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TIVVYFEST – TOWN WALKS DURING MAY led by Anne Davies
on May 04 in UncategorizedMonday 14th May – Civic Society Guided Town Walk. A guided circular walk around the centre of Tiverton, looking at the history and development of the town (duration 90 minutes). Meet at the Tiverton Information Centre, Phoenix Lane, at 2.30 p.m. Monday 21st May – Civic Society with the National Trust and the Tiverton Almshouse Trust. A Tudor walk in East Tiverton, including Old Blundell’s School and the Greenways Chapel. A guided walk from the Tiverton Information Centre, Phoenix Lane, to Old Blundell’s School, Lowman Green (duration 90 minutes), looking at some of the best Tudor buildings in Tiverton. Commences 10.30 a.m. Monday 28th May – Civic Society Guided Walk. Westexe walk, including the Heathcoat trail. A guided circular walk looking at the history and development of the Westexe area of Tiverton. Meet at the Information Centre, Phoenix Lane, at 6.30 p.m. (duration 90 minutes)
Out Next Talk by Douglas Rice at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15th in the Mayoralty Room of Tiverton Town Hall
on May 03 in UncategorizedDouglas will give an illustrated talk on ‘Tiverton’s Place in the Universe’, an astronomer’s view of where we are. Those who have attended Douglas’ lectures will know them to be thought-provoking and stimulating! This should be an entertaining evening.
Our Next Lecture: ‘The Challenge of Policing Governance’ will be given by Mike Bull, the Chairman of the Devon and Cornwall Poiice Authority, in the Mayoralty Room on Tuesday, April 17th, at 7.30 p.m.
on Apr 11 in UncategorizedMike Bull will be well-known to most of us as the former Chairman of Mid Devon District Council. In his role as Chairman of the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority he has played a major part in the management of change during a demanding period of significant cutbacks and reforms, and he has been much in demand in the media, with frequent television and radio appearances. His talk should be fascinating, and we hope many of our members will be able to attend.
Talk by Lesley Darlow on Tuesday, 20th March: ‘Bricket Wood – Come to the Fair!’
on Mar 14 in Uncategorized2012 Lesley Dowler will be talking about fairs, with particular reference to Bricket Wood, her former home town near St Albans. Lesley is an enthusiatic member of her society, and she has also made many contributions to our local community, not least as a member of the Tiverton Amateur Dramatic Society. She has also appeared on several television quiz shows, including Countdown! This is our first lecture for 2012 and we hope for a good attendance at what should be an entertaining and informative talk. The meeting starts at 7.30 p.m. in the Mayoralty Room of the Town Hall. Guests are very welcome to attend
Annual General Meeting
on Oct 29 in UncategorizedThe Annual General Meeting of Tiverton Civic Society will be held in the Mayoralty Room of Tiverton Town Hall at 7.30 p.m.on Tuesday, November 15th. During the meeting society officers for 2012 will be proposed for election. All members, and others interested, are encouraged to attend. We urgently need volunteers to serve on the committee, so please attend the meeting, or, if you are unable to be present, please contact our Treasurer or Secretary if you are willing to join us. Following the AGM, which should be completed in less than 30 minutes, the talk will be given by Elizabeth D’Erlanger, who will be speaking on: ‘The Changing Function of the High Sherrifs of Devon’ After the talk refreshments, including wine, will be served.