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SUMMARY:Scything with the 4Bs - Health Centre
DESCRIPTION:Scything with the 4Bs (Brent Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies) \n \nWhen: Tuesday 19th August 6.15pm \nWhere: ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard behind South Brent Health Centre. \nYou are invited to come and have a go at scything as we mow the increasingly diverse wildflower area along Exeter Road\, near the roundabout and playpark. There will be an opportunity to learn from experienced scythers. We’ll also be raking the cuttings ready for collection\, so please bring a rake and gloves if you can. Or just come for a chat! All welcome but no dogs please\, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please bring whatever you need to be comfortable e.g. drinks and snacks. Sturdy footwear recommended (not sandals). We’ll be returning to collect the grass the following day\, Sunday the 10th from 11-1pm – please bring a hay fork if you can. See you there! \nIn the event of strong winds or torrential rain we will postpone. \nAny queries to beesbugs@ssb.org.uk \nMore about the Brent Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies (4Bs) Project HERE
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-with-the-4bs-health-centre/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Ferry":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
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SUMMARY:Collecting the Grass with the 4Bs
DESCRIPTION:Raking and Collecting the Grass with the 4Bs (Brent Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies) \nWhen:Sunday 10th August 10am-1pm \nWhere: Sanderspool Cross roundabout\, Exeter Road\, South Brent  \n(what three words  ///upholding.relax.daydream) \nHaving scythed yesterday\, We’ll be returning to collect the grass the following day\, Sunday the 10th from 11-1pm – please bring a hay fork if you can. See you there! All welcome but no dogs please\, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please bring whatever you need to be comfortable e.g. drinks and snacks. Sturdy footwear recommended (not sandals). \nThere will be another opportunity to have a go at scything in the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard behind South Brent Health Centre from 6:15pm on Tuesday 19th August. \nIn the event of strong winds or torrential rain we will postpone. \nAny queries to beesbugs@ssb.org.uk \nMore about the Brent Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies (4Bs) Project HERE
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-with-the-4bs-2/
LOCATION:Sanderspool Cross Roundabout\, Exeter Road\, South Brent
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Ferry":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.4230334;-3.8308026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T210000
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SUMMARY:‘Recent Wildlife Highlights’ - talk by John Walters
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 21 November 2024: ‘Recent Wildlife Highlights’ (including dancing Adders\, Iberian Spoonwings\, Bluefin Tuna and the Vapourer moths). Talk by John Walters organised by Brent Birders at 7:30pm in the Old School Community Centre. \nJohn Walters is an ecologist and artist\, who will be familiar to you from his appearances on television and radio as well as his previous talks for Brent Birders. His meticulous studies of wildlife have provided him with a wealth of fascinating and amusing anecdotes\, and he will speak with his usual knowledge\, excitement and photographs\, (see: https://johnwalters.co.uk/). \nRefreshments in the interval. \nVisit Brent Birders website: https://brentbirders.wixsite.com/brent-bird-survey\, where you can see all the details of the Brent Bird Survey including a celebratory 10-year summary download. \nFFI contact Mike Goss on mikegoss1944@gmail.com or Peter Reay on peter.p.j.reay@btinternet.com. \nNB. This is not an SSB event. It is organised by Brent Birders.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/brent-birders-talk-with-john-walters/
LOCATION:Old School Community Centre\, South Brent\, TQ10 9BP\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Birders":MAILTO:mikegoss1944@gmail.com
GEO:50.4261124;-3.8331485
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
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SUMMARY:Wild Devon - Brent Birders talk by Peter Burgess
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 24 October 2024: Meeting/talk organised by Brent Birders at 7:30pm in the Old School Community Centre. \nPeter Burgess will speak on ‘Wilder Devon’. \nPeter Burgess is Director of Nature Recovery for Devon Wildlife Trust and has spent over 18 years working in the conservation sector in Devon\, with diverse experience developing and delivering conservation and land management projects in the South West\, including the Greater Horseshoe Bat Project in 1999\, Butterfly Conservation\, and DWT’s landscape scale conservation of Culm grassland. \nRefreshments in the interval. \nPlease note\, Brent Birders have an updated website: https://brentbirders.wixsite.com/brent-bird-survey\, where you can see all the details of the Brent Bird Survey including a celebratory 10-year summary download. \nFFI contact Mike Goss on mikegoss1944@gmail.com or Peter Reay on peter.p.j.reay@btinternet.com. \n  \nNB. This is not an SSB event. It is organised by Brent Birders.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/wild-devon-brent-birders-talk/
