Help Shape
Plymouth’s Plan for Nature
Plymouth
City Council is inviting feedback on a new five-year plan to put nature
at the heart of the city’s future.
The plan
aims to create a nature-rich Plymouth, where everyone lives within 400m
of quality green space, and natural areas are treated as vital
infrastructure.
It also
supports green jobs, climate resilience, and inclusive community spaces
designed with local input.
CAMP: Where
Are We Now?
From 6 September to 25 October
2025, the Thelma
Hulbert Gallery in Honiton presents CAMP: Where Are We Now?—a
vibrant exhibition of contemporary art responding to environmental
themes.
Created
by members of CAMP
(Contemporary Art Membership Platform), the show
features diverse works exploring climate and ecological issues from
multiple perspectives and disciplines.
CAMP is a
member-led network supporting artists across Devon, Cornwall, and the
Isles of Scilly. This exhibition showcases their creativity,
collaboration, and commitment to sustainable futures.
Visit the
gallery to experience thought-provoking art and join the
conversation on where we stand in relation to our changing environment.
Active Hope
Course – Build Resilience for Climate Action
Totnes
Climate Hub is offering a transformative Active Hope course,
inspired by the work of Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone. It’s designed
to help participants explore emotions around the climate crisis,
strengthen resilience, and take meaningful action.
The
course follows the four stages of the Work That Reconnects,
offering a supportive space for reflection and empowerment.
Apply by
10 September.
Film Screening
& Curry Night: #CLIMATESCAM?
Join a
powerful evening of food, film, and conversation at the Alice Cross Centre,
Teignmouth, on Saturday 13 September.
Screening
#CLIMATESCAM?,
a documentary by Cornwall
Climate Care that dives into the world of climate
misinformation and its real-world consequences.
Evening
Schedule
6:30pm: Curry
supper (vegan option available)
7:30pm:
Film screening – #CLIMATESCAM?
8–9pm:
Group discussion
Free
entry – booking essential (seating is limited)
Donations
welcome for the film
Curry
includes rice, naan, poppadoms & chutneys – £15 on the night.
The bar will be open throughout, serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic
drinks at competitive prices.
Join the
Community Bike Ride
Get
your wheels ready for a fun and friendly Community Bike Ride hosted
by Exmouth
Town Council and Exmouth Tri-Hards!
📅 Date: Sunday
14 September
🕘 Time: Meet at
9:30am, ride departs at 10:30am, finishes by 12:30pm
📍 Location: The
Mallow, Sideshore, Exmouth
Enjoy a
scenic 3.2-mile ride from Sideshore
to A La Ronde and back, with free refreshments and a
half-hour break at the halfway point. The route includes the seafront
and Exe Trail, with stewards and bike leaders on hand to support the
group.
Pedal-assisted
e-bikes welcome. Families are encouraged to
join, but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to
attend.
Climate Mingle
with Plymouth Energy Community
Join
the next Climate
Mingle on Thursday 25 September, 6–8pm at
Plymouth Energy Community’s new advice hub on Union Street.
Whether
you're curious about solar
panels, heat
pumps, or just want to tackle condensation,
this is a great chance to ask questions and explore practical, local
solutions.
Come
along, connect with others, and get inspired!
Big Green Fair
in the Square
27
September 2025 11:00 to 14:00
Town
Square, Crediton
Planning
is now under way for the annual Big Green Fair in the Square in 2025.
Please
save the date and get in touch at info@sustainablecrediton.org.uk
if you would
like to be involved. It's a great opportunity for new volunteers to
come forward and
assist with what is always a very enjoyable event.
A Bioregional
Banquet: Cultivating Common Ground
Join
the Bioregional
Learning Centre on Friday 3rd October, 5–10pm at The Barn, South Milton,
for an inspiring evening exploring the future of food in South Devon.
This
unique event brings together farmers, food producers, and local
residents to share a meal and engage in open, inclusive conversations
about building a more resilient and sustainable food system.
Through
storytelling, community dialogue, and a shared banquet, the evening
will highlight how local food culture can support climate adaptation,
food security, and social connection.
Spotlight on
Local Food: Join the 4Fs Event
Food, Farming, Fisheries and Forestry (4Fs) is
hosting an event on Saturday
4th October at the Courtenay Centre, Newton
Abbot, focused on the value of local food.
The day
will feature sessions on food and health, the role of local food in
schools, and ways to support local producers.
Reserve
your place and choose your sessions via
Eventbrite.
The Mossy
Carpet: A Celebration of Small Climate Actions
Thanks to
an incredible community effort, over £11,000 was
raised to bring The
Mossy Carpet to life in Plymouth this November!
Now,
you're invited to experience the public exhibition at
the Market
Hall, Plymouth, from 17–23 November.
This is
your one and only chance to walk the full length of this extraordinary,
community-made artwork and listen to powerful audio stories shared by
contributors.
It’s a
joyful, hopeful celebration of the small climate actions that connect
us all.
Free
entry – no booking required
Motability Foundation Grants
– Supporting Accessible Transport for Disabled People
Wild About Devon 2025 –
Small Grants for Community Wildlife Projects
South West Water – Better
Futures Fund: Grants for Community Wellbeing & Environment
New Allotment Site Fund –
Grants to Create Community-Managed Growing Spaces
West Devon Borough Council –
Grants for Community Halls, Arts, Local Events & Emergency Projects
Joseph Rowntree Charitable
Trust – Grants for Radical Solutions to Justice, Peace &
Sustainability
Devon Emergency Resilience
Fund – Small Grants to Help Communities Prepare for Emergencies
The Tree Council – Grants
for Tree Planting, Hedgerows & Greening Community Spaces
Linder Foundation – Grants
for Biodiversity, Sustainable Farming & Support for Vulnerable
Young People
Awards for All – Grants for
Small Environmental Projects That Strengthen Communities
Devon County Council
Locality Budgets – Small Grants from Councillors for Local Community
Projects
Greener Homes Alliance –
Phase 2: Loans for Energy-Efficient Housing Projects in the South West
North Devon Community
Councillor Grants – Small Grants for Local Projects That Benefit the
Community
Leach Fourteenth Trust –
Grants for Charities Supporting Vulnerable People in the South West
Patagonia Environmental
Grants – Funding for Grassroots Action on Climate, Biodiversity &
Environmental Justice
Calisen Impact Charitable
Trust – Grants for Energy Efficiency, Education & Community
Wellbeing Projects
NGS Community Garden Grants
– Funding to Create or Enhance Community Gardens That Promote Health
& Wellbeing
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