-crafternoon event. If it's yours, please get in touch with me via the link on this page and I'll get it back to you. John Craythorne ...


31st October 2024

Let's work together: calling village people

Can we work together to have a greater impact and to save duplicating effort? Would it be beneficial to listen to other groups' ideas? Very likely! If you agree, read below and get in touch. Lesley Thomas ...


26th October 2024

Repair Cafe - change of time and venue this month

For this month we are in the St Boniface Centre in the afternoon, joining in with the Eco Crafternoon. If you have something that needs fixing do bring it along. ...


19th October 2024

Open Day at Sustainabubble

Come along and see how Sustainable Crediton makes a difference to the environment and, if you can, bring any unwanted fabric, wool, craft tools etc for the Eco- Crafternoon event at the Boniface Centre on 26th October. ...


4th October 2024

PURPOSE - a film about Wellbeing Economies followed by a discussion

24 October 2024 7.30 - 9.30pm Crediton Arts Centre, East Street, Crediton EX17 3AX You are invited to attend the film 'Purpose'. "The film Purpose is not only a great film about economic systems change - it is also the inspiring story of two people who are fighting for a world in which human ...


2nd October 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


1st October 2024

Swifts and Urban Diversity

SAVE THE DATE 8th MAY 2025 Following from a successful talk in 2024, Edward Mayer will give another talk on Swifts and Urban Diversity in the Congregational Church ...


28th September 2024

SAVE THE DATE

This is a wonderful family day out with green stalls and activities, good food and live music. If you would like to hold a stall yourself get in touch with us here. ...


21st September 2024

Prepare for our Green Fair

Prepare for the Fair- Bring donations for Sustainable Crediton's pop up stall- bric a brac, books etc. Distribute leaflets and update information boards. Have a chat! Get ready for our big event on 28th! All welcome, do come along and lend a hand so we can make the Fair another Sustainable Credito ...


4th September 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


26th August 2024

The Sandford Summer Show

Monday 26 August from 2pm at Sandford Parish Hall Doors open 2pm. Presentation of trophies 3.45pm Admission £1 Children under 16 are free. The judges are on standby, the cups are polished and prizes are ready, all we need now is your handiwork to make the show complete! Whether you ha ...


17th August 2024

Open Day at Sustainabubble

Come along and see how Sustainable Crediton makes a difference to the environment and bring ideas too. Everyone welcome. ...


14th August 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


28th July 2024

Heroes or Villains?

According to the Met Office: "The evidence is clear: the main cause of climate change is burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal. When burnt, fossil fuels release carbon dioxide into the air, causing the planet to heat up." At the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 world leaders promised to l ...


28th July 2024

Big Green Fair in the Square

SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER This is always a wonderful family day out with green stalls and activities, good food and live music. We're putting out an appeal this month in hopes of finding a few supporters who'll be prepared to lend us their gazebos for our Big Green Fair in the Square on Saturda ...


28th July 2024

Mid Devon Open Gardens August

The National Open Garden Scheme (NGS) offers a chance to see some wonderful gardens, often not usually open to the public, all while supporting some worthy charities. Here is a list of those in Mid Devon open in August. EFFORD HOUSE, Crediton Efford House, Efford, Shobrooke, Crediton EX17 1 ...


24th July 2024

What to do in August?

Make sure you take a look at our What's On page for August as there is a jam-packed schedule, particularly for young people. ...


22nd July 2024

Climate Change Mapped by Constituency

The Conversation has created a series of maps that show how the climate has changed over the past two generations in each UK constituency, and how it will change over the next decade. The Conversation is an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts, worki ...


22nd July 2024

RecycleYourElectricals

Recycleyourelectricals.co.uk Ever wondered where you can take your random electricals for recycling - other than the local recycling centre of course? Check out this website that lists where you can recycle, donate, repair or sell. Pop in your postcode and the electrical item to see where to tak ...


20th July 2024

with Sustainable Crediton Core Group Member and Artist Catherine West

Be inspired by artist Catherine West and the various gardens around the Significant Seams studio.Catherine West will introduce participants to a number of creative activities including direct printing from plants (flower pounding and steam bundle prints), sun printing and shadow drawing. A seasonal ...


20th July 2024

Open Day at Sustainabubble

Open Day at the Sustainabubble. Come along and see how Sustainable Crediton makes a difference to the environment and bring ideas too. Everyone welcome, especially children. ...


18th July 2024

Slugs and Snails

Friend or Foe? Is it sunny or wet? Could be anything at this time of year. So if you are battling with slugs in your garden you might like this article by Wild About Gardens. Pick up some tips about how to live with them and even make the best of them. You can explore the different kinds on a Sl ...


17th July 2024

Climate and Nature Bill Campaign

So we have a new Government - a new start. The first 100 days of power really set the scene for what is to come. You can help make sure that Climate and Nature are on the Government's agenda by signing the Open Letter of Support on the Zero Hour website. Zero Hour is the campaign for the Climat ...


8th July 2024

Inspiration (Youth Education) Arts Award Workshop with Significant Seams

A walk in the woods and art making with natural materials open up learning across STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths) Come join us at Significant Seams Apple Studio and Creativity Acre for a fun project based learning session that can contribute to the national qualification 'Art ...


6th July 2024

'Bellies not Bins' apron printing and making workshop

Patchwork Crediton will be printing and beginning to make 'Bellies not Bins' aprons for the Community Larder volunteers. Free working workshop, meaning less 'teach-y' and more like a drop-in event. Come join us! To reserve a free place, book here ...


