About 300 people have taken part in a demonstration against plans for an incinerator in Devon.
Waste firm Viridor wants to build the incinerator at a former quarry it owns near the village of Lee Mill.
Objectors, who marched in nearby Ivybridge, claim the incinerator would adversely affect the environment and want more waste to be recycled.
Viridor said the “resource recovery centre” was safe and would produce electricity for 45,000 homes.
Viridor is one of three firms which have been asked to come up with solutions for the disposal of waste in south Devon.
Other proposed sites are at Ernesettle and Devonport in Plymouth.
The South West Devon Waste Partnership will make a decision about the preferred bidders in the spring.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8409517.stm
Meet the Plymouth Dartmoor search and rescue team at Sainsbury’s Marsh Mills (Plymouth) over the weekend of 12-13 December, where you can meet members of the team, buy some of their merchandise and find out what it’s like being a member of a Search and Rescue Team.
Ivybridge Christmas lights will be switched on on Friday 4 December, in Fore Street. Entertainment in Erme Court includs Elfic the Jester and Dr Rock B, judging of children’s fancy dress and a Christmas Parade to Fore Street with the Rotary sleigh, Santa and friends.
Town Centre entertainment with fire juggling and face painting with Fantasy Faces, musical bands, carol singing, stalls, crafts and advent market, children’s rides. Lots free.
http://www.ivybridge.gov.uk/
Tuesday 1st December, 10:30: 4hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite & Man (Ivybridge- meet in the Park and Ride car park SX 648 566)
The south moor is rich in its history discover more on this walk which takes you out to Western Beacon, Spurrells Cross and Butter Brook. This walk is timmed to coincide with trains and buses arriving at the station. Guide M Walker 01752 897034 Distance 8m/13km
http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/index/visiting/vi-eventsguidedwalks/vi-diary-of-guided-walks-and-events/vi-december-2009-guided-walks.htm
