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Day: 29 November 2018

Upcoming talk on Castle Drogo – 15th March 2019

29 November 2018 Thea Jones

Paula Clarke will be presenting her talk on Castle Drogo on Friday 15th March 2019. Paula is Castle Drogo’s Community Engagement Officer and has been closely involved with the major work being carried out there and communicating this and other… Read moreUpcoming talk on Castle Drogo – 15th March 2019

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Colin Vosper’s ‘Marvellous Devon Marble’ talk

29 November 201810 November 2021 Thea Jones

A write-up of Colin’s illustrated talk entitled ‘Marvellous Devon Marble’, which took place on Monday 26th November 2018. Colin is well known in the area for his range of well researched and presented talks, always with a level of personal… Read moreColin Vosper’s ‘Marvellous Devon Marble’ talk

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Forthcoming talk on The Penn Recca Slate Mine and Hems Canal – January 2019

29 November 201829 November 2018 Thea Jones

The Penn Recca Slate Mine was the only slate mine in Devon and was worked from the 1300’s. The unusual green slate was much valued and some notable buildings were roofed with it. During the 19th C employment at the mine created… Read moreForthcoming talk on The Penn Recca Slate Mine and Hems Canal – January 2019

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  • Galmpton Kiln – Annual Tidy-up 2025
  • Dart Estuary Evening Cruise – A Resume
  • Ageless Dartmoor – A Resume
  • John Scotney
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The History of Hunts Cider

Date: 9 October 2026
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A Tudor Christmas with the Lady Katherine

Date: 13 November 2026
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Christmas Special with Steve & John

Date: 4 December 2026
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