Poetry & Art along the Little Dart, Chulmleigh
Art, Craft & Storytelling Walk
Meet at the south side of the Chulmleigh Church.
Bring your own picnic and drink. Call Amy on 07967 602883 to book a place.
We will be walking down Rock Hill, upstream along the Little Dart and then into a private meadow to gather (1-2 miles).
We’ll be joined by special local artists and you can have a go at:
Puppet making
Charcoal drawing
Whilst listening to folk tales and music.
People, Planet, Pint
🍻 People Planet Pint™ – Braunton, 5th May
We’re hosting a local edition of People Planet Pint™ by Small99 at The Black Horse, 34 Church St, Braunton (7:30–9:30pm).
This is not a networking event. There will be no pitches, panels or presentations.
It’s an informal meetup for people across North Devon who are interested in climate, sustainability and nature, whether through their work, volunteering, business, or personal interest.
If you’re thinking about how climate change connects to your role, organisation or community, this is a welcoming space to explore that and meet others doing the same.
Addressing the climate crisis requires strong, connected local communities. This is a simple space to start those conversations – over a drink.
Join us. Book a free space here.
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Part of the BIG FIX 2026.
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Climb It! Bideford Meet-up
🧗♂️ Climb IT! — a monthly meet‑up for young people in Bideford
Climb IT! is back at The Pocket, bringing together 18–30 year olds who want to chat about climate and nature, meet new people, share ideas — and enjoy great coffee and a climb while they're at it.
It's relaxed, friendly and open to complete beginners. You don't have to climb if that's not your thing — come along for the conversations, connection and community.
📅 First Wednesday of each month
🕡 6.30–8.30pm
📍 The Pocket, 75 High Street, Bideford EX39 2AA
☕ Your first coffee + a 30‑minute induction is on us
🎟️ FREE — but please book your place
Climb IT! is part of the Biosphere Communities Project, helping young people shape local climate and nature action across the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere.
👉Book a place here
Braunton Repair Cafe
Part of the BIG FIX 2026
SPECIAL FESTIVAL GLOW UP EDITION:
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your festival outfit a freshen up!
Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Film Screening Lynmouth: People's Emergency Briefing
Lynmouth National Park Centre, The Pavilion, The Esplanade, Lynmouth. Sat 9 May, 11am.
Hosted by Lyn Climate Action
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
All film screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Follow us for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow.
South Molton Repair Cafe
Part of the BIG FIX 2026
Now at The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe
Part of the BIG FIX 2026
At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG
Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What fixing services we usually offer:
Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)
Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)
Electrical (small household items)
General repairs
PAT Testing
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Film Screening Chelfham: People's Emergency Briefing
The Growforward Project, Chelfham Mill, Chelfham, Barnstaple EX32 7LA. Mon 18 May, 9pm.
Hosted by The Growforward Project
Book tickets for this screening here
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
All film screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Follow us for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow.
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Little Dart Festival, Science & Nature River Ramble
River Ramble along the Huntacott Water near Chulmleigh
A guided walk along Huntacott Water through private land with expert input on river ecology and flood resilience. Appreciate your rivers.
An event for all interested in rivers and what we can do improve their condition. We will look at some work done on this small river, learn more widely about river ecology and how water and river quality are assessed. The walk follows public footpaths and private paths along Huntacott Water. Starting at West Week we will walk 4 miles with planned stops along the way, the walk finishes at Park Mill, ½ mile from Chulmleigh.
Your guides will be landowner: Mike Moser, Daniel Skeats of Westcountry Rivers Trust and North Devon Biosphere staff.
1:30pm: Meet at West Week Farm
2:00pm: Set off on the walk
2-4:30pm: Walk with stops by the river
5:00pm: Walk ends at Park Mill Farm
No dogs please.
Thanks to all the landowners who have allowed this walk to go ahead. The ground will be uneven and possibly muddy. Bring your own refreshments. Toilet facilities available at the start. Transport back to the start via shared lifts with cars left in Chulmleigh, or retrace your steps. Further details on sign-up.
