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Posted in Events on Tuesday 24th August 2010 at 9:57pm
The Dartmoor Society is hosting a special day at the Nicholls Hall, Lydford from 10.00am on Saturday 4th September, which will appeal to all who have an interest in Dartmoor artists, whether historical or contemporary.
Speakers will include acclaimed artist Nick Collier, former Director of Arts at Kelly College, on artists inspired by the Lydford area since the 18th century, and art teacher Martin Stephens-Hodge on Dartmoor painters father and son William Widgery (1826-1893) and Frederick John Widgery (1861-1942).
In the afternoon artist Lucy Turmaine will demonstrate artist’s techniques at a moorland location favoured by the Widgerys (this will involve a rough moorland walk totalling 2-3 miles from High Down), and the event will end with an optional cream tea at the Lydford House Hotel (built for William Widgery). There will be displays of artwork in the Nicholls Hall. Participants will make their own arrangements for lunch.
Dr Tom Greeves, Chairman of the Dartmoor Society, said, ‘This will be a unique event, held in Lydford, the ancient capital of Dartmoor, celebrating artists connected with the village and western Dartmoor. Artists William and F.J. Widgery are hugely popular and had intimate links with Lydford. The day includes a moorland walk to visit places where the Widgerys actually painted, and also a demonstration of their techniques. Displays will enhance the whole experience’.
10.00 – Arrival & Displays.
10.20 – Welcome.
10.25 – Nick Collier: ‘Painters of Western Dartmoor, Past & Present’.
11.15 – Coffee & Displays.
11.45 – Martin Stephens-Hodge: ‘The Widgerys from the perspective of a modern artist’.
12.30 – Lunch – participants to make their own arrangements.
13.45 – Assemble at High Down for a Visit to the Lyd Valley with Lucy Turmaine.
16.15 – Cream Tea at Lydford House Hotel.
17.00 – Finish.
Booking is essential. The cost of the day (including coffee) is £4 members/£5 non-members, with a chance to book a cream tea separately for an additional £4.
For more details or to book please see our Events page.
Posted in Events on Thursday 27th May 2010 at 11:31am
The Dartmoor Society has been kindly offered space by South West Lakes Trust at an Open Day on Sunday 20th June at Burrator Lodge. Are there any members who would be prepared to man a table between 11am–4pm (setting up 9am–10.30am)? We are ideally looking for people who have some knowledge of the Society and its involvement with Burrator, the Iron Store etc, but briefing notes could be provided! There is a small display (on folding panels) which would be available, plus membership leaflets etc, including calendars and, hopefully, Christmas cards for sale. A great chance to engage with the general public!
If anyone is interested (even if for only part of the day) please contact Tom Greeves on 01822 617004 or info@dartmoorsociety.com ASAP and at the latest by 8th June.
Posted in Events on Wednesday 3rd March 2010 at 2:23pm
In a new venture for the Dartmoor Society, we will be running an event in June that is only advertised on the website. The reason for this is that we received a positive response from South West Water to run an event on their property, but the information arrived too late for inclusion in the Newsletter. Rather than miss out on the opportunity to visit the Avon Dam we decided to tell people about it via the website. Full details are available on the Events page
Posted in Events on Thursday 11th February 2010 at 2:45pm
The visit to Dunsford Mills planned for February 20th was over-subscribed and is fully booked. A second date later in the year has been offered to everyone who tried to book for February; the second date is now also fully booked.
The visit to the studio of Peter Randall-Page planned for 17th March is also fully booked.
Posted in Events on Monday 28th September 2009 at 9:41am
The very popular Dartmoor Society Winter Revel is to be held again this year, on Saturday 5th December 2009, in the Jubilee Hall, Chagford, 7.30pm–11.30pm. The well-known local band ‘Footloose’, with guest appearances from Dartmoor singer Bill Murray and harmony group ‘Quintessential’, will provide entertainment and music for an evening of dancing, buffet supper (by Margaret Allin of The Victorian Pantry), and a raffle. Please bring your own drink (glasses provided). Tickets (£9 per person, to include supper) need to be purchased by 28 November from Sally’s (formerly Youd’s), The Square, Chagford (available from 1 November), or direct from The Dartmoor Society at PO Box 38, Tavistock PL19 0XJ (cheques payable to ‘The Dartmoor Society’). For further information please phone 01822 617004 or email info@dartmoorsociety.com.
Posted in Events on Friday 14th August 2009 at 8:26pm
Saturday 12th September 2009, 10am – 4.30pm, The Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral.
Chairman: Revd Peter Beacham OBE, President of The Dartmoor Society, and Heritage Protection Director for English Heritage, who will set the scene in this 1100th anniversary year of the Diocese of Exeter.
How are we to look after the wonderful legacy of ancient churches? How can clergy manage the needs of their scattered and often declining congregations? What can communities do to breathe new life into their churches and chapels?
Other speakers are The Venerable John Rawlings, Archdeacon of Totnes, members of Throwleigh parish and Harland Walshaw.
Optional visits to the Cathedral Library, Grandisson Chapel etc will form part of the day. Time for open discussion will create a fascinating event, which will be of interest to everyone concerned with the future of religious activity and buildings on the moor.
Please download and print the poster and flyer and distribute them as widely as you can to libraries, church notice boards, information centres, etc.
See the Events page for details on how to book.
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