Dr Emily Grossman is a scientist, science author, TV broadcaster and climate activist who recently moved to Totnes from London. She is concerned about a lot of misinformation going around which is tragically costing lives. The recent “Newsletters” or “Truthpaper” that have been pushed through Totnes front doors of late are pushing an agenda of…
…FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS 22nd October 2020 The Transition Town Totnes Incredible Edible team are delighted to have been fully back in action from the beginning of August, enjoying socially distanced time outdoors in the five Incredible Edible sites in and around Totnes and Bridgetown. The Incredible Edible project has been growing fruit, herbs, nuts, vegetables…
Global Music Match unites 14 Music Export Programs for a world first! Harbottle & Jonas are one of 96 artists from 14 countries are taking part in what could be the largest online match-making of musicians ever undertaken. Created in a world first collaboration between founding partners Sounds Australia, ShowcaseScotland Expo and Canada’s East Coast…
The results are in and “Shared Space” is the winner… Few things light up the town more than the incendary question of what to do with the beating heart of Totnes lifeblood; our High Street. The Corona virus pandemic has forced changes with the Town Council arranging to enforce a Saturday Morning pedestrianisation to enable…
1st June 2020 On Thursday 25th June, over 60 people walked up Totnes High Street and each solemnly placed a pair of children’s shoes in the Civic Square. The action, ‘COVID today > Climate Change tomorrow > UK Government Act Now’ was co-ordinated by Totnes and District Extinction Rebellion. In sweltering temperatures, demonstrators marched in…
The following communique was issued on Friday, May 1, 2020 by the South Hams District Council Opposition Group made up of Independent, Green Party and Liberal Democrat Councillors. “It was just one week ago that the Tory-led South Hams District Council adopted a series of resolutions that effectively halted the democratic process by cancelling meetings,…
24th April 2020 Local councillors are furious with new measures with claims that democracy is being undermined and usual rights that we take for granted are being removed under the cover of the current corona crisis. An extraordinary vote at the ‘full council meeting’ of South Hams District Council yesterday afternoon (the 23rd April), has…
Will we break the world? That’s the subject matter and title of 1001 instruments’ first single from their forthcoming Little Free Trees EP. The dream pop feeling of the song resonates with thoughtful lyrics that address a topic many of us have front and centre in our minds right now, namely, the current state of…
16th March 2020 This page will be for providing guidance and local information for Totnes and locality and will be updated with any new information as available. The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature. If you have these symptoms, however mild, stay at home…
The Totnes Community Development Society who have secured planning and £2.5 million funding for the Brunel Building renovation have released a statement regarding the land deal on the old Dairy Crest site as follows: Totnes Community Development Society Directors would like to update the community on the situation regarding the purchase of the land…