Climate change: Big lifestyle changes are the only answer
A Report for the BBC by Justin Rowlatt - also the subject of a Panorama programme 14th October 2019 Read More
Liturgies and Prayers for Rural Communities
Liturgies, Prayers, Ideas for worship of all kinds in rural communities Read More
Cricket Tour Service
... if God were on the cricket pitch playing a game – where would he be and what would he be doing? Read More
Karen's Tree
The dedication of a tree in memory of a beloved villager Read More
Five Senses Prayer Walk
A walk between tw churches along the Tarka Trail with stopping points for readings and contemplation and using the five senses Read More
A Village Benedicite
Created by the people of Littleham Read More
Harvest
A children's harvest song from Christopher Butcher Read More
Rogation Sunday
A Rogation Sunday Service around Parkham Parish from Madeline Bray Read More
World War One Commemoration and Blessing of Trees
A service of commemoration and blessing of the trees for a centenary service in Holsworthy by Elizabeth Burke Read More
Sports Pavilion
A short service of blessing for opening the Holsworthy Area Sports Pavilion in April 2019 by Elizabeth Burke Read More
School Garden Blessing
A short service of Blessing for the new Examen prayer garden at Holsworthy Primary School in April 2019 from Elizabeth Burke Read More
Agricultural Show
A short service of Blessing for the Holsworthy Agricultural Show 2019 by Elizabeth Burke Read More
Calendar of Environmental Events
A really good list of opportunities to celebrate throughout the year Read More
Candlemas - A St Brigid's Day Cross
Instructions for making a special St Brigid's Day Cross Read More
Plough Sunday
Prayers from Devon Churches Green Action Read More
Farming and Christian Festivals
A multitude of ideas for both farming and Christian festivals throughout the year from David Curry Read More
Spirituality and Prayer Events
Ideas on Spirituality Events from Sam Wernham of the River Dart Wild Church Read More
Nativity
A moving village nativity in Peter Tavy Read More
Harvest Festival
Harvest fun in Peter Tavy Read More
Faith and the Future of the Countryside
Notes taken from the five sessions of the conference "Faith and the Future of the Countryside" given by Bishop Alan Smith at Lee Abbey 23rd to 27th September 2019 Read More
Farming Update for Harvest 2019
A summary of some current farming issues and news on this year's harvest from our DCRF contributors Read More
Meeting 2nd July 2019
Agenda and meeting papers for the DCRF 2nd July 2019 meeting Read More
June 2019 Farming Update
Updates on issues in farming from various contributors including Farming Community Network, Andy Jerrard Rural Support Worker, individual farmers Read More
South West Regional Modern Slavery meeting March 2019
In March 2019 The Clewer Initive convened a south west regional meeting to discuss issues of modern slavery. This page contains feedback from the meeting from Dave Watson who attended on behalf of the DCRF. Read More
Visit to Dairyfield Farm April 2019
Photos from our visit to Will and Joanne Jones's dairy farm in Down St Mary Read More
Hidden Voices Training
Two evenings and workshop of training to help us understand more about Modern Slavery and how to respond Read More
Modern Slavery in Rural Areas - A Toolkit
A toolkit produced by the Clewer Initiative to help us see the signs of Modern Slavery in rural areas, and what to do Read More
New Community Grants from Devon County Council
DCC today launched the Making the Connection Fund - small grants for activities that bring people together Read More
Meeting 14th February 2019
Agenda and background papers for the meeting on 14th February 2019 Read More
Devon Communities Together Community Unity Project
A presentation given by Dawn Eckhart from DCT on the Community Unity Project Read More
Growing the Rural Church Update February 2019
A presentation from Sarah Cracknell of Growing the Rural Church Project with an update of case studies and overarching projects from the team. Read More
Plough Sunday in Parracombe
News of the Plough Sunday service in Parracombe, with photos of the event Read More
January 2019 Farming Updates
Updates from Andy Jerrard, Joanne Jones, Colin Smallacombe and David Ursell and link to the January Germinate briefing Read More
Mental Health Organisations and Resources
Summaries and links to a range of organisations who can help support people with mental health concerns and people supporting them Read More
Database of Church Based Community Activities by Village name
Information on a wide range of community activities such as lunch clubs, coffee mornings, some children and family activities, craft groups, singing groups etc. Read More
