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Horticultural education starts at Dartington with a clear focus on the future

Monday 29 June 2009

The Dartington Hall Trust and Duchy College are teaming up to bring a new course onto the Dartington estate, aimed at training a new wave of students with the skills necessary for 21st century food production and gardening.

Are you the next Dartington Photographer of the Year?

Monday 29 June 2009

The Dartington Photographer of the year competition is extending its deadline for entrants to July 10th – so that it runs parallel to last year’s winner, Alice Carfrae’s, photographic exhibition that opens this week in the Dartington Roundhouse Café. Find out how to enter the competition and more about the prize here!

Small is more beautiful than ever… at Ways with Words

Friday 19 June 2009

Ways With Words 2009 Festival of Literature and Ideas is using its unique relationship with Dartington Schumacher College to create a line up of the most exciting sustainable thinkers in the UK – including the founder of Gaia theory and the very first visiting teacher at Schumacher College, James Lovelock.

Follow Dartington on Twitter

Friday 19 June 2009

You can now follow Dartington on Twitter. To view the latest news in under 140 characters point your mouse to Elmhirst">twitter.com/Elmhirst.

Research in Practice: What's New - June 2009

Tuesday 16 June 2009

Supporting evidence informed practice with children and families. Five new research reviews are now waiting to be read in the Research in Practice EvidenceBank. During 2009 we are supporting Hope and Homes for Children’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A New Public Dance Commission launches in Plymouth this Summer

Tuesday 09 June 2009

From 20-28 June, US director/choreographer Stephan Koplowitz, the award winning site-artist best known for making public dance performances around the world, is coming to Plymouth – working with Dartington on a one-of-a-kind new commission to bring the public dance show to 8 historic sites throughout the city and beyond.

The South West’s Finest Hit the High Notes in 3 Special Summer Performances

Wednesday 03 June 2009

Seven exceptional music students from the South West Music School are set to grace the stage of The Great Hall at Dartington this summer, in a series of 3 concerts designed to give the best of the region’s young talent a performance platform.

Cider Press Centre - Online Shopping Coming Soon

Tuesday 19 May 2009

The new Dartington Cider Press e-commerce website will be launched in summer 2009

Dartington Photographer of the Year Competition – We need your talent!

After the enormous success of last year’s Dartington Photographer of the Year Competition – Dartington is now working in partnership with Visit South Devon to offer the same amazing prize to two of the most innovative and ambitious photographers in the South West – and you could be the next winner!

Research in Practice for Adults - What's New

Thursday 07 May 2009

Welcome to the sixteenth edition of What’s New from Research in Practice for Adults. In this issue you will find out about some recent changes to the Research in Practice for Adults team, details of current projects and events, and our plans for the coming year.

Research in Practice - What's New, March 2009

Thursday 07 May 2009

The latest Growing Digital blog entry is up, covering some top tips for day to day use of evidence-informed practice. Two new stories showcasing different initiatives for implementing evidence-informed practice have been published on the website.

Talented? Then this should strike a chord...

Friday 01 May 2009

There is now just a week left until the application deadline for South West Music School. Don’t miss out – the closing date for applications is Friday 8th May.

St. Mary’s Concert brings Songs of Passion and Love

Monday 27 April 2009

Dartington and Totnes Early Music Society have teamed up to bring award-winning young vocal ensemble Stile Antico to St. Mary’s Church in Totnes with their new twist on an old classic – staging a concert inspired by the moving and passionate biblical love poem, the ‘Songs of Solomon’.

South West Music School - 2009/10 Applications are Now Open!

Monday 27 April 2009

South West Music School is going into its third year and has 19 places available. We are looking for young musicians with a sense of considerable authority and clarity. Candidates must be between the ages of 8 – 16, have high levels of musicianship, talent and/or potential and be a committed individual.

BYO Disco - Strictly Vinyl

Monday 27 April 2009

Dust your old vinyl off and raise money for South Devon’s very first community radio station – Soundart Radio

The Age of Stupid invites intelligent debate

Monday 20 April 2009

The massively successful post apocalyptic climate change movie, The Age of Stupid, is being aired at Dartington Barn Cinema from Monday 20 April to Thursday 23 of April – and to stir things up a bit, Dartington have gathered together a panel of the region’s finest environmental minds to kick start a debate on the back of the controversial film.

The ‘UK's wisest and most humane undertakers’ move to Dartington

Tuesday 24 March 2009

Rupert and Claire Callender, the husband and wife team behind The Green Funeral Company, have moved their unique and groundbreaking business from Cornwall to Dartington, where they intend to become part of a community working hard to deliver sustainable solutions to the pressing problem of life and death.