LOCATION:Old School Community Centre\, South Brent\, TQ10 9BP\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Birders":MAILTO:mikegoss1944@gmail.com
GEO:50.4261124;-3.8331485
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
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SUMMARY:Scything Time - 2 - Raking the Hay
DESCRIPTION:5 years ago\, a hardworking bunch of SSB volunteers now known as ‘The 4Bs’ (Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies) turned an overlooked patch of consistently mown grass verge in the Exeter Road / Play park area\, into a diverse wildflower meadow \n  \n… and every summer we scythe it. As we did yesterday (Saturday 10 August) \nOn Sunday 11 August from 10-12noon we will finish raking up the green hay and take it (with a vehicle) to the Marsh Composting site. Bring a rake if you can. \nThere will be other opportunities to scythe in Brent this year – FFI contact beesbugs@ssb.org.uk. \nSee: https://ssb.org.uk/projects/brent-bees-bugs-and-butterflies-4bs/ \nThe 4Bs are still looking for a Project co-ordinator\, if you’re passionate about nature and have a bit of time to give you could help preserve this meadow and other projects that aim to increase biodiversity in South Brent.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-time-2/
LOCATION:The Marsh Composting site\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
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SUMMARY:Scything time!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 10 August 2024: It’s Scything Time!: \n5 years ago\, a hardworking bunch of SSB volunteers now known as ‘The 4Bs’ (Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies) turned an overlooked patch of consistently mown grass verge in the Exeter Road / Play park area\, into a diverse wildflower meadow \n  \n  \n… and every summer we scythe it. \nPlease join us (bring friends or family) from 10am–1pm (probably earlier if it’s hot). A chance to have a go at scything with some tuition from experienced scythers\, no experience necessary. No dogs please. Under 16s with responsible adults. Come for as little or long as you like. Please bring your own refreshments. \nOn Sunday 11 August from 10-12noon we will finish raking up the green hay and take it (with a vehicle) to the Marsh Composting site. Bring a rake if you can. \nThere will be other opportunities to scythe in Brent this year. See: https://ssb.org.uk/projects/brent-bees-bugs-and-butterflies-4bs/ \nThe 4Bs are still looking for a Project coordinator\, if you’re passionate about nature and have a bit of time to give you could help preserve this meadow and other projects that aim to increase biodiversity in South Brent. \nFFI contact beesbugs@ssb.org.uk.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-time/
LOCATION:South Brent\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="4Bs":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20240201T142514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T235250Z
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SUMMARY:House Martins\, Swifts and Swallows in Devon
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 14 March 2024: House Martins\, Swifts and Swallows in Devon at 7.30pm in the Village Hall: \nWhat can we do to help them thrive? \nAn evening with renowned TV naturalist\, ecologist\, artist and speaker\, John Walters and Jerry Horn of Dawlish Swifts. Join them as they share their knowledge about House Martins\, Swifts and Swallows and their experience of providing homes across Devon for these beautiful birds. \nOrganised by Sustainable South Brent. Book your ticket for the evening in advance (£10/£5/free) via Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/house-martins-swifts-and-swallows-in-devon-talk-tickets-818398851997 \n  \n  \nSwifts-in-South-Brent initiative: There are exciting plans afoot (a-wing!?) to help our local Swift population. SSB’s Young Ambassadors\, working alongside: Brent Birders; Devon Birds’ nest-boxes in churches initiatives; Dawlish Swifts and others\, are working on an initiative to improve the situation\, seeking available local knowledge\, identifying sites\, adding them to the RSPB’s Swift Mapper\, building nest boxes (Dartside Explorer Scouts); distributing boxes to approved sites\, installing boxes and spreading the word. \nIf you would like a free Swift nest box for your house or outbuilding\, see: https://ssb.org.uk/helping-our-swifts-to-soar-2/.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/house-martins-swifts-and-swallows/
LOCATION:South Brent Village Hall\, Station Approach\, South Brent\, Devon\, TQ10 9PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Youth Liaison
GEO:50.4281407;-3.8344702
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20240106T094003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T120725Z
