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Sparking Ideas at the Sustainable South Hams Assembly
A fantastic turnout at the Sustainable South Hams Assembly made the event a day of valuable learning, knowledge sharing and networking.
Carbon Savers Course - a Toolkit for Group Leaders
The Carbon Savers Bite-Size Course offers an amazing set of resources for sustainability group leaders looking to learn more and develop their groups’ work.
Event: Brimridge - A Nature Reserve in the Making with Devon Wildlife Trust
Our field trip to visit Brimridge's fifty acres of grassland in the process of being rewilded offered some great insights into wildflower meadow creation, building biodiversity and conservation grazing.
Renewable Community Energy in the South Hams
Sustainable South Hams's Louise Wainwright brings us an update on renewable energy initiatives and local energy talks in the South Hams.
Sustainable South Hams Assembly - Saturday 8th October 2022
Sustainable South Hams is calling Group Leaders in our communities, businesses, and parish councils to join us at the Sustainable South Hams Assembly at Kingsbridge Community College on Saturday 8th October 2022.
Talk Dirty To Me… at our Community Compost Gathering!
Mentor Eva Stephens introduces our upcoming Community Compost Gathering, her warm-up session at Sustainable South Hams Assembly and the composting support offered by South Hams District Council.
Future Landscape for the South Hams: Why wildlife needs our help
Lynne Kenderdine, Land Management Advisory Officer at Devon Wildlife Trust, offers a vision for the South Hams's wildlife in this guest article.
Parish Council Specialist Group
We will soon be launching our Sustainable South Hams Parish Council Specialist Group, connecting town and parish councillors looking to make big changes in their community. Sune Nightingale, one of our mentors, explains more.
Fair for South Brent
The Fair for South Brent, on the 16th July 2022, drew around 1300 visitors to learn more about sustainability from various stalls and activities focused positively on themes around community, nature and climate.