Sustainable South Brent
The Wood Fair - Saturday 9 September 2017
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- Parent Category: Hedges & Woodland Group - The Steepers
Charcoal burning, willow weaving, pit sawing, oak joinery, crafts, demonstrations, talks, walks, games and more: yes, South Brent Wood Fair is back!
This free, family-friendly community event takes place from 10am-5pm at and around South Brent Village Hall. Organised and run by the hedges and woodland group of Sustainable South Brent, the Fair aims to celebrate our local trees and woodlands and all their rich wildlife, culture, traditions, enterprises, crafts and skills. There will be stalls, exhibitions, workshops, guided walks, music, story-telling, poetry, children’s activities, plus delicious food and a bar. Meet local craftsmen and women at work, talk to wood-workers and wood-related businesses, view displays by Devon Rural Skills Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission, Orchard Link, Moor Trees, Dartmoor National Park Authority and more. Those feeling adventurous can have a go at craft activities including using shave-horses, a pole-lathe, spoon carving and willow work. There will be talks and stories on a whole range of topics: woodland livelihoods, ecology, energy systems, and what it takes to restore ancient woodland on Dartmoor.
For more information please contact Robin Toogood 01364 72458 / 07967 456 380 e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Any offers of help at the Wood Fair would be very welcome e.g. setting up, in the cafe, raffle, car parking..... Please let Robin know - 01364 72458 / 07967 456 380 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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More sessions to improve your skills with Computers and Smart Phones
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- Parent Category: Looking back
Improve your skills with Computers and Smart Phones: Fortnightly sessions every other Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm in the Beacon Room at the Old School Community Centre (to ensure a place, please tell us you are coming). Thursday dates for the rest of 2017: 24 August; 7 & 21 September; 5 & 19 October; 2, 16 & 30 November; finishing on Thursday 14 December 2017.
Bring your computer, tablet, phone and problems, questions or just things to learn. Helpers circulate and when you’re stuck say things like "try this …" and "I don’t know either … let’s Google it". This gives people real confidence to try stuff out for themselves. We’ve been doing this for two years now … and it really works! So come along … to just one or a few sessions. All abilities are welcomed - from complete beginners to experienced users. Don’t miss this opportunity! Free - donations welcome. Any questions or to book a place - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring 07795 257849. See www.itsorted.org.uk/southbrent/ for full details.
'Warmer oceans, CO2 connections and effects'
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If you missed Dr Ian Totterdell's information packed talk on 25/04/2017 after the SSB AGM on 'Warmer oceans, CO2 connections and effects' - Click Here
About Sustainable South Brent
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Sustainable South Brent (SSB) was set up in 2006 and exists to inform, educate and engage local people in the benefits of sustainable development; that is development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It aims to conserve and protect the physical and natural environment, mitigate against the effects of climate change and impact directly upon energy use.
The organisation, which is now a ‘charitable company limited by guarantee’, initiates, promotes and delivers actions, projects and initiatives that encourage public participation in helping to achieve these aims and ensure the long term sustainability and character local area, at the same time increasing social cohesion and developing skill sets in the community.
So far, Sustainable South Brent has:
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Set up a Community School Garden with the Primary School
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Set up a Composting and Re-use Centre for the village
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With money derived from the success of the composting project, provided grants through a ‘Sustainability fund’ to other relevant local projects
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Provided access to free home insulation helping local people reduce energy costs
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Given away energy-efficient light bulbs
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Worked on woodlands and hedges – related management, education and crafts
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Been instrumental in helping to set up the Community-owned Wind Turbine
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Published a Guide to Local Business and Services
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Appointed project workers to lead specific projects funded through 'Awards for All':
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Celebrated its 10th anniversary with a storytelling artists' new commission - 'The Tale of How South Brent became Sustainable'
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Held many Discussions & Film Shows (see our Events Calendar for forthcoming events)
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Successfully undertaken a Thermal Imaging project
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Hosted a pop-up shop to spread information about energy-saving initiatives
For more information please visit: www.sustainablesouthbrent.org.uk
