Alexander Askew from the Knowledge Integration department at the Met Office gave us an insight into the challenges faced both in accurately predicting the weather but also how human activity has unequivocally caused global warming. His talk at our meeting in June was an overview of the work of the Meteorological Office (universally known as […]
Amblers at Horsebridge
8 members of the Amblers walking group walked a short and easy route along the river Tamar from Horsebridge to Latchley. There were beautiful views of the river along the way and they could see recently planted orchards alongside the track, and in one field a huge flock of gulls were resting.
Amblers stroll along the Tiverton Canal
Six Amblers enjoyed a two-day trip walking approximately 11 miles along the Tiverton canal in May with an overnight stop at the local Premier Inn. The walk was planned and organised by Barbara Schofield. On day 1, following an early start in Tavistock and with backpacks containing everything they needed for the walk and an […]
Explorers in Newton Abbott
8 of the Explorers walked 6 miles around Holywell Lawn and Emsworth Mire on Monday 12th May. The bluebells were amazing, the blue colour contrasting with the vibrant yellow of the gorse.
A wonderful VE Day Celebration
A wonderful VE Day Celebration Tea, served by our Nippys in the presence of Britannia, was enjoyed by 55 members on Saturday 10th May. The Parish Rooms were transformed into our version of a ‘Lyons Corner House’ and was the setting for our commemoration of the VE Day anniversary. A Memory Board had been created […]
Walk to Fingles Bridge
8 of the Explorers Walking group enjoyed a lovely 6-mile walk viewing the carpets of wild daffodils near Fingles Bridge. Luckily it was a wonderful spring day, warm and sunny.
