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SUMMARY:Scything at Moorhaven
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 10th September 2023: Scything the community meadow at Moorhaven. Another opportunity to come scything\, this time at the community meadow in Moorhaven. \nResidents of Moorhaven have invited SSB’s 4Bs to help them scythe and clear their half-acre community meadow. \nMeeting at 10am at the The Jays/WeAreEase to walk to the Meadow. \nIf you are interested\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk for details
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-at-moorhaven/
LOCATION:Moorhaven\, Ivybridge\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.390202;-3.920431
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
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SUMMARY:Scything at the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 26 August 2023: Scything at the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard at the Health Centre. \nWe 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 rake if you can. No dogs\, please. Come for as little or long as you can. To join\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-at-the-apple-a-day-orchard/
LOCATION:Apple a Day Orchard (Health Centre)\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T153342Z
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SUMMARY:Scything the Sanderspool Cross Roundabout and the Health Centre
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12 August 2023: \nScything the Sanderspool Cross Roundabout and the ‘Apple a Day’ Orchard at the Health Centre. \nWe 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 Marsh too. (See 5 August) \nYou will have an opportunity to have a go at scything or hone your technique. Any and all help with raking and clearing is greatly appreciated. Do bring a rake if you wish! No dogs\, please. Come for as little or long as you can. If it is very wet n’ wild\, we will postpone. \nComplete beginners welcome! . \nFFI or to join\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-the-sanderspool-cross-roundabout/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
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SUMMARY:Scything the meadow at the Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at 2pm Saturday 5th August at the Marsh (SWW site) off Exeter Rd. \nNB There are some changes to the timing of this event. \n \nWe’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 changed time due to the rain forecast in the morning\, which\, although it will still be breezy\, will\, hopefully have passed over). \nYou will have an opportunity to have a go at scything or hone your technique. Any and all help with raking and clearing is greatly appreciated. Do bring a rake if you wish! No dogs\, please. Come for as little or long as you can. \nIf it is very wet n’ wild\, we will postpone\, so please check your email before you set off. \nThere will be more scything opportunities planned for 12 August (- TBC)\, to manage the wildlife and meadow areas near the roundabout and behind the Health Centre. \nFFI or to join\, please email beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-the-meadow-at-the-marsh/
LOCATION:Marsh Meadow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Marsh Community Composting and Reuse Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:55.378051;-3.435973
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T140000
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SUMMARY:Scything at Marsh Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11th March from 10am – Scything at the Marsh Meadow  \nWould you like to help give nature locally a bit of a helping hand? Come along to the Marsh meadow (past the Compost site)\, where SSB’s 4Bs have been managing the land\, on behalf of South West Water\, in order to increase biodiversity. \nThis will be the third cut for a couple of patches\, and it is already having a noticeable effect. Help is also needed clearing the cuttings (the soil of this old floodplain is nutrient rich already) for taking to the Marsh compost site. \nSo\, whether you fancy trying your hand at scything for the first time\, or to put existing skills to good use\, there’s a job that needs doing waiting for you! \nNo dogs please! \nFor more info email us at beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/scything-at-marsh-meadow/
LOCATION:Marsh Meadow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs)
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:55.378051;-3.435973
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
CREATED:20230210T013722Z
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SUMMARY:School Garden Renovation
DESCRIPTION:Monday 13th February from 10am – School Garden Renovation: and possibly also the next day (Tuesday 14th Feb) \nSSB’s School Garden Project has been helping local Primary school children grow food\, and enjoy outdoor space\, since 2009. The volunteers have a regular commitment to the project. Occasionally\, extra\, one-off needs arise\, and we are at one of those times. These are the areas where help is requested. \nThis is what could be done: \n\nCut back\, and renovate\, a willow ‘den’ so that children can play in it again.\nPrune some branches off an apple tree\, to let in more light and air.\nReduce a tree (field maple).\nLay a short length of hedge (with instruction and help).\n\nTools will be provided.  Please bring gardening gloves\, and a drink and snack\, if you plan to stay for long. \nNo dogs please! For more info email us at beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/school-garden-renovation/
LOCATION:Primary School Garden\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Sustainability
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211113T163000
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SUMMARY:Opportunity to visit How Now Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 13th November\, 2:00 – 4:30pm – An exciting opportunity to visit How Now Dairy\, a local\, organic\, carbon negative dairy farm. NB. You must register for the event as numbers are limited\, see below \nThe farmer\, Oli Lee\, at How Now Dairy has invited SSB members\, family and friends to visit his farm. \nHe is farming with the environment very much at the fore front of their business. Amongst other things\, they have used  good soil management\, tree planting\, electric vehicles and biodegradable packaging to make the farm carbon negative. Come and find out how they have done this and their plans for the future. \nsee: https://www.hownowdairy.co.uk/environment/ \n  \n\nLocation: between Ugborough and Avonwick. Details will follow.\nChildren: are very welcome but there will be quite a bit of conversation!\nMobility: Getting in and around the yard and sheds should be ok\, a little muddy in parts. The fields might be more tricky.\nFootwear: Wellies or equivalent are recommended.\nDogs: no\nCost: free\n\nYou need to register for the event and state how many in your group. \nThere is a maximum of 30 so book now\, don’t miss out! \n \nRegister/ Book via Eventbrite using this link: \nwww.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visit-to-how-now-dairy-tickets-201553159927 \n  \nor scan the QR code
