Co-created Blueprint Vision & Action Plan launched at November Forum #3
On 17th November 2021 the latest open Forum took place with over 50 people in attendance. The CtC team reflected back on recent work and opened up the floor for people
Killerton NT River Culm Restoration progress celebrated
The vision and progress being made at the National Trust’s Killerton Estate through the River Restoration Project was celebrated at an event on 3rd November and you can learn more about
The mysterious appearance of a sonde on the Culm
During July a mysterious piece of equipment was installed on the River Culm’s main channel: the Culm sonde. But what’s a ‘sonde’ you may ask and why does the Culm need
Nature-Based Solutions – a busy year!
From evidence reviewing to nature-based solution co-creating – why & how it happens Some keen followers of the Connecting the Culm project may have seen our
Week Six – Clare’s stories take flight
Honey Bees have always been very close to my heart. I have a hive of semi wild bees in my garden. So I’ve decided that creating stories is a bit like
Storytelling in person – Cullompton 25 September
Clare Viner, our in-house story generator and fabulist, continues her series of blogs with reflections on her preparations for Saturday's first Connecting the Culm storytelling event. This week I'm getting ready
Beaver reintroduction – consultation
Beavers have been a hot topic at Connecting the Culm, especially since last year's landmark decision by the government to allow the beavers of the River Otter, one of our neighbouring catchments,
Summer Vegetation Survey Success!
Walking along the banks of the River Culm this summer was beautiful. Tall stands of purple loosestrife, carpets of water forget-me-not and reed canary-grass swaying and rustling in the breeze. But these
Week Five – Culmstock, an old newspaper article & a Corn/Hay Goddess
Where is the folklore for the River Culm? It certainly doesn’t jump into my hand. Researching in the libraries this week, so many people stepping forward to help me. The librarian