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Wednesday 3rd March 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearing at Leeden / RaddickLeeden Hill contains some very fine Bronze Age archaeology. Not that you would know as most of it is completely concealed under a blanket of Western gorse. The DPA has been asked to clear the gorse so that these Scheduled Ancient Monuments will be protected and will be visible to walkers once again.There is plenty to do, so do come along and help. This work is supported by Natural England.
Location: Leeden Hill Car Park at 10am. Please call Paul to confirm.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Sunday 7th March 2010 - General / Conservation
Conservation Workday at High House WastePart of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.Autumn brings the annual gorse and scrub clearance, especially clearing firebreaks in the gorse in preparation for swaling in March 2010. There will also be more work in the programme of oak woodland regeneration.
Location: East Rook Gate
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Tuesday 9th March 2010 - Guided Walk
Widgery Cross & Bleak HouseFrom the Fox & Hounds we ascend to Widgery Cross on Bray Tor, erected by William Widgery for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. Then on to the old peat-works at Amicombe Hill and the manager's house, Dunnagoat Cottage - now better known as Bleak House ! We return via Great Links Tor.About 4-5 miles on moorland but most of this is on tracks. Magnificent views throughout. Bring something to eat with you. Afterwards, there is the opportunity to have refreshment in the Fox & Hounds.
Location: We will meet at the Fox & Hounds pub on the A386 at SX524866 at 9:30am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse clearance on Leeden HillWe will be working on Leeden Hill, continuiing with the gorse clearnace work we are undertaking for Natural England. Please note the change of venue to make up for a couple of dates at Leeden that had to be cancelled because of bad weather
Location: Contact Paul for meeting point.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Saturday 20th March 2010 - Guided Walk
Leusdon CommonA varied walk with open moor, field paths and riverside walking, with a climb at the end which is not too steep. There are fine views from Bel Tor Corner and Dr Blackall's Drive.The route is Sweaton Farm, Bel Tor Corner, Mel Tor, Dr Blackall's Drive, Aish Tor, River Dart, Spitchwick House. About 6.5 miles in total.
Location: Meet on Leusdon Common at SX 707733 at 10:30am
Contact: John Howell Tel: 01626 879770 Email: john.owl@btopenworld.com
Wednesday 24th March 2010 - Guided Walk
Tors & Archaeology north of MerrivaleThe route takes us to White Tor via Cox Tor and then on to Langstone Moor, the Walkham valley, Roos Tor and Staple Tor. The geology of this area is very interesting, (Cox Tor is actually outside the granite) and the tors are spectacular. There is also Bronze Age archaeology and possibly some Neolithic remains. A hill-fort, cairns, stone row, stone circle, reaves, settlements, stone working and tinstreaming. This is easy open moorland walking about 7-8 miles. We are allowing about 6 hours to explore the many things to be seen and to let Dr Bob Bruce explain them.
Location: Meet at 10am at Pork Hill carpark SX532751
Contact: Bob Bruce Tel: 01752 837564
Friday 26th March 2010 - General / Conservation
Bank Clearing on the Plymouth LeatThis will be our last workday on the Plymouth Leat in the winter season of work. We are clearing the gorse away from the edge of the leat to provide a path for walking.This work is supported by Roborough Commers Association.
Location: Contact Paul for the meeting point.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Tuesday 6th April 2010 - Guided Walk
Dart Gorge from Dartmeet to New BridgeFrom Dartmeet we go downstream on the left bank (facing downstream) of the river to New Bridge, then return via Dr Blackall's Drive, Sharp Tor, and Yartor Down. WARNING: The paths in the gorge require a measure of sure-footedness. In places they go steeply up and down the bank, over mossy clitter and slippery stones by the river.The scenery in the gorge is wonderful and is comparitively little visited. The return will cross over part of the Dartmeet coaxial reave system. In total about 9 miles so allow 6-7 hours.
Location: Meet at 10am at the Dartmeet carpark SX672732.
Contact: Bob Bruce Tel: 01752 837564
Saturday 10th April 2010 - Guided Walk
Sheepstor Village WalkA shorter walk with plenty of history and interest. Walking from Burrator dam to the village of Sheepstor. We will explore the history of this fascinating village including a visit to the church. A skull and crossbones, hewn granite pillars, a cheese press and the imported red granite that forms the tomb of James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak are some of the interests of this village.We will finish with a visit to the Burrator Inn. Why not stay on for a pub lunch? Approximately 3 miles at a gentle walking pace
Location: Meet at Burrator dam car park (SX 551 681) by the toilets
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Tuesday 27th April 2010 - Guided Walk
Early Spring Walk around Sticklepath & BelstoneThis is an early spring walk looking at birds and flowers. Starting from Finch Foundry in Sticklepath, we will walk through Belstone Cleave to the village of Belstone, through the woods, along the leat and around Skaigh Warren. In total about 4 miles walking along the river and the edge of the moor. Afterwards those who want to will adjourn to the Taw River Inn at Sticklepath for lunch.
