We were invited to explore the castle looking at various spaces in which we might possibly perform at a later date. We began by walking through the circular hedge-enclosed croquet lawn and then onto  Mrs Drew’s rose garden. We visited the drawing room, dining room, library /billiards room and kitchens inside the castle. Get Changed participants discussed what they liked about the castle and what things stood out as interesting to them

Get Changed hope to work at Castle Drogo during 2013

Ticket sale details soon on this website. Watch this space!

 The volunteer has shown to be responsible, reliable and creative which has given him a huge boost in terms of his self esteem. Working with Wolf and Water and Get Changed was a turning point and the experience has transformed his life and his future opportunities.  The work experience has also contributed to the volunteer achieving a qualification – ASDAN CoPE Award which will contribute to the qualifications needed to attend college.

Working with this young volunteer has been fantastic and his completion of his compulsory education within a mainstream setting would have been unlikely without this volunteering opportunity.

 Get Changed Theatre Company working in collaboration with Wolf and Water are pleased to have offered such a positive opportunity. We thank the young volunteer for everything he has contributed. We hope that you can continue to be a part of what we do.

Diary date…….

 Our next performance will be in April 13/14th  2012 at the Octagon Theatre Okehampton. We welcome you to join us and to come along and see our show.

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Please help us…….Thankyou.

SPICED SQUASH AND LENTIL SOUP

(serves 8 as a starter)

1.5 kg butternut squash

750g ripe tomatoes

6 garlic cloves, peeled

1 carrot, diced

4 tbsp olive oil

¼ – ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (according to taste)

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp paprika

1.5 litres vegetable stock

200g dried red lentils

200g thick greek yogurt

1-2 tsp crushed sumac

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180° C/Gas 6. Place the peeled, deseeded and cubed squash, tomatoes, garlic and carrot in a large roasting tray (you may well need two). Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the spices and season. Cover with foil and bake for 1hr 30 mins or until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramalised. You may choose to remove the foil for the last twenty minutes of baking.
2. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor and pulse in batches, with a little of the stock, until combined into a smooth mixture which still has some texture.
3. Transfer the soup to a clean pan, add the remaining stock and bring to the boil. Add the lentils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender, stirring often and adding a little more stock or water if it becomes too thick. Season to taste.
4. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with a spoonful of yogurt and a sprinkle of sumac.