Last Month over 200 school children braved the winter snow and rain to join the South Devon National Trust Rangers for their fortnight of schools activities. Year 5 and 6 pupils from 7 local schools travelled to the National Trust sites at East Soar Farm and Wembury beach, where stream and pond dipping, gorse cutting and scavenger hunts were all on the agenda.
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Now that spring is here it is time to reflect on some of the winter works we have undertaken. To start us off we will look at Hedgelaying. Hedgelaying is a country craft which has been practiced for hundreds of years but it is just as relevant today as it always has been. Hedges are an important part of our countryside, and an effective way to provide shelter, keep in livestock and mark boundaries. They also have very important benefits for wildlife as they are home to nesting birds, small mammals and many insects. Apart from being a habitat they also provide a corridor for the movement of animals...

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It was a sunny morning at Wembury Beach, anticipation was high and the atmosphere buzzing, as a crowd gathers for the annual first swim of the year. Ranger Lorna Sherriff and myself agreed to do the swim in a warm cosy office a few months ago, but as we stood there on a fresh winter’s day apprehension set in! Every year a member of Wembury’s local community Terry Clarke organises a New Year’s Day dip for all of the public to join in. Year by year the news of the event gets around and participation increases, this year there looked to be over 200 people braving the chill of the sea!
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The last two months have been a hectic time for the National Trust rangers, with a host of events on top of our usual activities. And of course, August is one of our busiest months, with the holiday season in full swing. (more...)

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With the schools back and a definite Autumn feeling in the air, the summer madness is over for this year. Our work continues apace however: with the wet summer the growing season has been longer and more vigorous than usual, with brambles and nettles seeming to fare especially well, so we have had to do an extra cut on many of the footpaths. (more...)

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August is undoubtedly the busiest months for the National Trust ranger team, with the holiday season in full flow. Ensuring the car parks are looking their best and that we offer a warm visitor welcome are our main priorities, which has definitely kept us on our toes over the last few weeks. (more...)

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July has been a busy month for the National Trust ranger team, with schools and community events being our focus. And it even looks like summer might be here... (more...)

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June and July have been action-packed months for the team here in South Devon, with lots of activities and events being held alongside our daily estate work.  With the tourist season upon us, we have been working hard to ensure the footpaths are cut and accessible, but please get in touch with us if you come across any that are needing attention. Some local residents and the South Hams Society continues to do a fantastic job cleaning the beach at South Milton: a big thank you to all the individuals who work hard to ensure that they  are clean and enjoyable for everyone at this busy time of year,...

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Last Saturday was the third hosting of our ever-popular ‘From Field to Plate’ event, held in partnership with the Moostone Meat Company at New Barton Farm in Wembury. With driving winds and rain throughout the week, there was some trepidation as the weekend arrived, but the calm this time came after the storm, as the sun came out, and stayed out, all day long... (more...)

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Come and join us at New Barton Farm near Wembury on Saturday 14 July where we are holding our popular 'From Field to Plate' event in partnership with the Moostone Meat Company. This is the third year of the event and we hope the best yet!!  We have a fun packed day planned with cooking and butchery demonstrations, childrens activities with the rangers, tractor rides, local food stalls and of course a BBQ!!
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