We are a group of people of all ages and from all walks of life bound together by a common interest in astronomy. We pride ourselves on the fact that if you are either an experienced astronomer or simply someone who would like to know a little more about the stars and the Universe, our Society can answer your need.
Why not come and join us?
http://www.torbayastro.org.uk/
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Tiverton & Mid Devon AS is an enthusiastic and friendly group who meet regularly for talks, social events and night sky observing sessions. Our aim is to encourage people of all ages and abilities and from all walks of life to learn about the wonders of our Universe. Please come along and try one of our meetings without obligation. Previous knowledge of astronomy is not necessary. We are a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies
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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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Wild Exmouth is an exciting project that is enhancing the environment of the town, engaging residents with green spaces and improving access to nature. Look out for our community events, volunteer days, nature campaigns and improved access information.
https://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/wild-exmouth/
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We are working with Anne-Marie Culhane who is our artist in residence to research and investigate new projects that engage us all with the wilder side of Exmouth. Anne-Marie works with people and places to create new spaces for people to come together in the land and devises events which combine the arts, learning, sharing and celebrating.
She has been working with communities, local groups and individuals to create a vision for future trails and events in Exmouth.
Anne-Marie has started to plant over 15 fruit trees with people in North West Exmouth as part of our Constellation Orchard Project. This will create additional tree habitat to link with the Orchard Trail that is beginning to root in Exmouth!
During February 2020 we established three new orchards:
1. With the National Trust at Lower Halsdon Farm. Top of cycleway near Exeter Road. Pear, Apple, Quince and Cherry. 20 Trees.
2. Point in View Chapel, off Summer Lane. Apple, Pear, Cherry and Apricot. 20 Trees.
3. Carter Avenue Park. Apple, Pear and Cherry. 15 Trees.
Next winter we will be identifying new areas for the second phase to continue the orchard ribbon across the town.
https://new.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/wild-exmouth/tree-and-orchard-trail/
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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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*A group of cider makers all making cider in Devon
*orchard growers growing cider apples in Devon
*People who support cider making in Devon with expertise and enthusiasm
*A wider community of friends who like and appreciate the uniqueness of Devonshire cyder
https://devoncidermakersguild.com/
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Selecting Varieties for your New or Restored Orchard
Are you looking for apple varieties to plant in your new or restored orchard? Your selection will be influenced by function and taste.
By looking here you have already decided to select varieties which are mostly grown only in the SW of England. If you want modern, ‘international’ or varieties developed for commercial growing in other parts of the country please look elsewhere; many excellent nurseries list such fruit.
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Established following discussions with over 100 voluntary sector representatives, The Torbay Community Development Trust (Torbay CDT) was formed with the intention of making Torbay a place where all people feel included. The Trust empowers communities, building on strengths and skills through Asset-Based Community Development.
The overall aim of the Torbay Community Development Trust is to create better communication across the Bay, actively encouraging local involvement and decision making in improving the region, as well as developing and supporting volunteering opportunities of the highest standards.
Torbay Community Development Trust 4 - 8 Temperance Street, Torquay TQ2 5PU
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The All Ways Apples Festival is held on the Wednesday of the half term holiday at the end of October at Devonport Guildhall in Devonport. This community event brings people together to celebrate the autumn abundance, sharing skills and creativity.
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