The official aims and objectives for the group are:
- To help Bideford and its surrounding area become more resilient.
- To involve and support the community in local projects such as: growing and producing food, energy production and skill sharing.
- To promote sustainable living, learning and information sharing.
- To build a stronger community spirit by the above means.
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bideford-Sustainability-Group-BSG-355711624439077/ (370)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BidefordSustain (501)
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Third Tuesday evening each month October to March (6:45 - 8:45 p.m.)
The Clinton Hall, Merton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3EQ
Meetings, talks and quizzes about wildlife and nature.
For further details contact Trevor Higton
https://clintonhallmerton.co.uk/activities.htm
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An ‘area of waste called the Common’, was given to the people of Torrington in 1194. This was formalised in 1889, when the Common’s Act was presented in Parliament. ‘An Act for vesting Great Torrington in a body of Conservators’.
Since October 2nd 1889 the Conservators have met regularly to discharge this duty, giving us this wonderful area, still freely accessible to all. The use of The Commons is governed by bylaws approved by DEFRA. The latest edition of the bye-laws is dated 2010.
There are up to fifteen Commons Conservators, elected on a three yearly basis. All Conservators are resident in Torrington and they administer the commons for the people of the town of Great Torrington. Their work includes enforcement of the bye laws, maintaining the public rights of way and paths, conservation of the many different habitats and special measures to support some of the rarer species found on the commons.
https://www.torringtoncommons.org/
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/678750926001023 (102)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/365supporters
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Devon Wildlife Trust The Conservation Communities project is working in 11 parishes between Great Torrington and Hatherleigh to record as much about the natural environment as we can. Plenty of exciting species can no doubt be found in this area, but we know little about what and where they are, and how they’re doing. This project will work with communities to share skills and gain confidence in identifying what is in the local area and how to protect it.
The 11 parishes covered by the project: Great Torrington, Little Torrington, Merton, Huish, Meeth, St. Giles in the Wood, Beaford, Dolton, Dowland, Iddesleigh, Hatherleigh.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/what-we-doour-projects/conservation-communities-project
DBRC This project builds on many years of landscape-scale work in North Devon by both of our organisations, including the development of biodiversity audits by DBRC for numerous parishes within the NIA project. In October 2019 we secured funding through the New Heritage Lottery Fund, to work in 11 of those parishes, supporting local residents and community groups to get involved in a range of biodiversity led initiatives, which will greatly improve our collective understanding of the species and habitats there. Residents will be able to attend a range of training workshops, walks and talks, and alongside local experts, individuals and volunteer groups will be supported in a range of nature-based activities. These include setting up long term monitoring of indicator species, such as otters and dormice, sharing knowledge on nature-friendly verge management, pond creation and improving access to nature for local residents.
https://www.dbrc.org.uk/projects-surveys/current-projects-and-surveys/
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Welcome to the home of the South West Coast Path Association.
We are the charity looking after the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail. We believe everyone should have access to the South West Coast Path as a place to connect to nature, relax, exercise, and take time away from the stresses of daily life. With the help of our members, fundraisers, volunteers, and partners, we’re protecting and improving the Trail for the benefit of society now and in the future. We hope you enjoy the Path and consider supporting our cause.
https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southwestcoastpath (27k)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/swcoastpath (17k)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southwestcoastpath/ (24k)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SWCoastPath/ (585)
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We connect artists and communities with North Devon finding entertaining and extraordinary ways to explore our land, lives and future.
Arts We work with local promoters to present high quality arts events in rural north Devon. Whether it’s contemporary theatre, music or dance, we ensure the match is right for the community and have a built up a loyal audience established over 50 years working in the region. Moving, enthralling, laugh-out-loud funny – live events are a unique experience every time.
Heritage The Beaford Archive, a photographic record of people in rural North Devon, contains more than 80,000 images by James Ravilious and Roger Deakins. According to the Royal Photographic Society, it is “...a unique body of work, unparalleled, at least in this country, for its scale and quality”.
Environment Rural north Devon is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve - part of a global network of special places inspiring a positive future by connecting people and nature. As proud partners of the Biosphere Reserve we are working with communities to raise awareness of the designation and promote action through projects such as Plastic Free North Devon.
In 2013 we moved from Greenwarren House in Beaford to a central office base in South Molton, from which we manage our programme taking place across 1300 square miles of rural North Devon. The Beaford Archives are kept at the Devon Heritage Centre in Exeter. We work Monday to Friday
Beaford Arts Crown Yealm House, Pathfields Business Park, South Molton EX36 3LH
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beaford.org (1.9k)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beaford (3k)
Instagram: http://instagram.com/_beaford (922)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CgpYsx1ot4T2CdWHZU6Ow
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Tarka
https://www.facebook.com/tarkayfc/ (111)
These are the clubs within Tarka
Bradworthy, https://www.facebook.com/groups/380086815403997/ (442)
Buckland Brewer, https://www.facebook.com/groups/476448549062232/ (229)
Clawton, https://www.facebook.com/groups/326828697340804/ (165)
Lewdown, https://www.facebook.com/groups/954626207913647/ (236)
Winkleigh, https://www.facebook.com/groups/381211160252/ (440)
Woolsery https://www.facebook.com/groups/6323159124/ (184)
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The group works on achieving Fairtrade status for the town by actively promoting Fairtrade in Torrington.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greattorringtonfairtrade/ (52)
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Devon Wildlife Trust Local Group
From September to April we meet once a month in Barnstaple's Castle Centre for talks given by speakers on a range of conservation issues
An ambitious programme
Our ambitious outdoor programme of wildlife experiences allow the group to enjoy nature first hand. These almost always include a walk of some kind: a mix of easy as well as more strenuous routes, from flat stretches of old railway track, to the moors and valleys of Exmoor, to the challenges of Culm grassland, to the cliffs of Hartland. New members are always welcome to any of our events!
Nature reserves
Uppacott Wood - We hold winter work parties at this lovely reserve just a couple of miles outside Barnstaple, undertaking activities such as coppicing and making clearings to encourage spring flowers and summer butterflies. In the summer we introduce people to the wood with guided walks. Some local group members are voluntary wardens here too.
We undertake activities and warden voluntarily on other local nature reserves: e.g. Swanpool Marsh in Braunton.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/local-groups/barnstaple-and-district
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The North Devon and Torridge Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) operate under a single board which encourages a seamless multi-agency approach to localised issues across Northern Devon and a robust working relationship with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in the community.
North Devon and Torridge CSPs consist of numerous partners that each play an active role in setting the agenda and contributing to our evidence-based priorities – each of which is given below.
https://saferdevon.co.uk/north-devon-torridge-csp/
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Read more: North Devon and Torridge Community Safety Partnership