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Climb It! Bideford Meet-up
🧗♂️ Climb IT! — a monthly meet‑up for young people in Bideford
Climb IT! is back at The Pocket, bringing together 18–30 year olds who want to chat about climate and nature, meet new people, share ideas — and enjoy great coffee and a climb while they're at it.
It's relaxed, friendly and open to complete beginners. You don't have to climb if that's not your thing — come along for the conversations, connection and community.
📅 First Wednesday of each month
🕡 6.30–8.30pm
📍 The Pocket, 75 High Street, Bideford EX39 2AA
☕ Your first coffee + a 30‑minute induction is on us
🎟️ FREE — but please book your place
Climb IT! is part of the Biosphere Communities Project, helping young people shape local climate and nature action across the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere.
👉Book a place here
South Molton Repair Cafe
Now at our NEW location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Climb It! Bideford Meet-up
🧗♂️ Climb IT! — a monthly meet‑up for young people in Bideford
Climb IT! is back at The Pocket, bringing together 18–30 year olds who want to chat about climate and nature, meet new people, share ideas — and enjoy great coffee and a climb while they're at it.
It's relaxed, friendly and open to complete beginners. You don't have to climb if that's not your thing — come along for the conversations, connection and community.
📅 First Wednesday of each month
🕡 6.30–8.30pm
📍 The Pocket, 75 High Street, Bideford EX39 2AA
☕ Your first coffee + a 30‑minute induction is on us
🎟️ FREE — but please book your place
Climb IT! is part of the Biosphere Communities Project, helping young people shape local climate and nature action across the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere.
👉Book a place here
Braunton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL SUMMER UPCYCLING EDITION:
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm.
Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
People, Planet, Pint
🍻 People Planet Pint™ – Braunton, 7th July
We’re hosting a local edition of People Planet Pint™ by Small99 at The Black Horse, 34 Church St, Braunton (7:30–9:30pm).
This is not a networking event. There will be no pitches, panels or presentations.
It’s an informal meetup for people across North Devon who are interested in climate, sustainability and nature, whether through their work, volunteering, business, or personal interest.
If you’re thinking about how climate change connects to your role, organisation or community, this is a welcoming space to explore that and meet others doing the same.
Addressing the climate crisis requires strong, connected local communities. This is a simple space to start those conversations – over a drink.
Join us. Book a free space here.
South Molton Repair Cafe
Now at The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Croyde Ocean Triathlon
Based at the beautiful, award-winning Putsborough Sands and sold out again last year, Croyde Ocean Triathlon takes in some of the South West’s most stunning scenery.
This unique ‘stunning and savage’ Triathlon is an Earth Action North Devon event (and a sustainable event, of course), raising vital funds for our charity. We’re offering unlimited fundraising entries for just £20, giving athletes the opportunity to turn their training into tangible environmental and community impact. Find out more here.
We’ll be there, helping to serve water to thirsty athletes from our Water Bar with a team of over 170 volunteers that make the Tri happen. If you fancy helping out at this awesome event you can find out more here.
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe
At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG
Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What fixing services we usually offer:
Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)
Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)
Electrical (small household items)
General repairs
PAT Testing
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Repair Cafe
Now at The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Surf & Conservation Film Festival
Two nights and one day celebrating Surf & Conservation.
North Devon comes alive with back-to-back film, music, workshops, and more.
On Friday, the Save The Waves Film Festival returns – the world’s only international surf and environmental film festival, screening stunning surf and ocean stories under the stars.
Then on Saturday, dive into a full day of family workshops, live music, food, and the Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival. All set against the backdrop of the North Devon World Surf Reserve.
Bring your friends, bring a deckchair, and immerse yourself in two days celebrating waves, wildlife, and the people protecting them.
More details soon.
