Sustainable South Brent

The Marsh – Open for Garden Compost and Waste
2025-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The Marsh Composting site, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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

Community Market Garden and Orchard Wildlife Day
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Community Market Garden Site
There is a nature survey planned to take place on the Market Garden site on Sunday 22nd June (weather permitting) between 10am – 2pm. Several of our local wildlife experts will lead groups around the field to observe and document the flora and fauna.
We would like to make this a social event for volunteers and anyone who is interested in getting involved in the Community Market Garden and Orchard Project. Bring a picnic! Children welcome accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday Fair Share
2025-06-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Palstone Park Recreation Pavilion, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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 is free but we need to pay transport and rent). For that you can get at least 10 items of food and groceries, from a selection of produce that changes every week and includes a selection of fruit and vegetables and store cupboard essentials. If you feel you would like to donate more than £3.50 you are welcome to. There is free parking on site at the Rec.
The main supplier is Fareshare SouthWest, a national charity that redistributes surplus food from the food industry to community groups.

This is a volunteer led project, if you are interested in volunteering, please email tuesdayfairshare@ssb.org.uk. See: https://ssb.org.uk/event/tuesday-fair-share/.

Free Knitting Workshop
2025-06-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
Free Knitting Workshop every Wednesday from 2.30-4.30pm [note change of time] 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 your own knitting or use our needles & wool to start from scratch.
FFI email hub@ssb.org.uk.

SSB Board of Directors Meeting
2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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

South Brent Repair Cafe
2025-07-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
Saturdays 8 March; 10 May; 12 July; 13 September 2025: SSB’s South Brent Repair Café from 9.30-12noon in the Old School Community Centre.
Do you have items you are tempted to throw in the bin? Help is at hand!! Electrical; Jewellery; Household; Bikes; Clothing; Computers / IT; Tools; Furniture; Toys; Knife Sharpening. A team of volunteer repairers offer their services for free, several times a year, with a café with cake to enjoy while your item is being repaired.
Please bring up to 2 small household items for repair. Free, but we welcome donations.
The Repair Cafe runs on the second Saturday morning of January, March, May, July, and September plus the first Sunday in November.
Visit https://ssb.org.uk/projects/repair-cafe/

If you like repairing: OR If you like helping: Organising; Social Media; Baking; Hosting:
– We need you! Contact repaircafe@ssb.org.uk.

Help with Tree Care at Hope Wood
2025-07-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
Friday 18 July 2025: Tree Care at Hope Wood: 10am-3pm: During this session, we will be working together to ensure the young trees aren’t being lost under the grass – so we’ll either be cutting or pulling grass around the trees that are being most affected. Please bring gloves and shears if you are able to. Feel free to come for as long as you can. Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring plenty of water and lunch if you are planning to stay the whole day, and don’t forget a sunhat and suncream if the weather is looking clear and hot! There is limited parking on site, but the site is only a 10 /15 minute walk from South Brent. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us on office@parklifesw.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information about Hope Wood, see: https://ssb.org.uk/hope-wood/
ParkLife South West is a social enterprise – a not-for-profit community interest company – set up in 2018 to support environmental volunteering. In particular, ParkLife aims to give people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and interests a chance to get involved hands-on in the great outdoors. See: https://parklifesw.org.uk/.
Book to join this free session via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-care-at-hope-wood-south-brent-tickets-1488367239479.

NB. This is not an SSB event, but is organised by ParkLife South West.

Scything with the 4Bs (Brent Bees, Bugs and Butterflies)
2025-08-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Sanderspool Cross Roundabout, Exeter Road, South Brent
Scything with the 4Bs (Brent Bees, Bugs and Butterflies)
When: Saturday 9th August 10am-1pm
Where: Sanderspool Cross roundabout, Exeter Road, South Brent
(what three words ///upholding.relax.daydream)
You 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!
There 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.
In the event of strong winds or torrential rain we will postpone.
Any queries to beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
More about the Brent Bees, Bugs and Butterflies (4Bs) Project HERE

Scything with the 4Bs - Health Centre
2025-08-19 18:15 - 20:15 | Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre), South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
Scything with the 4Bs (Brent Bees, Bugs and Butterflies)

When: Tuesday 19th August 6.15pm
Where: ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard behind South Brent Health Centre.
You 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!
In the event of strong winds or torrential rain we will postpone.
Any queries to beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
More about the Brent Bees, Bugs and Butterflies (4Bs) Project HERE

Energy Advice Drop-In Session
2025-09-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
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 bills;
Grants available;
Which energy supplier to choose?

