http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events en-us Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:12:01 +0000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:12:01 +0000 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/rss CWCMS info@dartmoorsociety.com info@dartmoorsociety.com 3600 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event36 Unfortunately the visit to Devonia Sheepskin has been cancelled. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:11:34 +0000 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event36 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event38 Please see newsletter 43 pp8–9 for full details. To help organise catering please book by Saturday 7th April if you intend to come to the AGM. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:35:28 +0000 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event38 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event39 Dartmoor National Park Authority member Peter Harper has kindly invited us to visit his woodland near Bridford. It is called Heath Wood and is sited about  1 mile north of the village. It is an ancient semi-natural woodland recently designated a county wildlife site because of its rare ecosystem – it has the largest area of Royal Fern in the country. Management is aimed towards improvement of flora and fauna. Grants, managed thinning and deer control are all part of the package. There is also a mainly commercial mixed hardwood stand with a few small blocks of conifer, with timber going to a range of markets from fencing to oak beams. Parking opposite Swannaford House gate, SX 820885, 10 cars maximum. No dogs. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:39:20 +0000 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event39 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event40 The Dartmoor Society are very pleased to be able to offer what will undoubtedly be a fascinating opportunity to view paintings (all in private ownership) by William Snell  Morrish and family. Morrish (1844–1917), whose father, son and daughter were also artists, was born and lived all his life in or near Chagford (apart from a brief sojourn in Switzerland), and was a prolific and talented painter of moorland views. We expect to be able to present at least two dozen paintings, which have been loaned for the day from the owners. Apart from this unique opportunity to view the paintings, historical information about the family will be available, and there will be short informative talks throughout the day. We will also provide a map guiding visitors to locations shown in the paintings, and hope to be able to offer a guided walk to at least one of these locations during the day. The Society is very grateful to Tony Hill for the inspiration and organisation for this event, and to the various people who have been willing to loan their paintings for the day. If you have a painting which you would be willing to loan to the Exhibition, please contact Tony Hill on 01837 83934. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:43:58 +0000 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event40 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event41 This year’s popular summer barbecue will be held again at Broadleas Camping and Training Centre, Haytor. Access to the site is via a gate immediately south of the lower Haytor carpark (by the Information Centre) where cars should be parked. The site is 2 minutes walk from the carpark. Our hosts are Roger and Honey Bunce. Tom Greeves will lead a walk to Pinchaford Ball at 6pm, followed by the Barbecue at 7:30pm. Bring your own drinks and glasses will be provided. Dogs on a lead are welcome. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:50:17 +0000 http://www.dartmoorsociety.com/events#event41