📍 Freshwell Camping, Croyde
🎟️ Films from 8pm (tickets available soon)
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
People, Planet, Pint
🍻 People Planet Pint™ – Braunton, 1st Sept
We’re hosting a local edition of People Planet Pint™ by Small99 at The Black Horse, 34 Church St, Braunton (7:30–9:30pm).
This is not a networking event. There will be no pitches, panels or presentations.
It’s an informal meetup for people across North Devon who are interested in climate, sustainability and nature, whether through their work, volunteering, business, or personal interest.
If you’re thinking about how climate change connects to your role, organisation or community, this is a welcoming space to explore that and meet others doing the same.
Addressing the climate crisis requires strong, connected local communities. This is a simple space to start those conversations – over a drink.
Join us. Book a free space here.
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Braunton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM UPGRADE EDITION:
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and get those uniforms ready for the new term.
Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL CARNIVAL EDITION!
Now at The Amory Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Instow Beach Clean
Help to care for this beautiful spot on the estuary.
📍 Meet at The Glorious Oyster (Sandhills Car Park entrance) to register
🧤 Equipment provided
☕ Free hot drink for volunteers
🅿️ Free parking – please grab a slip from us when you sign in
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Christie Devon Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series. Come and join us!
*You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
🙏 Many thanks to: Christie Devon Estates, The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow, Bideford Rotary Club and North Devon Yacht Club.
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe
At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG
Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What fixing services we usually offer:
Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)
Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)
Electrical (small household items)
General repairs
PAT Testing
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL CARNIVAL EDITION!
Now at The Amory Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Nov 29
Dec 24
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Braunton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION 👻
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and get yourself geared up for Halloween!
Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Croyde Beach Clean
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION! 👻
Come dressed in your best sustainable Halloween costume. Think charity shop finds, upcycled outfits, or creative re-wears from last year. Fast fashion isn’t invited! The best eco-friendly costumes could even win a prize.
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Instow Beach Clean
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION 👻
Come dressed in your best sustainable Halloween costume. Think charity shop finds, upcycled outfits, or creative re-wears from last year. Fast fashion isn’t invited! The best eco-friendly costumes could even win a prize.
Help to care for this beautiful spot on the estuary.
📍 Meet at The Glorious Oyster (Sandhills Car Park entrance) to register
🧤 Equipment provided
☕ Free hot drink for volunteers
🅿️ Free parking – please grab a slip from us when you sign in
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Christie Devon Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series. Come and join us!
*You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
🙏 Many thanks to: Christie Devon Estates, The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow, Bideford Rotary Club and North Devon Yacht Club.
People, Planet, Pint
🍻 People Planet Pint™ – Braunton, 3rd Nov
We’re hosting a local edition of People Planet Pint™ by Small99 at The Black Horse, 34 Church St, Braunton (7:30–9:30pm).
This is not a networking event. There will be no pitches, panels or presentations.
It’s an informal meetup for people across North Devon who are interested in climate, sustainability and nature, whether through their work, volunteering, business, or personal interest.
If you’re thinking about how climate change connects to your role, organisation or community, this is a welcoming space to explore that and meet others doing the same.
Addressing the climate crisis requires strong, connected local communities. This is a simple space to start those conversations – over a drink.
Join us. Book a free space here.
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL CARNIVAL EDITION!
Now at The Amory Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe
At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG
Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What fixing services we usually offer:
Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)
Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)
Electrical (small household items)
General repairs
PAT Testing
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
Dec 24
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Braunton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS EDITION 🎄
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and get yourself into the festive mood with our Christmas Crafting!
Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION 🎄
Now at The Amory Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm, Christmas Eve
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Film Screening Chulmleigh: People's Emergency Briefing
Chulmliegh Town Hall, Fore St, Chulmleigh. Weds 29 April, 6:30pm.
Hosted by Sustainable Chulmleigh.
No booking is necessary for this screening
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
All film screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Follow us for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow. Hosted by
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
May 31
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Film Screening Braunton: People's Emergency Briefing
Braunton Academy, Isaac Hall. Weds 22 April, 7pm.
Hosted by Earth Action North Devon.
