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The Stowford Piggery Appeal

This is the report by the inspector who turned down the application to build a large piggery just to the east of Stowford village and alongside the Two Castles trail because of it’s effect upon the setting of a listed … Continue reading

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Geoffrey Cox Visits Turbine Site

Conservative candidate Geoffrey Cox stopped off at SALTAG HQ on on his tour of West Devon today Tuesday 21st April 2015, to inspect the site of the proposed  Wreys Barton. He expressed his surprise that such a large turbine could … Continue reading

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Sign the Petition against Wind Turbines

A letter from one of our members who is having to deal with a wind turbine located in the field next to her yurt business. It will likely destroy her livelihood. Dear Friends, I just created the petition “Stop the … Continue reading

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Ridgecombe Turbine Viewed from Brent Tor

Taken with a 70mm lens, calculated 8 degree field of view – the same as the human eye. The turbine position and height were determined using a blimp so the accuracy is very high. Click for Full size image

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Western Power – “No more Turbines”

From one of our members, Western Power Distribution, who are responsible for electricity from Cornwall all the way to Nottingham, are reported that National Grid as being unable to accommodate any more renewable energy schemes onto their power distribution network.   Western … Continue reading

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Busting the MythBusters

Myth-bust-busters or Myths about Anti Wind Turbine Myths These are taken from the PRO WIND site www.distgen.co There they claim to bust popular anti wind myths.  We’ll have some fun and expose the truth behind their thin arguments. Wind turbines … Continue reading

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Geoffrey Cox Speaks out – Subsidies Debate March 6th

Our local Conservative MP attended the debate and spoke out against on-shore wind turbines.   http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmhansrd/cm150306/debtext/150306-0001.htm#15030634000888  

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Wine and Wisdom: April 23rd, Blue Lion 7:30pm

We are very happy to announce our first official fund-raising event, Wine and Wisdom at the Blue Lion on 23rd April 2015, 7:30pm. An entertaining evening of trivia, nibbles and fun.  Prizes and adulation for the winners, derision and insults … Continue reading

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Candidate Julie Lingard gets it!

Sorry about the blurry image!     SALTAG have no preference for any political party.

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Write to Geoffrey Cox – March 6th – Onshore Wind Turbine Subsidies Bill

Write to our MP Geoffrey Cox asking for his presence and support for the private member’s bill for the withdrawal of all subsidies for onshore wind turbines. Here is a template you can use.   Dear Geoffrey Cox, I write … Continue reading

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