The winner of a new writing competition for people from migrant backgrounds will get up to £15,000 in prize money, along with a residency here at Dartington and a chance to see their work published.
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Author: Dartington Trust
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Exploring nature through human, non human and the mechanical
Award-winning creative artist Tom Bailey explains talks about the fruitfulness of his Dartington residency which has taken inspiration from the wild Devon landscape.
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Are compostable containers just a load of rubbish?
Are compostables just a load of rubbish?
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Theatre posing some chilling questions about the mechanics of power
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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You’ve got to be kidding!
What's new in the food world? See if you can tell, or if you are an April Fool!
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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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Of wine and primroses
How can it be possible that some innocent cakes could pose a threat to biodiversity? In her latest blog, Tara explains all...
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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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Saving the world, one bite at a time
What you have for elevenses can make a difference!
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