Book your ticket for this screening here!
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
All film screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Follow us for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow.
Our Power, Our Planet: Earth Day Event
A special event celebrating Earth Day at Barnstaple Library.
FOYER: Earth Action North Devon
10am-12pm
Wellbeing Cafe with VR headsets – grab a cuppa and go for a dive with seals off Lundy Island!
SECOND FLOOR: Short Films & Honeyscribe Demo
1pm-3pm
Watch short films about local projects and see botanical print demonstrations celebrating North Devon biodiversity.
THIRD FLOOR: Exeter Science Centre
2pm-5pm
Hands-on “Our World from Space” activities.
FOYER: Artist Workshop (FREE Booking)
3:30pm-5:30pm
Creative painting workshop exploring themes of belonging, community and nature.
PLUS: Together with Libraries Unlimited and Resource Futures (through CAG Devon), we will be helping to launch the Together for Tomorrow programme.
The project aims to get more people involved in sustainable events and activities. Barnstaple and North Devon is a focus town for the project.
To make it a success, we need to hear from you! Please take 5–10 minutes to complete our short survey here on the kinds of community activities and events you'd like to see in your local area. Your input will directly shape what happens next – and as a thank you, you'll be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Life:Style voucher redeemable with over 500 UK shops.
Film Screening, Torrington: The People's Emergency Briefing
The Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington, 7:30pm.
Hosted by The Plough Arts Centre.
Book your tickets for this screening here!
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
All screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Watch this page for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow.
Instow Beach Clean
Help to care for this beautiful spot on the estuary.
📍 Meet at The Glorious Oyster (Sandhills Car Park entrance) to register
🧤 Equipment provided
☕ Free hot drink for volunteers
🅿️ Free parking – please grab a slip from us when you sign in
Earth Action North Devon has teamed up with Christie Devon Estates and local partners to carry out a regular beach clean at Instow as part of their Community Clean series. Come and join us!
*You will need to collect a car parking slip from the organisers to receive free parking on the day.
🙏 Many thanks to: Christie Devon Estates, The Glorious Oyster, Instow Parish Council, Johns of Instow, Bideford Rotary Club and North Devon Yacht Club.
Film Screening, Barnstaple People's Emergency Briefing
Barnstaple Library, Room 3b, top floor, Sat 18 April, 10:30am.
Hosted by The North Devon & Torridge Climate Forum.
THIS SCREENING IS NOW SOLD OUT
Please check here for more screenings
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
The Barnstaple screening will be held at Barnstaple Library as part of The North Devon and Torridge Climate Forum, a community-led initiative holding quarterly meetings to discuss local climate action, sustainable development, and environmental policies
All film screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Follow us for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow.
Film Screening, Bideford: The People's Emergency Briefing
St Mary’s Church, Bideford. Weds 15 April, 7:30pm
Book your tickets for this screening here!
The National Emergency Briefing is a landmark initiative bringing the latest climate and nature science out of Westminster and into communities across the UK. Last November, ten of the country's leading experts briefed over 1,200 politicians and public figures on what the climate and nature crisis means for our food, health, economy, and security. Now a compelling 45-minute documentary captures that evidence — and we're proud to be screening it across northern Devon.
This isn't a film designed to frighten or overwhelm. It's an opportunity for neighbours, local leaders, and MPs to sit together, look at the same evidence, and think about what comes next. And here in northern Devon, there's already plenty of reason for hope — local groups and organisations are doing brilliant work across wildlife, food, energy, and more. Screenings are a chance to get informed, get connected, and find your place in that picture.
All screenings are free and open to everyone — whether you're already passionate about the natural world or simply want to understand what's going on. Watch this page for updates as we’ll have more dates and venues to follow.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Chulmleigh & Ashreigney Community Clean
Join Earth Action North Devon and the North Devon Biosphere for a Chulmleigh & Ashreigney Community Clean 🌿
🗓 Saturday 11 April
Chulmleigh
📍 Pavilion Area (what3words: straddled.inspects.uncle)
⏰ 11am–1pm
Ashreigney
📍 Village Hall (what3words: fatherly.shape.playing)
⏰ 2–4pm
All equipment provided—just come along and help keep our local area looking its best.
