If you want to see the notes from previous meetings click here.
If you have an idea for an event, please let Karen know.
Friday 9th May
4pm meet
Mill Visit - John Arbon Textiles - South Molton
This DASH event is only open to members.
We will take you on a tour of the Mill, to demonstrate how we make our yarn and tops. Along the way, we’ll introduce you to our delightful vintage machines — every one is a character!
Production is halted for the duration of the visit for safety reasons and the machines are noisy!
For their own health and safety, we are not able to allow dogs or children (U18’s) to attend a tour.
Also, we do have our showroom at the Mill where you can spend some time shopping for our fibre and yarn.
Places are limited to 20 and will cost £5pp
To reserve a place please email Karen - training@devonsmallholders.co.uk
Thursday 12th June
6pm - 10pm
BBQ, Fire Pits and Culm Wild Flower Walk - Southcombe Farm, Holsworthy (kindly hosted by Paul)
This DASH event is only open to members.
Paul will provide a wild BBQ and large fire pits down in the valley. Water can be boiled on the fire so you can bring tea/coffee etc. - he will provide plenty of logs and fresh water.
Bring your own food for the BBQ and a plate/dish of food to share with everyone.
Bring your own plate, cup, knife, fork etc.
Plenty of logs/stumps for seats but you are welcome to bring camp chairs if you would prefer something more comfortable!
Wellies advised.
There will be a bucket/bush loo nearby.
Once everyone has arrived we will walk to the BBQ area and leave all the food/belongings there.
Those that wish to do so can then walk through the culm and see the wild flowers before returning for the BBQ.
Please feel free to join us later for the BBQ if you are unable to make the walk.
Please email training@devonsmallholders.co.uk so we have an idea of numbers
Sunday 6th July
3pm onwards
Rull Orchard, Bickleigh, Tiverton
This DASH event is only open to members.
Mike (a prize winning cider maker), will show us the cidery, and take us on a walk up through the orchard - apples, pears, quinces, medlars and nuts. He will talk us through all the mistakes he has made but also some of the things that have worked well! Children welcome.
Cider, perries and juices available to purchase.
Please email training@devonsmallholders.co.uk to register your interest, so we can gain an idea of numbers.
Wednesday 30th July
Yealmpton show (NOT a DASH event)
Look out for the DASH stand at Yealmpton show. www.yealmptonshow.co.uk
Wednesday 6th August
North Devon Show (NOT a DASH event)
Look out for the DASH stand at North Devon Show. northdevonshow.com
Thursday 14th August
Okehampton Show (NOT a DASH event)
Look out for the DASH stand at Okehampton Show. www.okehamptonshow.co.uk
Wednesday 27th August
5.30pm-8.30pm
Barn Owl Trust - Newton Abbot
This DASH event is only open to members.
In Aug we have arranged a visit to the Barn Owl Trust in Ashburton. The visit will involve a talk on the work that the Trust does to conserve this rare species, but will major on what you can do to help as a landowner.
The plan is then to have a walk through the Barn Owl Trust’s 26 acre reserve, which is managed for Barn Owls and other wildlife, with the intention of having a picnic meal as the sun goes down.
There may even be an opportunity to see or hear wild Barn Owls or Tawny Owls! The picnic meal will be indoors in the event of wet weather. There will be a charge of £10 per head, which will be donated to support the Barn Owl Trust’s conservation work. Numbers will be limited to 25.
Please email training@devonsmallholders.co.uk to book your place
Sunday 7th September
afternoon
Trigon Farm, Holsworthy - Tour and Afternoon Tea
This DASH event is only open to members.
Following on from his talk at the February DASH meeting, Al will give us a guided tour of Trigon Farm where we can see his permaculture principles in practice.
Afternoon Tea will be served.
Cost of tour and tea - £20pp Children U13 are half price
Minimum of 10 required for the event to run
Please email training@devonsmallholders.co.uk to book a place and for payment details.