DARTMOOR DIARY
PHIL PAGE
Leads Dartmoor Nature Tours. Phil has worked in landscape and nature conservation since 1974 and was the NCC/English Nature Site Manager for Dartmoor for over twenty years. He has led guided walks on Dartmoor 1986 and is a qualified guide for Dartmoor National Park Authority.
MIKE PERRIAM
Mike Perriam has been a National Park Guide for many years and now offers a wide range of talks on the moor and other subjects.
PRINCETOWN HISTORY CLUB
JENNY SANDERS
Mrs Sanders has carried out a great deal of research over a long period of time into Devon farmsteads and buildings and in particular into the Devon Longhouses.
TONY SOBY
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WIDECOMBE HISTORY GROUP
The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the Church House, Widecombe, and everyone is welcome. They have guest speakers and go on guided walks and visits arranged to suit the interests of the members, but usually with a local or Dartmoor flavour.
Their web site is intended as a reference for members and for all those who cannot attend their meetings but are interested in the history of Widecombe.
The Group is very active with some fascinating projects on the go and a full programme of events. The projects are always in need of more information, so if you have any snippets of information, photos or other material, however small, please let them know.
To learn more about Widecombe, click here.
Their web site is intended as a reference for members and for all those who cannot attend their meetings but are interested in the history of Widecombe.
The Group is very active with some fascinating projects on the go and a full programme of events. The projects are always in need of more information, so if you have any snippets of information, photos or other material, however small, please let them know.
To learn more about Widecombe, click here.
BRIAN WOODS
MIKE WREYFORD
Having spent many years in Okehampton, Mike Wreyford has developed a keen interest in the town’s past. Over the years, he has complied a large collection of photographs and old postcards showing many aspects of Okehampton life.
YELVERTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
www.yelvertonhistory.org.uk is the society’s web site. Click on the link for further details.
DARTMOOR PAUL
Paul Rendell, organises guided walks on the moor. Having spent a lifetime studying the moor, he probably knows more about it than any other living person. For details of Paul, click here. Paul runs a series of walks on Tuesday mornings For details, click here.
DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Dartmoor became a national park in 1951. The DNPA is responsible for the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the moor and for the promotion of opportunities for the general public to understand and enjoy its special qualities. To find out more about the DNPA, click here.
DARTMOOR PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
For details, click here.
SIMON DELL
Special Constable Simon DELL, MBE
Although born in Middlesex, Simon Dell came to Bideford in North Devon as a young schoolboy with a burning desire, like many boys of that age, to be a policeman. While attending school, he developed a passion for Dartmoor and decided that he wanted to be a policeman in the area where he has now made his home in West Devon, on the edge of the moor.
On leaving school in 1975, Simon's ambition was partially realised when he joined Devon & Cornwall Constabulary as a police cadet.
In 1997 Simon was included in the New Year's Honours List and presented with the MBE by the Queen for his work with the Dartmoor Rescue Group and other local charities as well as services to the community.
Now retired from his position as a PC, he is working as a Special Constable.
Simon still lives in Tavistock with his wife, Shirley, and their two children, Matthew and Laura, and following the publication of his first book, The Beat on Western Dartmoor, he is in great demand for lectures and presentations on policing history throughout the region.
On leaving school in 1975, Simon's ambition was partially realised when he joined Devon & Cornwall Constabulary as a police cadet.
In 1997 Simon was included in the New Year's Honours List and presented with the MBE by the Queen for his work with the Dartmoor Rescue Group and other local charities as well as services to the community.
Now retired from his position as a PC, he is working as a Special Constable.
Simon still lives in Tavistock with his wife, Shirley, and their two children, Matthew and Laura, and following the publication of his first book, The Beat on Western Dartmoor, he is in great demand for lectures and presentations on policing history throughout the region.
DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION (OKEHAMPTON BRANCH)
Owes its origins to William Pengelly, the geologist, best known for his exploration of Kent’s Cavern in Torquay. The Association was formed in 1862 ‘to further the study of science, literature and the arts..in Devon and to promote the exchange of ideas between those engaged or interested in such study’. The Okehampton Branch was started in 2005 and has around 30 members who meet monthly to hear various speakers on a very wide range of subjects and during the summer outings to local villages. You do not have to be a member to attend. Further information from Charles Westlake 01837 52125. Paul Rendell is a committee member.
DR TODD GRAY
Born in New England, now Chairman of the Devonshire Association and author or editor of numerous books and scholarly articles.
HMVC
OKEHAMPTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Meets 2nd Wednesday in the month, various speakers and outings. Please contact Malcolm Francis-
For events in the Diary, please click on the monthly links.For those of you who do not the moor , there is a glossary below which lists the people and organisations who run events on, near or about the moor and the places where these take place (except for walks where the meeting venue is shown on the monthly diary pages).
We are happy to publicise your event within these pages. We regret that we cannot guarantee inclusion. While every effort is made for accuracy in the compilation of this events diary, the Dartmoor News cannot accept responsibility for any errors for the events listed. It is always advisable to check details with the organizers to avoid disappointment. Please send details for free inclusion in the Dartmoor News to info@dartmoornews.co.uk
THE GLOSSARY