Okehampton volunteer groups will be coming together to clear our streets of litter on Saturday, 29th March from 10-12pm. Join Plastic Free Okehampton in collecting litter from the housing estates around Okehampton Community Garden and the East side of town. Simply drop into the garden from 10am, collect your litter picking equipment and head off […]
Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a hearty meal. We are serving drinks from 11.30am and a delicious three course lunch from 12.30pm. The food is free, though donations are welcome. There will be a choice of main courses and desserts. We look forward to seeing you soon !
Are you part of a community wildlife group, conservation volunteer, or keen citizen scientist and want to take better photos of the locations and activities you support? Or a farmer or grower wanting to capture the landscape and surroundings where your produce comes from? Led by photographer Gary Holpin, this FREE workshop is for anyone […]
Join us for an inspiring East Devon SkillShare event! Are you passionate about reuse, repair, waste reduction, surplus food, growing food, biodiversity and nature recovery, composting, climate action or sustainable behaviours? This event is free and open to community groups, local volunteers and members of public. At a time of uncertainty and instability this is […]
Repair Cafés are community events which match people with broken or damaged household items with skilled volunteers who like fixing things. But Chudfix is about much more than just fixing things; it is part of a grass roots movement that is inclusive and can inspire people to try new skills and help build more resilient […]
Bat Sound analysis and Greater Horseshoe Bat Walk Friday 16 May, Gappah Farm, Chudleigh, TQ13 0AQ starting at 17:00pm Teign Valley Facilitation Fund and Bat Conservation Trust are hosting the event at Gappah Farm - come to learn more about the bats in our area and to go searching for them at dusk! The first […]
Celebrate the heritage of Buckfastleigh, an ancient woollen town, at this free, family-friendly event dedicated to the wonders of wool. Whether you’re a wool enthusiast or simply curious, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! What’s Happening? - Meet the Woolly Nanas and the Buckfast Spinning Group: Learn from these local experts and see their passion […]
You are warmly invited to join our summer Green Drinks social gathering to meet local, like-minded people to chat about topical, local environmental issues and projects, swapping ideas and learning from each other. Enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the Community Garden with its stunning views, please bring your own drink and a glass. If the […]
You are warmly invited to join us for a friendly picnic in the grounds of our town's Community Garden. Please bring a picnic or food to share, whatever you wish to drink, cutlery, plates, blanket etc. If you are bringing food to share please be mindful of other visitors who may have allergies. There is […]
You are invited to a viewing of this award-winning short film at The New Carlton Cinema, Okehampton - 'Recovering the Rainforest.' Join us for 10 minutes of visual delight exploring the UK's beautiful, rare, temperate rainforests, written and narrated by award-winning science communicator, Sophie Pavelle. Following the film there will be an intimate, live Q&A […]
David shares his experience from his travels and work in environment activism. David is Chair of Transition Town Okehampton and the event is part of the Great Big Green Week.
Join Plastic Free Okehampton and other local environmental groups for our culmination of The Great Big Green Week. We will be holding our annual Eco Fair where you will have the opportunity to join in with practical environmental activities in The Charter Hall and around town. Activities will include undertaking a bio-blitz of the grounds […]