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SUMMARY:Orchard Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 27 January 2024: Orchard Wassail from 5-6pm in the ‘Apple-a-day’ Orchard at South Brent Health Centre\, in Plymouth Road\, South Brent\, TQ10 9HT. \n\nJoin SSB’s ‘4Bs’ group for a Traditional Orchard Wassail. Come and help the musicians bless the apple trees and scare off the evil spirits with traditional songs and loud noises to ensure a good harvest. \nAt about 5:10 we will gather in the car park to hear a little about wassailing and some information about the event and to learn a song or two …. . We will then follow the singers to bless 2 or 3 trees. After there will me a little more music\, and we can drink and eat until it is all gone\, (we are not catering for excess quantities). We anticipate the event will end by 6pm. \nBring torches\, mugs\, drums/rattles/saucepans to create a loud noise. Dress up if you choose – a garland of ivy; Sparkling lights; Apple Queen or King. Mulled drinks available. \nCLICK HERE for a song sheet \n‘Apple’ or ‘Orchard’ Wassailing is a revived\, ancient tradition performed in many villages around ‘Old Twelfth Night’ to bless the cider apples and orchards and encourage a good crop in the coming year (for more info on Wassailing see: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/art-collections/wassailing-ritual-and-revelry). \nBooking only – limited tickets at £6\, £3\, £0. Children free (must be accompanied by a responsible adult). \nPlease book early via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/traditional-orchard-wassail-at-the-health-centre-tickets-794542537117. If tickets have sold out but you would like to attend\, please email the organisers at beesbugs@ssb.org.uk. \nNB. No dogs; No parking in the Health Centre car-park.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/orchard-wassail/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20240116T102322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T140241Z
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SUMMARY:Swifts-in-South-Brent initiative meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friday 19 January 2024: Swifts-in-South-Brent initiative: Meeting on the initiative to install nest boxes for Swifts in South Brent at 2pm in the Hub at the at the Old School Community Centre. \nHaving flown at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour\, on an amazing 3\,400-mile journey from Africa\, these beautiful birds arrive home in South Brent each Spring. However\, swift numbers are dwindling (down nationally 60% since 1995) partly due to loss of nesting sites. \nThere are exciting plans afoot (a-wing!?) to help our local Swift population. SSB volunteers and Young Adult Ambassadors\, working alongside: Brent Birders; Devon Birds’ nest-boxes in churches initiatives; Dawlish Swifts and others\, are working on an initiative to improve the situation\, seeking available local knowledge\, identifying sites\, adding them to the RSPB’s Swift Mapper\, building nest boxes (Dartside Explorer Scouts); distributing boxes to approved sites\, installing boxes and spreading the word. \n– If you would like to attend this meeting\, please email Hayden on yaa@ssb.org.uk\, so that you are expected. \nIf you know of any current\, abandoned or potential Swift nesting sites\, or would like to see a Swift nest box on your house or outbuilding please email Hayden on yaa@ssb.org.uk. FFI see: https://ssb.org.uk/helping-our-swifts-to-soar/. \nThere will be a related talk by TV naturalist\, ecologist\, artist and speaker\, John Walters in the Village Hall on 14 March
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/swifts-in-south-brent-initiative-meeting/
LOCATION:Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub\, Totnes Rd\, South Brent\, Devon\, TQ10 9BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Youth Liaison
GEO:50.4258258;-3.8326946
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230823T213753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T213842Z
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SUMMARY:Scything at Moorhaven
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 10th September 2023: Scything the community meadow at Moorhaven. Another opportunity to come scything\, this time at the community meadow in Moorhaven. \nResidents of Moorhaven have invited SSB’s 4Bs to help them scythe and clear their half-acre community meadow. \nMeeting at 10am at the The Jays/WeAreEase to walk to the Meadow. \nIf you are interested\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk for details
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-at-moorhaven/
LOCATION:Moorhaven\, Ivybridge\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.390202;-3.920431
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230823T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T213255Z
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SUMMARY:Scything at the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 26 August 2023: Scything at the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard at the Health Centre. \nWe will be meeting again from 10am to 1pmish\, at the orchard behind the Health Centre on Plymouth Road for yet another chance to try your hand at Scything\, please reply or pop by on the day. Please bring a rake if you can. No dogs\, please. Come for as little or long as you can. To join\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-at-the-apple-a-day-orchard/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230810T152812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T153342Z
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SUMMARY:Scything the Sanderspool Cross Roundabout and the Health Centre
