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THE HAVEN BIG GREEN WEEKEND 2010

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HELPED BY fine weather, this year’s Big Lunch at Shell Lane in Exmouth was a huge hit. Sunday 18 July saw a turnout of 35 people – including some TTE members – who brought food and drink, shared recipes and were entertained by a string trio while they sunned themselves.

Most of the diners, who included a number of children, were from the immediate neighbourhood. About two-thirds were familiar faces from last year’ event, but, encouragingly, a third were new arrivals. People started arriving about 11am to set up, and the lunch ran until just after 3pm. One or two dishes proved very popular – Julian Ashwin’s courgette tart particularly so – and promises to exchange a number of recipes were made.

‘Fortunately our pet seagull didn’t make an appearance!’ says diner Peter Ashwin. ‘I can thoroughly recommend coming along next year!’

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THE HAVEN BIG GREEN WEEKEND 2010

FORGET THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER… IT’S THE GREEN CLIFFS OF EXMOUTH!

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SANDY BAY turned green last month as the Devon Cliffs holiday park hosted the annual Havens Big Green Weekend event. ‘We are the biggest park in Europe and as such we have a real responsibility to do what we can to protect our environment,’ said Devon Cliffs spokesman Brian O’ Brien. ‘The purpose of the event is to enthuse and motivate staff, guests, owners and the local community to pull together and make a difference for the good of the environment.’

Held from 16-18 July, the weekend was themed around reducing the park’s carbon footprint, increasing biodiversity, saving water and reducing waste. The event featured wildlife and coastal walks, displays and presentations by conservation groups including the Devon Wildlife Trust and the RSPB. A craft market showcased the work of local makers, and for those who wanted to have a go themselves, there were workshops in willow weaving, kite making and making bird and bat boxes.

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