Join us for a practical introduction to making biochar. Meet our Devon Dragons which turn brash and deadwood into biochar. Learn about the benefits of biochar for water management, soil health and so much more. We've put on this extra day as we've had so much interest. Check out our Saturday event too when we'll […]
Come to Blackdown Hills EcoHub and meet our research partners from Plymouth University who will introduce our project. Guest presenter Nicola Peel will share her vast experience of biochar and regenerative farming. Nicola has been working for over 20 years in the Ecuadorean Amazon. In 2016 she started an agroforestry project for the charity Rainforest […]
Did you know? Approx. 1.75 Million Tonnes of textiles go to waste in the UK every year! Join us in Torbay for the return of our popular clothes swap and refresh your summer wardrobe whilst helping prevent clothing waste.
Bradninch Repair Cafe will be moving for the day to Silverton Street Fair.
Repair Cafe
Bring your broken items and our skilled team of volunteer repairers will do their best to fix them. You can see the item being tackled and learn how to mend things yourself. You can enjoy tea, cake and a natter while you wait. Repairs are free - donations are welcomed. We can tackle small electrical […]
Bring along your broken items and, together with our experienced volunteers, we will help you mend it. If you have a spare part to bring along (eg. new zip) please do. Refreshments available. Join us at Sidmouth Youth Centre, Manstone Lane. We'll be encouraging people to follow "hand, face, space" guidelines where possible.
Bring your busted bits for repair to Ashburton Repair Cafe. Our experienced volunteers will take a look and repair it if they can. You may need to bring spare parts with you (e.g. the right sized zip) or buy them in our local, friendly shops. We publish details of the type of repairs available on […]
A socially distanced town clean, subject to covid precautions. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. If you would like to take part, email dawlishagainstplastic@gmail.com or call 0779146995 with your name, address and phone number. This is a RECURRING event, on the LAST SATURDAY of each month. We meet at 10am at the Manor House and hope you see you […]
We'll be sharing final results and findings from our GISS biochar research project with Plymouth University. Tom and Naofel will join us and share results from our latest phase of the project looking at different feedstocks including hazel, ash, willow, rhododendron, oak. They'll also share overall project findings which examined differences between the 2 inoculations […]
As well as our in person event on 28th January at Churchinford Village Hall at 14:00 hrs. where we'll be sharing results from our current GISS Project with Plymouth University researchers Tom and Naofel, we're also organising an Online Zoom Event on 29th January at 18:30 hrs. If you'd like to join, please sign up […]
Join our Clothes Swap on 3rd Feb! Save money, reduce waste and have fun by refreshing your wardrobe for free. Donate things not being worn and find something you will wear. Or donate outgrown kids clothes and find something that will fit! You can find more details on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553115136665