Sustainable Crediton Newsletter 183, September 2026

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  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 to say about it.

  It appears that the development of the Jackdaw gasfield is about to be approved by the Government, probably closely followed by approval for the Rosebank oilfield.

  It is timely therefore that there are two further screenings planned for the National Emergency Briefing, at Crediton Parish Church on 10 September and at Thorverton on 4 October: see Our Calendar for further details.

  On the 26th September we are holding our annual Big Green Fair in the Town Square starting at 11.00am, with lots to interest and entertain us all: we hope to see you there.

  Finally, apologies for the rather utilitarian appearance of this month’s newsletter. Your editor this month has been wrestling with technical difficulties in its production!

  Best wishes, John Craythorne (technically challenged) and Lesley Thomas

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News Highlights

• Invitation to The People’s Emergency Briefing film 

  
  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. This ...
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• Free Adult Cycle Training for Sustainable Crediton members

  
  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, but ...
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• 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.
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Other News

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

Dates for Your Diary

Full Calendar

Regular Events

• Find out more about our annual events:

  • Annual Seed Share
  • Big Green Fair in the Square
  • Clothes Swap

  Our Core Group meets monthly.

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