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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/

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/322097912489112/

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Exeter is positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable living, but many obstacles to becoming a world-class environmental exemplar remain. If reality is to match rhetoric, significant local challenges must be met.

Attempts to deal with such problems are hampered by the way public policy is determined and delivered. Meanwhile other powerful yet unaccountable organisations and actors also significantly influence decision-making which affects us all.

Good quality local news coverage can help address these issues by providing accurate, relevant, timely information about who is deciding what on whose behalf and how the bill for these decisions will be paid.

However, the capacity of the press to perform these essential public interest tasks has been eroded and the editorial independence of existing local media is at risk.

Exeter Observer is part of an agile, innovative local news sector that has emerged in response to these systemic challenges to deliver independent community journalism with public interest at its heart.

https://exeterobserver.org/

Social Media:

Facebook: https://exeterobserver.org/facebook/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/exeterobserver (1.7k)

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POP+ supports and leads real, purposeful and lasting change in Plymouth.

Our purpose is to build strong grassroots organisations, charities and social enterprises by supporting them to work together and take a lead role in creating change.

We are driven by the energy, passion and skills of local people taking action to make our society and environment a better place to live. A small team of dedicated staff, associates and trustees do this by influencing, connecting, training and creating opportunities.

Our values define everything we do: we are committed to building and strengthening trust and relationships; collaborating with others and being innovative. With all our work we strive to learn – and encourage learning – through our actions.

https://www.plymouthoctopus.org

POP+ Devonport Guildhall, Ker St, Plymouth PL1 4EL

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlymPOP/ (1.4k)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlymouthOctopus (2k)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plymoctopuspopideas/

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Having been lovingly restored in recent years Devonport Guildhall and Column remain at the heart of historic Devonport and offer visitors the chance to step back in time to Regency Plymouth and experience the city from a totally unique angle.
Looking for a day-trip out? Visit our artisan bakery Column Bakehouse, enjoy a historical tour and climb Devonport Column or check out our cultural events via our website.
Interested in hiring? We have beautiful spaces for use – whether for weddings, corporate events or intimate gatherings – and can cater with our bakery’s delicious delights.

http://www.devonportguildhall.org/

Devonport Guildhall Ker Street, Plymouth PL1 4EL

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devonportguildhall/ (2.2k)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGuildhall (3.5k)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/devonport-guildhall/

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Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas around England to use £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to our communities. Big Local brings together local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live.

Big Local is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and managed locally by the Whitleigh community.

Our vision
We want to create a better Whitleigh, looking out for the well-being of our residents, and helping them to achieve their aspirations, improve their lives and create confidence. We will provide residents with the tools to do things for themselves, to help them create a supportive, collaborative, and caring community. Whitleigh will have a vibrant local economy, encouraged through strong social enterprise and local business.

http://whitleighbiglocal.org.uk/

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitleighBigLocal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitleighBL

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To improve the connections to food, motivate the wider community , giving better access to learning in the natural environment. Part of Whitleigh Big Local

With a holistic approach to health (including physical, mental, neurological) we hope to develop local small scale agricultural/ horticultural projects with clear signage and clarifying the link of interdependence and biodiversity. local food production has clear advantages in helping bring wellness to our communities.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Whitleigh.Edibles/ (481)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ediblewhitleigh/ (123)

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Food Plymouth’s Dig for Devonport Community Explorers initiative is one of nine community projects to win funding from the Great Western Railway (GWR) community improvement fund. This project is part of Food Plymouth’s work with our partners to improve food links between the city and the Tamar Valley. Community explorers will include seasonal events to explore the valley and its culinary treasures by train. Another aim is to highlight the distinctive and delicious Tamar Valley cherry varieties and to find places to plant such trees in Plymouth, especially near the city’s railway stations. The first event will be a blossom walk in May, followed by a visit to a cherry orchard, foraging walks, harvesting events and a wassail.

Community Explorers co-ordinator Tess Wlmot commented: “I am really excited at the potential of this project. It will help Plymouth residents to discover how accessible the Tamar Valley is by train and connect them with the seasonal produce there. We can bring some of this abundance back to Plymouth through purchasing food at local markets, foraging, skill sharing and planting some of the wonderful local Tamar Valley cherry varieties in the city.”

http://foodplymouth.org/dig-for-devonport-community-explorers/