The third talk in SSB’s new Nature series is by Ross Kennerley at 7.30pm in the Old School Community Centre. Ross is one of the founder members of SSB and an expert on trees and ecologically sensitive land management and energetic advocate for mitigation of climate change.
Last Sunday of the month: Community Litter Pick from 2-4pm. Join SSB’s South Brent Litter Pickers at the Hub at the Old School Community Centre at 2pm. Equipment is provided there is tea, cake and conversation in the Hub afterwards! All are most welcome – “Together we make changes!”. Community Litter Picks are usually every…
Wednesday 3 December: South Brent Old School Community Centre - Celebration of Plans and Progress for Rejuvenating the Centre and securing our future for the next 150 Years. You are invited to join us between 3 and 8pm. Just drop in: Displays; Architect’s Plans;3D Visuals; Volunteering and funding opportunities. Architects involved in the project and…
Thursday 4 December 2025: Temperate rainforest as seen from South Brent: The second talk in SSB’s new Nature series is by Tim Ferry of local charity, Moor Trees at 7.30pm in the Old School Community Centre. Have you heard of temperate (not tropical) rainforest? Tim will explain what temperate rainforest is and why it’s internationally,…
From April 2025, Sustainable South Brent's board of Directors/ Trustees, monthly meetings will take place on the SECOND, Tuesday of the month. For further information please contact chair@ssb.org.uk
Wednesdays: Energy Advice Drop-In Sessions from 9.30am-12noon in The Hub at the Old School Community Centre. Free impartial advice from Mark Skinner of South Dartmoor Community Energy. Worried about the rising cost of energy? Struggling to Heat your home? Not sure where to get good advice? Drop in and find out about: Reducing your energy…
Friday 5; Saturday 6; Friday 12 & Friday 19 December 2025: Community Tree Planting in Hope Wood from 10:30am-3pm. We'd love you to join us for Season 2 at Hope Wood – South Brent's new community woodland! Find us north of Portford Lane (What3Words: boldest.landscape.repay), a few minutes’ walk from Palstone Park Recreation Ground…
The Marsh Composting site webpage: https://ssb.org.uk/projects/the-marsh-community-compost-and-re-use-centre/ For more info contact: marsh@ssb.org.uk
Tuesday Fair Share: from 2.30pm at Palstone Park Rec. An opportunity for residents of South Brent and the surrounding area to access affordable, good quality surplus (in date) produce, minimising food waste and landfill. Everyone is welcome; You’ll be asked to check in each time, and there is a suggested donation of £3.50. (The food…
Free Knitting Workshop every Wednesday from 2.30-4.30pm in the HUB and Warm Space in the Moor Room at the Old School Community Centre. Families and children welcome with their grown ups. Never has there been a better time to learn to knit! Come & learn from our resident expert, Sue, from Cosy Corner Crafts. Bring…