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Running Deer C.I.C is a Devon based organisation providing opportunities for young people and adults including those at risk of exclusion; local people & communities living in rural isolation without easy access to education, employment or training. We provide access to learning outside the classroom, training, volunteering, life skills opportunities and work experience in traditional and rural sk

ills, bushcraft and survival skills, animal assisted interventions, woodland and land conservation and related activities. Running Deer C.I.C also operates Running Deer School (Butterdon) Community Interest Company, a not for profit independent school for children with special educational needs.

Keir managed to preempt our newest hive swarming by splitting the colony.... not the best weather, but timing is crucial...
22/06/2025

Keir managed to preempt our newest hive swarming by splitting the colony.... not the best weather, but timing is crucial.

We haven't had a lot of time for our veggie garden this year, so we have focussed on herbs, and supporting our insect wi...
22/06/2025

We haven't had a lot of time for our veggie garden this year, so we have focussed on herbs, and supporting our insect wildlife instead!

17/06/2025

sound on.... the hum of bees. We need more of this.

Our wonderful volunteer veterans made this fantastic bird table so that we can feed the birds throughout the winter.
18/10/2024

Our wonderful volunteer veterans made this fantastic bird table so that we can feed the birds throughout the winter.

"I am a giraffe! What are those white blobby things in the field opposite?" .... Sonny's first encounter with sheep!
06/08/2024

"I am a giraffe! What are those white blobby things in the field opposite?" .... Sonny's first encounter with sheep!

So we had a bit of a setback with our queen bee that arrived in May - the cold weather and persistent north westerly win...
03/08/2024

So we had a bit of a setback with our queen bee that arrived in May - the cold weather and persistent north westerly winds upset her and she took off for pastures new.

Upsetting though it was, when we spoke with our very own experienced JoB - science teacher and beekeeper extraordinaire, she informed us that the weather has played havoc with hives this year. As you will know, the long wet winter and cold spring has been a disaster for insects, including well established bee colonies.

So we decided to go to Ash who owns Dartmoor Beekeeping and provides excellent beekeeping courses (which our staff attend). Ash has nurtured and produced a beautiful nuc of native bees which arrived with a very productive queen and thousand of bees on Friday!

Fingers crossed the weather stays warm so they can build their colony into the autumn and winter.

Teddy cuddling teddy during our AGM.
21/07/2024

Teddy cuddling teddy during our AGM.

Sonny sporting his new funky D ring harness.
17/07/2024

Sonny sporting his new funky D ring harness.

And then Jack - had a play with the collar (minus the pad)...
17/07/2024

And then Jack - had a play with the collar (minus the pad)...

17/07/2024

Well how about that... Sonny took his first steps in full harness and was an absolute star...

Today was the day the baby tried on the big boys gear. Sonny allowed me to try the harness on him for the very first tim...
12/07/2024

Today was the day the baby tried on the big boys gear.

Sonny allowed me to try the harness on him for the very first time. He was an absolute star.

Jack on the other hand, was having none of it.

Even though they are both the same age, it just goes to show the difference in how they develop and grow. Sonny was ready, Jack is not there yet, although he will stick his nose through the collar!

Today we added a new colony of bees to our meadows and traditional apple orchard. The bees arrived in a jiffy bag by po...
24/05/2024

Today we added a new colony of bees to our meadows and traditional apple orchard. The bees arrived in a jiffy bag by post (!) and were introduced to a new international hive where we hope they will live happily and pollinate our apple trees!

Whilst we were there we took a look through the viewing window of our existing top bar hive... the busy bees were very... busy!

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Moretonhampstead

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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