Margaret Kelly and Vanessa Walker – events organisers.
Thursday 22nd January 2026 7 for 7.30pm Talk – “Pirates, Wreckers and Smugglers on the South Hams Coast” – Roger Barrett.
Thursday 26th February 2026 7 for 7.30pm Talk – “Plymouth’s Links with New Zealand”– Clive Charlton.
Thursday 26th March 2026 7 for 7.30pm Talk – “Modbury and the Civil War” – Philip Photiou.
Thursday 23rd April 2026 7 for 7.30pm Talk – “West Country Trade” – Dr Jenny Moon.
Thursday 21st May 2026 – morning Guided History Walk around Widecombe in the Moor followed by lunch.
June 2026 – Date TBC – morning Private guided tour of the Salcombe Lifeboat Station and Museum followed by lunch.
Unless stated otherwise, talks take place in the Reading Room on the fourth Thursday of the month with drinks and nibbles from 7pm and the talk itself starting at 7.30pm.
The programme of events depends on recommendations and areas of interest which people may be able to suggest so please contact us on the Committee with any ideas or requests.
You can see a list of past events here
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