Come along to the West Devon Wildlife Warden Scheme and Parklife (SW)’s meadow creation events in Tavistock to help transform local green spaces in into lively wildflower meadows. This is a wonderful opportunity for all West Devon residents to dive in, work hands-on, and gain real experience in building new habitats. Work with us to […]
This event will celebrate all things related to sharing, repairing, swapping and making! It’ll also be an opportunity to connect with others who share this passion, and promote local collaboration. Sat 18th April, from 10am to 4pm, at the Totnes Civic Hall This free and family-friendly event aims to showcase a wide range of projects […]
Come along to the West Devon Wildlife Warden Scheme and Parklife (SW)’s meadow creation events in Tavistock to help transform local green spaces in into lively wildflower meadows. This is a wonderful opportunity for all West Devon residents to dive in, work hands-on, and gain real experience in building new habitats. Work with us to […]
Seedlings is a monthly reading group and workshop for plant-lovers to connect through seeds and the human-plant relationship. Together, we explore how seeds can be powerful metaphors for resistance, resilience, and future possibility. Through games, mapping, and creative prompts, we spark conversations, build action lists around food justice, and design ideas to support more food-growing […]
We are excited that Tom Rickman, a local Bat Ecologist, who is a member of the Devon Bat Society has agreed to lead a Bat Walk around the village. Bat detectors will be supplied and he will start by giving us a talk in the Hub, before heading out to look for Bats. Everyone welcome! […]
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 a local Spinning Group: Learn from these local experts and see their passion […]
What are roles that trees play in artists’ practice? Why trees? How do artists interpret the provocation, “If Trees Could Talk”? Joe Webster is known for his fine art graffiti landscapes – and the monumental mural in Newton Abbot Town Centre. He is actively seeking to put voices of communities in artworks. Gordon Field is […]
What are mechanisms of the arts that enable and accelerate change? Why does it work? What are the political arguments for arts-led processes? Catherine West, one of two UK artists in “The Creative Instigators Handbook” is the founder of Significant Seams, and has led numerous community-engaged art projects. She has worked at two international arts […]
'Creative health' and 'Green social prescribing' are popular buzzwords, but capacity and funding are limited. Can we change the reality? What should we be asking?
How are creatives changing our relationship to the environment through commerce? How are they making space in our economy for their work and messages? Rachel and Matt Hayes are the architect founders of Folia Architects, an award-winning practice focussed on sustainable design and certified Passivhaus buildings. They emphasise natural materials and timber construction in bespoke […]
Stories have framed how we see forests for millennia. Are our modern myths, coloured now by political interests and the commercial interests of both industry and NGOs the right stories for a changing, challenging and unknowable future? Sir Harry Studholme manages the Perridge Forest near Exeter. The forest was the joint winner in the All-England […]
Join the West Devon Wildlife Warden Scheme and Parklife South West for a Mini-BioBlitz! Help monitor wildlife in your local area. Are you a fan of bees, bugs and birds and mini-beasties? Or would you like to find out more about them? A BioBlitz is a race against the clock to identify as many species […]