Dartington Secures Arts Council Grant for another 2 years

Friday 20 March 2009

Dartington Plus has secured its Arts Council funding for the next 2 years – enabling this partnership, between The Dartington Hall Trust, University College Falmouth and King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC), to develop its profile as a centre of excellence for the development of new work.

Dartington appoints New Director of Arts

Monday 02 March 2009

Dartington is delighted to announce the appointment of David Francis, as the new Director of Arts at Dartington. David Francis said about his appointment, “There is no doubt that Dartington is an important national centre of creativity, learning and research, with a hugely committed creative community at its heart‘

Monday 16 February 2009

Based on the Elmhirst philosophy ‘that an abundant life is a happy life’ – The Dartington Hall Trust plans to develop a flagship retirement community, where creativity and personal development will run alongside support for life – with the intention of influencing a cultural shift in the way we think and engage with older age.

Illustrating the future of Dartington

Thursday 05 February 2009

Dartington has been helping three young illustrators from the University of Plymouth test their talents on an exciting project, working with a top international designer to create exciting art pieces that can be seen in the latest Dartington Annual Review.

Research in Practice What's New - February 2009

Tuesday 03 February 2009

Special Edition Child Maltreatment Update – This month we have a special edition of the Research and Policy Update which focuses specifically on the subject of child maltreatment.

The Agroforestry Research Trust to Feature on BBC2's Natural World

Thursday 29 January 2009

Tune in to BBC2 on Friday February 20th at 8pm to see Martin Crawford and his work at the Agroforestry Research Trust featured in Farm for the Future.

First Spark - A Radio Festival

Friday 16 January 2009

First Spark – A Radio Festival (31 Jan to 8 Feb) marks the launch of Soundart Radio 102.5 fm, South Devon’s first community radio station.

Research in Practice for Adults What's New: January 2009

Thursday 08 January 2009

Hello and welcome to the fourteenth edition of what’s new. I hope you’ve all had a relaxing break and are full of vim and vigour for the New Year. At research in practice for adults it’s already a hive of activity. We are currently finalising eight new publications.

Research in Practice - What's New January 2009

Tuesday 06 January 2009

New e-learning exercise – reunification of looked after children; Improving www.rip.org.uk; emailXchange topics; Highlights from this month’s Research and Policy Update; Young people explain what we do; Our annual Councillors’ and Trustees’ Seminar (CTS).

2008 Reviewed by CEO Vaughan Lindsay

Friday 19 December 2008

Vaughan Lindsay, CEO of The Dartington Hall Trust reviews 2008. A year of worldwide financial turmoil but one full of successes and positive change across the Dartington Estate.

Dartington test drives the fastest composter in the west

Tuesday 16 December 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust is taking recycling to the next level, experimenting with the fastest composter in the UK – which is turning all their kitchen waste into compost or bio-fuel in a matter of hours.

Research in Practice - What's New December 2008

Thursday 11 December 2008

Highlights of this month’s RPU include the Wales Link Officer meeting, Mencap’s evidence-based campaign aimed to stop disablist bullying, next steps for the Children’s Workforce, highlights from this month’s Research and Policy Update, Action Pack piloting – a series of meetings to pilot the material from the Engagement in Learning at Key Stage 3 Change Project, starting in January, the annual Councillors’ and Trustees’ Seminar (CTS)

Dartington Cider Press Centre is dreaming of a Green Christmas

Friday 05 December 2008

For the first year ever Dartington Cider Press has added some eco-sparkle to the Christmas shopping experience, by switching its traditional fairy lights with 7,000 brand new LED lights that burn brighter than conventional fairy lights but use 10% of the energy – adding a touch of eco-magic to your shopping experience.

Spooky goings on at the Cider Press – who you gonna call?

Thursday 27 November 2008

On Wednesday 3, 10 and 17 December, Dartington Cider Press is inviting the public on a special late night ghost tour, led by a group of paranormal investigators called ‘Hidden Realms’ – who have been on site exploring the supernatural stirrings of the 17th Century shopping village.

Dartington hires new Director of Sustainability

Tuesday 11 November 2008

On 1 December 2008, Charlie McConnell will take over as Dartington’s first Director of Sustainability – overseeing the internationally renowned Schumacher College, the Land Scope Project and Dartington’s much publicised sustainability drive.

Sustainability at Dartington - A Year On

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Chief Executive Vaughan Lindsay said, “One year ago The Dartington Hall Trust announced that it was on an ambitious mission to turn an energy leaching 1,200 acre medieval estate into sustainable teaching trailblazer. In the last 12 months Dartington has reduced its energy use by 7% – just by improving energy efficiency and working closely with staff and residents to raise awareness.’

