Sustainable South Brent
Sustrans SSB Bicycle Ride and Breakfast Café
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We had a fantastic Breakfast Café and Fun Ride, and after expenses, raised...
The tale of how South Brent became sustainable
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Three FREE events to celebrate 10 years of Sustainable South Brent (SSB)
All Welcome - The Old School Community Centre - sessions at 4pm or 7pm
Storytelling workshops
Friday 7th October
(How to Collect Stories)
Friday 14th October
(How to Create Tales)
Friday 21st October
(How to Tell Stories)
Storywalk around South Brent
Saturday 15th October 3-5pm
Meet at the Linhay on the island, follow local storyteller Steph Bradley around the village with her troupe of story sharers young and old, to hear, share and collect the local stories past, present and future. With Steph Bradley and the children and elders of South Brent
Storytelling Performance
Saturday 22nd October in the Village Hall - 6.30-7.15pm
Part of SSB 10th Anniversary Party 4-11pm
Join In! Contact Steph Bradley on 01364 644978, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sustrans/SSB led bike rides
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A series of bike rides starting in (or with a joining point in) South Brent arranged and led by Sustrans volunteers under the Devon Active Villages programme. The short rides would suit Mums and Dads with trailer bikes and anyone with an electric bike would be welcome. The SSB Bike Bank cycles would be also available for free loan, but on first come basis. The rides represent a partnership between Sustainable South Brent and Sustrans leading up to SSB 's 10th anniversary celebration on 22 October.
The first ride first was a circular ride on Sunday 21 August 2016 from Ivybridge (approx. 24 miles/5 hours) and South Brent (approx. 15 miles/31/2 hours) to South Devon Steam Railway at Buckfastleigh via Shipley Bridge. A good time was had by all despite the weather!
21 August participants at the halfway point.
The next 3 shorter rides will suit families with trailer bikes and anyone with an electric bike would also be welcome.
- Sunday 4 September 2016: 3 mile circular ride from South Brent (approx. 11/2 hours) to suit less experienced cyclists including families with children (meet at the Old School Community Centre at 10am). Details of this ride and registration.
- Sunday 18 September 2016: 3 mile circular ride from South Brent (approx. 11/2 hours), to suit less experienced cyclists including families with children (meet at the Old School Community Centre at 10am) Details of this ride and registration. After this ride you can have a wonderful South Brent Breakfast Cafe experience .
- Sunday 2 October 2016: 5 mile circular ride from South Brent (approx. 11/2 hours), to suit less experienced cyclists including families with children (meet at the Old School Community Centre at 10am). Details of this ride and registration.
- On Saturday 22 October 2016 there will be a 10 mile ride to the Sustainable Transport Event (organised by PL21 and Sustrans) at the Watermark Centre, Ivybridge (meet at the Old School Community Centre at 9.30am). Details of this ride and registration. Return by about 4.30pm, in time for SSB's 10th anniversary celebration in South Brent Village Hall.
South Brent Parish Plan
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The Parish Plan has been approved by the Parish Council and was launched at the end of July.
The Plan is available on the Future South Brent website, and is also on the community computers at the Old School Centre.
Marsh Community Composting centre - an update
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Martin Duckworth provided members with a summary of developments with the composting activities at the Marsh...
Project Bike Bank
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- Parent Category: Looking back
Following the successful launch of the Bike Bank at the Old School Community Centre, bikes are now available to loan for free to those over 18years. Register on line or collect a registration form from the Old School Community Centre.
If you would like to register with the bike bank, contact Sam White, on 07745 860157 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the registration form.
The Bike Bank project was initiated by Sustainable South Brent and is grateful for the support of the 'Awards for All' scheme and the South Brent Community Benefit Fund.
Old School Centre Renovations
Access to the old school car park by car, and leaving a car there, will not be possible from 4-22 August
Access to the Old School Centre to use the Bike Bank booking calendar will not be possible from 18-22 August (thus if anyone wants to use an SSB Bike Bank bike for the led ride on Sunday 21st it should be booked by Wednesday 17 August).
Access to the Bike Bank itself will not be possible on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 August
South Brent Sustainability Fund
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Sustainable South Brent (SSB) is committed to supporting local projects that encourage the participation of the public and ensure the long term sustainability of the area. The charity runs the “Marsh Re-use and Compost Centre” and this generates income from donations and recycling credits.
We are keen to see the fund support other groups to start up and promote sustainability projects. If you have a project that will enhance South Brent you are invited to submit an application for a grant from the fund.
