Welcome to the Environment and Sustainability section

By admin, on May 1st, 2010%

Discussions centered around how we can help improve our local and global environment.  Ideas for sustainable solutions. talks you may be having or groups we can join. This is the place!
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Family Bush Craft Day

By Katheryn, on January 8th, 2012%

[ March 24, 2012; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Family Bush Craft Day with Dan Thompson-Mills
An exciting day to learn the skills of wild fire-making, making shelters in the woods, collecting and eating wild foods, and other outdoor skills. Also, learn how to read the language of the birds and develop a deeper connection to [...] . . . → Read More: Family Bush Craft Day

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Film Night: The Economics of Happiness

By Katheryn, on November 30th, 2011%

[ December 1, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] Moreton Action for Sustainability

Film: The Economics of Happiness. Thursday 1st December 7.30pm Community Club

Based on the ideas of – Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick, John Page, a film produced by the International Society for Ecology and Culture.

Come and join us for a viewing of this film and refreshments. All welcome.

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Recycling Clothes Workshop a great Success!

By Katheryn, on October 31st, 2011%

Revamp Restyle Refashion Workshop
About 20 of us met on Saturday 15th October for a great day of cutting and stitching. We transformed some discarded garments into glorious and glamourous apparel; created bags from swatches of material; and re styled favourite items of clothes to give them a more contemporary look with [...] . . . → Read More: Recycling Clothes Workshop a great Success!

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Georgina Crawford, Moretonhampstead Author and Artist – Exhibition

By ArtChapel, on May 11th, 2011%

An exhibition of Georgina’s work is now on display in the Arts and Crafts Chapel on Cross Street.
We can only show a limited amount of Georgina’s wonderful landscapes. For full details about Georgina’s paintings and books please visit her blog

Georgina Crawford Writer

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Visit to Embercombe

By Katheryn, on May 4th, 2011%

Moretonhampstead Action Group for Sustainability is organising a visit to Embercombe, the centre for inspiring committed action for a truly sustainable world. We will take the minibus and meet at 5.15pm to leave the car park at 5.30pm. There will be a guided tour around Embercombe including the vegetable garden, [...] . . . → Read More: Visit to Embercombe

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Steward Community Woodland Open Day

By merlin, on April 23rd, 2011%

[ June 12, 2011; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Come and visit our low impact structures, renewable energy systems, permaculture gardens, woodland management operations, and the beautiful woodland. As well as guided tours, there’ll be refreshments and cake round the fire along with information and books to peruse.   Sunday June 12th – Noon till 4pm. See www.stewardwood.org for [...] . . . → Read More: Steward Community Woodland Open Day

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Rejuvenate your furniture, in the Art Chapel

By ArtChapel, on April 2nd, 2011%

Rejuvenating furniture and household pieces goes from strength to strength, expert tuition and tips make a subtle or dramatic change to a weary piece of bric a brac which you will love to own again. Our expertise in decoration – whether it be Paint Finishes, Stencilling, Decopatch, Mosaic – to name but a few, [...] . . . → Read More: Rejuvenate your furniture, in the Art Chapel

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Moreton Action Group fo Sustainability Meeting!

By Katheryn, on November 8th, 2010%

Our November meeting is going to be completely different!
For a start – different place, different time.
WHITE HART STAGE SUITE   STARTS 6PM  Thursday 11th November  SUPPER INCLUDED – NO CHARGE !
The Devon –wide organisation known as Devon CAN (short for Climate Action Network) has asked MAGS to host a meeting of Devon CAN with local Climate [...] . . . → Read More: Moreton Action Group fo Sustainability Meeting!

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Workshop in Dartmoor Hazel Woods

By Katheryn, on July 14th, 2010%

Are you interested in…

A career in sustainable countryside enterprise?
Working in woodland management?
Gaining practical skills in traditional, heritage crafts?
Learning about woodland ecology?

Enjoy one of our free one-day workshops in the ancient hazel woods of Dartmoor National Park
Once common, coppice woodlands provide a truly sustainable source of food, shelter and raw materials for people and wildlife.  [...] . . . → Read More: Workshop in Dartmoor Hazel Woods

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