Research in Practice - What's New November 2008

Monday 10 November 2008

Highlights of this month’s RPU include critical reviews of books on kinship care and the Integrated Children’s System, consultations for the Comprehensive Area Assessment and DCSF website plans, and new initiatives such as the UK Council for Child Internet Safety and a new Young Muslim Advisory Group

November Drop In Session With Vaughan Lindsay

Monday 03 November 2008

The next in Dartington’s regular series of drop in sessions will be taking place on Friday, 14th November at The Mansion House in Totnes.

Dartington Debated........The Credit Crunch

Monday 03 November 2008

The Crunch is here but who flicked the switch? Can we blame the City for corrupting the sector or did the media send us running in panic straight off a cliff? On Halloween, the Dartington Debate took its view.

Totnes and Dartington Community help build largest straw bale buildings in Devon

Tuesday 14 October 2008

The largest straw bale building in Devon is being constructed on the Dartington Hall estate, as part of the new carbon and waste neutral community saw mill run by Greyfield Timber – a Dartington Land Scope project that will provide a year round supply of local, sustainable, and cost effective fuel to the Totnes and South Hams community.

Iconic Tweed Mill re-opens with new hydro-power water wheel

Tuesday 14 October 2008

Local landmark the Dartington Tweed Mill is re-opening after 12 years to house new Cider Press ecommerce business – powered from energy produced by the original water wheel.

Dartington Debates......... The Credit Crunch

Friday 10 October 2008

At 7.00pm on the 31 October The Dartington Hall Trust dares to host the hottest and most pressing debate of the day – bringing two of the UK’s leading financial gurus to the Great Hall – as we ask “The Credit Crunch – City Mess or Media Manoeuvring?”

Monday 29 September 2008

Ever wondered just what Social Justice at Dartington is all about – and how the work of research in practice for adults (ripfa) makes a real difference to the everyday lives of adults who are receiving support from social services across England?

Thursday 25 September 2008

Dartington doesn’t usually sign up to external campaigns, or advance its cause through our website. But the End Child Poverty theme is at the very heart of every bit of our work in social justice through Research in Practice.

Jazz Collective moves to Dartington & Torbay

Monday 15 September 2008

Torbay and the South West Music School have been selected to host the National Youth Jazz Collective (NYJC) later this year – providing opportunities to the region’s budding jazz musicians and established jazz practitioners alike.

University Exchange Programme will Support Creative Talent

Monday 15 September 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust is working closely with University College Falmouth (incorporating Dartington College of Arts) to enhance the creative career opportunities that are available to arts graduates.

Welcome to our twelfth What's New

Sunday 07 September 2008

This is a special edition featuring the winners and runners up from our recent photo competition ‘A day in YOUR life’. We also introduce two new members of staff and highlight upcoming events.

Dartington as you have never seen it… and will never see it again

Friday 05 September 2008

On 14 and 15 of August Dartington Hall played host to ‘Apparitions’ – a world exclusive nighttime performance, set in the buildings and grounds of a 12th Century Medieval estate, starring a cast of 85 professional and amateur musicians and actors and featuring a 2000 year old Celtic war horn, a full choir, and the devil on a very large horse.

Poetry at Dartington is Bly and Wondermental!

Tuesday 02 September 2008

Book ending the Westcountry Storytelling Festival are two of the most amazing and diverse poetic experiences you are likely to find this summer – Matt Harvey’s Wondermentalist Cabaret and international poetic superstar Robert Bly.

Dartington Print Workshop Opens For Devon Open Studios

Tuesday 02 September 2008

If you’re looking for high quality prints at fantastic prices head to Dartington Print Workshop between 12th and 15th September.

Soundart Radio & DSYP - A Happy Radio Family

Friday 29 August 2008

As part in the Dartington Summer Youth Programme (DSYP), Soundart Radio provided a unique opportunity to five young students last week; the opportunity to create and broadcast their own radio programmes.

The woods, bins, shelves and kitchens are alive with the sound of music

Wednesday 27 August 2008

The Dartington International Summer School has been mixing music with nature – in a week long ‘Sustainable Sound’ workshop based around the creation of musical instruments from found materials sourced from the Dartington estate, both natural and recycled.

Dartington Summer School celebrates the TQ9ers

Thursday 21 August 2008

The Dartington International Summer School is very proud to be part of the TQ9 community – and after 60 years of putting Dartington on the international map, the famous music school is looking for new ways to engage and involve the local community.

Monday 18 August 2008

Over the past few years Research in Practice has developed a close working relationship with PART, a Canadian organisation working in a similar field. Elizabeth Cooke, Knowledge Manager at Research in Practice, reports back on a successful visit.

RiP - What's New August 2008

Friday 08 August 2008

Outcomes and why they matter, What works for troubled children? Parenting Interventions for the Prevention of Unintentional Injuries in Childhood, NetWork news and the latest Research and Policy Update.

