Come and meet the Taw and Torridge River Champions. Find out why our rivers need help and how YOU can be part of this important work.
Come and meet the Taw and Torridge River Champions (TTRC).
Find out why our rivers need help and how YOU can be part of the change and support this important work.
Guest speakers from the National Trust & North Devon Biosphere will explain the vital work they are undertaking to help protect our rivers and wetlands
Refreshments will be provided. Please bring you own packed lunch or lunch can be purchased from the National Trust cafe.
The National Trust have kindly offered access to the grounds of Arlington Estate to all attendees of Rise up for Rivers at no additional cost.
Suitable for 14+ years. Any under 18 need to be accompanied with a responsible adult/guardian.
No dogs.
Order of the day
10.30 - 11.00
Arrive. Tea and coffee
11.00 - 11.30
Who and What is TTRC? Speaker: Sally Ramsden, chair TTRC
11.30 - 12.00
SMART biosphere. Speaker: Darren Searle, Natural Flood Management Advisor & Smart Biosphere
12.00 - 12.30
Wildlife and Well-being. Speaker tbc
12.30 - 13.30 LUNCH
bring a packed lunch or purchase food from the National Trust cafe
13.30 – 14.00
‘What a River should look like’. Speaker: James Thomas, National Trust, Area Ranger for North Devon Group, Wetland Restoration
14.00 - 15.00
Walk and Talk: River /Lake /River project. Speaker: Rachel Oates, National Trust, Senior Project Manager overseeing the River-Lake-River restoration project
15.00 - 15.30
Next Steps and Sign up to be part of TTRC. Speakers: Sally Ramsden, chair of TTRC and Lisa Neale, Treasurer of TTRC
15.30 Finish
Reserve a spot
Important things to be aware of:
Please come dressed for an outdoor event with sensible footwear, the Education Barn is a repurposed agricultural barn with no heating.
Please park in the National Trust car park. Car parking fee apply if you aren't a NT member.
Home Farm is a short walk down the road from the car park. DO NOT go to the Arlington Court reception. A member of Taw and Torridge River Champions will be on hand in the car park to meet and great people.
There is only ONE basic toilet at the Eduction Barn. Other toilets can be found a 10 minute walk away by the cafe.