ON ZOOM FROM NEWFOUNDLAND Jim Payne presents THERE AND BACK AGAIN: Newfoundland–Devon Musical Connections Jim Payne, award-winning singer, multi-instrumentalist, step-dancer, researcher, songwriter and raconteur, is one of Newfoundland’s finest folk musicians and an authority...
In September and as a prelude to our winter series of talks, many branch members enjoyed our ‘Meet the President’ Members’ Luncheon at the Belmont Hotel in Sidmouth when our invited guest was the...
January 2017 commenced when our Branch Chair, Margaret Young, gave an impromptu talk about her recollection of Exmoor’s special qualities and her experiences over the years where she lived and farmed. The Branch season...
A talk “Just gone fishing in Newfoundland; an overview of the cod trade between Devon and Newfoundland, 1500 onwards” by Dr Jenny Moon as part of The Devon Newfoundland Story celebration.
The Devon–Newfoundland Story celebrated historical and cultural connections. Organised by the Devonshire Association working with the Devon Family History Society, it marked nearly 500 years of contact and interaction between the two communities. Devon...