Sue Kellam is showing her paintings and drawings in the Round House during August and September

Wednesday 30 July 2008

Sue Kellam has worked at Dartington in a variety of capacities since 1964 but some 20 years ago she took 5 years out to study art, obtaining a BA hons. in fine art in 1992. Since then she has worked part time as resident florist at Dartington.

South West Music School hits the high notes at Excellent!

Wednesday 23 July 2008

On the 15th & 16th July five young musicians from South West Music School and five dancers from Youth Dance Academy performed in Fish-Tale on the main stage at Sadler’s Wells, London as part of Excellent!

Dartington and WMN Photographer of the Year – what a winner!

Wednesday 23 July 2008

24-year-old Alice Carfrae has been selected as the winner of the Dartington Hall Trust and the Western Morning News Photographer of the year competition.

Next Drop In Session with Vaughan Lindsay

Friday 18 July 2008

Do you have a new idea that you would like to see happen here at Dartington? Do you have thoughts on our current work? Do you feel passionately about the Arts, Social Justice or Sustainability? Do you want to have a dialogue with our CEO? Then this is your chance to have a conversation with Vaughan Lindsay.

Satish Kumar and Matt Harvey bring the Dead Poets Slam to life at Dartington

Monday 14 July 2008

BBC2’s Earth Pilgrim Satish Kumar joins four other notable figures from the world of literature and big ideas – to compete in a ‘Dead Poets’ Slam at Dartington Hall on Monday 14 of July. Their aim – to breathe new life and purpose into some of the greatest words ever written, while playing a part in what promises to be one of the highlight moments of the Ways With Words literature festival.

Dartington Hall is Open For Business

Monday 14 July 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust is not going anywhere… this is loud jubilant cry from the pioneering Devon based charity that prides itself on its inspirational location, its value to the South West region as a whole – and its ability to nurture ideas to address pressing problems.

RiP - What's New, July 2008

Monday 07 July 2008

You can now search the Research in Practice website by topic, making access to research information speedier and easier. Partners can see whether they are logged in or not and our publications section, where you can download all our publications in full, has been re-vamped.

Moor Trees Looking for Tree Nursery Officer for Dartington site

Tuesday 17 June 2008

Moor Trees, the first partners in Dartington’s rapidly growing Landscope project, are looking for a Tree Nursery Officer for their new nursery on the Dartington Hall Estate.

First bat rehabilitation centre launched in the south west

Thursday 12 June 2008

Lost, injured or poorly bats need fear no longer, for the first ever South West bat rehabilitation facility is opening on Monday 16 June, just outside Dartington. The new outdoor flight pen will offer injured bats a place of healing and recovery before being released back into the wild.

What's New - June 2008

Tuesday 10 June 2008

The pilot group for testing and evaluating this Action Pack is now underway. Twenty five people from seven Partner agencies met in London in May to embark on trialling this Action Pack in their multiprofessional teams…

Dartington Photographer of the Year Competition

Friday 16 May 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust is raising the stakes on their hunt to find the most exciting new photographer in the region – seeking ambitious and exciting individuals to compete for the photography commission of a lifetime…

Give your kids a brilliant summer holiday experience at Dartington

Wednesday 14 May 2008

The summer holiday just got a lot more fun, as Dartington opens its doors to the ultimate holiday club.

Dartington and Totnes are in Transition Together

Friday 02 May 2008

Dartington’s international environment college Schumacher is currently working with the UK’s first transition initiative Transition Town Totnes to bring innovative ideas around the very real issues of climate change and life after peak oil into the hands of the community.

Idyllwild Student Exchange 2008

Tuesday 29 April 2008

A group of 18 talented young music and arts students from Devon and Cornwall have now been selected to take part in the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program.

Dartington is developing new college to influence the influencers

Wednesday 23 April 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust can now announce its plans to create a new Schumacher Academy/Educational Centre located at the heart of the Dartington estate and ethos.

Open House and Spring Celebration at Schumacher College

Monday 21 April 2008

On Saturday 26th April come and mark the opening of the new season at Schumacher College with a morning of talks and the chance to meet with staff and local people interested in the work of the College.

Dartington Summer Youth Programme 2008

Tuesday 01 April 2008

Dartington Summer Youth Programme is a summer school of creative courses in music, theatre, performance, photography and the technical arts especially for young people.

Calling the Gifted and Talented - South West Music School is Now Recruiting!

Monday 31 March 2008

Dartington led project South West Music School is opening its doors for a second year, intent on uncovering the most exciting young musicians from across the region and significantly boosting their chances of making a career in the music industry.

Minister for Culture Margaret Hodge Endorses South West Sound 2008

Thursday 20 March 2008

South West Sound is about to kick-start its 5th annual music convention – positioning itself at the heart of the UK music industry debate, while giving real careers advice and business development opportunities to some of the top music talent in the South West

Beyond Happiness - Dartington Trustee launches new book in Totnes

Monday 17 March 2008

At 7.00pm on 26th March, Gay Cranmer launches her new book ‘Beyond Happiness – Deepening the Dialogue Between Buddhism, Psychotherapy and the Mind Sciences’, published by Karnac Books, at Totnes Bookshop.