Location: Meet at the Finch Foundry car park (SX 642940) in Sticklepath at 10am.
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Thursday 29th April 2010 - General / Conservation
An evening with the Wildlife of DartmoorJoin the Dartmoor Preservation Association for an evening learning about the wildlife of Dartmoor with John Walters - renowned Dartmoor wildlife expert, author and artist. John co-authored the definitive "The Wildlife of Darmoor". Whatever your knowledge of moorland wildlife you are bound to learn something new and interesting listening to John's fascinating tales. Finish the evening off with drinks and refreshments and an update on what the DPA is doing this spring.
Location: Bovey Tracey Methodist Hall
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Sunday 9th May 2010 - Guided Walk
Seale Stoke - a TV star in the Dart ValleyDick and Pauline Beijen, stars of My Dream Farm on Channel 4, invite us to visit their farm nestling in the Dart valley at Holne. Relative newcomers to hill farming Dick and Pauline bring a breadth of commercial experience to the diversification needed to make hill farming financially sustainable in the 21st century. An interesting new look at a long established way of Dartmoor life. Please book with the office as number will be limited. Lunch arrangements tbc
Location: Seale Stoke Farm, Holne.
Contact: Fiona Senior Tel: 01822 890646 Email: fiona.senior@dartmoorpreservation.com
Thursday 13th May 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Friday 14th May 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Wednesday 26th May 2010 - General / Conservation
Visit to Dartmoor Longhouse at UppacottNumbers for this event are limited so booking beforehand is essential. Please phone the office in Princetown.
Location: 2pm Meet Leusdon Village Hall, walk to Uppacott. Guided tour of the house. Visit to last 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Contact: Fiona Senior Tel: 01822 890646 Email: fiona.senior@dartmoorpreservation.com
Saturday 29th May 2010 - General / Conservation
Annual General MeetingOur AGM will be held at Yelverton Memorial Hall, starting at 2pm.The speaker this year will be Mr Jamie Dunbar, manager of the Dartmoor Archive who will be bringing us up to date with recent work of the Archive.After the meeting, tea will be served in the hall.
Location: Yelverton Memorial Hall 10:am
Contact: James Paxman Tel: 01822 890646 Email: james.paxman@dartmoorpreservation.com
Thursday 10th June 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Friday 11th June 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Wednesday 16th June 2010 - Guided Walk
Buckfastleigh Caves with the William Pegelly TrustLed by the William Pengelly Trust, taking a short walk up to the ruined church above Buckfastleigh for a view of Bully Cleeve Quarry and the geology of this part of the Dart Valley before dropping back down to Higher Kiln Quarry and into Bone Cave where there is an important collection of animal remains from the Last Interglacial Period (100,000 years ago) Lunch arrangements tbc Numbers limited so please book with the office
Location: William Pengelly Trust, Russet Lane, Buckfastleigh
Contact: Fiona Senior Tel: 01822 890646 Email: fiona.senior@dartmoorpreservation.com
Thursday 17th June 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation at Venford [Bracken]We started work on the longhouse at Venford two years ago. This is a really interesting site close to the reservoir.Bring all you usual gear for bracken control.
Location: This event is being organised by Bob Bruce. Meet at the car park at Venford at SX 684 712 at 10am
Contact: Bob Bruce Tel: 01752 837564
Tuesday 22nd June 2010 - Bracken Control
Bracken Control at SharpitorAs most regular volunteers know, the DPA owns 12 hectares around Sharpitor summit. There is a small Scheduled Ancient Monument on part of the land which is obscured by bracken. We hope to get a small grant from English Heritage to control the bracken for five years, starting this year. We shall also work on other archaeological features which are on or adjacent to our land. There are two dates in the summer programme - 22 June and 10 August, start time 10 a.m. as usual. It will be good to do more work in the general Leeden/Stanlake/Raddick area, so I hope as many people as possible will turn out for this new project. Val.
Location: The meeting place is the bus stop car park on the Leeden Hill side of the Yelverton-Princetown road (SX560708).
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Thursday 24th June 2010 - Bracken Control
Clearing Bracken at Leeden HillThis is our second year at this bracken site close to the Yelverton road out of Princetown. Come along and help us to clear the site and display the archaeology once again.
