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 […]
New ‘Tamar Shanty’ celebrates historic practice of relaying messages along the River Tamar through song
To celebrate the rich history of the Tamar Valley, a brand-new shanty, the Tamar Shanty, will be sung by local school children and community choirs at the Tamar Valley River Festival in Calstock on 26 October. The Tamar Valley has a long history as a centre for food and flower production. In its heyday in […]
Tamar Valley River Festival to host first Calstock Ferry trips before grand opening in Spring 2025
Revellers at the Tamar Valley River Festival in Calstock on Saturday 26 October will be able to jump on board of the Calstock Ferry for short cruises on the Tamar River. This will be a taste of what is to come as the official opening with a regular service will take place in Spring 2025. […]
Photo competition – Capture Life Along the River – £50 prize
A photo competition has been launched as part of the Tamar Valley River Festival on Saturday 26 October in Calstock. The Tamar Valley River Festival will feature art, live music, dance, food and a celebration of Tamar Valley heritage. We are looking for photos that capture the beautiful Tamar Valley with the theme of ‘Life […]
Winning Logo Design for New Tamar Valley River Festival Announced
The winning logo design for the new Tamar Valley River Festival, which takes place on Saturday 26 October in Calstock has been designed by local woman Katie Brailsford from Cargreen. Over 30 entries were sent in, many from the local community including local school children, but it was Katie’s design that really impressed the judges. […]