Awards
The genuine concern for the Environment of the people, businesses and farms in Bigbury has been acknowledged in recent years. Bigbury Golf Club won the England Golf Award for Sustainability Project of the Year 2023, BNZ won the South Hams Community Award (Commended) 23/24 and the BBC Radio Devon Environmental Award (Highly Commended) 2022. Venus Cafe is an environment pioneer in their industry winning Queen's Award for Sustainability (2005 & 2010) and the First Choice Responsible Tourism Award 2005
Some of Our Volunteers
A treasure trove of expertise and passion is being discovered as volunteers join up to devise ways that our community can protect the environment and rebuild nature in Bigbury.
Farhana Yamin
Climate Lawyer & Co-Chair BNZ
“So proud to be part of Bigbury Net Zero and thanks to those who are making things happen”
Dr Juliette
Marine Biologist & Educator
"Having the opportunity to help BNZ develop in my home village is a pleasure and fills me with pride"
Lynda Kelly
Herb Farmer & Planet Local Champion
" Have met some wonderful people and hopefully together we are making a difference"
Louise Wainwright
Writer & Chair of BNZ
"It lifts my spirit to work with passionate people who care about nature and the environment"
Jo Highley
Musician & Choir Leader
"It is important to me that I contribute whatever abilities have to the aims of BNZ.
Mike Wynne-Powell Photographer & Naturalist
"Ringmore resident helping community action."
John Tucker & tractor
Farmer
"I want to send a message to the 'throw-away society' that we must not waste our resources."
David Scott
Modbury Town Crier
“I am keen to do what I can to look after the environment."
Johnathon Marshall
BNZ Treasurer
"Thrilled to be supporting our collective ambitions for the environment."
Katy Smith
Wave Project, BNZ Committee
"Its fantastic to be be inspired and work
with others with a passion for positive change’’
Eamonn & Linda Byrnes
Ringmore residents
“It’s the right thing to do now. We want to be good ancestors.”
Fiona Barker
Writer, audiologist, litter picker
"Really happy to be able to support BNZ, working with others in this amazing community to support the environment."
Tim Smith
BNZ Committee
"I’ve been associated with Bigbury since starting school in Yealmpton in 1983…and I’ve been jumping in the sea here regularly ever since"
Our Local Business Supporters
Giles Fuchs
Burgh Island co-owner
“In a damaged world it’s wonderful to help at grassroots level to make a difference.”
Louisa & Michael Smith
BNZ Committee & Venus
Russell & Amanda
The Beach Shop
Dave & Lynda
Herb Heaven
“Amazing commitment & energy. Proud to be part of it”
Cathy & Gordon
Folly & Willings Organic Farm
Caroline Barker
Shop local, save petrol and support local business
Mathew Gibbs
GM Bigbury Golf Club
“We have a duty to do all that we can for the Environment"
Jas & Jazwinder
Holywell Stores
Fish Family
Challon's Combe Organic Meat & Dairy
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Local Government Supporters
Our Partners