Location: Meet at 10am at the small car park at SX563709 on the Princetown to Yelverton road.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Friday 25th June 2010 - General / Conservation
Midsummer SupperMembers and friends are invited to a Midsummer supper at the farm of Tom and Mairi Hunt in Manaton. A buffet supper of roast meats and salads will be served in their restored barn. There will be a vegetarian option.This is a great chance for members to meet each other and catch up on the work of the DPA.
Location: Neadon Farm, Manaton. Arrive 6:30pm to 7:pm
Contact: James Paxman Tel: 01822 890646 Email: james.paxman@dartmoorpreservation.com
Saturday 26th June 2010 - Guided Walk
East Dart FallsAn old Dartmoor favourite for many - but still one of the best. We will follow Drift Lane up to the beautiful East Dart waterfalls, which can be difficult to cross if there is a lot of water in the river. Over to Winney's Down and visiting the Beehive hut and returning via Hartland Tor.Route: Drift Lane, Broad Down, East Dart waterfall, Winney's Down, Beehive Hut, Hartland Tor, Postbridge. About 6 miles in total. (If there is too much water in the river we will adjust the route !)
Location: Meet at the National Park Information Centre car park at SX646788 at 10:30am
Contact: John Howell Tel: 01626 879770 Email: john.owl@btopenworld.com
Sunday 27th June 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House Waste [Bracken]Part of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.This is one of our days for bracken control
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Tuesday 29th June 2010 - Bracken Control
Clearing Bracken at Leeden HillThis is our second year at this bracken site close to the Yelverton road out of Princetown. Come along and help us to clear the site and display the archaeology once again.
Location: Meet at 10am at the small car park at SX563709 on the Princetown to Yelverton road.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Thursday 1st July 2010 - General / Conservation
Bracken Clearance at GrimspoundCome and help clear bracken growth away from archaeological sites. We do this by using sticks to bruise the stems of the bracken, thus weakening it and making regrowth more difficult. Mechanical aids can't be used on archaeological sites without damaging the remains. This programme is now in it's fifth year and real benefits are emerging.
Location: Contact Paul to find out the meeting place and time.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Sunday 4th July 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House Waste [Bracken]Part of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.This is one of our days for bracken control
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Friday 16th July 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Saturday 17th July 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Sunday 25th July 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation at Venford [Bracken]We started work on the longhouse at Venford two years ago. This is a really interesting site close to the reservoir.Bring all you usual gear for bracken control.
Location: This event is being organised by Bob Bruce. Meet at the car park at Venford at SX 684 712 at 10am
Contact: Bob Bruce Tel: 01752 837564
Wednesday 28th July 2010 - Bracken Control
Clearing Bracken at Leeden HillThis is our second year at this bracken site close to the Yelverton road out of Princetown. Come along and help us to clear the site and display the archaeology once again.
Location: Meet at 10am at the small car park at SX563709 on the Princetown to Yelverton road.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Friday 30th July 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Survey & Gorse Clearance on Roborough DownThis is a conservation day on Roborough Down. There is some gorse to be cleared, some bracken to be taken care of and a small amount of survey work.Please bring with you all the usual Dartrmoor gear, hot / cold drinks, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.If you have a stick for bashing bracken please bring that as well. Volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Location: We will meet at the car park near Higher Lodge at SX 505639 at 10am.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Tuesday 3rd August 2010 - Bracken Control
Clearing Bracken at Leeden HillThis is our second year at this bracken site close to the Yelverton road out of Princetown. Come along and help us to clear the site and display the archaeology once again.
Location: Meet at 10am at the small car park at SX563709 on the Princetown to Yelverton road.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Thursday 5th August 2010 - General / Conservation
Bracken Clearance at GrimspoundCome and help clear bracken growth away from archaeological sites. We do this by using sticks to bruise the stems of the bracken, thus weakening it and making regrowth more difficult. Mechanical aids can't be used on archaeological sites without damaging the remains. This programme is now in it's fifth year and real benefits are emerging.
Location: Contact Paul to find out the meeting place and time.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Sunday 8th August 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House Waste [Bracken]Part of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.This is one of our days for bracken control
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Tuesday 10th August 2010 - Bracken Control
Bracken Control at SharpitorAs most regular volunteers know, the DPA owns 12 hectares around Sharpitor summit. There is a small Scheduled Ancient Monument on part of the land which is obscured by bracken. We hope to get a small grant from English Heritage to control the bracken for five years, starting this year. We shall also work on other archaeological features which are on or adjacent to our land. There are two dates in the summer programme - 22 June and 10 August, start time 10 a.m. as usual. It will be good to do more work in the general Leeden/Stanlake/Raddick area, so I hope as many people as possible will turn out for this new project. Val.
