East Devon District Council put out the following press release last week – which has raised alarm bells with environmentalists here in East Devon. According to the ‘experts’ at EDDC, farming will need to be on a different scale in the future….with less small farms here in East Devon.
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Are you ready for mega farms here in East Devon?
Posted August 2nd, 2011 by sharon. Comments (3).
Food Inc. – post film discussion
Posted April 10th, 2011 by sharon. Comments (8).
Thank you to everyone who came to see the East Devon Green Party film screening of Food Inc. at the Broadclyst Victory Hall yesterday afternoon. We had a good turnout and lots of interesting comments afterwards. A positive reaction to the short film on local organic farming Henry commissioned which was shown beforehand.
Here’s a place [...]
Food Inc Screening in Broadclyst 9th April
Posted January 26th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (1).
East Devon Green Party are screening the film Food, Inc. on Saturday 9th April 2011. The venue is the Broadclyst Victory Hall near Exeter. Entry is £2 in advance or £3 on the door & doors open at 2pm. Refreshments available afterwards, all proceeds to EDGP.
Food Inc is a 90 minute Oscar nominated film [...]
Greens back Hugh’s Fish Fight at Sidmouth meeting
Posted January 21st, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
MEMBERS of East Devon Green Party have voted to support Hugh’s Fish Fight because it is in line with existing Green party policies.
At a meeting of the EDGP at Sidmouth on Saturday, January 15, Sharon Pavey, EDGP co-ordinator, members supported her suggestion they sign an on-line petition to support the Fish Fight.
Some half a million [...]
Greens back campaign against Nocton mega-dairy
Posted January 4th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
The Green Party has reacted strongly to proposals to construct a 3,770-cow dairy in Lincolnshire. Nocton Dairies last month submitted proposals for a “mega-dairy” on Nocton Heath, sparking protest from animal rights and sustainability campaigners. The 38 Degrees petition opposing the plans has so far gained over 50,000 signatures, you can add your name here http://www.38degrees.org.uk/page/s/factoryfarm
North Kesteven [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Planet-Friendly Farming Bill
Posted June 29th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
The Friends of the Earth ‘Food Chain’ campaign has taken a massive step forward with the introduction of a new meat and dairy Bill in Parliament.
Robert Flello, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent South, was the second name pulled out of the hat in the annual Private Members’ Ballot on 10 June.
Being selected so near the top of the ballot means he has [...]
Beech Hayes Farm Open Day
Posted June 19th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Visited Beech Hayes Farm in Churchinford, Somerset last Sunday – they have a fabulous annual open day. Weather was great, lots of tea and cakes and interesting stalls. Ice cream galore, baby animals and a few familiar faces. Then a mad dash off to a children’s party my little boy was going to at a [...]
Endorsed by PAD
Posted May 2nd, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
This is an email I received this morning. PAD (Protecting Animals in Democracy) have endorsed me as THE candidate to vote for in East Devon on Thursday if you want to protect millions of animals from the cruelty of bloodsports, intensive farming and experiments.
Brilliant news!
Dear Sharon
Thank you very much for responding to the Protecting [...]