The Society has been active since 1973. We host regular monthly meetings, hold public events and own an observatory with a large aperture telescope.
The Society welcomes new members of all levels of expertise and is particularly happy to help those new to astronomy. Don't worry if you don't own a telescope or even a set of binoculars; all you need to start with is an interest in astronomy.
http://www.northdevonastronomy.co.uk/
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Devon has lost most of its traditional orchards of large ‘standard’ trees - valuable because of their beauty, history, wildlife and rich variety of local apples. Since 1991 orchard enthusiasts in the northern half of Devon, Save Our Orchards which became Orchards Live in 2002, have been reversing this decline with real achievements:
*Running over 100 training events on all aspects of orchard restoration, establishment, management and production.
*Establishing Annual Apple Day at Rosemoor (with RHS) and Apple Fair at South Molton.
*Organising informal walks, social events and networking opportunities.
*Locating old fruit varieties for propagation as well as listing and photographing them.
*Working with people of Landkey to establish first new mazzard green for a century.
*Establishing a Demonstration Orchard with a local landowner.
*Acquiring cider and juice making kit and other equipment for members to use.
Orchards Live is part of the charitable activities of the Dartington North Devon Charitable Trust (No 1142258). Its voluntary committee meets bi-monthly. Our 250 members pay a modest annual subscription.
https://www.orchardslive.org.uk/
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Sustainable Fish Education is a 'not for profit' community project that runs a programme of fish tasting, recipes and education sessions for schools and public in Cornwall and North Devon promoting the advantages and taste of local sustainably caught fish.
Eat local fish: as a result of the 2020 coronavirus restrictions inshore fishermen are facing desperate times as restaurants are shut and export markets closed. Buy locally caught fish and give the community a boost.
http://sustainablefisheducation.com/
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The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA) introduced a new framework for managing the marine environment and providing greater access to it. This Act of Parliament replaced Sea Fisheries Committees with Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCA’s) and is fundamental to the work of D&S IFCA.
The Devon and Severn IFCA is the largest of the ten separate IFCA districts and has two separate coastlines. The area of the District is 4522km² and is defined in the Statutory Instrument (2010 No. 2212). The D&S IFCA District includes the areas of Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire County Councils; Bristol City and Plymouth City Councils; North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils and all adjacent waters out to six nautical miles offshore or the median line with Wales.
“D&S IFCA will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry”
The Full Authority is comprised of 30 members drawn from relevant Local Authorities (Councillors), General Members (appointed to the Authority by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Statutory Appointees representing the MMO, the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE). D&S IFCA is funded via several different funding Authorities (councils) with an additional contribution from central government. Officers are employed by D&S IFCA to conduct work on behalf of the Full Authority. D&S IFCA has ten full time officers and one part-time office manager. The main office is situated in Brixham with one officer located in the Severn area of the District.
https://www.devonandsevernifca.gov.uk/
Devon and Severn IFCA Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quarry, Brixham TQ5 8BA
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At the Ilfracombe Town Council meeting on 12th February 2018 (and following subsequent approval on 12th March 2018) the Town Council nominated Cllr Steve Trebble as the lead for a Plastic Free Ilfracombe campaign whilst allocating Town Council resources to manage, promote and deliver the project.
Work has already begun using the Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Coastlines Community Toolkit as a basis to not only achieve Plastic Free Coastline certification for the town but, to fully establish Plastic Free Ilfracombe as a nationwide community leader in responding to one of the biggest global threats of our age.
We can not achieve our Plastic Free ambitions without YOUR help!
In partnership with Plastic Free North Devon we will both be updating our Facebook pages with information updates, events, ideas, initiatives and local business champions but, remember to let us know YOUR ideas, comments and suggestions so together..........
We can make a difference!
http://www.ilfracombetowncouncil.gov.uk/plastic-free-ilfracombe/
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This is an unofficial group formed with the aim of supporting the Devon Wildlife Trust. We hope to start an official Chulmleigh DWT local group.
There are currently six local groups: Barnstaple & District, Bovey Tracey, Exeter, Exmouth, Halsdon & Dolton and Tavistock.
The DWT's plans to inspire more groups were put on hold due to the pandemic, but a few of us from Sustainable Chulmleigh thought we would make a start. We contacted the DWT in June and have been placed on their register of interest.
https://www.facebook.com/Chulmleigh-friends-of-Devon-wildlife-104098328067604/
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/
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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.
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Chulmleigh Old Fair has taken place every year since King Henry III granted a Royal Charter to the Town in 1253.
Even during the darkest days of two world wars, Chulmleigh managed to maintain this historic event.
The fair always starts at 6.30pm, on the Tuesday evening following the 22nd July. The opening of the fair is followed by the ancient money scramble, although the coins are no longer heated until red hot!
A large white glove symbolising, the King’s gauntlet, is paraded through the town by the Chief Herald, before being displayed from the Town Hall throughout the Fair which ends at midnight Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/chulmleigholdfairdevon/
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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.
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Join the British Naturalists' Association the national body for naturalists, founded in 1905, and extend your interest in the British countryside by taking part in a wide range of activities together with fellow enthusiasts of all ages. With the help of our experts, you will be able to learn more about our native flora and fauna and develop an in-depth understanding of how our natural world develops and changes increasingly important in view of the changes in our climate.
https://devonshire.bna-naturalists.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/devonbna (79)
National: http://twitter.com/BNAscience
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