This question, put to the audience at the January talk from Simon from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, caused some ribaldry but he explained that the recommended life span was 2 years and that there was an expiry date on the neck. Simon gave a clear, informative and humourous talk on how to […]
An enjoyable lunch
24 members met up at The Castle in Lydford for a very enjoyable post Christmas lunch, arranged by Jane Perona Wright. The food was excellent and the company delightful.
Winter Warmers
Winter Warmers Pamela Heale is beginning to plan for the ‘Winter Warmer’ events around post Xmas and the New Year
Become an instant expert on the Romantics
How did the Romantics picture the coldest months of the year? Courtesy of The Arts Society, their expert, Annalie Talent, has the answers. ‘The rime of the Ancient Mariner’ – ‘The sea of ice’ – ‘By the fireside, Dove Cottage’ – ‘Winter Landscape with Skaters’ – ‘The Wanderer above the sea of fog’ – ‘Samuel […]
Our Christmas symbol of hope
Our Christmas Tree, that was on display at the Tree Festival in St. Eustachius Church until 8th December was runner-up with the voters. Thank you to everyone who voted for our tree which was decorated with cranes, an Eastern symbol of long life and good fortune. Barbara Schofield, one of the leaders of the craft […]
Explorers complete a Ten Tors walk
Nine members of the Explorers’ walking group did a – not the – Ten Tors walk on 21st October, covering a relatively easy 6.5 miles. The weather was fairly overcast, but dry, and the cloud base was high enough to give us some magnificent views over the moors and towards Plymouth. Starting at Pork Hill […]