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12 August 2023: \nScything the Sanderspool Cross Roundabout and the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard at the Health Centre. \nWe will be meeting again at 10am\, by the Sanderspool roundabout (Totnes and Exeter Rd) to scythe the verge area and we will then move down to the Health Centre orchard\, and possibly continue at the Marsh too. (See 5 August) \nYou will have an opportunity to have a go at scything or hone your technique. Any and all help with raking and clearing is greatly appreciated. Do bring a rake if you wish! No dogs\, please. Come for as little or long as you can. If it is very wet n’ wild\, we will postpone. \nComplete beginners welcome! . \nFFI or to join\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-the-sanderspool-cross-roundabout/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230731T234403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T144538Z
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SUMMARY:Scything the meadow at the Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at 2pm Saturday 5th August at the Marsh (SWW site) off Exeter Rd. \nNB There are some changes to the timing of this event. \n \nWe’ll be scything the meadow and clearing the arisings which we will take to the compost site. Meet at the Marsh composting Site\, off Exeter Road at 2 pm (note changed time due to the rain forecast in the morning\, which\, although it will still be breezy\, will\, hopefully have passed over). \nYou will have an opportunity to have a go at scything or hone your technique. Any and all help with raking and clearing is greatly appreciated. Do bring a rake if you wish! No dogs\, please. Come for as little or long as you can. \nIf it is very wet n’ wild\, we will postpone\, so please check your email before you set off. \nThere will be more scything opportunities planned for 12 August (- TBC)\, to manage the wildlife and meadow areas near the roundabout and behind the Health Centre. \nFFI or to join\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-the-meadow-at-the-marsh/
LOCATION:Marsh Meadow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Marsh Community Composting and Reuse Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:55.378051;-3.435973
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230619T215148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T075154Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Bumblebees - CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECAST
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 15 July 2023: ‘Introduction to Bumblebees’: An introductory talk starting at 2pm the SSB Hub at the Old School Community Centre after which we will walk together to the 4B’s Wildflower Meadow at South Brent Health Centre to spot and identify some Bumblebees in their natural habitat with Martin Haxton\, Head Gardener at Mothecombe Gardens\, and local Bumblebee expert. The talk and walk are approximately 2 hours long and there will be refreshments. It is suitable for all ages; families welcome\, with a chance to chat and socialise. \nMeet at the SSB Hub in the OSCC at 2pm. \nTickets costing £5/£7/£3/free/pay what you feel\, are available on a first come\, first served basis\, via Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-bumblebees-tickets-662508951107. \nFFI email hub@ssb.org.uk \nIT IS HOPED THAT IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT ON A LATER DATE.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/introduction-to-bumblebees/
LOCATION:Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub\, Totnes Rd\, South Brent\, Devon\, TQ10 9BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Sustainability Hub
ORGANIZER;CN="4Bs":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.4258258;-3.8326946
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230618T071115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T222903Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-BioBlitz at the ‘Apple a Day' Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1 July 2023: Mini-BioBlitz from 10am – 1pm at the ‘Apple a day Orchard’ behind the Health Centre\, Plymouth Rd. A BioBlitz is an ecological survey of an area or site involving the community (citizen scientists) and some experts\, with the aim of identifying and recording as many species as possible in a short amount of time. So … come and see the wildlife in the Apple a Day Orchard at the South Brent Health Centre. Experts will be on hand\, and you will learn how to identify and record wildflowers\, animals\, insects and mini beasts. This will highlight the natural beauty and increasing biodiversity of the wildflower patch and orchard\, created by Sustainable South Brent’s ‘4Bs’ group (Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies) and the community in 2019. The record we create will also serve as a new baseline to compare future surveys. Suitable for all ages … we’ll have more info on accessibility shortly. There is a car park at the Health Centre. Equipment provided – please BYO refreshments. All are welcome\, but no dogs or other pets\, please. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Feel free to bring ID guides\, notebooks\, 1m quadrats\, hand lenses\, swoop nets etc if you have any – best to label them with your name. If the weather is extreme in any way\, we will use the Hub as a base. If you have good knowledge of local species\, especially grassland plants and insects\, and would like to volunteer as an expert\, please get in touch. It would be great to know if you will be joining us\, so please do let us know if you will be coming. \nAny questions to beesbugs@ssb.org.uk.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/mini-bioblitz-at-the-apple-a-day-orchard/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="4Bs":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230210T014100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T223605Z
