Conversations about Climate Change Concerns

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

Tuesday 7 March 2023: Conversations about Climate Change Concerns: from 2.45-4.30pm in Sustainable South Brent’s HUB at the Old School Community Centre. Concerned about the changing climate in Devon, the UK & worldwide? Feeling anxious, angry, confused, sad, helpless? You are not alone! join us for exploring our concerns. A one-off, informal session with refreshments.…

Family Spring Craft Workshop

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

Saturday 1 April 2023: Family Spring Craft Workshop 10.30am-12.30pm in Sustainable South Brent’s HUB at the Old School Community Centre. Welcome Spring by creating some colourful paper bunting from recycled materials! Children of all ages welcome with their grown-ups. You only need to get a ticket for the 2 hour session for your child or…

Loving Earth Tea Party

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

Thursday 4 May 2023: Loving Earth Exhibition – Afternoon Tea Party: 2-4pm in the Sustainability Hub at the Old School Community Centre. Come along to enjoy the Loving Earth National Textile Exhibition! (see ssb.org.uk/event/12120/2023-04-25/) Chat with the organisers & find out more about Art in Community Projects. Be inspired & share your own ideas.

Community Litter Pick

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

Sunday 21 May 2023: Join South Brent Litter Pickers and ‘Talking Rubbish’ on a Community Litter Pick from 2-4pm meeting up at the Hub at the Old School Community Centre at 2pm and back at the hub for cake afterwards. All are most welcome; organised by SSB’s ‘Talking Rubbish’ group. Please join us if you…

‘Endangered Species of Devon’ – Embroidery exhibition

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

Monday 15-Sunday 28 May 2023: ‘Endangered Species of Devon’ - South Devon Stitchers Embroidery exhibition in the Hub at the Old School Community Centre open Monday-Friday 9.30-12.30 or by appointment. Following on from the great reception of the Loving Earth exhibition, SSB is thrilled to be displaying work by South Devon Stitchers, formerly an embroiderers…

Living Soil Exploration Workshop

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

Saturday 27 May 2023: Living Soil Exploration Workshop from 1-3pm, in the Hub at the Old School Community Centre. - This workshop looks at your soil and soil health (bring a sample from your garden or allotment!) using a powerful microscope with 400x magnification. Take a peak at what's beneath your feet! Learn about your…

‘Sow it! Grow it! Eat it!’

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

Friday 2 June 2023: ‘Sow it! Grow it! Eat it!’ drop-in workshop from 2-4pm the Hub at the Old School Community Centre. Veg growing for absolute beginners, including an introduction to beginners’ gardening;  Q&A, gardening tips; activities such as a potting bench to get you started. Aimed at new gardeners and interested growers looking for…

‘The Lost Rainforests of Britain’ – talk by Guy Shrubsole

South Brent Village Hall Station Approach, South Brent, Devon, United Kingdom

Tuesday 13 June 2023 (rescheduled from Tuesday 25 April): ‘The Lost Rainforests of Britain’ - Talk, Q&A and book signing by Guy Shrubsole at 7:30pm in South Brent Village Hall. In 2020, writer, campaigner and blogger (‘Who Owns England?’), Guy Shrubsole moved from London to Devon. As he explored the wooded valleys, rivers and tors…

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…