2008 - Programme of events
INDOOR EVENTS
| TUES JAN 15 | "Tavistock Canal" - an interactive walk with Brian Woods |
| TUES FEB 19 | "The Dartmoor Village - Then & Now......& Tomorrow?" a talk by Jenny Sanders |
| TUES MAR 18 | "The Templer Way" - a talk by Mike Perriam (plus AGM & raffle) |
| TUES APR 15 | "Dartmoor Leats & Waterways" - a talk by Len Copley |
| TUES MAY 20 | "Songs of the West" a talk illustrated by the songs of the Rev'd Sabine Baring-Gould - performed by the Wren Trust |
OUTDOOR EVENTS
| JUNE 17 | Bere Alston - a village walk with the local history group. Meet Village Hall carpark 6.45pm. |
| JULY 15 | Morwellham - a guided tour. Meet main car park 6.45pm. |
| AUG 19 | Dartmoor granite quarries - a walk with Liz Miall. Meet Four Winds car park 6.45pm. |
INDOOR EVENTS
| TUES SEP 16 | "Statues of Sir Francis Drake around the world" - a talk by Alan Gray |
| TUES OCT 21 | "The Lost History of Devon" - a talk by Dr. Todd Gray |
| TUES NOV 18 |
"The Life & Times of building the Avon Dam - half a century ago" a talk by Dr. Tom Greeves |
For more details of our speakers etc., see below
All our indoor events are held at Meavy Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
We welcome suggestions on topics for future events - please contact us (why not use our Forum page) & let us know your views
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Brian Woods The return of the man with the laptop & his “virtual” journey through history. |
Jenny Sanders Former chairman of our Society, renowned author of books & articles on longhouses & vernacular architecture. |
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Mike Perriam A National Park guide for many years, Mike now has a wide range of talks on the moor & other subjects. |
Len Copley We welcome back a well known & popular speaker with an extensive local history knowledge. |
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The Wren Trust A unique experience brings music to local history. Stories & songs from members Paul & Marilyn in the Trust’s 20th anniversary year |
Bere Alston A walking tour around this historic Edwardian mining settlement. |
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Morwellham |
Liz Miall Independent & knowledgeable local guide, currently leading Walks for Women & other moorland walks. |
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Alan Gray A keen photographer & experienced volunteer at Buckland Abbey explores the relics of our famous sailor around the globe. |
Dr. Tom Greeves Archaeologist & local author, lectures on Dartmoor & tin mining, both academic & popular. |
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Dr. Todd Gray – Born in New England, now Chairman of the Devonshire Association, author/ editor of numerous books & scholarly articles. |
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