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October 2018
Life between the tides (Tavistock Branch) – cancelled
An illustrated talk by Dave Herdson who writes: "We all see the shore when the tide goes out but what happens when the waves come in? Hunters strike through the algae, strange tales of…
Find out more »November 2018
An Overview of Dartmoor’s Archaeology (Tavistock Branch)
An illustrated talk by Dr Lee Bray. Lee Bray is Cornish by birth, growing up in the St. Austell area and spending considerable time, including undertaking the Ten Tors expedition, hiking and camping on…
Find out more »December 2018
The medieval longbow, truths and legends (Tavistock Branch)
A demonstration with artefacts by Chris Thomas. The true story behind the nature, use and some of the science behind this famous but frequently misunderstood or misrepresented part of history, and those who used…
Find out more »January 2019
Social evening 2019 (Tavistock Branch)
This year's social evening will be in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Tavistock, Cllr Paul and Mrs Jane Ward, who are both members of the Devonshire Association. Joint speakers John Mather…
Find out more »February 2019
Rebuilding Castle Drogo (Tavistock Branch)
An illustrated account by Paula Clarke, Community Engagement Officer at Castle Drogo.
Find out more »March 2019
“Mad, bad and fascinating to know” (Tavistock Branch)
An illustrated talk by Dr Geri Parlby on the colourful ancestors of the Dukes of Bedford. Wine merchants, poisoners, mine owners and creators of afternoon tea - the colourful history of one of England’s…
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AGM 2019 (Tavistock Branch)
Annual General Meeting, followed by an illustrated talk by Richard Finamore on the work of the Devon Rural Skills Trust.
Find out more »May 2019
Guided tour of Kelly Mine (Tavistock Branch)
Kelly Mine (grid reference SX795818) is a disused metalliferous mine situated on the eastern flank of Dartmoor near the village of Lustleigh. It was intermittently operational from the 1790s until 1951. Since 1984 it…
Find out more »June 2019
Wine and Cheese Tasting evening (Tavistock Branch)
Whether you are a wine expert or not, please join us for our wine and cheese tasting evening! 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. During the course of the evening, by kind permission of the Revd…
Find out more »September 2019
Visit to Tor Royal (Tavistock Branch)
Meet at Tor Royal, Princetown, at 2.30 pm where there is plenty of parking. Tor Royal is a Grade II listed building with a rich history. There will be a short walk of approximately…
Find out more »Uncle Tom Cobley & All (Tavistock Branch and Music Section)
With Dr Todd Gray MBE, in association with our Tavistock Branch and Music Section, and the Tavistock Subscription Library. An evening of word and song revealing the long and curious history of Devon’s anthem.…
Find out more »Ocean Changes (Tavistock Branch)
Guy Baker, Communications Coordinator for the Marine Biological Association. An illustrated talk on Ocean Changes.
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