New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest planned
Thousands of new trees will be planted across Plymouth and South Devon, after the area was chosen to become England’s 11th community forest. The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest will stretch from the heart of the city to the edge of the moor, encompassing 1,900 hectares of land to form a mosaic of different forest habitats. Unlike traditional forests, community forests aren’t geographically restricted to one place. Instead,...
Green light for Chagstock festival
Simon Ford, festival organiser Dartmoor’s Chagstock festival is officially going ahead this weekend. Up to 5,000 music-deprived revellers will be welcomed to watch a bands and artists from today (Friday, 23rd July). The green light has officially been given following the Government’s commitment to honouring ‘Freedom Day’ on 19th July. Tickets for the cancelled 2020 event are validfor this year. A diverse line-up from the 2020 festival...
Be part of a Plan for West Devon
© Lewis Clarke West Devon Borough Council is taking the first steps towards developing a new long-term strategic plan to help our communities to thrive. Being put forward in response to the newly evolving challenges and opportunities of the post-pandemic landscape, the ‘Plan for West Devon’ sets out the long-term strategic direction for the Council and Borough as a whole for years to come. The Plan for West Devon will also include a...
Moretonhampstead’s delight at the return of The Hummingbirds
THE HUMMINGBIRDS CLARA, GRACE and BETTY ENJOY A QUIET MOMENT TOGETHER OFF STAGE AT THE MED THEATRE’S 1940’S TEA PARTY © IAN BARNES After almost 18 months since their last full public performance in the area due to lockdown restrictions, The Hummingbirds were finally back on stage on Saturday, 3rd July, when they were the star attraction at The MED Theatre’s 1940s Tea Party in Moretonhampstead much to the delight of a restricted in...
Wildflower power of new meadow-makers in Devon
Over 100 acres of wildflower-rich meadows are to be restored across Devon this summer on 17 landholdings stretching from the upper Tamar to the lower Dart. Wild plant conservation charity Plantlife and wildflower conservation community group Moor Meadows Dartmoor have been able to team up on meadow restoration this year thanks to funding from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. Plantlife’s Meadow Makers project sees the charity working...
