Taleblazers are a UK-based community interest company unearthing and retelling stories, primarily from the South Devon and Dartmoor area but occasionally going further afield. We work with schools on heritage and storytelling projects, get involved in community and environmental projects and offer outdoor education awards such as John Muir and National Navigation Scheme awards.
In our podcast we cover folklore, storytelling, history, geology, heritage, environmental education and a range of other subjects, and keep our listeners posted on the latest Taleblazers news.
This week Rich has been in Lappeenranta in SE Finland, representing the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark at the European Geoparks Conference. This is an international conference where representatives from Europe's 94 UNESCO geoparks attend and share practice and ideas. It was a fascinating and inspiring few days with over 400 delegates from 28 countries in attendance. Listen to Rich's reflections on the trip, a little bit about the history of the town and some thoughts about the potential that a Geopark can bring to an area.
Apologies for the poor sound quality in places; a lot of the footage was recorded outside and on the move and I hope it doesn't detract form your enjoyment.
Thank you to the TerraFirma project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who funded Rich's place at the conference.
19 May 2026
Interview with Jon Oliverio, Cycle Torbay
One of the great things about being based at People's Parkfield is being among so many other great social enterprises. The context we work in is different for each organisation and we all have our individual passions, but we are all working to make Torbay a better place for young people. In this episode of our podcast we talk to Jon Oliverio, the man behind Cycle Torbay CIC, a man who is passionate about getting people out on their bikes and learning how to maintain them. It was a great morning getting to know Jon better and discovering more about what Cycle Torbay get up to.
27 Apr 2026
Earthworks
Rich visits our monthly community conservation session, Earthworks, on a beautiful spring morning. Everyone is planting trees and enjoying the sunshine. He talks to Louise about the project and has a chat with a few of the group to find out what they’re doing, what they enjoy and what keeps them coming back. But will […]
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