Saturday 14 February 2026: Free Tree Giveaway Under the awning outside the Old School Community Centre from 10.30am-3pm, or until the trees run out (Come early to avoid disappointment). Run by SSB's Hedges and Woodland Group. We will be giving away up to five trees/shrubs per person, together with guards and canes. First come, first…
See Hedges and Woodland Project page: https://ssb.org.uk/projects/hedges-and-woodland/
Tree planting in the new Community Orchard planned for 15 February 2026 has been postponed until Sunday 15 March due to the waterlogged site See: https://ssb.org.uk/event/community-orchard-tree-planting/
Energy Advice Drop-in sessions Spring 2026 Wednesdays: 18 February; 18 March; 22 April; 20 May; 17 June Energy Advice Drop-In Session 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?…
Friday 20 February 2026: Talk on Pine Martens. The 4th talk in SSB’s new Nature/Wildlife series, at 7.30pm in the main hall at Old School Community Centre. Tracey Hamston, who manages the Two Moors Pine Marten Project led by Devon Wildlife Trust will talk about this exciting project, which has involved the successful reintroduction of…
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…
Eva Stephens 29 December 1967 - 21 January 2026 With great sadness we announce that Eva Stephens died on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Eva was a beloved friend, neighbour and tireless community champion in South Brent. She had a deep dislike of waste — not just of food or materials, but of overlooked potential. She…
Wednesday 4 (extra day); Friday 6; Friday 13; Wednesday 18 (extra day); Saturday 14; Wednesday 18 (extra day); Friday 20; Friday 27 & Saturday 28 February 2026: Community Tree Planting in Hope Wood from 10:30am-3pm. We’d love you to join us for the second part of Season 2 at Hope Wood – South Brent’s new…