Buck the Trend
For a sustainable future for Buckfastleigh, Devon
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Buckfastleigh Fun Day 2011
Posted on June 29th, 2011 No commentsIt was a bright and fun-filled day at the Buckfastleigh Fun Day, and we were there to help entertain and inform those that attended.
The BTT and Buckfastleigh Community Forum stall
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Cherie the Cherry Tree Finds a Home
Posted on June 29th, 2011 No commentsCherie the cherry tree is now in place in the playground at Buckfastleigh Primary School.
Cherie is in place and already bearing fruit
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May E-Bulletin Is Out
Posted on May 24th, 2011 No commentsThe latest E-Bulletin is now out.
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Recycle Your Low Energy Bulbs Locally
Posted on May 11th, 2011 No comments
This is where you can recycle your low energy light bulbs
We are teaming up with J. Searle & Son to make it easy for Buckfastleigh residents to recycle their used compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
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Dean Court Vintage Rally & Fayre
Posted on May 8th, 2011 No comments
Kathy and Neil serving tea and cakes at the Vintage Rally
BTT would like to thank all of those that helped us out when we provided refreshments to those attending the Dean Court Vintage Rally and Fayre on Saturday 7th May. -
Co-operative: Have Your Say
Posted on May 5th, 2011 No comments
In the past, a number of BTT members have expressed concerns about how the Co-operative shop in Buckfastleigh is being run.
It is coming up to the time of year when you can have your say in how they do business. According to the Co-operative, there are four ways for you to get involved.
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Dean Court Vintage Rally & Fayre – Saturday 7th May
Posted on May 4th, 2011 No commentsBuck The Trend will be providing tea, coffee , cake and biscuits at the Dean Court Vintage Rally and Fayre on Saturday 7th May.For more details please have a look at this page.
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April E-Bulletin Is Out
Posted on April 30th, 2011 No commentsThe latest E-Bulletin is now out.
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Buckfastleigh In Transition Film and Discussion
Posted on March 16th, 2011 1 commentMany thanks to all of you that turned up last night to our screening of the ‘In Transition’ film and the resulting discussions. Special thanks should go to Hal Gillmore and Carole Whitty for providing us with lots of valuable advice and information.
As a result of these discussions, a number of Buck The Trend members were so enthused by Transition Town Totnes’ Gardenshare scheme that they are setting up a Gardenshare scheme in Buckfastleigh. For more details, please see our Gardenshare project page.
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Recycling Survey
Posted on March 3rd, 2011 No commentsDevon County Council have confirmed that the Bulley Cleaves recycling centre will be closing on Sunday March 27th.
Buck The Trend are working with local councillors and others to try and find an alternative. As part of this, we need to identify what services people want/need.
You can help by filling in the our recycling survey form. Copies of the form can be found at:
- Buckfastleigh Library
- Buckfast Post Office
You can also fill in the form online here.
If you do want to help out with the survey, then please download a copy of our poster to publicise the survey. You can also download and print out your own copies of the survey form.
