Campaigns

Brigit Strawbridge formally of www.the big green idea.org has been in North Devon talking to schools children, community and sustainable groups about BEEing aware of the Bumblebee plight and introducing listeners to the www:bumblebeeconservationtrust and plans for her own book to Bee completed next year.  Our own local Environmental Teacher Cathy Karniewicz, known as Mrs Recycle met Brigit at the annual “Instow in Bloom” and showed her how she now plans to also get the BeeAware message across North Devon by running WOW Recreate craft workshops where attractive Bumble Bee on sticks and wooden Bee Homes, Hotels and B & B establishments can Bee Made.  The first workshop, commencing the Biosphere Action Week 25^th September – 3^rd October, ( is funded by the North Devon Biosphere Reserve.org.uk) will be in the Old Station buildings, East of the Water, Bideford on Saturday 25^th September from 3.30pm following a talk by Jo Hynes in the Royal Hotel from 1.30pm.  For more information please ring 01237 422577.

The Big Green Bus

The Big Green Idea charity uses it's beautiful eco-bus to show people how easy it is to be green!

Areas covered include: how to help bees; composting; organic growing; energy & water conservation; natural and organic skincare; sustainable food and permaculture.

Click on the following video link to view the animation: http://www.anitasancha.co.uk/videos/big-green-bus/