If you want to see the notes from previous meetings click here.
If you have an idea for an event, please let Karen know.
Wednesday 12th March
Meet at 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Jenny Schmidt from Torch Vets will talk about lameness/foot problems in livestock
This DASH event is only open to members.
Jenny will talk about all things “feet” - lameness/foot problems in livestock and be happy to answer any questions you have.
Jenny grew up in Australia, and qualified in 1995 from The University of Sydney. She then took off to Britain and decided to settle in the UK. Jenny has kept sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and goats. She is the Honorary Veterinary Surgeon for the Devon Goat Society, a member of the Sheep Veterinary Society, the Goat Veterinary Society and the British Camelid Veterinary Society. She is a sheep lameness advisor and a Bovine TB advisor.
DASH Winter Talks are held at The Bickford Arms, Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, EX22 7XY
Wednesday 9th April
Meet at 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Lee Skinner - Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team
This DASH event is only open to members.
DASH Winter Talks are held at The Bickford Arms, Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, EX22 7XY
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
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