Subsequent Energy Advice Drop-In dates: Wednesdays 22 October; 19 November; 17 December.

Community Litter Pick - CANCELLED
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
This litter pick has been cancelled.
The next one will be due on Sunday 30 November.
Last Sunday of the month: Community Litter Pick from 2-4pm.
NB. Subject to the availability of a lead volunteer.
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 2 months on the last Sunday of the month.
FFI contact hub@ssb.org.uk

SSB is looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate the two monthly Community Litter Pick. If you would be interested in managing this please email hub@ssb.org.uk.

South Hams Energy Assembly
2025-10-18 09:30 - 15:30 | Kingsbridge Community College, Balkwill Road,, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PL, United Kingdom
Saturday 18 October 2025: South Hams Energy Assembly: 9:30am-3:30pm at Kingsbridge Community College, Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PL. (https://what3words.com/whistling.glares.blazers)
Are you interested in sustainable energy generation and use? Then this event, organised by Sustainable South Hams, is for you. There will be Talks, Discussion, Exhibition; Networking; Workshops and a tasty lunch.
All welcome – community groups, councillors, businesses and individuals.
Enquiries and booking via Eventbrite – Tickets: £7.50 (unwaged)/£15 (individual, Community Group, Councillor, Non Profit)/ £25 commercial organisation).
FFI see: www.sussh.org/energy-assembly.

NB This is not an SSB event, but is organised by our friends, Sustainable South Hams

Thermal Imaging Training
2025-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
Tuesday 4 November 2025: Thermal Imaging Training: in the Hub at the Old School Community Centre
SSB has two Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) for our members to use. The camera creates an image from infra-red heat emitted from an object, so you can clearly “see” hotter or colder areas in your home – and where your home might be losing precious heat
.
In order to borrow the cameras, you need to (1) be an SSB member and (2) attend this training.
This is a short, fun session which teaches you how to interpret the images, so you get the most out of using the camera.
Tickets on the door at £3, £5 or free – as you feel is right for you
See more information about Thermal Imaging on the SSB Energy project page https://ssb.org.uk/energy/

Butterflies & Moths of South Brent
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
Thursday 6 November 2025: Talk on The Butterflies & Moths of South Brent by Phil Dean of the Devon Moth Group council in the Old School Community Centre at 7.30.
There are over 100,000 records of butterflies and moths in South Brent dating from 1975 to the present day which reveal much about their success or decline, their behaviour and their life cycles. “What’s the difference between butterflies and moths? How can you help them in your garden? What are their sizes, colours, lifecycles? How many of the UK’s 2500+ species are found in South Brent? Where’s the best place to look for them? How can you set up a light source to attract moths at night? How can you identify what you find? What can you do with records of your sightings?” This illustrated talk will answer these and many other questions. In addition, Phil will have moth traps to examine, and a moth trap set up and working outside to see what might arrive on the night.

The first in a winter series of SSB Wildlife Talks, with the next one being in early December.

Third SSB Nature Talk
2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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.

Community Litter Pick
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
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 2 months on the last Sunday of the month.
FFI contact rubbish@ssb.org.uk

OSCC - Celebration of Plans and Progress
2025-12-03 15:00 - 20:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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 various trustees will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
There will be festive refreshments – wine, mulled cider and nibbles.
See www.theoldschool.org.uk/home/rejuvenating-the-centre/ and Facebook
For more information, or to let us know you’re coming, contact Michelle: info@theoldschool.org.uk or call 07707 723637.

This is not an SSB event, but SSB strongly supports the Old School Community Centre and is a close collaborator and partner with it in various joint projects and endeavors.

Temperate Rainforest as seen from South Brent
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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, nationally and locally precious. The talk will focus on what is being done and can be done on Dartmoor generally and in the upper Erme and Avon catchments in particular to expand this fragile and until recently little-known habitat. It will cover why this can sometimes be difficult but also highlight real causes for optimism.
Refreshments available. Donations help us do more!

Community Tree Planting in Hope Wood
2025-12-05 10:30 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
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 (where you need to leave any cars as there is no parking available on site). Follow signs to site or scan QR code below for directions.

Wear wellies! Tools provided but bring a spade if you have one.
See https://ssb.org.uk/hope-wood/
and ParkLife – the organisation contracted by South Hams District Council to arrange tree planting sessions.