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/opportunity-to-visit-how-now-dairy/
LOCATION:How Now Dairy\, between Ugborough and Avonwick\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.4144567;-3.8349783
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210724T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210724T143000
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SUMMARY:‘Bike Bus’ to Dartmoor for ride from Combestone Tor
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 24 July 2021: ‘Bike Bus’ to Dartmoor for Bike Bus ride 1: from Combestone Tor. Minibus and bike-trailer transport for riders and their bikes up on Dartmoor National Park for a ride from Combestone Tor via Holne and Hembury to Buckfastleigh. Including picnic and short talk from former Natural History Museum head entomologist\, Malcom Scoble. Participants from South Brent may then ride back ‘under their own steam’ or return to Brent on the bike bus. Pick-ups: 9am: South Brent (Palstone Park) (5 people): 10.15am Buckfastleigh (Woodholme Car Park) (5 people). \nThis is a FREE group\, social\, bike ride\, and is suitable for cyclists with some experience – you do NOT need to be an expert cyclist. The ride is NOT off-road\, competitive\, difficult or long. \nYou will be given full instructions on booking\, but you must bring a bike lock\, as we will leave our bikes for a short walk to Hembury Hill Fort for the picnic (bring drink and packed lunch – or option to buy lunch in Holne).  \nPlaces are limited and you must book in advance via the Eventbrite booking system – scan QR code or use this link –  www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bike-bus-to-dartmoor-for-bike-ride-from-combestone-tor-registration-163836151339 
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/bike-bus-to-dartmoor-for-ride-from-combestone-tor/
LOCATION:Palstone Park Recreation Pavilion\, South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cycling
ORGANIZER;CN="John Rawlinson":MAILTO:J.Rawlinson@plymouth.ac.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
CREATED:20210316T235916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T191648Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Pub-Hub: 'Going off Fossil Fuel' Home Energy - II
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 1 July 2021: ‘Going Off Fossil Fuel’– Home Energy II from 8-9.30pm. The second home energy themed ‘EcoPubHub’ session organized by SSB\, exploring alternative energy sources for your home. Our home heating has a big impact on carbon release – and cost. Gas fired boilers are on the way out\, so how can we adapt our home heating in a way that’s better for the environment and better for our pockets? A chance to share practical ideas and solutions with people in Brent who are trying the alternatives. Free (donations welcome) and open to anyone in the South Brent area. Book a place via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/home-energy-ii-going-off-fossil-fuels-tickets-153150434071
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/eco-pub-hub/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
CREATED:20210316T235742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T141422Z
UID:10000422-1622750400-1622755800@ssb.org.uk
SUMMARY:Eco-Pub-Hub: 'Snug as a Bug' Home Energy - I
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3 June 2021: ‘Snug as a Bug?’- Home Energy I from 8-9.30pm. Another ‘EcoPubHub’ session on Zoom\, organized by SSB\, focusing this time on ideas to improve home energy performance. Inefficient homes waste energy and money. How can we make our homes more energy-efficient in a way that’s better for the environment and better for our pockets? Would you like to know how you could be saving energy in the home\, or have experiences to share? Then come to the next EcoPubHub on 3rd June\, via Zoom. There will be brief presentations by\nJinni King (South Devon Community Energy Partnership)  ‘An introduction to retro-fitting’\nHayden Gabriel (SSB Trustee) ‘My retrofit journey using the Green Homes Grant’\nAlex Slattery (361 Energy) ‘Assessing your home for retrofit’\nJohn Presley (SSB & Community Land Trust member) ‘Construction for efficiency’\n\nAnd there will be plenty of time for questions. Spaces are limited so do book ahead. Sign up via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/home-energy-snug-as-a-bug-tickets-153148650737 Free (but donations welcome) and open to anyone in the South Brent area. https://ssb.org.uk/event/eco-pub-hub-home-energy/.
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/eco-pub-hub-home-energy/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General,Sustainability,Zero Carbon Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T173712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T074217Z
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SUMMARY:‘Eco-Pub-Hub!’: ‘Going Wild in the Garden!’
DESCRIPTION: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 a wildlife-friendly garden. With so much of our common British wildlife in collapse across most of the countryside\, we can really make a difference in how we tend our gardens. Starting off with some short talks on ‘Wildlife friendly planting’ with Jeremy Sabel; ‘Attracting wild birds’ with Mike Goss of South Brent Birders; ‘Creating a wildlife pond’ with Jude Bishop\, we’ll then break out into smaller groups to share our own skills and experience. Free and open to all! – However\, tickets are limited\, so sign up via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/going-wild-in-the-garden-tickets-145113744115. See: https://ssb.org.uk/
URL:https://ssb.org.uk/event/eco-pub-hub-going-wild-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:South Brent\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brent Bees Bugs & Butterflies (4Bs),Ecology and Environment,General
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitty Ford":MAILTO:beesbugs@ssb.org.uk
GEO:50.429962;-3.837397
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