UID:10000703-1678528800-1678543200@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scything at Marsh Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11th March from 10am – Scything at the Marsh Meadow  \nWould you like to help give nature locally a bit of a helping hand? Come along to the Marsh meadow (past the Compost site)\, where SSB’s 4Bs have been managing the land\, on behalf of South West Water\, in order to increase biodiversity. \nThis will be the third cut for a couple of patches\, and it is already having a noticeable effect. Help is also needed clearing the cuttings (the soil of this old floodplain is nutrient rich already) for taking to the Marsh compost site. \nSo\, whether you fancy trying your hand at scything for the first time\, or to put existing skills to good use\, there’s a job that needs doing waiting for you! \nNo dogs please! \nFor more info email us at beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-at-marsh-meadow/
LOCATION:Marsh Meadow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:55.378051;-3.435973
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20230210T013722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T014524Z
UID:10000702-1676282400-1676300400@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:School Garden Renovation
DESCRIPTION:Monday 13th February from 10am – School Garden Renovation: and possibly also the next day (Tuesday 14th Feb) \nSSB’s School Garden Project has been helping local Primary school children grow food\, and enjoy outdoor space\, since 2009. The volunteers have a regular commitment to the project. Occasionally\, extra\, one-off needs arise\, and we are at one of those times. These are the areas where help is requested. \nThis is what could be done: \n\nCut back\, and renovate\, a willow ‘den’ so that children can play in it again.\nPrune some branches off an apple tree\, to let in more light and air.\nReduce a tree (field maple).\nLay a short length of hedge (with instruction and help).\n\nTools will be provided.  Please bring gardening gloves\, and a drink and snack\, if you plan to stay for long. \nNo dogs please! For more info email us at beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/school-garden-renovation/
LOCATION:Primary School Garden\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Sustainability
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220807T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20220802T092524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T092524Z
UID:10000233-1659880800-1659888000@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:Come Scythe with me!
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Sabel says: “We have been enjoying the wildflowers once again in the village as more road verges are being allowed to grow wild. Now we are entering hay making season and once again we want to give you all an opportunity to try scything for yourself. \nSo please come along at 2pm on Sunday 7th August to the wildflower verge outside the play park to try scything for yourself. \nAnyone who has their own scythe and can safely use it is welcome as well as anyone else who wants to learn or simply come and watch a traditional (and low carbon) activity taking place. \nYou can also help in other ways such as raking up the grasses and loading into dumpy bags. Please bring your own rakes and dumpy bags if you have them. We will transport the grasses/wildflowers to the Marsh Composting Site so offers of transport would be welcome too otherwise it will just be me driving backwards and forwards!” \nPlease let Jeremy (jeremysabel@gmail.com) know if you intend coming on the day so he has an idea of numbers. If you need to find us on the day call: 07950 376368 \nPoints to note: \n\nPlease do not bring dogs. Children are welcome to watch but cannot participate in the scything.  A first aid kit will be available on the day and first aiders will be present.\nIn the event of foul weather the event will be postponed.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/come-scythe-with-me/
LOCATION:Wildflower verge outside South Brent play park\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220716T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20220511T111648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T113215Z
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SUMMARY:Fair for South Brent
DESCRIPTION:To download a programme – CLICK HERE \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSSB is collaborating with South Brent Parish Council\, to run this really enjoyable\, free to enter\, day out. We’ve got over 50 stalls\,  with local community groups\, organisations and businesses\, loads of free or low-cost activities and workshops for all ages\, a table-top jumble sale\, great food and drink and some fabulous entertainment lined up. Plus competitions\, quizzes and a raffle with generous prizes. \nThe stalls and activities will focus positively on themes around community\, nature and climate. Also\, in keeping with this Jubilee year\, visitors will be able to explore the past\, present and future in a ‘Timescape’ marquee. \nThe Fair will be loosely zoned around the areas of:  Energy\, Nature\, Transport\, Community\, Renewal/Waste\, and Food & Land. As well as all the fun things happening across the Fair\,  there will be lots of really useful information. Visitors can find out how to reduce energy costs\, access grants\, get advice from a local GP\, talk to renewable energy experts and much more. We hope visitors will be inspired by what people are doing and can do to help make South Brent an even better place to live. \nEntertainment\, includes Caliban’s Dream (with Steve Tyler (Hurdy Gurdy)) (11.30); Matt Harvey (12.25); South Devon Singers (12.55); Emily Roblyn (13.50);  Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra (14.25);  Wild Harmony (15.00); The Holly Ebony Band (15.40); plus roving fiddler Ken Monro. \n  \nFFI or to offer help\, ‘please email  fair@ssb.org.uk \n \n  \nTo download a poster – CLICK HERE
