Newsletters

Issue 82 – December 2008 / January 2009

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Headlines from the latest issue:

Abundant Life

Nearly 20% of the UK population are now over retirement age and for the first time in recorded history, there are more pensioners in the UK than there are under 16s. With all the post war baby boomers reaching retirement age over the next few years, this percentage is increasing rapidly.

Director of Research in Practice, Celia Atherton OBE said, “Dartington wants to set a precedent that encourages the chance for older people to have a happier retirement, with opportunities to become elders in their community – providing wisdom and experience where it is needed most.”

Illustrating the future of Dartington

Dartington has been helping three young illustrators from the University of Plymouth test their talents on an exciting project. Giving them the amazing opportunity to work with Mervyn Kurlansky, a founding partner of the internationally renowned Pentagram Design – creating exciting art pieces which will be seen by over 3,000 people all over the world.

An actor, singer, dancer, inseminator and toymaker

Bert (Herbert) Pitman died on 20 September, aged 92, in Scotland. Yvonne Widger writes from High Cross House.

Will Wallis – Bringing back ‘Brams Patch’

Will Wallis is the new Warden for The Dartington Hall Trust estate.

research in practice for adults – Three Year Review Wins Award

The publication has not only caught the eyes of Dartington staff and visitors but it has picked up an award at the Robert Horne Shout 8 Awards (the annual showcase for innovative and creative printed work).

Legacy

The life of Dorothy Whitney Elmhirst could be told in many ways. The story of her support of the Women’s movement in America and England could make a whole book; her involvement in American politics another; her patronage of the Arts another still; and of course the history of Dartington or her Garden yet another. Her range of cultural and social influence was vast and historic.

News Of The Day – Extracts

A selection of extracts from the historical archives dating from 80 Years Ago – January 1929

A Farm for the Future – Natural World

Rebecca Hosking finds out how she can make her families wildlife friendly farm in Devon, a low energy farm for the future and discovers that nature holds the key. With her father near to retirement Rebecca Hosking returns to her family’s wildlife friendly farm in Devon, to become the next generation to farm the land.