TALKS
TALK: A History of Torre Abbey
25th Feb 2025, 10:45 am
Michael gives an insight into the history of one of Torquay’s most historic buildings and its development over the years.
Talk: A West Country Girl of Colour
26th Feb 2025, 10:45 am
A talk about Jacquie’s life and experiences as a black girl from the West Country.
TALK: Action, Adventure and International Intrigue
4th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
Agatha Christie and the Man in the Brown Suit and other lesser known novels.
TALK: Rise of the Robots
5th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
TMS President Dave Norman takes a sometimes amusing, often thought-provoking look at the ever-wider range of walking and rolling robots becoming available around the world.
TALK: The Outer Hebrides: Wild and Ancient
11th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
Strung out in a rugged arc off the north-western seaboard of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides are Britain’s final flourish as it splinters into the Atlantic. This tour will journey across the islands on an exploration of their breathtaking natural history and ancient heritage.
TALK: Curious Dartmoor
12th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
We look at strange or unusual buildings, follies, stones, etc. that raise more questions than answers. The history of ‘letterboxing’ is explored, as well as other crazy and wild things.
TALK: The Decline of Eels - Conservation Through Art
18th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
Julia is an artist and print maker from Somerset who developed an interest in eels and elver fishing whilst living next to the River Parrett in the 1980s. She illustrates her talk with videos, photos and her own prints.
TALK: Tragedy to Triumph
25th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
David tells of his time in hospital after an accident, his rehabilitation and his determination to live life to the full. He tells of the problems disabled people face in everyday life and how he has overcome these. He is the English national wheelchair badminton champion, has carried the Olympic torch, demonstrated an exoskeleton suit and travelled the world.
TALK: An Introduction to Devon's Geology
26th Mar 2025, 10:45 am
Following up on his earlier talk about its festivals, Robert introduces us to the fascinating geology of Devon, including that of Torbay itself.
TALK: Dragonflies
1st Apr 2025, 10:45 am
This illustrated presentation covers the basic biology of the Odonata – dragonflies and damselflies. After briefly looking at some examples of species around the world, the main focus will be on British species, and the common species in Devon in particular.
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