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/fair-for-south-brent/
LOCATION:Palstone Park Recreation Ground\, Palstone Park\, Exeter Road\, South Brent\, Devon\, TQ10 9JP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Cycling,Ecology and Environment,Food,General,Hedges and Woodland Group,Sustainability,Talking Rubbish,Youth Liaison
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Nichols":MAILTO:njanenichols@gmail.com
GEO:50.4257191;-3.8227058
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20220516T210634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T211120Z
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SUMMARY:Wanted: Volunteers to prepare and sow a seed bed of hedgerow species
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21st May at 11:00am we are looking for volunteers to prepare and sow a seed bed of hedgerow species at the Sanderspool Playpark. Bring a wire rake for scarifying! The activity should take about one hour. Any questions please email jennyharker11@gmail.com.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/wanted-volunteers-to-prepare-and-sow-a-seed-bed-of-hedgerow-species/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20210826T143705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T074537Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to scythe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 4 September 2021: Learn to scythe – 10am – 12noon. Jeremy Sabel of SSB’s ‘4Bs’ says: “I hope you have been enjoying the wildflowers once again in the village. The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that the Apple a Day Orchard at the Doctor’s Surgery has now been scythed but we want to give an opportunity to you all to try scything for yourself. \nPlease come along at 10am to the wildflower verge outside the play park to try scything for yourself. Anyone who has their own scythe and can safely use it is welcome as well as anyone else who wants to learn or simply come and watch a traditional (and low carbon) activity taking place. You can also help in other ways such as raking up the grasses and loading into dumpy bags. Please bring your own rakes and dumpy bags if you have them. We will transport the grasses/wildflowers to the Marsh Composting Site. Please let me know if you intend coming on the day so I get an idea of numbers. If you need to find us on the day call: 07950 376368. \n\nPlease do not bring dogs. Children are welcome to watch but cannot participate.\nAll participants must stay at least 1m from each other at all times. If anyone has any symptoms of Covid-19\, (high temperature\, new and continuous cough and/or loss of sense of taste or smell) they are asked to stay away from the event and will not be allowed to participate.\nA first aid kit will be available on the day and first aiders will be present. A risk assessment has been conducted and we will run through this on the day\nIn the event of foul weather the event will be postponed.”\n\nFFI contact beesbugs@ssb.org.uk.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/learn-to-scythe/
LOCATION:Wildflower verge outside South Brent play park\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Hedges and Woodland Group
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20210722T074831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T080506Z
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SUMMARY:Creating and scything the Marsh Meadow
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCall for Volunteers to help out with the Marsh Meadow! \n\n10am to 3pm – come for as much or as little time as you can manage at the Marsh off Exeter Road\nScything\, and removing herbage to help create a wildflower meadow- and perhaps learn a new skill!\nAnd/or help us add to finishing the new woodstore – guidance given\, low-risk work\nBring snacks and drinks\, work-gloves\, if you have them\, and cheeriness.\nIf you intend to scythe or work on the meadow\, it’s advisable to have legs covered – there are some nettles and\nbrambles.\nIf it’s raining\, on the day\, or the grass is really wet\, we would be likely to postpone.\nFurther details available from harry.jennings04@gmail.com  /  07749 389900\n\nIf you can’t make this date\, there will be further opportunities to sharpen your scything skills in August as part of the 4Bs management of wildflower areas on Exeter Road and the ‘Apple a Day’ orchard behind the Health Centre. Email Jeremy on beesbugs@ssb.org.uk\nto be added to the mailing list for our project days. \n \n 
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-the-marsh-meadow/
LOCATION:The Marsh Composting site\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Hedges and Woodland Group
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20210308T211457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T074217Z
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SUMMARY:‘Eco-Pub-Hub!’: ‘Going Wild in the Garden!’
