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The Amblers enjoy a walk on a dry winter’s day on Dartmoor taking in the views in and around Pew Tor.  Pictures courtesy of Imogen Monk.                  

The term ‘icon’ comes from the Greek ‘eikon’, meaning ‘image’. These objects of veneration come with a rich history, with the earliest surviving examples dating to the 6th or 7th century. Arts Society expert, Helen McIldowie-Jenkins, unpicks the tale of the origins and making of this particularly singular art form here

The science discussion group was back into its stride last week,  when 10 of us met to discuss where did and does water come from? We started by trying to look back into in the Hadean period of geological time. Lynne gave a us masterly resume of  how the unique properties of water enable plants […]

There’s nothing new about sham news – or outrageous hoaxes. In the 18th century, satirical prints helped spread such stories, duping thousands. Arts Society expert, Ian Keable, looks at some colourful examples here