South Molton Repair Cafe
🌻 Join us at the South Molton Repair Cafe Easter Special!
We're planting sunflower seeds in recycled toilet roll tubes! Grab a raffle ticket to be in with a chance to win, and help cover the cost of seeds and compost. 🌱
Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Community Clean
South Molton, this is yours 🌍
Join the North Devon Biosphere and EAND for a Biosphere Communities Community Clean on Tuesday 7 April, 3–7:30pm:
Timings:
3-4.30pm: Community Clean. Meet by the S.M.A.R.T. Swim Centre (what3words: ///pickup.cuddling.playful)
4.30-5pm: Refreshments between with S.M.A.R.T Swim Centre
5.30-7.30pm: Waste Audit with SKATE Molton CIC at the Pannier Market
✔️ All kit provided
✔️ Free refreshments
✔️ No experience needed
Please stick around for the Waste Audit (3–5pm at the Pannier Market)—we’ll sort what we collect and turn it into real Citizen Science data that can actually change things.
Pull up. Make it count.
Under 16s must be with an adult.
Climb It! Bideford Meet-up
🧗♂️ Climb IT! — a monthly meet‑up for young people in Bideford
Climb IT! is back at The Pocket, bringing together 18–30 year olds who want to chat about climate and nature, meet new people, share ideas — and enjoy great coffee and a climb while they're at it.
It's relaxed, friendly and open to complete beginners. You don't have to climb if that's not your thing — come along for the conversations, connection and community.
📅 First Wednesday of each month
🕡 6.30–8.30pm
📍 The Pocket, 75 High Street, Bideford EX39 2AA
☕ Your first coffee + a 30‑minute induction is on us
🎟️ FREE — but please book your place
Climb IT! is part of the Biosphere Communities Project, helping young people shape local climate and nature action across the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere.
👉Book a place here
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Jewellery repairs:
Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
April 26
May 31
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
Croyde Beach Clean
Join your community, John Fowler Holidays and Holly the Ranger in giving our beautiful bay a good clean.
Meet at the main beach entrance (RUDA end).
FREE parking for beach cleaners (please record your number plate on the sign in sheet).
Equipment provided (or bring your own if your have it).
We may also run a MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Survey, depending on the amount of volunteers/conditions. Please make yourself known if you are able to help with these surveys.
Please note: if you are planning to bring dogs, Croyde beach has a no-dogs policy from 30th April to 1st October.
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe
At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG
Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What fixing services we usually offer:
Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)
Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)
Electrical (small household items)
General repairs
PAT Testing
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
South Molton Repair Cafe
Now at our NEW location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
AGM
ℹ️🖥️ This event will also be available online for live streaming. Click this link at 7pm, Weds 11th March:
https://meet.google.com/tuw-wqpf-zzc
Please join us for the Earth Action North Devon AGM.
This isn’t just a look back at a very busy 2025 – it’s a chance to shape what comes next.
We’ll be sharing the impact we’ve made together over the past year and there will also be a chance for you to have your say on local environmental action.
If you care about our coastline, communities and climate, we’d love you in the room (or online).
When: Wednesday 11th March, 7–9pm
Where: Braunton Countryside Centre, Caen St, Braunton, Devon EX33 1AA
Braunton Repair Cafe
SPECIAL SKILLS-SHARING EVENT!
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and learn:
How to darn a sock
Basic bicycle maintenance
Simple sewing machine skills
Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Jewellery repairs:
Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
People, Planet, Pint
🍻 People Planet Pint™ – Braunton, 3rd March
We’re hosting a local edition of People Planet Pint™ by Small99 at The Black Horse, 34 Church St, Braunton (7:30–9:30pm).
This is not a networking event. There will be no pitches, panels or presentations.
