Introduction to Bumblebees – CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECAST

Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

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…

Ted’s Talk and Textile Exhibition

Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

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.    

Bats of South Brent – Guided Batwalk

Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

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…

Event Series Drop in and meet the Parish Clerk

Drop in and meet the Parish Clerk

Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

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…

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Community Litter Pick

Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

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…

Scything the meadow at the Marsh

Marsh Meadow , United Kingdom

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…

Scything the Sanderspool Cross Roundabout and the Health Centre

South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

Saturday 12 August 2023: Scything the Sanderspool Cross Roundabout and the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard at the Health Centre. We will be meeting again at 10am, by the Sanderspool roundabout (Totnes and Exeter Rd) to scythe the verge area and we will then move down to the Health Centre orchard, and possibly continue at the…

Dartmoor Invasive Species Project – Himalayan Balsam Bashing

Badworthy South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

Thursday 6; Wednesday 12; Wednesday 19; Thursday 27 July; Thursday 3; Wednesday 9; Wednesday 23 August: Dartmoor Invasive Species Project in the Avon at South Brent. It’s that time of year again with the Himalayan balsam just about to come into flower in several places. Following his survey for Dartmoor National Park, ecologist Mervyn Newman,…

Scything at the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard

Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre) South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

Saturday 26 August 2023: Scything at the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard at the Health Centre. We will be meeting again from 10am to 1pmish, at the orchard behind the Health Centre on Plymouth Road for yet another chance to try your hand at Scything, please reply or pop by on the day. Please bring a…

Energy Café and South Brent Community Energy Society’s AGM

Old School Community Centre Sustainability Hub Totnes Rd, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

Saturday 9 September 2023: SSB’s Energy Café from 10am-12 noon at the HUB in the Old School Community Centre. With stalls; advice; café; children’s drop-in workshop; domestic renewables; retrofitting; thermal imaging cameras; energy advice; VR displays; Experience sharing. Raffle – draw at 12.00.   Followed at 12-12.45pm by South Brent Community Energy Society’s Annual General…