TALKS
Colin Vosper Memorial Lecture: The History of Shaldon and Labrador Bay
27th Oct 2026, 10:45 am
Learn about the history of Shaldon by following a trail from the old Toll House on the Shaldon Bridge, through the village to The Ness and on to the site of the now almost forgotten Labrador Bay Hotel.
TALK: Designing a Garden for the Devon Climate
28th Oct 2026, 10:45 am
Design ideas for a South Devon garden in a changing climate.
TALK: RAF Exeter
3rd Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Chris presents the compelling story of how Exeter became a frontline Battle of Britain airfield during WW2. He covers the station’s rapid construction, the operations of the three fighter squadrons based there and the international pilots who so bravely defended the south-west of England.
TALK: Supervolcanoes
4th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Peter explores the history, geology and existential dangers posed by some of Nature’s most awesome but often hidden features… ‘supervolcanoes’!
TALK: Women Artists and the Struggle for Recognition
10th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Throughout the history of art women artists have struggled for recognition, partly due to misogyny. This talk challenges this viewpoint and will demonstrate that an eclectic range of females, from 18th century Angelica Kauffman to contemporary artists including Barbara Walker have made major contributions to the continuing development of art.
TALK: Ugbrooke House and the Cliffords
11th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Helen traces the history of Ugbrooke from the Norman conquest, focusing on some of the fascinating members of the Clifford family who lived there.
TALK: Prickles in a Pickle - Hedgehog Rescue and Rehabilitation
17th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Prickles in a Pickle, how we started, where we are now and what we do. The bigger picture of rewilding, habitat and issues caused by mankind, what we can do to help?
TALK: The National Coastwatch Institution
18th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
What goes on in that tower on Daddyhole Plain? The history, work and the eyes along the coast of the National Coastwatch Institution.
TALK: Cornish Mining Technology
24th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Klaas Peter (known to friends as ‘KP’!) discusses the history of and technological developments involved in the Cornish mining industry over the centuries.
TALK: A Tudor Christmas
25th Nov 2026, 10:45 am
Appearing in full period costume as Katherine Raleigh, mother to Sir Walter Raleigh, speaker and author Rosemary Griggs brings the festivities, feasting and fun of a Tudor Christmas to life in a lively presentation interspersed with songs from the peasant David. Travel back in time and discover the etiquette, the menu and the customs of a 16th century Christmas.
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