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The Annual General Meeting of the Kingston Local History Society will take place at 7 pm on Thursday 24th October in the Reading Room. 

As well as the formal AGM business a welcome drink and light refreshments will be provided, and there will be a display of selected material from the villages historical archive.

For anyone who has not yet had the opportunity to pay the annual membership fee, you can pay this to Janet Burton in advance or in the Reading Room on the night. New members will also be welcome.

Thursday 24th October 7pm

Please come along to the Kingston Local History Society AGM in the Reading Room.

Including a display of material from the archives.

An opportunity to join for the 2024-25 programme.

Complimentary glass of wine and nibbles.

 

A Riverfull of Stories by artist Laura Denning, collects anecdotes, memories and reflections from local residents within the River Erme catchment. This sound journey starts at the mouth of the river, at Mothecombe, then meanders upstream through Holbeton, kingston, Modbury, Ermington, Harford and onto the moor. A playful celebration of voices then leads into a cascade back down from the moor, visiting these communities once more before returning to the beach at Mothecombe. People of all ages have contributed. This project has been undertaken in collaboration with the River Erme Councils (the 6 town and Parish councils whose catchment includes the River Erme) and the South Devon River Champions. A Riverfull of Stories forms part of an ongoing oral history/social participation project that over time aims to include stories from the Yealm, Avon, and Dart Rivers.

Listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/laura-denning-829405356/a-riverfull-of-stories-2024

For more information visit lauradenning.com/intra-actions/

These were shot by Bob Musk

We had great weather for our summer excursion to the historic Drake’s Island. A group of 40 members was expertly guided around the Island’s impressive buildings and tunnels. Many layers of history were revealed to us. It was fascinating to see the rusting remnants of 19th century artillery and the complex matrix of tunnels where ammunition was stored.

After a smooth boat ride back to Plymouth we sat down to an enjoyable lunch at the Rockfish restaurant.

KLHS Committee are delighted to confirm the final outing before our summer break.

The visit will take place on the morning of Thursday 27 June, departing from the Barbican Platform at 11 am and returning at about 2 pm. The boat trip is provided by Plymouth Boat Trips.  NB There is no disabled access on the Island, and there are no refreshment facilities so you will need to bring with you any drinks and snacks you want. We have made a reservation for lunch at Rockfish at 2.15. We do not need to pre-order but we will need to tell them final numbers nearer the time and they have advised taking a look at their menu online in advance so that we are ready to order on arrival.

The cost of the visit (excluding lunch) is £20 per person and as we will be invoiced in advance it would be helpful if you want to come if you could please send your £20 by bank transfer to the KLHS account:
Kingston Local History Society 30-94-72 00521090 Alternatively, please post the fee in an envelope clearly marked with your name, directly through the Treasurer’s letterbox: Janet Burton at Dolphin Lodge (the cream and green house opposite Yellands).  Cash or cheque is acceptable and an email receipt will be sent.  

The visit can accommodate up to 40 people so we will have to operate on a first come first served basis. So please confirm by 7 June if you would like to come and if you will want to stay on for lunch. 

Find out more about Drake’s Island History here