Monthly talk: Rosemary Griggs – An Audience with the Lady Katherine
At our July meeting, members were privileged to be granted an audience with Lady Katherine. She made her impressive entrance
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Monthly talk: Vanessa Ryley – Let’s talk about rubbish
At our June meeting, we welcomed Vanessa Ryley, a founder member in 2018 of Dawlish Against Plastic. This is a
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About Vanessa Ryley
I retired from teaching pupils up to to the age of 16 years who had special educational needs in 2011.
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Monthly talk: Gray O’Hanlon – Shelterbox
We were pleased to welcome Gray O’Hanlon back to our May meeting. His previous visit was to talk to us
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About Dawlish Community Transport
We are a Community Transport service offering many opportunities enabling people from Kenton through to Shaldon and Bishopsteignton to access
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About Peter Boston
Peter’s story will revolve around his upbringing living with guide dogs and his mum who was blind. In addition, he
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About Alex Bowler
Alex Bowler is a big cat investigator, who lives in South Devon. His unusual and interesting ‘hobby’ began as a
Read MoreAbout Stephanie Austin
Stephanie Austin took up writing in retirement and is now the author of nine contemporary crime novels set in the Dartmoor town of
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I am the author of three previous books, and a number of literary/historical articles as well as the editor (and
Read MoreMonthly talk: Rebekah Pearson – Women’s Land Army
Our guest speaker in April was Rebekah Pearson who has been researching the fascinating history of the Women’s Land Army
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About Peter Lewis
My first degree was in Geography and Geology from Bristol University way back in 1969. I then spent the rest
Read MoreMonthly talk: Robin Buchanan – A most underrated pastime
Our speaker at the March monthly meeting was Robin Buchanan from the Dawlish Stamp Club. In advance of the meeting,
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Monthly talk: Trevor Huggons – Devon Air Ambulance
Our guest speaker in February was Trevor Huggons from Devon Air Ambulance. This organisation is a very visible and welcome
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About Sally Robinson
I have been deaf all my life and worn hearing aids from the age of five years old. I am
Read MoreAbout Trevor Huggons
When I reached a point when I had more available time on my hands, I looked at what volunteering roles
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Monthly talk: Sarah Bull – The work of the Met Office
This month our Guest Speaker was Sarah Bull from the Met Office. Despite the slight delay due to Laptop to
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Dawlish & District u3a 10th Birthday Party
2-4pm on Monday 15th July on the Lawns I am looking forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of the founding
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Monthly talk: Vincent Willson – Citizens Advice Teignbridge
This month our guest speaker was Vincent Willson from Citizens Advice Teignbridge, a Charity known to most if not all
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Monthly talk: Lia Summers – Shaldon Wildlife Trust
In April we welcomed Lia Summers to talk about the work of Shaldon Wildlife Trust which runs Shaldon Zoo. This
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About Dr Todd Gray
Monthly Meeting, 2.45pm on 20th May 2024: Dr Todd Gray, The Cathedral Yard Fire and Exeter’s Historic Buildings Our next
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