Farming Update prepared for DCRF meeting 8th February 2021
Information on farm prices, mental health, FCN, Brexit, BPS and ELMs and more Read More
Mental Health - Wellbeing
A link to the Diocese of Exeter pages on Well-being, including well-being and mental health support during Covid Read More
Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health First Aid awareness training (highly subsidised for church goers of any denomination) happening each month online Read More
Linking Lives
Information on the charity Linking Lives, our local co-ordinator and an initiative called "Two's Company" Read More
Growing the Rural Church Presentation November 2020
Presentation from GtRCh to the DCRF covering revised aims, plans and resources including Lightening the Load Read More
Excerpt from Meeting Notes 8th July - "Farming Now"
A copy of the meeting notes accompanying Andrew Butler's presentation to the DCRF on 8th July 2020 and ensuing discussion Read More
Farm Work Welfare App
A new app designed to help tackle labour exploitation and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sectors. Read More
Scams
Information sent by Martin Beck, our Devon Rural Crime Officer, July 2020 with a comprehensive round up of scams particularly related to Covid-19, and where to find further information Read More
Presentation by Andrew Butler NFU 8th July 2020
Slides used during DCRF meeting 8th July 2020. Information on farm prices, agriculture and the economy and food imports and exports. Read More
How to implement a crime prevention strategy
A comprehensive report helping those responsible for church buildings look at all aspects of their church's security Read More
Labour Exploitation and Modern Slavery Awareness Resource Sheet
Includes links to further information, how to spot the signs, training materials and will support both victims and businesses. Read More
Clean Devon
A partnership to tackle fly tipping and litter in Devon Read More
A Theological Celebration pf Rural Life, Ministry and Mission
Part of the wider "Lightening the Load: Freeing the Church for Mission" resource. Read More
Food Insecurity / Poverty
Information relating to people's ability to get enough food for various reasons Read More
General
Articles and updates covering a range of farming sectors Read More
Poetry
Poems and Prayers related to life, Jesus, Coronavirus Read More
Theology and Ethics
Links to resources that discuss the theological and ethical issues arising from coronavirus Read More
Scams and Frauds
Information on some of the coronavirus related scams, how to protect yourself and how to report them Read More
Resources for Prayer from Exeter Cathedral
A link to a very extensive library of prayer opportunities from Exeter Cathedral Read More
Arthur Rank Centre Resources
This page contains direct links to ARC Together Apart hub for worship resources and weekly reflections Read More
Dairy
Information about impacts on our dairy farmers Read More
Livestock
Information affecting beef and sheep farming particularly Read More
Victim Support and rural crime general
Information and links for support, reporting and rural crime issues in general during the coronavirus crisis Read More
Fly-tipping
Information about fly-tipping Read More
Post coronavirus changes
Articles about possible changes and impacts on our common life after the crisis Read More
Church Times Resources List
A jolly useful list of resources available to churches from the Church Times Read More
Devon Churchland
A wonderful celebratory record of our Devon churches Read More
Domestic Abuse
Information on the subject and resources for signposting Read More
Financial Struggles
This page may help with signposting for those who are struggling financially in our parishes Read More
Supporting each other in rural parishes
Sharing stories of churches and their communities Read More
Launde Abbey Holy Week Retreat
The Way of the Cross - A Free on-line retreat offered as a gift from Launde Abbey Read More
Communities and Trauma
Information written by Hilary Ison, Carla A Grosch-Miller and Christopher Southgate about how communities react to trauma Read More
Rural Business
Information on issues facing rural business and support available Read More
Tourism Providers
Tourism and the coronavirus Read More
Rural Elderly
Information on helping the elderly in rural areas Read More
Broadband and Connectivity
Articles related to access to broadband and connectivity in rural areas during the coronavirus crisis Read More