It’s an informal meetup for people across North Devon who are interested in climate, sustainability and nature, whether through their work, volunteering, business, or personal interest.
If you’re thinking about how climate change connects to your role, organisation or community, this is a welcoming space to explore that and meet others doing the same.
Addressing the climate crisis requires strong, connected local communities. This is a simple space to start those conversations – over a drink.
Join us. Book a free space here.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers between 10.30am-1.30pm, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Woolacombe Silent Disco Beach Clean
Mill Rock, 10:30-12pm
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and join the Plastic Free Woolacombe team, North Devon National Trust and North Devon Silent Disco for a silent disco boogie down on Woolacombe beach.
🪩 SILENT DISCO: North Devon Silent Disco will be on hand providing the tunes so you can groove whilst removing the rubbish!
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
ℹ️ CITIZEN SCIENCE AND LEARNING: We feed our data into national campaigns such as Surfers Against Sewage ‘Million Mile Clean’ as much as possible.
Meet at Mill Rock. Equipment provided. Any queries, contact Plastic Free Woolacombe via Instagram message
Upcoming Woolacombe Beach Clean dates:
March 29
April 26
May 31
June 28
July 26
Aug 23
Sept 27
Oct 25
Nov 29
Dec 24
South Molton Repair Cafe
Now at our NEW location in The Amory Centre! Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textiles: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Mechanical: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Jewellery: Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Carpentry
Sewing machines: Simple fixes and tune-ups
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
South Molton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by South Molton Town Council’s Amory Centre and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs:
Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Jewellery repairs:
Simple repairs to necklaces, bracelets etc.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available at the Community Cafe to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Bishop’s Tawton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Church of St John the Baptist and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Day of Action 2026
Be part of North Devon's Day of Action on Saturday 31st January. One day where we show what community action actually looks like. One day where every tiny piece of rubbish counted becomes evidence that informs data, campaigning and policy.
Turn up on the 31 Jan, at one of our organised community cleans, or do your own clean (please see below*) and let us know, and you could win a Dryrobe® or a Hydro Flask*!
Northam Burrows (10am-12pm): Meet at Westward Ho! slipway
Bideford Tarka Trail with the Green Party (11:30am): Meet at Bideford Station
Instow Beach (11am-1pm): Meet at The Glorious Oyster, Sandhills car park
Rock Park, Barnstaple (10am-12pm): Meet on Ladies Mile
Newport, Barnstaple (10am-12pm): Meet in B&M car park
Crow Point, Braunton (10am-12pm): Meet at Crow Point car park
Croyde Beach (10am-12pm): Meet by the slipway
Woolacombe Beach (10:30am-midday): Meet at Mill Rock
Lee Bay, Ilfracombe (9:30am-11am): Meet at Lee Beach slip way
Wildersmouth Beach, Ilfracombe (10am-12pm): Meet at the entrance to the beach
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe (10am-12pm): Meet at the entrance to the beach
Lynmouth (10am-12pm): Meet on the Esplanade in front of the Rhenish Tower, Lynmouth. Short stroll to Eastern Beach (family friendly).
Lee Bay, Lynton (10am-12pm): Meet in the Exmoor National Park car park at Valley of Rocks, Lynton. 2km walk down to Lee Bay (for the more adventurous).
For organisations, businesses and schools:
Groups/community clubs: organise a clean in your local community on 31 Jan, we’ll supply gear & guidance.
Schools & businesses: run your clean during the week leading up (Mon 26–Fri 30 Jan) so your community can still take part within your working hours.
Drop us a line for details.
Data matters – what you collect and count gives real-world evidence for campaigning and for holding decision makers to account.
Please join us and help to make our fourth Day of Action the biggest yet!
*If you plan to do your own clean, please send us your data so that they can send it on to national databases. Email us and we will send you a simple form. Here is what info we’ll need from you:
How many KGs of waste you collected
How many people took part
How many plastic bottles collected
How many coffee cups collected
The most unusual find collected
*FREE PRIZE DRAW:
Win a Dryrobe® or a Hydro Flask!
