{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/652537ef16a4770011c9429e/6984930cf2edfa7fc4c681fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Linda Mellor talks to Mark Ewart of the Southern Uplands Moorland Group ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/652537ef16a4770011c9429e/1770295229142-d1df898a-7a68-42c2-89d7-af8f5c569441.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, host Linda Mellor is joined by Mark Ewart to discuss the importance of face-to-face connection and meaningful engagement with the wider public.</p><p>Mark, Southern Uplands Moorland Group Regional Co-ordinator and National Engagement Manager for Scotland’s Regional Moorland Group, shares how events such as the Royal Highland Show create valuable opportunities to reach a broad audience. The conversation also explores community and school engagement through initiatives like taking the Moorlands into Schools, working alongside gamekeepers, and open moorland days.</p><p><br></p><p>They also look at shoot days beyond the shooting itself, highlighting the benefits of working dogs, exercise, teamwork, friendship, camaraderie, time in beautiful landscapes, and positive mental wellbeing.</p>","author_name":"GWT Comms"}