Landmark Visit to the Tamar Valley Highlights Importance of Working Together for Nature
This October, the Tamar Valley National Landscape welcomed Vanessa Rowlands, Chair of National Parks England, and Philip Hygate, Chair of the National Landscapes Association, in a landmark visit marking the first time the two Chairs have visited a protected landscape together. During their time in the Tamar Valley, the Chairs explored a range of projects […]
Calstock Ferry proves a hit with walkers, wildlife-lovers and locals
It’s been 2 months since the historic Calstock Ferry set sail again, this time powered entirely by the sun and it’s already making waves. Since launching in late May, the ferry has welcomed a steady stream of passengers across the River Tamar, reconnecting Devon and Cornwall along one of England’s oldest river crossings. Despite some […]
Calstock Pupils Go Coast to Coast in Final Heritage Adventure
Earlier this month, Years 5 and 6 from Calstock Primary School set off on a three-day adventure that took their learning well beyond the Tamar Valley and into the heart of Cornwall. The trip marked the grand finale of North Side / South Side Storytelling, a creative heritage project from the Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme […]
The Calstock Ferry, one of England’s oldest passenger ferries is back, powered by the sun
One of England’s oldest ferry routes has been brought back to life as the Calstock Ferry resumes service across the River Tamar – this time powered entirely by the sun. The Calstock Ferry has served as a vital link across the River Tamar between Devon and Cornwall for hundreds of years, operating on a route […]
Tamara Trainees: Spotlight on Tom’s Journey into River Conservation
The Tamara Trainees project is opening doors for local people, creating meaningful career paths in conservation, land management, and green skills. So far, five apprentices and six interns have taken up roles with partner organisations including the National Trust and Westcountry Rivers Trust. One of those apprentices is Tom, who joined the Westcountry Rivers Trust […]
Children and Young People’s Exhibition Brings Tamar Valley Heritage to Life
An exhibition created by children from Calstock Primary School and young people from Tavistock Youth Café will tour the National Trust’s Cotehele and Buckland Abbey this spring. Developed over two years, North Side, South Side: Tamara Riverscape Stories – A Creative Exploration of the River Tamar celebrates the rich natural and cultural heritage of the […]
Improving water quality in the Tamar Valley
Our project, ‘New Approaches’, is providing support and advice to farmers, landowners and communities to create opportunities and mitigate challenges. The final year of the project sees a strong focus on improving water quality in the Luckett Stream, Lower Lynher and Tavy. Our work with Duchy College is continuing, with the riparian buffer area either […]
Skipper sought for return of historic Tamar River passenger ferry
A skipper is being sought to run a new Calstock Ferry service as a trial from this Spring, on an historic passenger ferry route which has operated on the River Tamar between Devon and Cornwall for hundreds of years. The Calstock Ferry stopped taking passengers over 20 years ago, but the new Skipper will trial […]
New intern shares her experience as a Tamara Trainee
The Tamara Scheme is providing new apprentice and internship opportunities to create a brighter future for the Tamar Valley and its communities. By the end of the scheme, 5 apprentices and 6 interns will have taken up their new roles. In the last year, the final apprentice positions were filled, which included an Apprentice Assistant […]
Thousands attend Tamar Valley River Festival
On Saturday 26 October, Calstock was bustling with festival goers, performers, artists, singers, Morris Dancers, circus performers, stilt walkers and even a bubble fairy! It’s estimated that 2,700 people came along to the Tamar Valley River Festival to enjoy the festivities. William Darwall, Tamara Landscape Partnership Manager said: “We’re delighted with the celebration of the […]