Bigbury Net Zero

18/12/2025

ENERGY FAIR
Organised by Sustainable South Hams

Want your home to be warm and cosy this winter? Looking to lower your bills or for the opportunity to generate your own cleaner, greener energy?

On Saturday 17th January (1pm - 4pm), Modbury Parish Council, Sustainable South Hams, and South Dartmoor Community Energy will be hosting an Energy Fair at QEII Pavillion, Modbury.

This free, family-friendly, drop-in event will provide local residents and business owners from surrounding villages with practical ideas to reduce energy costs, improve warmth, comfort and efficiency, and access expert, tailored advice on retrofit and renewable energy options.

There will be free impartial advice from South Dartmoor Community Energy with information on grants and funding, plus practical and technical advice.

A number of local energy installation companies will be at the show to promote a range of services from retrofit to renewables. There will also be kids activities and refreshments, plus free parking so that you can bring the family.

You do not need a ticket for this event, but you are welcome to register your interest by booking one above.

To find out more email Ruth at [email protected].

06/12/2025

HAPPY WORLD SOIL DAY! 🌱🙌

This was the message from Prince William at Groundswell Festival this year, who had words of encouragement for all farmers putting their soil health first.

"To the farmers, I offer my respect and encouragement. You are at the heart of this transformation."
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04/12/2025

Like a Podcast - Bigbury-Net-Zero Farhana Yamin was out in Brazil at COP30 here is her you can hear a few of her reflections

In this episode of "Think. Debate. Inspire.", Pradnya Bivalkar talks to Farhana Yamin about her thoughts and experiences at the COP30 in Belém in Brazil

01/12/2025

25/11/2025

What pre loved Christmas markets do you know about locally?

If your having a big shopping day in the city this Christmas why not head to Exeter on the 7th December - cathedral Christmas markets, pre loved Christmas boutique and fore street exeter and the quay both have such a fantastic array of independent shops!

Saying they you can shop locally Bigbury Golf Club & Golf ShopShBigbury Beach ShopThe Oyster Shack Bigbury
Bigbury Beach Shop - array of local gifts and their own fun range of
Bigbury/Burgh island t shirts etc - dry robes - dog toys - salcombe candle company etc

The Oyster Shack Bigbury -gin t shirts - vouchers

Burgh Island Hotel - puzzles and gin / vouchers

Mount Folly Farm - Vending Machines - vending a local t towel, joes coffee, herb heaven devon tea

Pickwick Inn - voucher

Herb Heaven Devon - stocked in the shop it at Anne’s chapel but also check out the website or find Lyndia at Totnes Marker

Outside - why not by the grandkids membership or skate lessons

Discovery Surf School - vouchers - merchandise and surf dvds

The Club Preloved Christmas Pop Up is the only Christmas market in Exeter devoted entirely to sustainable and preloved brands. Shop, connect & come for the good vibes.

25/11/2025

Only one week left to get in your nominations for my Support Local competition.

To celebrate the businesses that make up the backbone of our local communities, I’m asking all of you to nominate your favourite small business across three categories.

🍃The Greenest Small Business
🙂The Friendliest Small Business
🧠The Most Creative Small Business

Nominations close next Friday, so don’t miss out. Get yours in today.

https://www.carolinevoaden.com/support-local-competition

13/11/2025

Plastic Free Bigbury Bay - OUR AIMS​

💚 Champion businesses, farms and individuals who are choosing alternatives to plastic, reducing the use of plastic and recycling all unavoidable waste plastic responsibly.

📰 Create awareness about how damaging plastic is in our environment and marine life.

🚯 Provide opportunities for volunteers to keep our environment litter-free with regular beach cleans advertised in BigburyNetZeroDrums.

💙 Support businesses and individuals who want to reduce the use of single use plastics

12/11/2025

Have you considered volunteering?

Force 4 Nature provides local volunteers with the opportunity to get hands on with exciting nature regenerating initiatives happening across South Devon