Events in June–August 2021
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National u3a Day
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The Alternative History of Ponies on Dartmoor - Joss Hibbs Powdermills Pottery (EXACT TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE)The Alternative History of Ponies on Dartmoor - Joss Hibbs Powdermills Pottery (EXACT TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
ZoomThe pottery has teamed up with the charity Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony to create the Dartmoor Hill Pony Exhibition.
Joss will talk about the history of ponies on Dartmoor from the stone age to the present day, how the hill ponies have evolved to be able to survive there all year round, how they help create a home for wildlife and about the ancient ebb and flow of 'wild' ponies on the moor's commons.
Joss Hibbs has been resident potter at Powdermills since 1999, having been taught to throw pots on the potters wheel by Richard Phethean, and having completed two years of ceramics at the University of Westminster.
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Lydford Car Park
Lydford Car Park
Lydford Car Park OS Grid Reference SX510847Meet in Lydford Car Park to walk the Saxon Walls and Fernworthy Down.
5 miles
Leader John
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Buckland Abbey
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Plaster Down
Plaster Down
Plaster Down Nr Oakley Cottage OS Grid Reference SX524729Meet on roadside near Oakley Cottage on Plaster Down for a circular walk around Pew Tor.
4 miles
Leader Tony
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What's your plan? - Marjorie Creek Kitsons LLP
What's your plan? - Marjorie Creek Kitsons LLP
ZoomMarjorie's take will focus upon how she advises clients as they contemplate a move into a different phase in their lives, be it a change in their health or employment. This includes considerations about where people live and how they fund their lives currently and will do so in the future, such that their needs are met and their wishes of bequeathing assets to relatives, can be achieved. The talk will include reference to examples of her work.
For more information on Marjorie visit the Kitsons' website.
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Views of Burrator
Views of Burrator
Lowery Cross OS Grid Reference SX547692Park at Lowery Cross for a Burrator View Walk. Lowery Tor, Leather Tor, Devonport Leat and possible ice cream stop at Burrator Dam
5.5 miles
Leader John
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Bude Canal and Coast
Bude Canal and Coast
Free carpark by canal at HelebridgeA circular walk from Helebridge along the coast to Bude and back along the Canal.
Coffee before we start at the Weir Restaurant, bring a packed lunch.
6-7 miles
Leaders Jennie and Chris
CONTACT JENNIE OR CHRIS FOR PARKING INFORMATION
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Social Meeting
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Social Meeting
The Meadows TavistockClick on the picture below for information on the social get together on the 4th August 2021 at 2pm.
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Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle
YHA car parkMeet at Okehampton Station. Walk to the castle, Simmons Park and Fatherford.
4.5 miles
Leader Diana
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Prewley -CANCELLED
Prewley -CANCELLED
Prewley just above the cattle grids OS Grid Reference SX545910Start at Prewley just above the cattle grids. Walk to Sourton, Cleave and under the Lake Viaduct. Easy moorland, footpaths, lanes and old railway. Possible tea shop stop.
5.5 Miles
Leader John
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Visit to the Elizabethan House - The Barbican
Visit to the Elizabethan House - The Barbican
Elizabethan House New Street The Barbican PlymouthClick here for visit information. Contact John Noblet if interested in attending via the group leaders contacts page.
Meeting at Gunnislake Railway Station for a 9.15 am departure.
Visiting the The Elizabethan House and surrounding area.
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Norsworthy Bridge
Norsworthy Bridge
Norsworthy Bridge Burrator Reservoir OS Grid Reference SX568694Walk Leather Tor Bridge, Crazywell Pool, Older Bridge, Down Tor stone rows.
Walk approximately 6 miles on tracks/path and open moor.
BRING LUNCH
Leader Tony