Taleblazers

This week Rich has been in Lappeenranta in SE Finland, representing the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark at the European Geoparks Conference. This is an international conference where representatives from Europe's 94 UNESCO geoparks attend and share practice and ideas. It was a fascinating and inspiring few days with over 400 delegates from 28 countries in attendance. Listen to Rich's reflections on the trip, a little bit about the history of the town and some thoughts about the potential that a Geopark can bring to an area.

Apologies for the poor sound quality in places; a lot of the footage was recorded outside and on the move and I hope it doesn't detract form your enjoyment.

Thank you to the TerraFirma project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who funded Rich's place at the conference.

One of the great things about being based at People's Parkfield is being among so many other great social enterprises. The context we work in is different for each organisation and we all have our individual passions, but we are all working to make Torbay a better place for young people. In this episode of our podcast we talk to Jon Oliverio, the man behind Cycle Torbay CIC, a man who is passionate about getting people out on their bikes and learning how to maintain them. It was a great morning getting to know Jon better and discovering more about what Cycle Torbay get up to.

Rich visits our monthly community conservation session, Earthworks, on a beautiful spring morning. Everyone is planting trees and enjoying the sunshine. He talks to Louise about the project and has a chat with a few of the group to find out what they're doing, what they enjoy and what keeps them coming back. But will he ever find the milk?

Our podcast makes a return with a great new sound, courtesy of original music by Sam Semple. This episode takes in a New Years Eve walk on Dartmoor with Rich and the family as they stroll around Fox Tor, Blacklane Mire and Plym Ford. But will they find Crossing's Memorial?

In this episode we meet the Taleblazers and find out what they’re all about! The team introduce themselves, talk about where the inspiration for Taleblazers came from and get nostalgic about some of their favourite experiences on Dartmoor.

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In this episode Rich and his son Freddie head to Dartmoor for Freddie's first wild camping experience. Follow our adventure onto the north moor as we dodge cows, review outdoor food and give you our top tips for a successful wild camp.

In this episode Rich and his son Freddie head to Dartmoor for Freddie’s first wild camping experience. Follow our adventure onto the north moor as we dodge cows, review outdoor food and give you our top tips for a successful wild camp.

Hannah and Vik from Creative Cullompton are our guests today as we find out more about the history and stories of this fascinating, ancient town. This podcast was recorded in the Walronds, a beautiful Tudor building that is now at the heart of Cullompton's heritage.

Hannah and Vik from Creative Cullompton are our guests today as we find out more about the history and stories of this fascinating, ancient town. This podcast was recorded in the Walronds, a beautiful Tudor building that is now at the heart of Cullompton’s heritage.

Just in time for Hallowe’en, we present a Gory Story from Cullompton – the Terrible Tale of Tom Austin. This is a fairly gruesome tale and may not be suitable for young children.