List of Events
Lustleigh Society…EXPLORING EASTERN DARTMOOR AT THE TIME OF THE BLACK DEATH.
Exploring Eastern Dartmoor in the age of The Black Death. Speaker - Dr David Stone. The talk explores the local evidence for the impact of the Black Death of 1348-9, which nationally caused the death of nearly half the population. The talk looks first at what life was like on Eastern Dartmoor on the eve of the Black Death, before focusing on the nature and passage of the disease, and its efforts on the local economy and society in the…
Divertimento String Quartet Concert
The next Divertimento string quartet concert in Lustleigh Village Hall is on Saturday April 27th at 3.00pm. Adult entry is £12. (children and students free). The programme has 3 great string quartets: Haydn String Quartet No.30 in Eb Op. 33 No.2 nicknamed ‘The Joke’ on account of the several false endings in the final movement. Beethoven String Quartet in D Op. 18 No.3 - actually the first he ever wrote. Max Bruch String Quartet in Cminor Op.9, published as as No.1…
LEAP presents… JOURNEY TO THE IMPOSSIBLE
Suitable for anyone aged 7 to 80+ (and has been enjoyed by 5yr olds). Parents/people in their 30’s/40’s might also get nostalgic about the 1980’s... Devised by the two directors, Merce and Patricia, in collaboration with Matt Harvey (local Totnes poet of BBC Radio 4 and other fame, a quirky and unusual show with lots of physical activity and comedy. Another collaborator has been Dan Lees, award winning comedian and co-founder of the London Clown Festival. The designer, Sophia Clist,…
Lustleigh Society…WILD DAYS AND MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS.
WILD DAYS AND MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS. Speaker: ANDREW COOPER. This story is centred on a secret valley in Devon that just happens to be the home of the speaker. A farm that is part of an exciting journey from the prehistoric to the present day. Beginning with the ancient arrowhead and ending with a live BBC broadcast complete with satellite trucks, the latest remote control cameras, barn owls and badgers. Please come and join us from 7pm for refreshments. Members and…
Lustleigh Society…THE CATHEDRAL YARD FIRE & RESEARCHING EXETER’S ANCIENT BUILDINGS.
THE CATHEDRAL YARD FIRE & RESEARCHING EXETER’S ANCIENT BUILDINGS. Speaker: Dr TODD GRAY. During renovations to the Clarence Hotel and adjacent buildings following the fire of October 2016 many new and extremely interesting points have come to light.
Lustleigh Society…WILD AND WONDROUS.
WILD AND WONDROUS. Speaker: LEE BRAY. This talk will focus on the changing perceptions and interpretations of Dartmoor’s prehistory.
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