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 1 April 2021: ‘Going Wild in the Garden!’ via Zoom from 8-9.30pm: The first in an informal series of SSB ‘EcoPubHub’ evenings on helping our environment and greening our lives. Join us at this introductory skillshare workshop to swap stories and experience of wildlife gardening and pick up ideas\, tips and inspiration for creating a wildlife-friendly garden. With so much of our common British wildlife in collapse across most of the countryside\, we can really make a difference in how we tend our gardens. Starting off with some short talks on ‘Wildlife friendly planting’ with Jeremy Sabel; ‘Attracting wild birds’ with Mike Goss of South Brent Birders; ‘Creating a wildlife pond’ with Jude Bishop\, we’ll then break out into smaller groups to share our own skills and experience. Free and open to all! – However\, tickets are limited\, so sign up via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/going-wild-in-the-garden-tickets-145113744115. See: https://ssb.org.uk/
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/eco-pub-hub-going-wild-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Ecology and Environment,General
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20201231T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T151609Z
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SUMMARY:The Garden Jungle: how to save our insects’: on-line talk by Dave Goulson
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 14 January 2021: ‘The Garden Jungle: how to save our insects’: on-line talk at 7.30pm by Prof Dave Goulson\, renowned environmental scientist and author of the best-selling ‘A Buzz in the Meadow’ and ‘The Garden Jungle’ explores the key role we can play in helping to revive our natural world and what we can do to increase insect numbers. Organised by Moor Meadows\, grassroots community group based on Dartmoor. The talk is free (Donations welcomed) but you will need to register in order to receive the link to join the talk. A Question & Answer session will follow. FFI and to book\, click here.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/the-garden-jungle-how-to-save-our-insects-on-line-talk-by-dave-goulson/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Ecology and Environment
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200820T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20200817T205037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T205115Z
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SUMMARY:Final instalment of scything sessions and green haying this year?
DESCRIPTION:An ADDED SESSION: Thursday 20 August: the final instalment of scything and green haying this year? Bring scythes\, rakes and smiles to the ‘Apple a Day Orchard’ at 6pm. The plan will be to scythe the wildflower areas and spread them over the rank/scarified areas – a method known as green haying. The idea being that the seeds from the wildflowers drop down onto the soil and germinate making the rank areas more diverse. \nAnyone who has their own scythe and can safely use it is welcome as well as anyone else who wants to come and watch a traditional activity taking place. There may be an opportunity for adults to learn how to scythe but this depends on the number of trained participants available and the number of people wanting to learn. You can also help in other ways such as raking up the grasses and loading into dumpy bags. Please bring your own rakes and dumpy bags if you have them. We will transport the grasses/wildflowers to the Marsh Composting Site so offers of transport would be welcome too. \nPlease note: \n\nPlease do not bring dogs. Children are welcome to watch but cannot participate. A first aid kit will be available on the day and first aiders will be present.\nAll participants must stay at least 1m from each other at all times. If anyone has any symptoms of Covid-19\, (high temperature\, new and continuous cough and/or loss of sense of taste or smell) they are asked to stay away from the event and will not be allowed to participate.\nIn the event of foul weather the event will be postponed.\nA risk assessment will be gone through on the day.\n\nEmail jeremysabel@gmail.com if you intend coming on the day to provide an idea of numbers. If you need to find us on the day call: 07950 376368
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/final-instalment-of-scything-sessions-and-green-haying-this-year/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200806T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20200803T080701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T103258Z
UID:10000141-1596736800-1596747600@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scything Session with the 4Bs
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6 August: after a successful first session on Sunday 2 August\, there will be a second scything session with Sustainable South Brent’s 4Bs project (Brent Butterflies\, Bugs and Bees) at the ‘Apple a Day Orchard’ at the Health Centre\, starting at 6pm after the surgery closes. \nAnyone who has their own scythe and can safely use it is welcome as well as anyone else who wants to come and watch a traditional activity taking place. There may be an opportunity for adults to learn how to scythe but this depends on the number of trained participants available and the number of people wanting to learn. You can also help in other ways such as raking up the grasses and loading into dumpy bags. Please bring your own rakes and dumpy bags if you have them. We will transport the grasses/wildflowers to the Marsh Composting Site so offers of transport would be welcome too. \n\nPlease do not bring dogs. Children are welcome to watch but cannot participate. A first aid kit will be available on the day and first aiders will be present.\nAll participants must stay at least 1m from each other at all times. If anyone has any symptoms of Covid-19\, (high temperature\, new and continuous cough and/or loss of sense of taste or smell) they are asked to stay away from the event and will not be allowed to participate.\nIn the event of foul weather the event will be postponed.\nA risk assessment will be gone through on the day.\nEmail jeremysabel@gmail.com if you intend coming on the day to provide an idea of numbers. If you need to find us on the day call: 07950 376368
