The Marsh – Open For Garden Waste & Compost
The Marsh Composting site South Brent, Devon, United KingdomSee https://ssb.org.uk/projects/the-marsh-community-compost-and-re-use-centre/ To see the Jan-June 2023 Marsh Volunteers rota - Click here
See https://ssb.org.uk/projects/the-marsh-community-compost-and-re-use-centre/ To see the Jan-June 2023 Marsh Volunteers rota - Click here
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…
Saturday 1 July 2023: Pedal Power Activities and Events from 10am-5pm in Leonards Road Carpark, Ivybridge. An exciting, free, fun-filled, action packed cycle activity day, aimed at the whole family, promoting the benefits of active travel in the South Hams. Velodrome cycling - suitable for anyone from beginners on balance bikes all the way to…
Monday 10 July 2023: 1pm-3pm: Visit to Deer Wood The owners of Deer Wood, have kindly invited us to visit the twelve acres of rainforest which they have been nurturing near Loddiswell. Appropriate footwear is needed for a wood walk, and for stepping into a disinfectant bath before the tour. For more info on the…
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…
Saturday 22 July 2023: Ted’s Talk and Textile Exhibition in the SSB Hub at the Old School Community Centre: Come and hear about the journey that Ted Coombs took as she created these beautiful textile panels. Tea and cake provided.
Thursday 27 July 2023: Bats of South Brent: 8-10pm. Meet at the SSB Hub at the Old School Community Centre at 8pm for an introductory talk and refreshments, and then we'll head together to Brent Island around sunset for some guided bat spotting with our resident expert, Dr Ken Neale. The walk is less than…
Friday 14 April 2023 and each Friday until the end of July: Drop in and meet the Clerk. “Do you have any questions about the Parish Council or want any information about what we do?” Come from 9.30-11.30am for a chat with Jane Sullivan, the new clerk to South Brent Parish Council in the Hub…
Sunday 30 July 2023: Community Litter Pick from 2-4pm. "Together we make Changes!" - Join SSB’s friendly group of volunteers at the Hub at the Old School Community Centre at 2pm and following the pick, enjoy free tea, cake and chats in the Hub! All are most welcome. Organised by SSB’s ‘Talking Rubbish’ group. Equipment…
Meeting at 2pm Saturday 5th August at the Marsh (SWW site) off Exeter Rd. NB There are some changes to the timing of this event. We'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…