Welcome to the website of the Galmpton and Churston Ferrers Local History Group
We organise regular illustrated history talks at the Galmpton Village Institute. Why not check our events page to see when the next one is and come along. You can also subscribe to our email newsletter which tells you about upcoming events.
The group was formed in 1996 by a group of enthusiasts eager to record and preserve features and information about our parish. Since then, our email subscriber list has grown to over 160.
An aerial view illustrating the entire coastal boundary of Churston Ferrers parish from Broadsands Beach to Churston Cove. The contrast is clear between the the natural features of coastline beach, Elbury Common & Cove, woodland fringe, and the spread of 20th century development.
Upcoming Events (listed below, and also as a downloadable file)
Sheila is an education officer at The William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre, Buckfastleigh, Devon where she gives guided cave walks.
Sheila tells the amazing story of 350 million years of development involving volcanoes, coral reefs, and a huge mountain range all in Devon. There is also a cave where you can see the remains of elephant, hippo, bison, hyaena and many other creatures that lived in Devon 100,00 years ago.
More information to follow…
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The Devon Archive & Local Studies Service comes to Torre Abbey on this day.
The sessions will run from 11.00 am until 3.30 pm, and will take place in the Learning Lab at Torre Abbey.
Archivist Brian Carpenter, by prior arrangement will bring documents from the Devon Archive for people to see.
For more information please contact archivist Brian Carpenter on 01392 888712 or brian.carpenter@swheritage.org.uk
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There will be a short meeting for the AGM followed by an illistrated talk by Peter Shaw on ‘Dartmouth Community Orchard’ A Haven for Wildlife and People
More information to follow…
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What We Do
The group investigates and records details of our local past, preserves such as the Galmpton Lime Kiln and the Broadsands Neolithic Chambered Tomb, and provides information about the history and wildlife in the Galmpton Creek area.
A comprehensive ‘Guide to Galmpton’ map containing information of local historic interest is available via this link or at the Manor Inn and Galleon Stores.
A programme of talks and guided walks/visits is organised annually and listed on this website.
If you would like to keep up to date with our upcoming talks at the Galmpton Village Institute hall and other activities why not subscribe to our email newsletter here.
Talks at the Village Institute are usually just £3 to attend, payable on the door.
We are a friendly group and are always pleased to meet new potential members, so why not come along to our next talk?