5 March 2026 2:30pm. Talk by Katerina Robinson (National Trust Killerton, Collections and House Manager) on "Then and Now: History and Conservation at Killerton”

2 April 2026 2026 2:30pm. Talk by Phil Badcott on “The Gilberts of Compton Castle – the family that founded the Empire”. The fascinating history of the Gilbert family of Compton Castle from 1329 to 2023.

7 May 2026 2:30pm. Talk by Helen Wilson on “The Pinwill Sisters”. The story of the three sisters who established one of the most successful wood carving businesses in the south west. They carved the bench ends that we saw on our visit to St Leonard’s Church in Sheepstor in July 2025.

Provisional dates Summer/Autumn:

June visit: Ottery St Mary - Guided tour of Town and Church by Ottery St Mary Heritage Society.
July visit:
August visit:
September visit:
October talk: 1 October, 2:30pm.
November talk: 5 November, 2:30pm. AGM and Talk by Jackie Hunter on “East Devon Detectorists”. with a display of some of the items found.