Friends of South Hams

21/07/2026

Life on the Edge has won an award!

South Devon National Landscape has been recognised with a prestigious national Bees’ Needs Award in the Communities category for its groundbreaking Life on the Edge project!

This award celebrates its support of pollinators and creation of thriving habitats across South Devon!

Our Project Manager Rob and Finance Officer Emma were delighted to accept the award at RHS Wisely that was presented by Mary Creagh, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)‘s Minister for Nature.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our partners, volunteers, landowners and local communities who have worked so hard to restore the landscape for pollinators!

Read more about this award on our blog here:
https://southdevon-nl.org.uk/minister-presents-bees-needs-award-to-life-on-the-edge/



The National Lottery Heritage Fund
National Trust South Devon
Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust
The South West Coast Path
Devon Environment Foundation
Doorstep Arts

21/07/2026

I was dreading trying my hand at lawn bowls in front of a crowd of experts, but it turns out I didn't disgrace myself! And it was way more fun than I'd expected.

Thank you to everyone at St Mary's Brixham Bowls Club for hosting me so well, I had a really enjoyable afternoon. And congratulations on reaching your 85th anniversary. Thank you also to Club President Tug Wilson, for your expert coaching.

Bowls has a reputation as a sport for older people, but St Mary's are keen to welcome in younger members, and are happy to show the ropes to anyone who wants to give this sport a try.

The club plays in several leagues and has an all-year round programme to keep people involved socially and as active players. Several members told me how important the club is for them, being part of a community, making new friends, staying active and keeping loneliness at bay.

It's a beautiful place to play, with great views over Brixham, so do go along if you fancy something new!

01/06/2026

05/04/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1636050284202791

28/03/2026

A project on Dartmoor to reprofile the landscape aims to return the springy bog – and carbon store – to its natural condition

24/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjw7klkjm2o

Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

26/02/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewzg77k721o

Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

23/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1402980491310944

09/02/2026

Former Dairy Crest Site Station Road TOTNES
Application Number 3335/25/OPA

You have until 12/3/2026 to comment on these proposals - on material planning grounds.

This is a Hybrid planning application for mixed-use development site comprising: Outline Permission for mixed use redevelopment (comprising of circa 125 self-contained apartments, a 2400sqm (45 bed boutique hotel complex), circa 1310sqm commercial space, demolition of existing structures, full permission for change of use of Brunel Building & extension works to concrete structure to create gallery space.

For full detail see the Planning Application at:

https://southhams.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display/3335/25/OPA