Are you worried about climate change? Do you live in North Devon? Here are some ways to take climate action in North Devon.
Take action in how you shop. Take action in how you travel. Take action by joining groups. Take action by supporting each other. Take action in non-violent protest.
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A deceptively small department store, this shop is a positive cornucopia of useful, interesting, beautiful and essential items. Hardware, Electrical’s, China, Gifts, Gardening, Camping, Outdoor Leisure, Menswear and School Uniforms – all sold here.
This family business, dating back 150 years and now in its sixth generation is part of the fabric of the history of Ilfracombe. Nowadays the friendly and helpful staff are still happy to be of assistance and are always prepared to go that extra mile to ensure satisfaction with all your purchases.
https://homehardware.co.uk/apps/store-locator/chas-n-pedlar-son.html
Hello! We are Griffin’s Yard, an organic and natural foods emporium based in the heart of North Devon. We have a passion for good quality and beautiful produce and are proud to stock local, award winning, organic and specialist food, drink and more, for you to browse in our shop.
Our shelves are home to interesting ingredients from around the world, gifts and hampers too. The new must have superfood? We should have it. As well as quality everyday groceries like seasonal organic fruit and veg, bread, milk, cereal and much more. Browse our collections of the finest loose leaf teas and fairtrade coffee varieties, and be inspired to experiment by our vast array of loose herbs and spices, all which can be weighed up to the amount that you need, and which give the shop it’s distinctive, exotic smell!
https://www.griffinsyard.co.uk/
10 years ago Chris Green realised that although there were a lot of bike shops in the Southwest, few catered for the real ‘Athlete’, coupled with the Fitness and extreme sports lifestyle the North Devon Coast attracted he felt a specialist bike shop was need. Although the fitness and extreme sports customers are important and to a degree the inspiration, it was also and still is important to be the ‘Village Bike Shop’. It is as important to be fixing punctures for passing touring cyclists and fitting baskets to shopping bikes as selling ‘Tour De France’ level equipment. Southfork is a friendly, professional environment for everyone into cycling of every type. As Every type of cycling is what Southfork Cycles does.
https://www.southforkracing.co.uk/
MAKE THE MOST OF THE NORTH DEVON BIOSPHERE WITH BRAUNTON COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE.
Whether you live in the area or just visiting, The North Devon Biosphere offers a wonderful mix of coast, marsh, farmland, woods and rivers containing a diverse array of plants and wildlife.
The aim of the Braunton Countryside centre is to increase the understanding, awareness and enjoyment of the coastal and farmed landscapes surrounding Braunton among people of all ages – both locals and visitors alike.
The Centre is free to visit and is run totally by volunteers. If you can spare any time to help out, please get in touch.
https://www.brauntoncountrysidecentre.org/
Plastic Free North Devon is a local environmental charity started by volunteers who want to reduce the impact of plastic pollution on the environment in North Devon and beyond. Our mission is to protect and improve our environment through community-led action to combat plastic pollution.
Our mission is to protect and improve our environment through community-led action to combat plastic pollution.
We aim to achieve this by helping people to recognise the relevance and value of the environment to their lives; to see and experience first-hand the impact of plastic pollution on nature; and to support good choices in purchasing, use and disposal of plastics, as we move to a more sustainable community.
By working with local communities, businesses, organisations and government we aim to:
- Raise awareness of our environment and how it is affected by plastic.
- Reduce the consumption of single-use plastics in North Devon.
- Clear waste plastic from our coasts, waterways, countryside and urban areas.
- Recycle and dispose of used plastics in an appropriate way.
https://www.plasticfreenorthdevon.org/
We are a group of residents in and around Chulmleigh who care deeply about the environment in which we live and want to ensure its future for generations to come.
We welcome polite discussion, positive ideas and respectful comments from all. Please feel free to share anything you feel may be of interest to the group, especially ideas on reducing, re-using and recycling purchases, and any sites you feel may be relevant to the group.
Climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem destruction are very real problems, but we can all help to be a part of the solution.
Be kind and courteous
We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1145930998940701/ (177)
361 Community Energy is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to help northern Devon’s community to take climate change action and rapidly reduce the region’s carbon footprint. We do this in a hopeful, action-based and non-partisan way.
361 is supported by a wide range of local and regional partnerships, including North Devon Council, Torridge Council, Devon County Council, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, local climate groups and more. We are focused on significant carbon reduction while also increasing quality of life for everyone in the region, young or old.
The 'Live Love Local' campaign supports North Devon's brilliant businesses to operate safely during the Coronavirus pandemic. It also encourages residents to spend their money locally to help our local economy recover.
North Devon Council’s Live Love Local campaign is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and Her Majesty’s Government.
Here are three ways supporting local businesses gives back to the community:
- 1. It strengthens the local economy
- 2. It’s good for you and the environment
- 3. It bolsters community spirit
https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/live-love-local/
Fridays for Future Barnstaple is a group of teenagers (and beyond) united under a common goal: to bring the climate crisis into public conversation in order to pressure institutions to act now so that our futures - and those already experiencing the impacts - are protected. Inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg (and the dire actions of our government), we have held some form of public event almost every month since May 2019, ranging from small assemblies to general strikes ~850+ strong as part of an international strike.
https://climatejusticebarn.wixsite.com/fffbarnstaple
We are a local group based in and around Barnstaple, North Devon. We are a group of ordinary folk; mothers, teachers, retirees, activists, organising a local uprising in solidarity with the Extinction Rebellion Demands.
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XRNorthDevon/ (1.5k)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xrnorthdevon/ (811)