From Art to Activism : Summer Courses at Schumacher

Friday 14 March 2008

This summer, Schumacher College is running a series of courses focusing on the interconnections between nature, art, science and activism.

Scoring For Film

Friday 14 March 2008

The film industry would be unimaginable without the creative input of musicians. This year South West Sound will be welcoming two new partners, Cinéformation and Bristol Media, making the annual symposium the place to be for region’s aspiring Morricones and Barrys.

International Artist Meredith Monk Opens Arts Park Doors

Wednesday 12 March 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust is embarking on a journey to become one of the most significant and vibrant arts establishments in the UK – kick-starting its ambition with the arrival of internationally acclaimed composer, choreographer and multi-disciplinary artist Meredith Monk.

Dartington Hosts Global Conference into the Best Use of Social Research

Friday 07 March 2008

From the 17-19 March 12 teams of social justice champions from 8 countries will be gathering at The Dartington Hall Trust to take part in the first ever international conference into the most effective use of social research evidence in the child and adult services.

Dartington and South Devon College Join Forces On New Creative and Media Diploma

Tuesday 04 March 2008

4th March will see South Devon College coming to the Dartington Hall estate to promote the new creative and media diploma, kick starting the first stage in a creative partnership – with a view to boosting vocational arts education in the South West.

Totnes Festival 2008 Dates Announced – Get Involved!

Monday 25 February 2008

The Totnes Festival will be back from 5-14 September 2008, bigger, brighter and building on the successes of its first two years.

The Dartington Hall Trust Welcomes Merger Decision

Monday 25 February 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust welcomes the news that the merger between Dartington College of Arts and University College Falmouth has been agreed.

South West Young Musicians Get Opportunity of a Lifetime

Friday 22 February 2008

The most talented rising music stars from the South West are about to embark on one of the most exciting musical projects of their young careers – thanks to the Dartington Hall Trust and the ‘virtual’ South West Music School.

South West Music School NOW Recruiting

Tuesday 19 February 2008

South West Music School is now recruiting for 2008/09 and is now open for applications. The closing date for applications is Friday 9th May.

Joining Up the Dartington Business Circle

Friday 15 February 2008

At a recent reception, The Dartington Hall Trust was delighted to recognise the importance of the founding members of the Dartington Business Circle to the successful launch of the scheme.

Trust Using Thermal Imaging In Journey Towards Sustainability

Tuesday 12 February 2008

The Dartington Hall Trust is using heat-seeking camera technology to help the charity become carbon and waste neutral by 2015.

Satish Kumar – Meet the Earth Pilgrim

Wednesday 30 January 2008

Satish Kumar is making two appearances in Totnes in February to talk about his new book ‘Spiritual Compass – The Three Qualities of Life’, and the work of Dartington’s Schumacher College.

National Figure To Head The Arts At Dartington

Wednesday 30 January 2008

Dartington’s commitment and ambition for the arts have been reinforced with the appointment of Peter Boyden as the charity’s new Director of Arts.

Imagination is the Key - First Drop in Session of 2008

Monday 28 January 2008

As part of Dartington’s ongoing dialogue with the local community, the charity’s CEO Vaughan Lindsay will be holding his next drop in session in Totnes on Thursday 7th February.

Walk with the Earth Pilgrim: Satish Kumar

Thursday 24 January 2008

Those who enjoyed watching Earth Pilgrim on BBC2’s Natural World can now have the opportunity to walk on Dartmoor in the company of Satish Kumar on a Schumacher College Course.

RDA backs colleges’ proposal to merge with £3.5 million investment

Monday 21 January 2008

The South West Regional Development Agency board has agreed to back the decision by Dartington College of Arts and University College Falmouth to merge.

Sir David Green – Meet Our Chairman

Friday 18 January 2008

On 1st January 2008, Sir David Green took over as Chair of Dartington Hall Trust. Everyone at Dartington is looking forward to working with Sir David on shaping and delivering a shared vision for the estate.

'Midweek' With Satish Kumar

Wednesday 16 January 2008

Satish Kumar, Director of Programmes at Schumacher College, was a guest this morning on Midweek with Libby Purves. If you missed the show you still have the chance to listen to Satish in conversation via the Midweek website.

Dartington announces new Chairman of Trustees

Thursday 10 January 2008

At the start of the New Year, Dartington is making an important change to its Board of Trustees, with Sir David Green KCMG taking over from James Cornford as the new Chairman.

