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TMS Lectures: January to April 2026

13th Jan, 10:45 am - 8th Apr 2026, 10:45 am

Browse all the upcoming lectures organised by Torquay Museum Society as part of their Spring season.

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TALKS

TALK: Restoring the Balance

17th Feb 2026, 10:45 am

An introduction to the Barn Owl, the effects of changing farming practices, conservation measures for Barn Owls and the work of the Barn Owl Trust. Our speaker illustrates the close links between Barn Owls and people, and shows the environmental consequences of everyday human activities.

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TALKS

TALK: The Rocks on my Shelf

18th Feb 2026, 10:45 am

A tale of disasters written in the rocks around us, including the ‘oxygen catastrophe’, the Late Major Bombardment on the face of the Moon, and a peculiar tale about Lapis Lazuli.

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