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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Join us at the next Dawlish Fix Fest at the Strand Centre! 📅 Saturday 6 June ⏰ 10.00am – 12.30pm 📍 The Strand Centre, The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PT Our volunteer repairers may be able to help with: 🔌 Electrical items 💻 IT support and repairs 🧵 Sewing and textiles 🛠️ General repairs 🚲 Bikes […]
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 […]
SisterWood is holding a free Community Day: The Sun Shines On ☀️for girls and young women, and we'd appreciate you sharing it through your organisations, networks, family and friends. This day is open to past SisterWood participants, and girls who are curious about SisterWood are really welcome too. Together we'll help shape its future. We'll […]
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 […]
Residents across Cullompton are being invited to help shape a greener future for the town as the new Cullompton Green Group launches next month. The group is being set up by Carla Crofts, Community Builder for Involve Mid Devon charity, and has been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The […]
'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 […]