Giving a little, receiving more
It was volunteer week in the South West in mid-June, and BBC did a feature on it, which included an interview with one of our own, Anita Dowman, a trustee of the Shallowford Trust.
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The Footsteps
On this day in 1921, Elizabeth Margaret Braund was born in South Kensington to Isabel Braund and Henry Braund, later knighted as Sir Henry Braund. She had a privileged upbringing and a largely private education, and perhaps this, along with her experiences in India during the War, and subsequent script writing career for the BBC … Read more
The thing is, it takes time.
The lanes were flaming gold with gorse, the hedgerows snow white with blackthorn. The skies were clear and blue. At the bridge over the Walla Brook, sheep were grazing the down on Riddon ridge, while a pair of buzzards, cruised above, circling, watchful, telescope eyes on the undergrowth below. We slowly crossed the humpback bridge … Read more
Sowing Seeds for the Future: Shallowford Trust Secures Grant for Conservation and Education
The Shallowford Trust has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to engage young people and volunteers and protect threatened habitats on Dartmoor.
It was a long time ago…
Shallowford Farm, founded by visionary Elizabeth Braund, has connected urban youth with nature for nearly 50 years.
People as people
2026 will signify the 50th anniversary since Elizabeth Braund and colleagues purchased the farm.
Two Hands for January 2025
East Shallowford held a pre-Christmas gathering to say thank you to our volunteers. It was a representative gathering with some past volunteers, some present volunteers, and some future volunteers.
Providence House – CEO Recruitment
Providence House is seeking a Chief Executive to lead their small, committed team and ensure the charity continues to grow, thrive, and serve. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader who embodies humility, passion and ambition. Download the application pack and read more here.
Working Together for December 2024 edition
Working Together It’s official: ‘being social is associated with some tangible benefits.’ No less a publication than the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society has published its study of 152 species, including mammals, birds, insects and even corals. The research found that ‘more social animals live longer’, ‘postpone maturity, and are more likely to reproduce … Read more