Dartington secures Arts Council funding for next 3 years

Thursday 10 January 2008

According to initial confirmation, Dartington has secured an inflationary increase in Arts Council funding for the next 3 years – positioning the charity as one of the top centres for creative excellence in the UK.

Dartington Trustee Knighted in New Year’s Honours’ List

Wednesday 09 January 2008

Dartington Trustee, Nicholas Kenyon CBE has been knighted in the New Year’s Honours’ List 2008. Everybody at Dartington would like to congratulate Sir Nicholas on this richly deserved honour, awarded in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the arts.

Earth Pilgrim - a year on Dartmoor

Wednesday 02 January 2008

A production by the Emmy award-winning AGB Films, for the BBC2 series Natural World, which tracks ecologist, writer and Gandhi disciple, Satish Kumar, a founder and Director of Programmes at the Schumacher College, as he walks Dartmoor in all its seasons, sharing the distinctively Indian perspective he brings to one of England’s best known landscapes.

Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst – West Country’s Greatest Visionaries

Friday 21 December 2007

If you missed the recent documentary on the region’s innovators you still have a chance to watch it and vote for Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst as the West Country’s greatest visionaries.

South West Sound x South By South West 08

Friday 14 December 2007

Dartington Plus initiative, South West Sound, will be taking 15 organisations to Austin, Texas to attend for the world’s most influential music business conference South By South West.

Dartington Switches on the Eco Christmas Trees

Monday 03 December 2007

Christmas at Dartington is a magical affair, with the beautiful listed estate twinkling with thousands of white and blue lights – and this year they are going to look and feel more spectacular than ever.

11 Million Takeover Day

Wednesday 28 November 2007

On Monday 19th November, Research in Practice invited a group of students from King Edward VI Community College, Totnes to join them for the day and contribute to the development of evidence-informed practice.

Friday 23 November 2007

As the year reaches a close, Research in Practice for Adults can look back at a second year full of successes.

Off The Peg @ Craft Education

Friday 16 November 2007

On Saturday 8th December Craft Education will be opening their doors for their 10th annual Off The Peg exhibition.

Musical Stars on the Rise

Monday 12 November 2007

With the last chord of movements two and four of Odyssey by Incubus fading through the corridors of Wells Cathedral School, the full house of parents and teachers knew they had seen some exceptional talent over the previous 90 minutes.

South West Sound Search 2008 - New Music Uncovered

Friday 09 November 2007

Over the coming weeks, South West Sound will again uncover the finest new music being made in the region with the 3rd Annual South West Sound Search.

Devon Artsculture - 3 Years In!

Tuesday 06 November 2007

Education and Engagement - Link Officers Focus on Key Stage 3

Wednesday 31 October 2007

October saw the most important date in Research In Practice’s calendar, the Link Officers’ annual meeting.

South West Sound 08 - Dates Confirmed

Wednesday 31 October 2007

South West Sound, the annual music convention for the South West of England, will take place on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April 2008 in Bristol and Dartington.

Schumacher College: Encouraging Innovation in Business

Tuesday 23 October 2007

Between 26th November and 8th December Schumacher College will be opening its doors to the next generation of ethical entrepreneurs when it hosts ‘Ethical Pioneers: An Interactive Masterclass for the New Entrepreneur’.

Dartington confirms that education is still our priority

Monday 22 October 2007

Education will remain fundamental to the work that we do at Dartington. Not only in the arts but across all our work in social justice and sustainability.

Celebrating Schubert

Wednesday 17 October 2007

A large programme of concerts, talks and residencies to celebrate the life and work of Franz Schubert. Ticket packages for the full or part-programme are available.

Schumacher College - Open to Business

Monday 08 October 2007

FTSE 100 companies have joined up with CarbonSense and Schumacher College to launch new climate change courses for business professionals.

Innovations Project - The Ideas File Overflows

Friday 05 October 2007

Dartington thought that it had a lot of new ideas for the future but it seems that you have even more.

Iconic Building to Return to Use

Friday 05 October 2007

Iconic Dartington estate building, the Lower Tweed Mill has been in the press lately and for all the right reasons. Dartington is going to switch the lights back on.

Birthday Celebrations for Dartington Cider Press

Thursday 30 August 2007

As early as 1928, Bernard Leach, the renowned studio potter, had recommended to Leonard Elmhirst that a site close to Bidwell Brook would be an ideal spot for a retail outlet, drawing its trade from the passing motorists.

Church Tower Refurbishment Underway

Tuesday 28 August 2007

Even the least eagle-eyed amongst us will have noticed the scaffolding surrounding the Church Tower, which signals the start of the long-awaited restoration of this Dartington icon.

The Sculptor’s Contract

Tuesday 28 August 2007

Andrew Lacey, one of three artists now based at Dartington’s Craft Education Centre, is currently engaged in a research project that carries the title of Large Bronzes of Renaissance Venice.

