DASH promotes the interests of smallholders. Access support, networking, information and skills training in everything #smallholding-related (£20/year)
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6 Apr 2022
SATURDAY 16TH APRIL 10AM - 4PM LAMBING FOR BEGINNERS
with Gillian Dixon
Non-members welcome. See devonsmallholders.co.uk/trai… for all our courses.
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4 Apr 2022
SATURDAY 16TH APRIL 10AM - 4PM LAMBING FOR BEGINNERS
with Gillian Dixon
Non-members welcome. See devonsmallholders.co.uk/trai… for all our courses.
30 Mar 2022
Tickets for the trip to Lundy are selling fast. Let me know if you are interested in coming: devonsmallholders.co.uk/even…
16 Nov 2021
Members of @DevSmallholders don't forget that our AGM is on Thursday this week. If you haven't signed up (it's on Zoom again!) do so asap. If you haven't received/ seen the details please contact us asap via the website so we can sort you out.
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16 Nov 2021
The more of us who are involved the better DASH will be. You are welcome to just listen, ask questions or volunteer 😉 - head to if you need to get in touch. devonsmallholders.co.uk/dy/c…
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26 Oct 2021
Saturday 6th November Poultry Keeping for Beginners
Venue: Northlew, near Hatherleigh EX20 3PS
with Gillian Dixon.
devonsmallholders.co.uk/trai…
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11 Oct 2021
Thanks to the good folk of @MoleAvonTrading for inviting @DevSmallholders to be part of their relaunch week ♥ 👩🌾 - find out how DASH can help you connect with other smallholders or treat yourself to some local products - #okehampton #ilovedartmoor x.com/MoleAvonTrading/status…
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13 Jul 2021
Free tonight? Interesting in becoming a #smallholder - or just started (especially if you're in #Devon)? You can still register to join us on Zoom at 8pm : us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… - this event is free and open to non-members.
ALT Image of two lambs bounding in a green field, photo courtesy of Liam Read on @unsplash
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10 Jul 2021
Questions about smallholding in Devon? Join us on 13 July on Zoom for a chat with fellow smallholders and would-be smallholders us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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10 Jul 2021
The good people of @TSConnected - Devon Trading Standards to most of us! - will join us to share some tips and signpost good advice, but there will be lots of informal chat and unusually for a DASH event we're opening this to non-members as well as current members so please RT.
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1 Jul 2021
There are a few spaces still available on our scything course. Scything is perfect for small holders whose grassland is not easily accessible by machinery @DevSmallholders @DevonWildlife 19th July, in beautiful Woolacombe bumblebeeconservation.org/ev… Equipment supplied.
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12 May 2021
Our next members' meeting over Zoom is on 19 May at 8pm (a bit later than normal so that we can all enjoy the outdoors!). We'll be talking honeybees this time with DASH member David - register on zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0…
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8 May 2021
Join us this Tuesday 11/05 at 7pm, for a talk by Daisy from the @BuzzingDevon project by the @BumblebeeTrust - register on zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0…
ALT Photo of a yellow and black bumblebee feeding on hogweed or similar white wildflower (umbellifer). Photo by Proinsias Mac an Bheatha on Unsplash.
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11 Apr 2021
Interesting tips (and a good use for any spare, untreated bits of sheep fleece you have). Discovered the remains of a nest during winter that was full of baler twine :-(
5 Apr 2021
If you want to help birds with nesting material, here's what you shouldn't leave out: ow.ly/qbFP50Egtpr
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11 Apr 2021
Not sure there are many infographics about eggs, but this is a cracking one (sorry, had to be said).
11 Apr 2021
How about a little science on a Sunday?
The chemistry of eggs and egg shells 🍳🥚
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8 Apr 2021
Have you noticed some bumblebee pollen baskets are different colours? 🧡💛❤
This has nothing to do with the bee species. Different plants have different coloured pollen! Pollen baskets can appear grey, white, orange & red depending on which flowers the bee has recently visited.
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30 Mar 2021
The team have been out throughout the month across #Devon & our @uknationalparks engaging with the public around #Livestock Attacks. #LivestockWorrying is a @PoliceChiefs #RuralCrime priority & has a significant impact on our local farming communities. Do your bit & #TakeTheLead
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25 Mar 2021
We loved hearing from @DCPoliceRural_D last night (and they even put in a good word for @DCPoliceRural_C!). So much useful advice, and several members have said how reassuring they found it. Very clear how much the officers care about supporting all the rural community too.
25 Mar 2021
Great to meet with everyone on @DevSmallholders zoom meeting and introduce them to our team. Some positive #engagement around the #RuralCrime concerns that affects them. We are pleased to be able to offer support & advice to these #smallholders 🐏🐄🐐🐖
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22 Mar 2021
DASH members #devonsmallholders event: the lovely Martin and Kerry from @DCPoliceRural_D are kindly joining us to introduce their work on Wednesday 24th at 7pm (over Zoom of course - #DoItForDevon) - if you're an @DevSmallholders member, register now on zoom.us/meeting/register/tJI…
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22 Mar 2021
The Rural Affairs team at @DC_Police aims to increase rural communities' confidence in policing by working in partnership, preventative initiatives and community engagement, so we hope it will be a really useful and reassuring evening for our members.