Autumn@SailorsCreek

Community LandCare and Creek CleanUp days

Historically known as Sely’s Creek, Ceeley’s Creek and indeed Trevissam Cove, this estuary inlet we assume has been utilised for beaching and berthing boats since at least the 16th Century when a Pilchard Cellar or Palace was in commission at Little Falmouth processing fish for trade abroad….

A fluctuating community of individuals and families living aboard sailing boats and floating homes has been in existence for a long time at Sailors Creek. In more recent years the liveaboard community of Sailors Creek has been in decline, which is evident in the accumulated flotsam and jetsam; we are told there was a time when the community went to great effort to contain belongings and keep the beach clear or they would be encouraged to leave by the other liveaboards. The creek has continued to be a final resting place for boats, which in the days of wood and steel boat fabrication was maybe more acceptable, erring on notions of the romantic.

A Community Interest Company has been formed – Sailors Creek CIC – which aims, in partnership with local landowners and the river community, to support the regeneration of the Creek and adjacent fields.

We have a young forest garden interplanted amongst established scrub species and native woodland, this always needs tending to. The creek itself requires a huge effort to clear the accumulated waste and we rely on the fantastic efforts of our members and volunteers.

Our Autumn events!

Sunday 9th October 5-9pm ~ Full Moon Fire – byo food to cook!
Sunday 16th October 10-12 ~ Creek water testing & LandCare
Wednesday 19th October 9-4pm ~ LandCare
Wednesday 26th October 9-4pm ~ LandCare
Wednesday 16th November 9-4pm ~ LandCare
Sunday 20th November 10-12 ~ Creek water testing & LandCare
Wednesday 23rd November 9-4pm ~ LandCare
Wednesday 30th November 9-4pm ~ LandCare
Sunday 18th December 10-12 ~ Creek water testing & LandCare
Sunday 18th December 145-315 ~ Winter Tour!