Attending one of the above cleans? Send us a cool photo of yourself cleaning-up on the day along with the clean details.
Doing your own clean? Send us a cool photo of yourself at the clean, along with the location, how many bags of rubbish were collected, how many KGs of waste collected.
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe
At TWO locations:
hand.plant Cafe, 76 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ and
Delta, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe EX34 9NG
Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What fixing services we usually offer:
Sewing & fabric (please bring your own replacement buttons or zips)
Bicycles (please bring your own replacment brake pads)
Electrical (small household items)
General repairs
PAT Testing
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Ilfracombe Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, run by the Earth Repair Shop and hosted by hand.plant Cafe and Delta and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.
Big Saunton Beach Clean
Get some fresh air, feel good and do good! Come down and care for a part of our local National Landscape, UNESCO Biosphere and World Surf Reserve, anytime between 11am and 1pm.
✨ JANUARY 18th SPECIAL: Free workshop with Ecotribo's mini extruder! Discover how they find out what type of plastic each piece of waste is. Then turn beach plastics into recycled carabiners, giving discarded materials a second life. There will also be some giveaways for biggest batch found and weirdest!
🥤 FREE HOT DRINKS: these will be provided by Saunton Break Cafe (thank you!) down on the beach (rather than at the cafe). Please remember to bring your reusable cup if you have one!
🅿️ FREE PARKING: for all volunteers, pop in the shop when it’s time to leave and let them know you have been volunteering with us.
🧤 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: gloves, litter pickers and bags. However, if you have your own, please bring it with you.
🦀 CITIZEN SCIENCE & LEARN ABOUT THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT: Coastwise volunteers will be on hand to help us deepen our understanding of the beach environment and support citizen science efforts relating to wildlife and beach cleans. We feed our data into national campaigns as much as possible (Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile clean and the Marine Conservation Society).
🧁 PRIZE DRAW: Be in with a chance of winning a family cream tea voucher at Saunton Sands Hotel at every clean.
This year’s beach cleans are being made possible by our ongoing partnership with Saunton stakeholders; Christie's Estates, Saunton Beach Enterprises Ltd, Saunton Break Cafe and Braunton Countryside Centre. The events continue to be supported by Saunton Surf Life Saving Club, Saunton Hotdoggers and we are excited to welcome Coastwise and Saunton Sands Hotel to the support team.
Braunton Repair Cafe
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm and give your tired, torn or temperamental items a new lease of life. Every fix keeps something out of landfill, strengthens local know-how, and brings neighbours together.
What we usually offer:
Textile repairs: Zips (bring your own if a replacement is needed), buttons (please bring your own), simple alterations, darning and creative mends.
Small electrical repairs: Radios, headphones, gadgets and other small items.
Bicycle repairs: Bike checks and fixes by Baz from Pickwell Pedals.
Mechanical help: Simple fixes for household or handheld mechanical items also supported by the Braunton Men’s Shed.
All repairs are dependent on volunteer availability. If you’re unsure whether to bring something, please email us at least 48 hours before and we’ll check: info@earthactionnorthdevon.org
A few notes:
We’re a community repair space, not a professional service, so very complex or specialist items may be better handled elsewhere.
Please stay while we work on your item. The Repair Cafe is about learning, connection and shared skills.
All our repairers are volunteers and we will ask you to read and sign a disclaimer before we undertake your repair.
Donations are welcome but never expected.
Cake and hot drinks (including coffee from 51 Degrees North) are always available to keep spirits high.
Want to volunteer?
We’d love more helpers, whether you mend things or simply enjoy welcoming people. No professional qualifications needed, just willing hands and a friendly heart.
About the Repair Cafe:
Braunton Repair Cafe is part of Earth Action North Devon’s growing Repair Cafe network, hosted by the Museum of British Surfing and powered by local volunteers. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Repair Cafes are now running in Bishop’s Tawton, Braunton, South Molton and Ilfracombe.