Emma Whittaker

ALT A field of flax has been grown in Plymouth tended by a multi-generational group of volunteers, spinning, dyeing and weaving the material to make linen. The volunteers from Keyham in Plymouth, ranging in age from 8–86 years old, have experienced hands-on farming in nature using regenerative techniques to produce a range of heritage crafts. Each step of the process will be illustrated in an exhibition to be held at the University's Sustainability Hub showcasing the flax plant at every stage, the low-tech tools and machinery, woven items and documentary photographs of the land and people. The exhibition documents the Green Minds Creative Commission ‘A Mini Flax Farm in the City’ which took place between April and August 2022 at Keyham Green Places, Plymouth, supported by Low Carbon Devon. The project was led by Vicky Putler of the Flax Project The exhibition runs from 6–16 October 2022, 09:00–18:00 (excluding weekends) at the Sustainability Hub, University of Plymouth campus.

ALT Net Zero Vision of Tiverton by Emily Packham t’s 2050 – Devon is net-zero – a lot has changed … What does this look like where you live? AHRC Net Zero Visions, Launch of Public Call for Visions!! https://lnkd.in/eBCNkSJ8 If you have a ‘Vision’ for net-zero where you live, please send it on to us. It can take the form of a piece of art, a story, a video, or even a podcast. Submissions are welcome from individuals or groups. Your Visons will be featured in the gallery and on the map so we can build a mosaic of Visions for Devon. Each month between July-November 2022 two £20 vouchers (under and over 18s) will be awarded to the ‘Star’ Vision of the month. Many Visions will also appear in the Net Zero Book, publication November 2022.

ALT Craft Makers based in the Southwest can become members of the Green Maker Initiative (GMI), which provides support and advice for crafts individuals and groups committed to reducing their environmental impact. Free membership - Join us: https://www.crafts.org.uk/green-maker-initiative Supported by @MAKE Southwest and ERDF Low Carbon Devon @PlymEarth University of Plymouth and @ACE

ALT As part of the EDRF Low Carbon Devon project we are researching how Devon’s creative industries, across the diversity of subsectors, from design to heritage, from to audio-visual arts to publishing etc., are engaging with climate change, carbon emissions and the broader environmental impact of their business (SMEs) or organisation. We are doing this to understand best practices and how they can be supported and developed. Completing a short survey and tell us what you do and the support you need. Your survey responses will contribute to research at University of Plymouth developing support for the creative industries to reduce their carbon emissions, address their environmental impact and communicate the issues. As survey respondents you will be invited to feature your business’s positive actions in addressing your organisation's environmental impact on the Low Carbon Devon Google Map. https://plymouth.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/creative-industries-in-devon-sustainability-survey