History of Galmpton & Churston District, South Devon
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023. Below our Chariman, John Risdon shares how Churston Ferrers has been represented in the crowning of our Kings and Queens of the realm. Since… Read moreThe Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
It is with great sadness that I have to inform our membership of the recent death of one of our late members, David Barr. David with his wife Ann, lived at Manor Court, Galmpton. On the death of Ann some… Read moreIn memory of past committee member, David Barr
To commemorate the first 25 years of our existence, we are delighted to launch the sale of a 2023 calendar consisting of local scenes over the years. At a cost of £5, the calendar will be on sale at our… Read moreCelebrating 25 years with our local scenes calendar for 2023
Dear Members, I wanted to thank everyone who attended our first meeting of 2022, for helping to make it such asuccessful evening. Ian Howes’ talk ‘Lighting the Rock’ on the 14th January was both memorable and fascinating. In addition, the… Read moreNewsletter – January 2022
Written confirmation of statement made at Friday 17th September meeting, held at the Galmpton Village Institute Dear Member, Your Committee has come to the conclusion that following our considerable dormant period and now, renewal, we need to simplify and make… Read moreManagement changes following our renewal
Dear Members, Following our two successful strolls and cream teas during the summer, we are now preparing for our first open meeting and talk on Friday 17th September. This will be our first chance to meet socially as a group… Read moreNewsletter – September 2021
Dear Members, A reminder for you: following our successful stroll around Galmpton on the 5th June followed by a cream tea at The Manor Inn, we move to Churston. Saturday 17th July – Churston Stroll: The Lord of the Manor’s… Read moreNewsletter – July 2021
Dear Members, Your Committee have very recently held our first face-to-face meeting for over a year, a very enjoyable and constructive event for all concerned. It was a unanimous, heart-felt decision that our History Group should renew and continue but… Read moreNewsletter – May 2021
Dear Members, Well, we are not going to have to wait 100 years before being woken from our Covid slumbers, but in some ways it seems that way! Seriously though, for those of you who might have been afflicted personally… Read moreNewsletter – March 2021
Dear History Group Member, It doesn’t seem so long ago that I last got in touch and here we still are, in our state of semi-isolation. Well, patience is a virtue and I for one have a nervous anticipation for… Read moreHistory Group Christmas Card 2020