Wednesday 1 September 2021: Dartmoor Invasive Species Project – more Volunteers needed. Dartmoor Ranger Ella Briens says: “Thank you so much for the help you have been giving this project over the Summer. We are making brilliant progress in the area and will be working again in South Brent from 10am until 3pm. Meet at…
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…
Saturday 4 September 2021: Learn to scythe - 10am - 12noon. Jeremy Sabel of SSB’s ‘4Bs’ says: “I hope you have been enjoying the wildflowers once again in the village. The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that the Apple a Day Orchard at the Doctor's Surgery has now been scythed but we want to…
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 –…
Sustainable South Brent’s Hedges and Woodland Group - The ‘Steepers’ We undertake conservation projects like hedge laying and woodland coppicing, as well as harvesting wood fuel, in and around South Brent. We enjoy the traditional skills and satisfaction of working outdoors together, while doing our bit to maintain diverse and healthy wildlife habitats. Our practical…
This ‘EcoPubHub’ Zoom session has had to be postponed
Sustainable South Brent’s Hedges and Woodland Group - The ‘Steepers’ We undertake conservation projects like hedge laying and woodland coppicing, as well as harvesting wood fuel, in and around South Brent. We enjoy the traditional skills and satisfaction of working outdoors together, while doing our bit to maintain diverse and healthy wildlife habitats. Our practical…
The recently revitalised Talking Rubbish group will be holding their next Zoom meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 19th October. We’ve got lots of great ideas and plenty of room for new members! Everyone welcome, so please email rubbish@ssb.org.uk if you would like to receive the Zoom invitation.
Sunday 31 October 2021: Community Litter Pick from 2-4pm meeting up at Palstone Park Recreation Ground at 2pm organised by SSB’s ‘Talking Rubbish’ group. Please join us if you can. There will be some hi-vis jackets, gloves and litter-pickers available, but if you have some, please bring them. FFI contact Eva or Tina at rubbish@ssb.org.uk.
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…