South Brent Climate Fair 2020 – initially scheduled for Saturday 18 April this event, long planned by Sustainable South Brent supported by South Brent Parish Council, Rattery Parish Council and South Brent Community Energy Society, was postponed during the lockdown until Saturday 5 September 2020. However, in view of the continuing uncertainty about such large…
Monday 9 November 2020: Climate and Ecological and Emergency Bill: A Live online event from 6:00-7:30pm, offering an opportunity to hear more about the importance of the CEE Bill from a panel of experts. With just a year until the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26 - to be held in Glasgow from 1-12 November…
Wednesday 25 November 2020: Communicating on Climate Change and the Environment: A Zoom workshop from 7:00 - 9:15pm. For people engaged in actions about Climate Change and the Environment that involve talking with people. An evening to explore skilful communication using improvisation, play and calling on what we already know; an exploration of how to…
Saturday 28 November 2020: Tree Charter Festival Day from 12.30 - 5pm. Join the Woodland Trust and the Tree Charter for Tree Charter Day, held on the last Saturday of November - the biggest virtual celebration of woods and trees the UK has ever seen! This year to celebrate the third anniversary of the launch…
Thursday 22 April 2021: Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is ‘Restore our Earth’ – “As the world returns to normal, we can’t go back to business-as-usual” The culmination of three days of action including a global youth summit, with speeches from youth climate activists including Greta Thunberg. See Earth Day 2021 for…
Thursday 3 June 2021: ‘Snug as a Bug?’- Home Energy I from 8-9.30pm. Another ‘EcoPubHub’ session on Zoom, organized by SSB, focusing this time on ideas to improve home energy performance. Inefficient homes waste energy and money. How can we make our homes more energy-efficient in a way that’s better for the environment and better…
Thursday 1 July 2021: ‘Going Off Fossil Fuel’- Home Energy II from 8-9.30pm. The second home energy themed ‘EcoPubHub’ session organized by SSB, exploring alternative energy sources for your home. Our home heating has a big impact on carbon release - and cost. Gas fired boilers are on the way out, so how can we…
Thursday 2 September 2021: ‘Local and Sustainable Food at the EcoPubHub’ from 8-9.30pm. The latest free ‘EcoPubHub’ discussion session organised by SSB. With food miles, pesticides, welfare standards and food poverty all increasingly in the news, what can we do to support a more sustainable food economy in our area? We have a great line…
26 September 2021: Archaeological Restoration - Volunteer Work Party to clear bracken from Dartmoor hut circles. 10am-3.00pm. Come and help Dartmoor Ranger, Ella Briens and DNPA archaeologist, Andy Crabb protect Dartmoor’s at risk Scheduled Monuments by clearing the bracken from the almost completely hidden ancient, enclosed hut circle settlements at Addicombe, Harford. All welcome –…
Thursday 4 November 2021. ‘Dreaming of a Green Christmas’ from 8-9.30pm. Another laid-back SSB ‘EcoPubHub’. Are you dreaming of a Green Christmas? Want to know what's available to buy locally and from local makers? Or need some inspiration for more environmentally friendly and socially conscious gifts? Then join us on Zoom for an informal…