A fun community choir is now available in Honiton for children from the town and surrounding villages aged between 5 and 10. Honiton Mum of two Sharon Pavey is starting the group as her eight year old daughter Natasha loves to sing and there wasn’t a singing club or kid’s choir established in town. Sharon [...]
Honiton Singing Club/Children’s Community Choir
Posted September 23rd, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Green Scotland
Posted September 23rd, 2010 by sharon. Comments (2).
Scotland is on track to smash its target for expanding renewable power generation. It could move from 50% to at least 80% reliance on green energy sources within the next ten years. The independent analysis was commissioned by Scottish Renewables. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11395734
World’s biggest offshore wind farm in Kent
Posted September 23rd, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
The world’s biggest offshore wind farm off the Kent coast is being officially opened later today. Swedish energy giant Vattenfall said the 100 turbines are expected to generate enough electricity to power 240,000 homes. Up to 341 turbines will be installed over a four-year period.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-11395964
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/worlds-largest-wind-farm-opens-off-kent-2087352.html
East Devon Green Party Opposes Maternity Cuts at Honiton Hospital
Posted September 22nd, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
The East Devon Green Party have written to all 20 councillors on the health scrutiny committee to object to the proposals to close the Maternity Unit:
Dear Councillor
I am writing representing the East Devon Green Party and would like to raise our objections to the proposed changes to the services at Honiton Maternity Hospital.
The East Devon [...]
Branscombe Chalet Bargain!
Posted September 20th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Dartmoor and Exmoor Low Carbon Festival 2010
Posted September 17th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
6th – 10th October – Exmoor
9th – 10th October – Dartmoor
Family fun days, a food festival, an eco-fashion event, a variety of guided walks and tours plus a series of free community events are on offer at this year’s Low Carbon Festival on Exmoor and Dartmoor.
The Festival follows on from the success [...]
Grow Your Own with Permaculture Night Class
Posted September 16th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Community project Otter Valley Harvest Hub is once again running a 6-week night class, starting Thursday 7th October 7-9pm. The course is aimed at those wanting to become more self-sufficient in food and learn how to grow fresh produce without recourse to artificial chemicals. The permaculture approach aims to reduce inputs and optimise use of space and your garden’s natural [...]
Two thirds of East Devon new mums exhausted when they leave hospital
Posted September 16th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Almost two thirds of East Devon mums are exhausted when they leave hospital after having a baby. That’s the results of a survey published today, by campaign group, Honiton Maternity Matters.
And a worrying 16 mums (almost half the respondents) then went on to ‘struggle to manage’ or ‘really struggle to manage’ when they returned home.
The [...]
EAST DEVON GREEN PARTY FARM VISIT, TRACTOR & TRAILER RIDE AND BARBECUE
Posted September 6th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
East Devon Green Party invite Green Party members, friends, and supporters to a fun farm visit, and barbecue, at Mosshayne Farm, just east of Exeter, (directions below), on Sunday 26th September, starting at 3 p.m.
There will be a tour of the farm by tractor and trailer, lasting about 2 hours, suitable for families. Mosshayne Farm is an [...]
AutumnFest in Ottery St Mary
Posted September 6th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
An evening of exciting multi-culture vibes is coming to Ottery on Saturday October 2nd. The Transition Town group Sustainable Ottery is presenting live world music while spreading the message of permaculture, at The Institute in the centre of town.
Beth Hamer (Oakhampton based Growing Our Future) will be giving a presentation of her recent visit [...]