Connecting Rural South Hams

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For a number of years, Rebecca has been working with the Y2P. Yealmpton to Plymouth Active Travel Group as they campaign to get a better link between Yealmpton and Plymouth for cyclists and walkers.

Many hours have been spent discussing the best routes and options for tackling the issue and had some useful input from the teams at South Hams District Council, Sustrans, Plymouth Cycling Campaign and PL21 Transition in Ivybridge.

Work is ongoing ...

Would you cycle between Yealmpton and Plymouth if there was a more suitable route?

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News

Promoting our local farmers

Earlier this month I joined current MP, Gary Streeter, at his most recent catch up with local farmers and representatives from the NFU. Meeting around the kitchen table of a local farm, we heard from a range of farmers - dairy, beef and arable - about the challenges and opportunities they face. I

A muddy visit

I’ve been spending time in Brixton and Yealmpton this week and met some really inspirational local businesses. I paid a muddy visit to Brixton-based South West Composting Ltd followed by plant shopping at Fordbrook Nursery.

Back British Farming Day

It's #BackBritishFarmersDay! To all the farmers across South West Devon, thank you for what you do to contribute to food production in the UK. We have farmers old and young in the constituency and brilliant examples of modern farming practices such as those at How Now Dairy Ugborough and Johnny's

Rebecca visits UK's first Carbon Negative Farm

Have you heard of How Now Dairy?

Located in Ugborough, the local team produce and deliver organic milk within a 10 mile radius of the farm. They are also the first carbon negative dairy and organic milk delivery service in the country.