MAGS FEAST was a real success, if you were there send us your thoughts and pictures to magsmoreton@gmail.com

The MAGS Feast in the evening was a great team effort and a resounding success, it wasn't possible to be there and not have a good time. 

Through the evening, which included shared activities, food, music, networking and sharing Astrid's vision statement we have, as Astrid said, also shared a positive vision of how we would like the future of Moreton to be - including greener spaces, cohesive community, and community-owned orchards and energy companies. 

The smoothie bike, energy models, posters and information had a second viewing, reaching as many people again as in the morning, generating more support and some lively debates. See our Facebook link for more images of both events

It is nearly time for the Moretonhampstead Action Group for Sustainabilty Group's  (MAGS) bring and share salad feast. Music, stalls, family friendly activities, all welcome.....even last minute if you haven't yet booked :-) MAGS is waking up again after a brief quiet time. Come and share the fun and the plans.
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Another Feast update.....more music...more fun.....more plans

http://hub.moretonhampstead.net/2014/06/24/midsummer-bring-and-share-feast-28th-june-update/

Another update 

Veggie, meaty, fruity salad sharing, bring your Salads/Share your recipes

The line-up for the music is:
The Bovey River Band; Flute Salad, then the Moretones during the feast, then
The Kestor Boys (of the Kestor String Band)
David Faulkner on the Border Bag Pipe and Whistle together with Hugh Arnold will be calling a few dances

The stalls: Chagfood, Chagfarm, the Moreton allotment association, Jane and Alistair Wimberley Farm, Energy Savers display from the energy fair in the morning and displays for the Moretonhampstead Growing Together projects, where adults and children can leave comments/ideas.

Chrissy Kebbell will make Salad box planting for children and Beth Hamer will do den building and talking about her MAGS funded art project to interested families.

See you there

Fun and Art at the Feast for children......28th June, Parish Hall

..........we very pleased to have environmental artist, "guerrilla gardener and boat builder"  Beth Hamer at the Feast. She is planning activities for young and old as part of MAGS' new Moretonhmampstead Growing Together projects

Beth was one of the members of the Dartmoor Arts Project. She is also Director of the  Okehampton based project GROWING OUR FUTURE 

"Growing our Future, founded in 2008, aims to involve people of all ages in finding solutions to the environmental challenges society faces, including food security, pollution and climate change. 
Working primarily with college students and pupils of local primary schools, the project encourages learning through experience of sowing seeds, growing plants, harvesting and composting among other activities".

Moretonhampstead Growing Together: New MAGS project idea

Bring ideas, ideas and more ideas for our project 'Moretonhampstead Growing Together'. Help MAGS develop this new project on June 28th at the FEAST

Music at the Feast

Music at the Feast on the 28th June 

The Bovey River Band  based around Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor gives a new, vibrant energy to classic Bluegrass and 'Old time' music with it's roots in the traditional songs of America and the British Isles. These are mixed with classic Americana and original material. With powerful vocals backed by rich harmonies, they will take you from fast 'ho down' music to reflective, uplifting songs played with real feeling.
Band members are Alan Walker on Vocals/Dobro/Guitar, Steve Bamford on Vocals/Harmonica and Mandolin, Paul Haynes on Vocals/Guitar, Nigel Parsons on Vocals/Double Bass and Barry Green on Vocals/Banjo/Guitar

The Kestor Boys of the Kestor String Band

David Faulkner of Wren Music

The Moretones: Local Moretonhampstead singers

Sat 28th June, Parish Hall Moretonhampstead, Energy Event; Fabulous Feast, Music, Stands, Food...Information, FUN...

See you there!

Open Day at Steward Community Woodland

The Steward Community Woodland have their Open Day on the 28th June in the afternoon.
This will be a great opportunity to come and learn about SCW low impact structures, renewable energy systems, permaculture gardens, woodland management operations, and of course come and enjoy the beautiful woodland. As well as guided tours, there'll be refreshments and cake round the fire along with music, traditional craft demos, wild medicine, plant stalls, books & info use Facebook got to the SCW events page and book

And of course don't forget our Bring and share Midsummer Feast and the Moretonhampstead Energy Savers Fair. All on the same day!