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November 2022
The Bideford and District Community Archive (Bideford Branch)
A talk by Kate Harrison, who writes “I have used local archives all my life. In the first instance I used them as part of my degree, and then to provide resources for my…
Find out more »The Secret world of the undergrowth (Tavistock Branch)
A talk by John Walters, wildlife photographer and ecology consultant. After a fascinating and colourful talk about “Devon Wildlife, Shore to Moor” last year, John Walters will return to talk further about some of…
Find out more »Talk and AGM 2022 (Tavistock Branch)
Professor John Mather, PhD, DSc, FGS, CGeol., the President of the Devonshire Association, will give a talk at 2pm, followed by the Branch AGM. There will be an opportunity to meet John and fellow…
Find out more »December 2022
Devon’s Railway Heritage (E Devon Branch)
An illustrated talk by Robert Hesketh. DA members £2, non-members £3.
Find out more »Jurassic Calamari (S Devon Branch)
A talk ‘Jurassic calamari: new research on fossil squid-like cephalopods from the Wessex basin’ to be given by Malcolm Hart (Emeritus Professor, Plymouth University). Belemnotheutis. Image contributed by Prof. Malcolm Hart. DA members £2,…
Find out more »The SWEEP Project (Tavistock Branch)
SWEEP: South West Partnership for Environment and Economic Prosperity In an online presentation via Zoom, Professor Ian Bateman, Exeter University, will discuss the SWEEP project that aims to deliver economic and community benefits to…
Find out more »January 2023
AGM 2023 (S Devon Branch)
Branch Annual General Meeting and Quiz, followed by a tea. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
Find out more »Traditional songs of Bideford (Bideford Branch)
A talk by Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson from Wren Music. This talk will be illustrated by the traditional songs of Bideford, with reference to its cultural and musical links with Newfoundland. Paul and…
Find out more »Annual social event (Tavistock Branch)
Our Branch annual social event together with ‘Wild Works’, a recorded and illustrated talk by Marc Hoskins, CNC Engraving and Signage Specialist. It will be three years since our last social evening! It will…
Find out more »February 2023
A talk, to be advised (S Devon Branch)
The speaker we had arranged for this slot cannot now give the talk. We are arranging an alternative and details will be provided as soon as they are available. DA members £2, non-members £4.
Find out more »Three years at Marwood (Bideford Branch)
A talk by Matthew Brewer who writes “I have been Head Gardener at Marwood Hill Gardens since 2019. I shall be talking about the complexities of running a 20 acre garden through both its…
Find out more »They Sailed Away (Tavistock Branch)
A talk, “‘They sailed away’: Devonians who left for another life abroad.” A fascinating account of travels and adventures to be given by Dr Stuart Windsor of the Devon Family History Society. DA members…
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