Conferences and events

On this page we highlight forthcoming events that have links with RDPE.

September & October 2010

Courses at the Rural Business School

The Rural Business School will be running a variety of courses during the Autumn, including the Basis Certificate in Crop Protection and the Basis Nutrient Management Planning Course. For booking forms or more information, please ring 0845 458 7485 or visit www.duchy.ac.uk/rbs.

Green energy for a living landscape Conference

Taking place on Saturday 11 September at Stockland Village Hall.
The Blackdown Hills AONB Partnership warmly invites you to attend a conference on renewable energy. The programme will feature speakers representing local organisations who will share their experiences of installing a range of green energy products. There will be expert presentations on the pros and cons of different technologies, and the opportunities created by the landscape of the Blackdown Hills.The AONB will also launch a specially commissioned report on the potential for renewable energy in the area.

To find out more or book a place please contact the blackdownhills@devon.gov.uk or 01823 680681.

Exmoor Soils and Grassland Event

On Wednesday 15 September the Exmoor Hill Farm Project will be holding an event at Ashwick Manor Farm, near Dulverton. The eveent will run from 10:30 - 15:30, to include lunch.

Topics will include:

soil management
soil nutrition
use of manures and fertlisers
maximising grass growth
grass utilisation
improving forage quality

Speakers will include Lachie MacLachlan (MVF Beef and Sheep specialist) and Charlie Morgan (Independent grassland specialist - GrassMaster). The evnt will include presentations and farm walks, and information from Natural England on the Soils for Profit Inititaive and Soil Protection Review.

Places are £5, booking is essential. Please call 01643 841704 for bookings and more details.

Making it Local Autumn update event and funding workshop

Taking place 6pm - 8pm on Tuesday 12 October at Kentisbeare Village Hall.
The Making it Local team would like to invite you to our free funding update event.

Find out about funding opportunities
Talk to projects we have funded
Attend a funding workshop in the afternoon
Talk to a Project Development Worker
Find out what we have been up to this summer
Help us plan for next year
Refreshments will be available

To book a place please contact makingitlocal@devon.gov.uk or 01823 680626.