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May 2017
The influence of the West Country on Six West Country Painters (Lit & Art Section)
An illustrated talk by Jenny Pery SWAC: “The influence of the West Country on Six West Country Painters”. Jenny is a painter, a printmaker and a distinguished art historian, who has written many books…
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Visit to studio of Peter Randall-Page (Lit & Art Section)
An afternoon visit to the studio of Peter Randall-Page RA, Veet Mill Farm, Crockernwell, Devon EX6 6NL. Peter is one of Britain’s foremost sculptors, with work in museums, galleries, public spaces and private collections…
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Sabine Baring-Gould at Lew Trenchard (Lit & Art Section)
Visit to sites associated with Sabine Baring-Gould at Lew Trenchard, led by Ronald Wawman. Meet at Lew Trenchard Manor, now a hotel, for coffee at 10.30 for a tour at 11.00. Lunch will be…
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Baring Gould: Man of Faith, Man of Letters (Lit & Art Section)
A talk by the Rev Prebendary Norman Wallwork who is an authority on Baring Gould’s writings, particularly his hymns, though the principal emphasis here will be on his novels.
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AGM 2018 (Lit & Art Section)
The Annual General Meeting, and a display and discussion of members’ favourite children’s books. This year we are asking members to bring and, if they choose, to discuss a few of the books they…
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Simon Drew: Enjoying words, enjoying art (Lit & Art Section)
Simon Drew, an Exeter University graduate living and working in Dartmouth, is known nationwide for his unique and instantly recognisable prints, greeting cards, tea towels, mugs, T-shirts, calendars and books, combining skilful draughtsmanship with…
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Writing history and historical fiction – how do you tell the truth about the past? (Lit & Art Section)
Dr Ian Mortimer, who lives on Dartmoor, is a distinguished mediaeval historian and widely-acclaimed author of biographies, novels and poetry. He is perhaps best-known for his very successful Time Traveller’s Guides to history, which…
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Modern sculpture on Exeter University campus (Lit & Art Section)
Naome Glanville, Exeter University’s Arts and Culture Coordinator, will lead a tour of the fine collection of modern sculpture on the University campus. Numbers will be limited to 25, so advance booking is essential:…
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Poems on Paving Stones. The Exeter Cathedral Yard inscriptions (Lit & Art Section)
In 2011, as part of a plan to enhance the landscape setting of Exeter Cathedral, paving stones carved with inscriptions were set in the entrances to the Cathedral Green. In their talk, Sally Hollings…
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Wayne Victor Meeten – goldsmith/silversmith (Lit & Art Section)
Handmade Jewellery, Gold and Silver become a story that is treasured forever. Wayne Victor Meeten, who lives near Crediton, is one of the finest goldsmiths and silversmiths in the country, one of a handful…
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