Volunteer with SSB
Autumn is just around the corner! It’s a great time to start something new, and if you’re thinking about volunteering, Sustainable South Brent (SSB) h...
Upcoming Events
August 2019
South Brent Steepers/Woodfuel from Hedges Group: Moving timber from Penstave Copse
31 August @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Harry will contact those in the group about transport arrangements. FFI contact harry.jennings04@gmail.com
Find out more »September 2019
SSB Trustees meeting
3 September @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
South Brent Steepers/Woodfuel from Hedges Group: Coppicing
8 September @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 10:00am on Sunday, repeating until 15 December, 2019
National Coppice week is 12-20 October FFI contact rowanwylie@hotmail.com
Find out more »Walking & Cycling in and around Ivybridge: Solutions Workshop: Community Workshop
10 September @ 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10 September 2019: Walking & Cycling in and around Ivybridge: Solutions Workshop: Community Workshop from 3:30 -7 pm in Ivybridge Library, The Watermark Centre, Erme Court, Leonards Rd, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ. Local sustainability group, PL21 Transition Town Initiative, with the support of Ivybridge Town Council, has commissioned Sustrans to undertake a study into improving active travel in and around Ivybridge. With Sustrans, they have teamed up with Highways England to tackle traffic congestion, explain health benefits and contribute to…
Find out more »Dartmoor Invasive Species Project: Himalayan Balsam – Volunteers needed
12 September @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dartmoor Invasive Species Project: Himalayan Balsam - Volunteers needed. Work has now started on the Dartmoor Invasive Species Project. Ecologist Mervyn Newman has planned volunteer work parties focussing on Himalayan Balsam over the Summer on the River Avon and its tributaries northwards from South Brent on Friday 2 August, Thursday 22 August and Thursday 12 September. Each day will run from 10am until 3.30pm and any help will be greatly appreciated. This follows a survey conducted by Mervyn for Dartmoor…
Find out more »‘Life on the Verge’ – how to create and manage wildlife-friendly verges, parks and gardens
12 September @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday 12 September 2019: ‘Life on the Verge’ at 6.30pm in Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Talk by Donna Cox (Moor Meadows) and John Walters (Devon based naturalist, ecologist artist and wild life champion) on how to create and manage wildlife-friendly verges, parks and gardens.
Find out more »IT skills sessions
12 September @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 7:00pm on Thursday, repeating until 19 December, 2019
Free IT skills sessions every other Thursday starting again on Thursday 17 January 2019 and then fortnightly (31 January; 14; 28 February) from 7-9pm in the Old School Community Centre. Come and get your computer and phone problems sorted out and questions answered. Bring your questions and devices; explore, play, discover and build your confidence – all with the support and help of a group of experts (these are not formal, structured lessons). For all levels – beginners to experienced…
Find out more »The Secret world of wild bees and other pollinators – An inspiring evening of two talks
14 September @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
‘The Secret world of wild bees and other pollinators’- at 7.30pm in Ashburton Arts Centre. Two talks by Brigit Strawbridge Howard (bee advocate, wildlife gardener and author) and John Walters (Devon based naturalist, ecologist artist and wildlife champion). Did you know that some solitary nesting bees lay their eggs in empty snail shells? Or that cuckoo bees make other bees take care of their eggs? Or that certain wasps are potters and craft urns? Find out during this inspiring evening.…
Find out more »‘Scything for All’ day workshop
21 September @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
£50
‘Scything for All’ day workshop from 9.30am - 4.30pm in Diptford. Father and son team, Anthony and Adeon Waters, from Pentiddy, Quality Champions at Green Scythe Fair 2019 (and taught Poldark!!), teach a small group basic to advanced techniques and tool maintenance. Everything you need to know to get started and tips for more advanced learning, including blade choice, adjustments and safety. Cost £50 including drinks, light lunch and take-home materials. To book click here or email mail@commonflora.co.uk. FFI see…
Find out more »October 2019
SSB Trustees meeting
1 October @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 7:30pm on day First of the month, repeating until 10 December, 2019
