Devon Communities Together

Are you looking for fresh ideas to help your Village Hall thrive in West Devon? ✨

Join us at our West Devon Village Hall Cluster Meeting at Whiddon Down village hall -new , for an evening of networking, problem-solving and inspiration 💡

📅 Thursday 17th September, 7pm - 9pm

Whether you're a trustee, committee member or volunteer, this is your chance to:
🤝 Connect with people from other local halls
💬 Share ideas, successes and challenges
💡 Pick up practical tips and solutions you can take straight back to your community
🏡 Be part of a supportive network that is passionate about keeping Devon's Village Halls at the heart of community life

We would love to see you there! https://f.mtr.cool/kbm5ykrdvk

Action with Communities in Rural England - ACRE

West Devon Village Hall Cluster Meeting - Whiddon Down Village Hall A network meeting for Village Halls and community buildings in West Devon and surrounding areas.

🦇✨ Fancy learning about bats while watching them swoop through the dusky sky?

Join the Connecting People and Landscapes team for a FREE evening bat walk at Blackmoor Farm and discover the fascinating world of these incredible nocturnal mammals. Guided by experts, you'll learn about bat behaviour, listen for their calls, and experience the magic of seeing them in their natural habitat.

No experience is needed – just a sense of curiosity and a love of wildlife!

🎥 This special event will also be professionally filmed to create an immersive bat walk experience, helping even more people discover and appreciate Devon's amazing bat populations. You don't have to be worried about being on film though - we will be focusing on the bats and the journey itself to give viewers an in-the-moment experience - so may get a few backs of heads at most.

📅 Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 6.30pm–10.30pm
📍 Blackmoor Farm, TQ13 7JN

👉 Book your free place using the link in the comments before spaces disappear!

These events are being run as part of the Connecting People and Landscapes in a Changing Climate project, which brings together farmers, landowners and communities across the South-West and beyond to create a more resilient landscape in the face of a changing climate.

A big thank you to The The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the players for making this possible!

Bat Conservation Trust South Devon National Landscape East Devon National Landscape Devon Wildlife Trust

Your voice matters 🗣️

🔥 How are energy costs and the fuel crisis affecting you or your household, community or business?

We are gathering real experiences of how rising energy costs and the fuel crisis are affecting people and communities all across Devon.

The energy price cap is due to increase from 1st October, and we would love to hear about your experiences even if you’ve shared them with us before!
Your insights can help us understand the support you need and continue to champion our rural and coastal communities across the county.

Link to the survey here: https://f.mtr.cool/61656fkqow

🏫 Are you involved with a Village Hall or Community Building in the Torridge area? Come along to the next Torridge Village Hall Cluster Meeting!

📅 Tuesday 29th September, 7pm - 9pm at Moore-Stevens Memorial Hall in Peters Marland

🙂 Village Hall Clusters enable Village Halls to keep in touch, share news of forthcoming events and help each other with queries and common issues. We want to encourage Halls to share their collective expertise, to network and for participants to return to their Halls with something helpful for their community.
Devon Communities Together will also be on hand to answer queries and help enable useful conversations.

Book your free place today 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/ly3q1pa2a1

Peters Marland Village Hall

Torridge Village Hall Cluster Meeting - Moore-Stevens Memorial Hall A network meeting for Village Halls and community buildings in Torridge Devon and surrounding areas.

*Opportunity for East Devon VCSE Organisations via East Devon District Council *

❓ Loan Sharks Awareness (Delivered by Dave Monk from Stop Loan Sharks)
📅 Wednesday 9th September
📍 Blackdown House's Council Chamber
⏰ 2 sessions available: 1.30pm – 2.30pm and 2.45pm – 3.45pm

What the session will cover:
✔️ how we can keep ourselves, and others safe when it comes to borrowing money
✔️ how loan sharks operate, the tactics that they use, the journeys that borrowers go on, and how to check the validity of a lender
✔️ how to have a conversation with a service user, family member, or friend, to see if they are potentially in debt to a loan shark, how to make a report and what happens next
✔️ real-life stories and experiences of people that Dave and the team have supported over the last 21 years

Book your place via this link: https://f.mtr.cool/o0z8z2k89v

TRAINING TAKEOVER is coming!

This September, we are taking over the DCT socials for five days to put the spotlight on Devon Community Learning and some of the people, skills and ideas that can help your organisation thrive!

From flagship courses like Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) to practical support around social enterprise, impact and business planning, there's plenty to explore.

And we're not just going to tell you about the courses...
👋 We'll be introducing you to some of the people behind the training
💬 Asking a few questions along the way
⭐ And showing you what opportunities there are with us

📅 Training Takeover starts Monday 7th September.

Follow along and see what could help your organisation take its next step 💚

🐝🦋 Still thinking about joining us for our Devon farmland Bioblitz? Here’s your sign! 🌿

What wildlife is hiding in the hedgerows, fields and skies around you? Come and help us find out! 🔎

Join the Connecting People and Landscapes team for a fun, hands-on day exploring the incredible biodiversity of a working Devon farm. Activities include:

🐦‍⬛Bird surveys
🐝Pollinator identification
🌳Lichen discovery session
🐞Mini beast hunting and habitat exploration
🖌️Kids craft activities

Never done a wildlife survey before? No problem! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned nature enthusiast, you'll learn something new, meet fellow wildlife lovers and contribute to our understanding of the farm's biodiversity.

🌿 Free to attend — just bring your curiosity!

📅 Saturday 12 September
🕥 10.30am–3.30pm
📍 Ramsland Farm, Holbeton, Devon, PL8 2ES

👉 Come and see what you can discover! Book your free place via the link in the comments.

These events are being run as part of the Connecting People and Landscapes in a Changing Climate project, which brings together farmers, landowners and communities across the South-West and beyond to create a more resilient landscape in the face of a changing climate.

A big thank you to The The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the players for making this possible!

Bat Conservation Trust South Devon National Landscape East Devon National Landscape Devon Wildlife Trust

🌱 Fancy getting your hands dirty and discovering what’s really going on beneath your feet?

Join the Connecting People and Landscapes team for practical soil sampling training at Blackmoor Farm!

Learn how to take soil samples and explore what they can tell us about the health and condition of our soils. A great opportunity to build your skills, get hands-on and deepen your understanding of this vital part of our landscape. 🌍

📅 Thursday 3 September 2026
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 Blackmoor Farm, TQ13 7JN

🌿 Come along, get stuck in and discover why it all starts with soil! Book using the link in the comments 👇

These events are being run as part of the Connecting People and Landscapes in a Changing Climate project, which brings together farmers, landowners and communities across the South-West and beyond to create a more resilient landscape in the face of a changing climate.

A big thank you to The The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the players for making this possible!

Bat Conservation Trust South Devon National Landscape East Devon National Landscape Devon Wildlife Trust

🌿 Got a great idea for wildlife in your community? There’s still time to apply!

The Wild About Devon Community Grants could give your project up to £500 to help local wildlife and nature thrive. 🦔🐝🌼

From creating bird boxes and ponds to planting wildflower meadows, restoring hedgerows or creating new wildlife habitats — small projects can make a big difference. 💚

Supported by the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy, this is a chance to turn your idea into action and make a positive difference for nature right where you live.

🌱 Could your community project be next?

👉 Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/qrcfgjgzml



Devon Local Nature Partnership