Since 2022, Turn the Tide has delivered a range of festivals, trails, competitions and community projects across Dawlish, Devon. Explore our events and initiatives to discover the activities that have brought local people together around nature, creativity and climate awareness.
Turn the Tide returned to Dawlish College with live music, creative activities, wellbeing experiences and community action, all centred around the theme Keeping Dawlish Cool.
A community initiative celebrating wildlife-friendly gardens, flowers, businesses and public spaces across Dawlish, while celebrating the insects that help local nature thrive.
A community poetry project showcasing original work inspired by marine conservation, nature and the local environment across Dawlish.
A funding and support programme helping local groups deliver projects that benefit nature, wildlife and climate awareness in the community.
Alongside our flagship events and initiatives, Turn the Tide has delivered a range of community activities and events. These have included the Keeping Dawlish Cool Photography & Art Competition, the Vintage Cycle Ride, fundraising evenings at the Shaftesbury Theatre, school competitions, flag-making workshops and beach cleans.