A new theatre show questions whether we are allowing ourselves to become distracted by the 'dead cats' rather than focussing on who is pulling the strings of power.
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Author: Dartington Trust
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Weaving together the synergy of running and writing
"There’s something about the rhythm of running....that lets your thoughts bubble and jumble away ... suddenly things can make sense after a run." says writer and runner Adharanand Finn who is running a three-day retreat at Dartington.
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Acknowledging the achievements of actor and activist Paul Robeson
When Paul Robeson came to Dartington in 1930 to rehearse Shakespeare’s Othello (below), he delighted the Devon crowds. Today, a new event commemorates his time here.
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New land manager began as a volunteer at Dartington
Meet our new land manager Sebastian Allen-Mepham. In his youth he volunteered with our conservation team and now he is delighted to return to play a part in protecting the land for future generations.
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Poet and musician takes leading role at Dartington Arts School
Valentin Gerlier shares his hopes and dreams as he joins the arts community at Dartington and says he is looking forward to becoming immersed in deep and challenging conversations.
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Restoration project for historic yew trees
Major pruning is underway to preserve the 200 year-old Irish yew trees, known as the "12 Apostles" in Dartington's gardens.
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New boiler connection to reduce carbon emissions and save money
Dartington Trust continues its transition to a target of net zero carbon output by 2030 by further reducing the use of oil.
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Dartington tenants to create Chinese Medicine Garden for all to enjoy
A fundraiser to build a Chinese herbal medicine garden has been launched by a group of tenants on the Dartington Estate who want to create a peaceful place for everyone to enjoy.
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Fabulous local food at a fair price promises new White Hart Chef
Whether it is Michelin-starred fine food or hearty gastro meals new chef Adam Page creates tempting seasonal food with low food miles.
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What can islands teach us about climate change?
A student project is set to show how islands can be the first places to reveal early shifts in climate change and help us become better prepared.
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