Marsh Composting Site - CLOSED TODAY
2025-12-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Devon

The Marsh – Open for Garden Compost and Waste
2026-01-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Devon

Tuesday Fair Share
2026-01-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Palstone Park Recreation Pavilion, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
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 is free but we need to pay transport and rent). For that you can get at least 10 items of food and groceries, from a selection of produce that changes every week and includes a selection of fruit and vegetables and store cupboard essentials. If you feel you would like to donate more than £3.50 you are welcome to. There is free parking on site at the Rec.
The main supplier is Fareshare SouthWest, a national charity that redistributes surplus food from the food industry to community groups.

This is a volunteer led project, if you are interested in volunteering, please email tuesdayfairshare@ssb.org.uk.
See: https://ssb.org.uk/event/tuesday-fair-share

Community Tree Planting in Hope Wood
2026-01-09 10:30 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
Friday 9; Friday 16; Saturday 17; Friday 23; Friday 30; Saturday 31 January 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 community woodland!
Find us north of Portford Lane (What3Words: boldest.landscape.repay), a few minutes’ walk from Palstone Park Recreation Ground (where you need to leave any cars as there is no parking available on site). Follow signs to site or scan QR code below for directions.

Wear wellies! Tools provided but bring a spade if you have one.
See https://ssb.org.uk/hope-wood/
and ParkLife – the organisation contracted by South Hams District Council to arrange tree planting sessions.

SSB Board of Directors/Trustees meeting
2026-01-13 07:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
Since April 2025, Sustainable South Brent’s Board of Directors / Trustees, monthly meetings take place on the SECOND, Tuesday of the month.
For further information please contact chair@ssb.org.uk

'Planting Hope: The Creation of a New Community Woodland’
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Old School Community Centre, South Brent, TQ10 9BP, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom
Thursday 15 January 2026: ‘Planting Hope: The Creation of a New Community Woodland’:
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 Sustainable South Brent and a prime mover behind the establishment of Hope Wood.
Hope Wood is the largest community land project in South Brent for a generation. It involves the creation of a new wood on former agricultural land. The talk will cover the background to the wood, the story of how it has developed and been delivered, as well as reflections on how Hope Wood sits as part of nature recovery on Dartmoor.
All welcome; Refreshments available.
Donations help us do more!

Extra Tree Planting Day at Hope Wood
2026-01-21 10:30 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
In addition to the already published dates for Community Tree Planting at Hope Wood, we will have a few people coming along to plant on site on Wednesday 21st January and would welcome more if anyone is available and keen – from 10.30 to 1500. Come for as long or as short a time as best suits you.

Visit the Hope Wood project page – Click Here

Community Litter Pick
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub, Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9BP, United Kingdom
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 as is tea, cake and conversation in the Hub afterwards!
All are most welcome – “Together we make changes!”. Community
Litter Picks are usually 2 monthly on the last Sunday of the month. FFI contact rubbish@ssb.org.uk.

Extra Tree Planting at Hope Wood
2026-01-29 10:30 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
STOP PRESS!
Extra, extra tree-planting date.
ParkLife are inviting volunteers – from near and far – for an additional tree planting session at Hope Wood on Thursday 29th January 1030 am – 3.00pm.
Come for as long or short a time as best suits you.
Wellies essential.

Extra Tree Planting Day at Hope Wood
2026-02-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
In addition to the published February dates for Hope Wood planting, an extra day has been arranged for Wednesday 4 February from 10.30-3pm

All tools provided but it’s helpful if you can bring your own spade, and wellies are essential for your walk to the site. Go on – give it a try! You’ll be making a valuable contribution to something that will last hundreds of years.

Come for as long or as short a time as best suits you.
Visit the Hope Wood project page – Click Here

More Community Tree Planting in Hope Wood
2026-02-06 10:30 - 15:00 | Hope Wood, Portford Lane,, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9DD
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 community woodland!
Find us north of Portford Lane (What3Words: boldest.landscape.repay), a few minutes’ walk from Palstone Park Recreation Ground (where you need to leave any cars as there is no parking available on site). Follow signs to site or scan QR code below for directions.

Wear wellies! Tools provided but bring a spade if you have one.
See https://ssb.org.uk/hope-wood/
and ParkLife – the organisation contracted by South Hams District Council to arrange tree planting sessions.
