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September 2017
The History of Bucks Mills (History Sec. & Bideford Br.)
A Study Event arranged by the History Section and Bideford Branch. Bucks Mills is known as the village of a single surname and its history is inextricably linked with that of the Braund family. Very…
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Tales of a Dartmoor Guide (Bideford Branch)
A talk by Paul Rendell, “Tales of a Dartmoor Guide”. He will describe stories and events that can happen while taking a group walking. The guide must know a lot of things - how…
Find out more »November 2017
The North Devon Tithe Map (Bideford Branch)
A talk by John Bradbeer “The North Devon Tithe Map”. Until the Tithe Commutation Act of 1836, tithes, originally a tenth of the harvest, were paid annually in kind to the rector of each…
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Give a man a scanner (Bideford Branch)
A talk by Stephen Hobbs, “Give a man a scanner – Hartland Digital Archive”. As originator of Hartland Digital Archive and Hon. Archivist at Hartland Abbey, he will describe his project in Hartland, the…
Find out more »January 2018
19th century life in Torrington (Bideford Branch)
Dr Hugh Reed “Business, Family Life and Living Conditions in the Torrington Area during the 19th Century”. He will present a picture of life and dramatic changes that occurred over the Victorian era. (Note that…
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Conservation in Exmoor (Bideford Branch)
A talk by Rob Wilson-North, “Conservation in Exmoor National Park”. The Simonsbath Programme is a community-partnership programme to develop a sustainable plan for Simonsbath’s heritage assets. (Note change of date, was 16 Feb.)
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Plans (Bideford Branch)
A talk, “The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Future Plans”. The speaker is Ian Cowling, trustee of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust. He will present a talk on the future plans for further revitalisation of…
Find out more »April 2018
AGM 2018 (Bideford Branch)
AGM followed by a talk at 11:30 by the Devonshire Association's President, David Fursdon MA FRICS FRAgS, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon. His topic will be "How the Main Roles that I have…
Find out more »May 2018
Concert and Talk by Tasmin Little and the North Devon Sinfonia (Bideford Branch)
The Devonshire Association's Bideford Branch and Music Section are helping to publicise this event. There will be a pre concert talk at 6:15pm, and the concert starts at 7:30pm: Karol Szymanowsky’s first Violin Concerto…
Find out more »June 2018
Dunsden Nature Reserve (Bideford Branch)
Summer Visit: “Dunsden Nature Reserve Culm Grassland, wild flowers and butterflies”. Steve Threlkeld, Reserves Officer of the Devon Wildlife Trust will be leading a Walk at Dunsdon National Nature Reserve OS SS 302 080)…
Find out more »Visit to Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (Bideford Branch)
Meet at 2 pm at Woody Bay Station, EX31 4RA. It is located on the A39, about half-way between Blackmoor Gate and Lynton (OS SS6816946467). Lunch will be at the Old Station House Inn,…
Find out more »July 2018
Church Crawl (Bideford Branch)
Dr Todd Gray will lead a 'Church Crawl' by minibus featuring churches at Alwington, Atherington and High Bickington. Advance booking arrangements will be essential and numbers limited. Costs and details will be available when…
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