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SUMMARY:River Culm heritage and environment walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Join James Maben from the Saving Devon’s Native Crayfish project\, and the Connecting the Culm team for an evening walk exploring the rich natural and cultural history of the River Culm. \nThe guided walk\, starting at Culmstock Bridge and walking towards Hunkin Wood and back\, will include checking crayfish traps to see native White-clawed Crayfish\, and learn about the threats they face\, as well as how local conservation work is helping to protect them from extinction. \nThe walk will also explore the history of the River Culm and how it has changed over time from a multi-braided channel wetland system to the river we see today. \nBooking essential – click here to book your place \nMeeting point: Culmstock Bridge (opposite the pub) what3words: ///barefoot.majors.belief \nParking: Please park in Culmstock Village Hall car park\, EX15 3JW (we have reserved it for this event) and walk down to Culmstock Bridge. Do not park at the pub. \nAccess: Uneven ground and fields; may include gates or stiles. Appropriate footwear is required and pleae bring suitable clothing for the weather. \nDogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. \nThis event is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Festival of Heritage 2025.
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/river-culm-heritage-and-environment-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Culmstock Village Hall\, Millmoor\, Culmstock\, Cullompton\, EX15 3JW
CATEGORIES:Guided Walk
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Culm forum #7 - Managing water for nature and people
DESCRIPTION:From a changing climate to growing communities\, the future presents us with many challenges. We’ll explore what this means for the River Culm with a range of speakers and the opportunity for discussion: \nCllr Natasha Bradshaw – Mid Devon District Council\nCabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change. \nJulie Gregory – Network Rail\nHead of Weather Resilience and Sustainable Growth \nLucy Jefferson – Blackdown Hills National Landscape\nSenior Culm Catchment Officer \nFollowed by open forum: speaker Q&A\, discussion\, and networking. \nThis is a free event with complementary refreshments. \nClick here to book your place
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/connecting-the-culm-forum-7/
LOCATION:Cullompton Community Centre\, Pye Corner\, Cullompton\, Devon\, EX15 1JX
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SUMMARY:Drowning by numbers: the past\, present and future of ancient water meadows
DESCRIPTION:Come along on Thursday\, 6 February 2025\, at 7pm for a FREE evening exploring the history\, ecology\, and future of water meadows\, one of England’s most iconic yet endangered landscapes. \nDr. Roger Cutting\, a leading expert\, will share his insights into the historical development of water meadows\, explaining how to identify these unique features and the traditional techniques used to manage them. He will highlight their ecological importance as one of the UK’s most vulnerable habitats and discuss strategies for their conservation to ensure their survival for generations to come. \nLucy Jefferson\, Senior Culm Catchment Officer\, will provide an update on the progress of the Connecting the Culm project\, focusing on the latest developments in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) and future plans for restoring water meadows in the River Culm catchment. \nFree parking is available at the venue. \nBooking essential: Reserve your place today!
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/drowning-by-numbers-the-past-present-and-future-of-ancient-water-meadows/
LOCATION:Coldharbour Mill\, Uffculme\, Cullompton\, EX15 3EE
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Culm Forum #6
DESCRIPTION:Nature Recovery is a big topic in 2024 as\, across England\, statutory Local Nature Recovery Strategies are being developed for the first time. With a range of fascinating speakers we’ll explore what this means for the River Culm including: \n\nWhy does the Culm flood and what can we do with all the water? – Julian Payne\, Geomorphologist\, Environment Agency\nWhat role could beavers play in a new future for the Culm? – Matt Holden\, Beaver Project Lead\, Devon Wildlife Trust\nCrayfish of the Culm and plans for their rescue – James Maben\nThe Culm at Killerton: how nature is making a comeback – the National Trust\nWater Quality in the Culm – citizen science driving change – Richard Horrocks and Tim Burt\, Riverfly and CSI volunteers\nHow we are seeking nature recovery opportunities on the ground with the help of the Environment Agency\, Network Rail\, South West Water\, National Highways\, Mid Devon District Council and others\, in partnership with local landowners and occupiers.\n\nOnce again the event is at the welcoming venue of the Cullompton Community Centre with complimentary wine and cheese included in your free ticket. Register on Eventbrite to be sure of a place!
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/connecting-the-culm-forum-6/
LOCATION:Cullompton Community Centre\, Pye Corner\, Cullompton\, Devon\, EX15 1JX
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Working Group
DESCRIPTION:We are reconvening the Water Quality Working Group after quite a long gap because the problems around water quality are so persistent and we want to increase the pressure to bring about the changes needed. Our vision for the Culm is that its “waters run clear and wildlife will flourish” but that’s certainly not the case at the moment and massive changes are needed to bring this about. \nLast year we held a workshop to explore the issues which mostly revolve around run-off from farms and domestic sewage getting into the river. Now we want to build on that work\, drill down into the actions needed and see how we can get better water quality for the Culm. \nPlease join us at this online meeting to share information and help make a plan. NB: We’ll be meeting on Microsoft Teams and a link will be shared with all attendees nearer the time. Please register a place on Eventbrite (see link in column on the right) and we’ll send you the Teams invite.
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/water-quality-working-group/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Culmstock Plant Sale and Garden Fair pop-up information stall
DESCRIPTION:We will be at Culmstock Plant Sale and Garden Fair\, at Culmstock Cricket Club on Saturday 29th April from 12pm onwards. Come along and chat with the Culm Catchment Officer\, Lucy Jefferson and find out about our Blueprint for the River Culm and how we’re working to create a better future for the river and its tributaries.
URL:https://connectingtheculm.com/event/culmstock-plant-sale-and-garden-fair-pop-up-information-stall/
LOCATION:Culmstock Cricket Club\, Culmstock\, EX15 3HS
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