History of Galmpton & Churston District, South Devon
The South West Maritime History Society are holding a full day of Teignmouth’s maritime history on: Saturday 25th March 2023, 9:30am – 3:30pm, at the Teign Heritage Centre. There will be four keynote presentations, by expert local speakers, on different aspects of… Read moreSouth West Maritime History Society Event
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
I had the pleasure of leading a group of members and friends of Galmpton & Churston Ferrers History Group and Kingswear Historians on a personal day of renewing my love affair with Dartmoor, developed over my life, and now sharing… Read moreDartmoor Revisited – A Shared Experience
Never predict the unpredictable! I must admit, having heard only recently, that the Dart Music Festival was taking place over the weekend, I was decidedly apprehensive as it being suitable for a History Group walk. There was no need to… Read moreAn Account of the History Group Dartmouth Walk – 7th May 2022
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