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Spring Symposium hosted by Skylark FM & Dartmoor National Park

Join Dartmoor's community radio station for a day of talks and activities.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

What kinds of stories do we want to tell about Dartmoor?

As Dartmoor National Park turns 75 this year, join the DNPA on the Spring Equinox at our beautiful Parke estate near to Bovey Tracey to listen, learn, write and record the sounds and stories of Dartmoor life.

Hear about the research behind Skylark FM, the unique, automated algorithmic radio station, and how to share your own contributions on the airwaves.

This event is free of charge, and lunch is provided, though we welcome your contributions towards costs. The day includes talks and sound recording workshops, which will be outdoors, weather permitting, so please come in sturdy footwear. All ages are welcome, though activities are aimed at adults.

Thanks to Dartmoor National Park Authority for supporting this event and the work of Skylark.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call See Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skylark-spring-symposium-registration-1982424605360

Meeting point

Use the link to book a place before turning up. The event will be in the large meeting room.

Other

Site is free to access. Car park costs £3 for 2 hours or £5 all day, free for NT members. Parke Estate is about half a mile from Bovey Tracey Information Centre. There is bicycle parking in the car park and by the toilets.

Contact info

Dartmoor National Park Authority

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