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A Teenager’s Boer War:  A talk by Paul Rimmer

At 18 years old, the youngest officer on active service in the Boer War (1899–1902), Vernon Kyrke’s experiences are told through his letters and photographs. Plus Lustleigh’s response to the war and why a statue in Exeter upset the people of Crediton.

Plant Hunters and Pioneers                                                     Caradoc Doy Over several generations from before 1808, the Veitch family and their plant hunters introduced

Beryl Trist Newman – the Lustleigh artist who ‘lived to paint’       Peter Mason Beryl Trist Newman (1906–91), with paintings in

Sat 13 Dec 2025, 7:30PM (Doors open 6.30pm)
Chris Hoban is one of the leading songwriters in the South West. His aim and style have simplicity at their core; many of his songs are initially written with young people in mind. He has a wide experience of musical styles and approaches and is regarded as a top-flight lyricist.
He regularly writes songs for the nationally renowned Devonian folk duo “Show of Hands”, has featured on a number of their albums and joined them for occasional performances and festivals, including their sell-out show at the Albert Hall in 2018.

Tickets £14.00
Under 14s £10.00
Ticket price includes one glass of mulled wine or fruit juice and a mince pie on arrival.
Licenced Bar for other drinks throughout the evening.

Did Napoleon have a Torbay Baby? Is Torbay built on seven Hills like Rome? Did Hitler want to live in Torquay? Are there more ghosts in Torquay than anywhere else in England? Dr Kevin Dixon looks at these local legends and more in this fun and informative talk on the weirder side of South Devon.

Wednesday– 7.15 for 7.30pm

Our meetings are held at Lustleigh Village Hall,

Please come and join us for a sociable glass of wine before the meeting.

Non-members welcome.

Further details please contact Lynn Bartlett – 07852 998153