As a result of the current pandemic situation, the decision has been taken, in consultation with lead volunteers, that The Marsh, SSB's Composting and Reuse site will remain closed for the foreseeable future. We aim to follow the spirit of the government's request for people to stay at home until the current National Lockdown ends.…
The Marsh: SSB’s composting site: Having been closed during the National Lockdown, the Marsh will reopen on Sunday 7 March on Sunday mornings from 10am-1pm. Initially, on 7 March, this will be FOR GARDEN WASTE ONLY. From 14 March, the Marsh will be open both to leave garden waste, and to buy compost. No physical…
Monday 29 March 2021: South Brent Annual Parish Meeting 2021 via Zoom at 7.30pm chaired by Cllr. Cathie Pannell (chairperson of South Brent Parish Council). The meeting acts as an annual democratic point of communication enabling the Parish Council to explain what it has been doing over the last year and providing an opportunity for…
Thursday 1 April 2021: ‘Going Wild in the Garden!’ via Zoom from 8-9.30pm: The first in an informal series of SSB ‘EcoPubHub’ evenings on helping our environment and greening our lives. Join us at this introductory skillshare workshop to swap stories and experience of wildlife gardening and pick up ideas, tips and inspiration for creating…
February - April 2021: Active Hope Course “Exploring how to face the mess we’re in without going crazy”. Dates: Wednesday 24 February; Wednesday 3 March; Sunday 14 March; Wednesday 24 March; Sunday 28 March; and Wednesday 7 April 2021 (Wednesdays 6.30-8.45pm; Sundays 2-4.30pm) Sessions will be on-line on Zoom but COVID permitting there will be…
Saturday 10 April 2021: Save the Children; Yemen Crisis Appeal ‘Front Gate Fundraiser’ organised by South Brent Refugee Support Network (SBRSN) Stalls from 10am-4pm in the village centre, at artworks; outside Art House (at the Old School Community Centre); Wellington Square, School Gardens and at various Front Gates around the village, selling plants, cakes, preserves,…
The Marsh: SSB’s composting site: Having been closed during the National Lockdown, the Marsh will reopen on Sunday 7 March on Sunday mornings from 10am-1pm. Initially, on 7 March, this will be for garden waste only. From 14 March, the Marsh will be open both to leave garden waste, and to buy compost. No physical…
Tuesday 20 April 2021: Sustainable South Brent’s Annual General Meeting will take place via Zoom at 7.30pm. Sustainable South Brent has been at the heart of the village’s sustainability activities since 2006 and is playing an important role in the agenda to combat climate change. Join us and hear about what we are doing and…
Thursday 22 April 2021: Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is ‘Restore our Earth’ – “As the world returns to normal, we can’t go back to business-as-usual” The culmination of three days of action including a global youth summit, with speeches from youth climate activists including Greta Thunberg. See Earth Day 2021 for…
Local elections will take place from 7am-10pm on Thursday 6 May 2021 for Devon County Council (1 seat for South Brent & Yealmpton Division) and the Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner. You can make sure you are registered to vote, arrange to vote by post or proxy, or find out more about the…