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12 Things to Pack for a Residential Trip

Residential trips are an exciting time for all involved. To ensure the trip goes according to plan, preparation is key! Here at the Calvert Trust, we have created a list of recommended items to pack. We have also provided some extra...

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£11,500 raised at Charity Golf Day

Thank you to everyone who took part and donated

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A399 Road Closure – November 2019

Devon County Council will be closing the A399 from 4th November to 29th November 2019 for essential retaining wall and road repairs.  Therefore no vehicles will be able to travel from the South Molton roundabout on the A361 along the...

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What are the Benefits of SPELL?

SPELL has been created by the National Autistic Society as a guideline to help people communicate and understand the needs of people who are on the autistic spectrum. Here at the Calvert Trust Exmoor, we believe in making the world an...

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Tips for Travelling with Children and Adults with Special Needs

Going on holiday is an exciting time for all! If you are planning to travel with a person who has special needs, you may feel like travelling greater distances can come with challenges. Here at the Calvert Trust Exmoor, we feel that...

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How to Get your Child Excited for a Residential Trip

Spending time away from home overnight can initially feel like a daunting idea for both a parent and their child. However, a residential trip is an exciting time for a child to experience their first taste of independence. Residential...

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Understanding Autism

According to the National Autistic Society, an estimated 700,000 people may have the disorder; this can convert into a statistic of 1 in 100 of the population with autism. As autism is not one, but a range of disorders, it is referred...

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Six of the Top Accessible National Trust Sites in Devon

The National Trust is an independent charity dedicated to preserving the nation’s most beautiful dwellings. It focuses on maintaining buildings, but also gardens, nature reserves, coastline and countryside. With such an expanse of...

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How Can an Adventure Break Improve Confidence for a Disabled Child?

Outdoor activity and exercise is something that can benefit everybody. It allows us to immerse ourselves in a natural setting, offering us experiences beyond our usual routine. Here at the Calvert Trust Exmoor, we believe it is...

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The London Marathon 2020

The 2020 London Marathon Philip, Neil, Linda, Jenny, Roy and Liz, are running the 2020 London Marathon on behalf of Calvert Trust Exmoor. They are each entering the marathon for the first time and have generously decided to sponsor...

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Make outdoors great again: our Big Issue mention

The Big Issue magazine has featured Calvert Trust Exmoor in a summer holiday special. Issue number 1366, dated 8th July, was entitled 'Let's Go Outside'. It featured a piece called Make outdoors great again: The charities...

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Volunteers wanted

Volunteers wanted…we need your help! We are looking for volunteers who might be able to give us a couple of hours of their time to come along and support our fabulous local charity, through helping us with our collection tin...

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Discovery Community Fund awards Calvert Trust Exmoor bursary funds

Discovery Community Fund have awarded Calvert Trust Exmoor bursary funds to aid those with autism and their families in Somerset for holidays at the centre...

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Leathersellers’ Company Charity Fund – a thank you

The Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund has generously awarded Calvert Trust Exmoor £60,000 over four years...

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Calvert Trust Exmoor Experiences

Everyone who visits our centre in North Devon enjoys a real experience with us, creating memories and a story to come away with! Experiences such as: The joys of participating in our activities and using the facilities during a...

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Calvert Trust Exmoor and the people it helps

In March 2012, Lizzie Tench was out cycling with her partner when she was struck by a trailer being towed by a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

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The Gold Standard in Outdoor Learning

Did you know we are the only outdoor activity centre in the South West to hold the AHOEC’s Gold Standard for the exceptional quality of our outdoor education?

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Calvert Trust Exmoor retains 5-star rating from Visit England

We are very pleased to have once again been accredited as 5 stars by Visit England...

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Portlantis Ltd Corporate Partnership

We'd like to take a moment to give thanks to one of our key donors in 2019: Portlantis LTD, an embroidery and printed logos company based in Devon.

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Best Abseiling Experience in the UK

We've been awarded the title of Best Abseiling Experience in the UK thanks to The Adventure Awards and YOUR votes. Calvert Trust Exmoor received the win over four other UK abseiling experience provides. Finalists are companies...

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North Devon Volunteers Help Spruce Up the Centre

After the extravagance of the festive season (now a distant memory!), it’s always nice to redress the balance and give something back. Being a small charity, we simply couldn’t be without the support of our many volunteers who donate...

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10th Annual Charity Golf Day Raises £5k for Calvert Trust Exmoor

20 teams of golf enthusiasts took to Saunton Golf Course on Thursday 8th November in Saunton Sands Hotel’s annual charity event, which is sponsored by Isca Barum Insurance Brokers, raising more than £5,000 for Calvert Trust Exmoor....

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Spooktacular Success for Charity Night Ride

Some 250 cyclists took to the Tarka Trail on Saturday night in North Devon’s first ever Spooky Cycle event, raising a remarkable £20,000 for Calvert Trust Exmoor. Eager participants braved the cold in an impressive array of weird and...

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Anneka Rice Visits Calvert Trust Exmoor 25 Years After Boathouse Challenge

  Calvert Trust Exmoor welcomed TV host Anneka Rice back to the centre last week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of the boathouse that was constructed by the Challenge Anneka team in 1993. The...

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Team Calvert Makes Waves at Superhero Tri

Three teams from Calvert Trust Exmoor participated in the Superhero Tri last weekend at Dorney Lake in Windsor.

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Kika & Amit Enjoy a Surprise Visit to Calvert Trust Exmoor

Celebrity guide dog, Kika and her owner, Amit Patel were treated to a weekend of activities at Calvert Trust Exmoor.

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Stoggymen Singers Donate £1,000 to Calvert Trust Exmoor

The Trust was delighted to be presented with a cheque last month by a group of entertainers from Stogumer, North Somerset.

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Calvert Trust Exmoor Achieves Gold for Activities

Calvert Trust Exmoor has been awarded the AHOEC Gold Standard for the quality of its outdoor education, and continues to be the only centre in the South West to carry this endorsement.

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London Marathon 2018 Images

Huge thanks to our wonderful London Marathon runners, you were all amazing! We would also like to thank Corrine Linnecar for being our Volunteer Photographer for the day, your support is much appreciated.

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Accord Volunteers at Exmoor

Accord UK has been supporting Calvert Trust Exmoor for several years, and we value and appreciate all the support they continue to give us.

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Exmoor leading the way on accessible adventure holidays for disabled people, says Minister

North Devon is leading the way for other UK tourism hotspots by providing fully accessible adventure holidays for disabled people at Calvert Trust Exmoor.

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