Location: The meeting place is the bus stop car park on the Leeden Hill side of the Yelverton-Princetown road (SX560708).
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Friday 27th August 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Saturday 28th August 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Sunday 5th September 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House WastePart of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Thursday 9th September 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Conservation Work on the Plymouth LeatWe will be continuing our work along the Plymouth Leat. We are clearing the sides of the leat to provide a walking path across Roborough Common.This work is supported by Roborough Commoners Association.
Location: Please call Paul to find out where and when we will be meeting.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Friday 17th September 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Saturday 18th September 2010 - General / Conservation
Cairn Survey & RepairHelp to repair damage to Dartmoor's cairns. If you want to help with this project then please call Anne to find out where the team will be working.Please bring with you all the usual Dartmoor gear, hot drink, picnic, strong work gloves and wear stout boots.
Location: The time and place we meet will be decided nearer each date, and volunteers must book with Anne in case of cancellation.
Contact: Anne Whitbourn Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon to Sat 10am to 7pm only) Email: annetimw@btinternet.com
Thursday 23rd September 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearance at Raddick HillRaddick Hilll contains some fine Bronze Age archaeology that is now smothered in gorse. Our task is to clear it and make this Dartmoor heritage site visible again. This work is sponsored by Natural England.
Location: Meeting place tbc
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Sunday 3rd October 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House WastePart of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Wednesday 6th October 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Conservation Work on the Plymouth LeatWe will be continuing our work along the Plymouth Leat. We are clearing the sides of the leat to provide a walking path across Roborough Common.This work is supported by Roborough Commoners Association.
Location: Please call Paul to find out where and when we will be meeting.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Friday 15th October 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearance at Raddick HillRaddick Hilll contains some fine Bronze Age archaeology that is now smothered in gorse. Our task is to clear it and make this Dartmoor heritage site visible again. This work is sponsored by Natural England.
Location: Meeting place tbc
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Saturday 30th October 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearance at Raddick HillRaddick Hilll contains some fine Bronze Age archaeology that is now smothered in gorse. Our task is to clear it and make this Dartmoor heritage site visible again. This work is sponsored by Natural England.
Location: Meeting place tbc
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Friday 5th November 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Conservation Work on the Plymouth LeatWe will be continuing our work along the Plymouth Leat. We are clearing the sides of the leat to provide a walking path across Roborough Common.This work is supported by Roborough Commoners Association.
Location: Please call Paul to find out where and when we will be meeting.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Sunday 7th November 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House WastePart of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Thursday 11th November 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearance at Raddick HillRaddick Hilll contains some fine Bronze Age archaeology that is now smothered in gorse. Our task is to clear it and make this Dartmoor heritage site visible again. This work is sponsored by Natural England.
Location: Meeting place tbc
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Monday 22nd November 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearance at Raddick HillRaddick Hilll contains some fine Bronze Age archaeology that is now smothered in gorse. Our task is to clear it and make this Dartmoor heritage site visible again. This work is sponsored by Natural England.
Location: Meeting place tbc
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Sunday 5th December 2010 - Bracken Control
Conservation Day at High House WastePart of our ongoing programme of conservation work at our own land at High House Waste to implement our land management plan.
Location: East Rook Gate at 10am
Contact: Val Barns Tel: 01837 840123 Email: valerie.barns1@btinternet.com
Wednesday 8th December 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Conservation Work on the Plymouth LeatWe will be continuing our work along the Plymouth Leat. We are clearing the sides of the leat to provide a walking path across Roborough Common.This work is supported by Roborough Commoners Association.
Location: Please call Paul to find out where and when we will be meeting.
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net
Wednesday 15th December 2010 - Scrub Clearance
Gorse Clearance at Raddick HillRaddick Hilll contains some fine Bronze Age archaeology that is now smothered in gorse. Our task is to clear it and make this Dartmoor heritage site visible again. This work is sponsored by Natural England.
Location: Meeting place tbc
Contact: Paul Rendell Tel: 01837 54727 Email: paul.dartmoor@virgin.net Members of the general public are very welcome to attend DPA events. Where there are limited places preference will be given to members. Please contact the organiser or the DPA office before the event to let them know that you will be coming. Dogs are usually welcome on walks provided that they are kept under control. It's a good idea to check with the organiser of the walk beforehand. For scrub clearance and other conservation projects please wear appropriate clothing and strong shoes or boots. Surprisingly, the sun is not always shining on Dartmoor so come prepared for the weather. It's miserable to watch the others tuck into their sandwiches at lunchtime if you have forgotten yours - so don't forget them !
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