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-session-with-the-4bs/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200802T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20200730T224717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T225047Z
UID:10000139-1596384000-1596398400@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evening Scything Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 2 August 2020: Evening Scything Session with Sustainable South Brent’s 4Bs project (Brent Butterflies\, Bugs and Bees) from 4pm\, starting at the roadside verge outside the play park and/or later on the Apple a Day Orchard (Dr’s Surgery). Anyone who has their own scythe and can safely use it is welcome as well as anyone else who wants to come and watch a traditional activity taking place. There may be an opportunity for adults to learn how to scythe but this depends on the number of trained participants available and the number of people wanting to learn. You can also help in other ways such as raking up the grasses and loading into dumpy bags. Please bring your own rakes and dumpy bags if you have them. We will transport the grasses/wildflowers to the Marsh Composting Site so offers of transport would be welcome too. \nPlease note: \n\nPlease do not bring dogs. Children are welcome to watch but cannot participate. A first aid kit will be available on the day and first aiders will be present.\nAll participants must stay at least 1m from each other at all times. If anyone has any symptoms of Covid-19\, (high temperature\, new and continuous cough and/or loss of sense of taste or smell) they are asked to stay away from the event and will not be allowed to participate.\nIn the event of foul weather the event will be postponed.\nA risk assessment will be gone through on the day\n\nEmail jeremysabel@gmail.com if you intend coming on the day to provide an idea of numbers. If you need to find us on the day call: 07950 376368
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-session/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190914T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190914T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20190820T001055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T193903Z
UID:10000073-1568489400-1568496600@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Dancing with Bees' - the Secret world of wild bees and other pollinators - two talks
DESCRIPTION:‘Dancing with Bees’ – A journey back to nature and the secret world of wild bees and other pollinators – at 7.30pm in Ashburton Arts Centre. Two fascinating talks by Brigit Strawbridge Howard (bee advocate\, wildlife gardener and author) and John Walters (Devon based naturalist\, ecologist artist and wildlife champion). Did you know that some solitary nesting bees lay their eggs in empty snail shells? Or that cuckoo bees make other bees take care of their eggs? Or that certain wasps are potters and craft urns? Find out during this inspiring evening. Brigit’s new book\, ‘Dancing with Bees: a journey back to nature’\, is beautifully illustrated by her co-speaker and signed copies will be available for sale. Organised by Moor Meadows; See https://moormeadows.org.uk/events/the-secret-lives-of-wild-bees-an-inspiring-evening-of-talks-by-naturalists-brigit-strawbridge-howard-and-john-walters/. To book click here.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/the-secret-world-of-wild-bees-and-other-pollinators-an-inspiring-evening-of-two-talks/
LOCATION:Ashburton Community Arts Centre\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190912T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20190819T235457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T194103Z
UID:10000071-1568313000-1568318400@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Life on the Verge’ - how to create and manage wildlife-friendly verges\, parks and gardens
DESCRIPTION:‘Life on the Verge’ at 6.30pm in Buckfastleigh Town Hall. A talk by Donna Cox (Moor Meadows) and John Walters (Devon based naturalist\, ecologist artist and wild life champion) on how to create and manage wildlife-friendly verges\, parks and gardens. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/life-on-the-verge-how-to-create-and-manage-wildlife-friendly-verges-parks-and-gardens/
LOCATION:Buckfastleigh Town Hall\, 34\, Bossell Road\, Buckfastleigh\, Devon\, TQ10 0DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
GEO:50.4803699;-3.7806423
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190827T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T182932
CREATED:20190826T214323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T214323Z
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SUMMARY:Scything Workshop in the ‘Apple a Day’ orchard at the Health Centre
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 27 August 2019: Scything Workshop at 6pm in the new ‘Apple a Day’ orchard at South Brent Health Centre. Join Jeremy Sabel\, Harry Jennings and Mike Ingram for an evening of scything. No previous experience necessary. Children will only be allowed to observe. No dogs please. Bring shears\, sickles\, scythes\, rakes and dumpy bags if you have them. There may also be more wildflower seeds to harvest for sowing next season\, so bring paper bags and scissors if you would like to gather some.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-workshop-in-the-apple-a-day-orchard-at-the-health-centre/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
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