Sponsors Provide Creative Opportunities at Dartington

Friday 24 August 2007

Significant financial awards from First Great Western and Investec Bank UK have meant new creative opportunities for disadvantaged youngsters through the Dartington Summer Youth Programme.

Imagination is the key

Monday 30 July 2007

On Tuesday 10th July 2007 Dartington held its second Open Space meeting at Dartington Primary School. If you would like know what was discussed please read on…

Any Questions comes to Totnes

Wednesday 11 July 2007

Any Questions, Radio 4’s forum for lively debate between leading public figures is coming to Totnes on 10th August.

Business Circle Gets Rolling

Thursday 28 June 2007

Dartington Business Circle is a unique, new opportunity for businesses across the South West. Through their support of this international centre for the generation and application of new ideas, businesses demonstrate high levels of corporate social responsibility and community support whilst profiting from an individually tailored and exclusive package of benefits.

Estates in Transition News

Tuesday 12 June 2007

What does climate change and peak oil mean for estate and land management? Monday June 11th 2008 saw Dartington and Transition Towns join forces.

Dartington Business Circle

Tuesday 12 June 2007

An introductory event was held on 23rd June 2007, and five founding members have now been instrumental in the successful launch of the scheme.

Open Day Update

Wednesday 06 June 2007

The rains stayed away on Saturday 2nd June letting Dartington’s biggest Open Day yet spread out across the estate.

Totnes Festival Goes on Ebay

Thursday 24 May 2007

Totnes Festival organisers are to auction sponsorship deals on ebay! Last year’s festival captured the imagination with over 70 events and this year’s promises to be even better…

Imogen Holst Exhibition at High Cross House

Thursday 17 May 2007

Visit the architectural gem High Cross House, on the Dartington Hall estate and you will find displayed the original manuscript of Imogen Holst’s String Quartet No 1.

Exciting developments for Dartington Plus and the Transatlantic Arts Consortium

Tuesday 01 May 2007

The Transatlantic Arts Consortium enters an exciting new phase with the news that it has secured $750K from the Pierson Lovelace Foundation in the US to kick-start a three-year programme of new commissions.

An Arts Park for the Dartington Estate

Monday 23 April 2007

Ash Sakula architects have been appointed to carry out feasibility study for a Welcome Centre and Ideas Laboratory

New Opening Times for the Roundhouse Café

Tuesday 10 April 2007

The Roundhouse Cafe Opening hours are now midday to 8:00pm, seven days a week!

Sweet Shack Now Open

Thursday 05 April 2007

A new outlet called The Sweet Shack opens at the Dartington Cider Press Centre on Good Friday, 6th April.

Land Scope Enterprises get Green Light

Thursday 05 April 2007

Dartington Hall Trust gives the green light to Land Scope’s first two sustainable enterprises

Christopher Haan 1942 – 2007

Wednesday 04 April 2007

Colleagues and friends of Christopher Haan, Trustee of Dartington for some six years, have been shocked to learn of his sudden death on 10th March.

New Appointment for Artistic Director

Wednesday 04 April 2007

Gavin Henderson CBE has been Appointed as Principal of the Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of London

South West Music School Website Now Live

Thursday 29 March 2007

We are delighted to announce that the website for the South West Music School is now live.

Refurbishment Continues Apace

Wednesday 28 March 2007

Over the coming months two much-loved areas of the gardens at Dartington will benefit from significant refurbishment and repair.

Toy Shop

Tuesday 06 March 2007

Dartington now has its own toyshop. From the end of January the Cider Press Centre took over the running of Tridias toyshop on its site at Shinners Bridge.

Dartington Awarded Beacon Status

Tuesday 06 March 2007

The Dartington Hall Trust has been awarded Beacon Status by Beacon South West. This organisation is bringing together some of the South West’s most forward thinking and ambitious companies to promote success and spearhead the growth of the region.

Dartington College of Arts Special Meeting

Saturday 03 March 2007

The Board of Governors for Dartington College of Arts (DCA) convened a special meeting on 2nd March to discuss the recommendations of the independent report into the future of the College.

The Schumacher Carbon Statement

Wednesday 28 February 2007

30 World Citizens studying in Devon pledge individual carbon footprint reductions over the coming 12 months…

Success for Soundart Radio 87.7 fm

Wednesday 14 February 2007

It is a great pleasure to announce that the Office of Communication (Ofcom) has awarded a 5 year community radio licence to Soundart Radio.

Recognition for Research in Practice

Monday 29 January 2007

We are delighted that RiP’s Director, Celia Atherton, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2007, for services to children and families.

Totnes Town Meeting

Thursday 25 January 2007

On Friday 2nd February 250 people attended a public meeting at the Civic Hall in Totnes chaired by Totnes MP, Anthony Steen.