4th July 2024

Swift Talks Postponed

Please note that this event is postponed as Shakespeare in the Square is taking place. More details will follow. ...


3rd July 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


1st July 2024

Ecodye Workshop with Significant Seams

Come join us at Significant Seams Apple Studio and Creativity Acre for a fun project based learning session that can contribute to the national qualification 'Arts Award.' In this session we will focus on eco dyeing and printing - using materials available from the environment to make dyes. In add ...


22nd June 2024

Crediton Repair Cafe


16th June 2024

The Great Big Green Week

The Great Big Green Week is a celebration of community action to tackle climate change. Every year, people up and down the country come together to show the heartfelt, brace, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change. Look out for more details as they become avai ...


5th June 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


3rd June 2024

Arts Award Workshop with Significant Seams

We will spin wool, wet felt and needle felt. In addition to art, there are ecological and science aspects that will be explored. This hands-on workshop is perfect for home educating families looking for inspiring activities to fuel project based learning. This series of workshops is designed with t ...


1st June 2024

Fabric Reuse Activity

Drop in fabric reuse activity with Patchwork Crediton. Free - donations welcome. ...


26th May 2024

Crediton Arts Centre Summer Show

Saturday 25 May Daily through Saturday 2 June Crediton Arts Centre Summer Show For the first time at the Arts Centre, this show is another opportunity to see the work of local artists as part of our ongoing programme through a variety of events, such as Town Trails and exhibitions at the Bonifa ...


26th May 2024

National Volunteer's Week

Volunteers Week is celebrated between the 3rd and the 9th of June this year. It is a week in which the UK celebrates volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution that they make. Sustainable Crediton is a volunteer-led organisation with 17 active or planned projects delivered almost ...


23rd May 2024

A Great Evening at the AGM

Do take a look at the Review of Sustainable Crediton's AGM that was held on 8th May. It was an excellent evening. ...


23rd May 2024

Swift Talk/Walk

Please note that the Swifts Talk/Walk planned for 4th July is postponed due to Shakespeare in the Square taking place this evening. ...


22nd May 2024

Help for Hedgehogs


19th May 2024

Elston Farm Open Day

Elston Farm at Copplestone is taking part in the Agroforestry Open Weekend and invite you to join them to see the work they have been doing. Why not take along a picnic and enjoy the green space. They say "Elston farm is nestled in the rolling hills of Devon near Crediton. We have been in steward ...


11th May 2024

Creativity Acre Compost Awareness Week Workparty Event

On the back of the jolliness and productivity that was the first Creativity Acre work party, Significant Seams invites you to another. This event promises to be (based on feedback from the first event) a curious and lovely mix of mindfulness, nature, exercise totally modulated to one's own desir ...


10th May 2024

AGM Lost Property

A rather nice stainless steel water bottle was left behind at our AGM at the Arts Centre. If it's yours, let me know via the button on this page and I'll arrange for you to be reunited. John Craythorne ...


8th May 2024

All are very welcome to come along and hear about our activities and plans

For those that don't already know, Sustainable Crediton is a growing group of local people who share concerns about the effects of climate change and the growing climate crisis. Our Facebook page and website www.sustainablecrediton.org.uk provide further details of our activities and events. ...


8th May 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


29th April 2024

Annual general meetings matter!

You will see under Dates for Your Diary that our AGM is being held on 8 May. Cue a stifled yawn, I know! Actually our AGMs are really important to Sustainable Crediton. It's your opportunity to find out more about what we are doing and where we are heading, contribute your ideas and maybe find a p ...


26th April 2024

Selling clothing items will be free for private sellers from 8 April 2024 on EBay

From 8 April 2024, private sellers will not pay a listing fee or final value fee when they sell pre-loved items of clothing on eBay.co.uk. The change also applies to clothing items that were listed on eBay before 8 April 2024 and have not yet been sold. The fashion industry is responsible for o ...


20th April 2024

Sow some seeds and take them away

Come to our Seedsowing event at the Sustainabubble, Market Square, Crediton, 10 am until 1 pm. Sow some seeds and take them away. Get your garden growing with pollinating plants and delicious vegetables. ...


17th April 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party

Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots ...


13th April 2024

Join in Woodland Management Activity

Woodland Management of Significant Seams 'Creativity Acre' and shared meal, 13 April, 9:30-17:00 Free but booking is essential, an at your own risk event, full details are here. This session is a beginning, an imagining, an early harvest of potentiality. This overgrown and under-tended arbor ...


11th April 2024

The Power of One Workshop Series: Half Square Triangles

Welcome to The Power of One Workshop Series: Half Square Triangles! Join us for a fun and creative in-person event at the Sustainabubble, the former Crediton Town Council offices. In this workshop, you'll learn how to create beautiful half square triangles. This is a foundational skill to loads o ...


6th April 2024

Tote Bag Making

Drop in Tote Bag Making event with Patchwork Crediton. Free - donations welcome though. ...


1st April 2024

Sustainable Crediton AGM

8th May 7.30pm AGM The Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX Come and join us at the Arts Centre for an interesting evening hearing about Sustainable Crediton's many projects this year and the exciting plans for the future as we move forward with charitable status. We have a guest speaker and ...


23rd March 2024

Pollinator Group Working Party dates

Pollinator Group working party days are as follows- April 17th May 8th June 5th Meet at the Belle Parade entrance to Newcombes Park at 10 am for a couple of hours work on our lovely plots. ...