Barn cinema recieves lottery award for new sound system

Monday 22 January 2007

The Barn Cinema in Totnes which attracts audiences from across the local area has received a Lottery cash injection of £4,500 thanks to the UK Film Council’s Small Capital Fund.

South West Music School Director Appointed

Saturday 20 January 2007

South West Music School forms part of a network of centres for advanced training for exceptionally talented young musicians.

Frequently Asked Questions about the potential relocation of the Dartington College of Arts

Thursday 18 January 2007

Answering some of the most common questions about the potential relocation of the College of Arts.

Cider Press Centre now open on Sundays

Thursday 18 January 2007

The Dartington Cider Press Centre is a unique visitor centre with fifteen shops, eating places and workshops set in a village atmosphere.

A statement about the college and the trust from James Cornford, Chairman of the Trust

Wednesday 17 January 2007

Much has been written about the potential relocation of the College of Arts that does a grave disservice to the Trust…

Joint Statement from Dartington College of Arts and Dartington Hall Trust

Wednesday 10 January 2007

Subsequent to their joint meeting on Friday 8th December 2006, the Dartington College of Arts Board of Governors and the Dartington Hall Trust Trustees issue the following statement.

Instrument Hire available

Sunday 07 January 2007

Did you know that we hire out Summer School instruments during the year to musicians in the locality?

Save Dartington College Day

Wednesday 03 January 2007

The Trust was heartened to see the commitment and focus of hundreds of people at ‘Save Dartington College Day’.

Soundart Student Radio comes to Dartington

Tuesday 02 January 2007

Monday 13 November saw the launch of an arts-based student radio station at Dartington with a special live and inter-active switch-on ceremony.

College confirm that trust did all within its power

Wednesday 20 December 2006

Prof Andrew Brewerton and Vaughan Lindsay clarify the role of Trust in College relocation decision.

National Gardens Scheme Tree Planting Ceremony

Monday 18 December 2006

Dartington will be hosting a tree planting ceremony to support the National Gardens Scheme, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of opening the Gardens at Dartington Hall.

Unique Environmental Training Opportunities At Dartington

Friday 15 December 2006

The Dartington Hall Trust is looking for two committed trainees to join its team. Commencing in January 2007.

CEO comments on DCA discussion with University College Falmouth

Thursday 14 December 2006

In light of Dartington College of Arts’ announcement that it is engaged in talks with University College Falmouth, Trust CEO Vaughan Lindsay comments.

Dartington College of Arts in discussion with UCF

Wednesday 13 December 2006

Dartington College of Arts (DCA) is holding exploratory discussions with University College Falmouth (UCF) on the feasibility of a re-location to Cornwall.

Fritjof Capra awarded an honorary degree

Monday 11 December 2006

Fritjof, who has longstanding connections with Schumacher College, was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the University of Plymouth.

Dartington Summer Youth Programme Performs

Sunday 10 December 2006

Providing music making opportunities for young people interested in chamber music, jazz or rock and pop.

Schumacher Scholarships available for Life After Oil

Friday 08 December 2006

Reviving their Southwest Scholarship scheme As part of the College’s contribution to helping the Southwest towards a more sustainable energy future.

Land scope project launch

Saturday 02 December 2006

The Trust is looking for pioneering individuals with skills and experience to develop innovative, viable and sustainable land-based ventures.

New restaurant now open at the Cider Press Centre

Thursday 30 November 2006

“More”, the new family restaurant situated next to the Kitchen Shop at the Cider Press Centre opened for Summer.

New Dartington Trustee

Wednesday 22 November 2006

The Trustees are pleased to announce the appointment of Sir David Green.

DACS Highly Commended at National Business Awards

Thursday 04 May 2006

At the first national Business Excellence Awards for the UK’s hospitality, leisure and tourism industries, DACS has won the ‘Winner – Highly Commended’ category.

Trust Sustainability Charter Introduced

Friday 07 April 2006

Setting targets for improving sustainability across each department of the Dartington Hall Trust.

Stephan Harding’s latest book launched

Tuesday 14 March 2006

Stephan Harding is having a book launch of his new book, Animate Earth, at the Totnes Bookshop.

Arts Park update

Saturday 04 March 2006

Market research which looked at the need for an Arts Park at Dartington, came up with positive results.

Dartington Pottery, a Celebration

Wednesday 22 February 2006

Following the departure of Dartington Pottery from the estate, a celebratory exhibition of Dartington Pottery is being held at Dartington Cider Press Centre.

John van Praag steps down

Saturday 04 February 2006

It is with sadness that we announce John van Praag has decided to step-down as a Trustee of The Dartington Hall Trust

Mainsail Weds Art and Ecology

Tuesday 10 January 2006

The first part of a permanent installation by artist Wayne Hill has been completed at Schumacher College.

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