East Cornwall Branch Programme-Autumn 2014

 Here is an update of the East Cornwall Branch programme. There are still some gaps to fill for next year, but watch this blog for more information as the speakers and walk guides confirm dates. Note the amended date for the Christmas Quiz

Tuesday 14th October:7:30pm Liskeard Public Hall
Berrah Tor Granite Quarry- A talk by Ian Piper about an historic Bodmin Moor Quarry.


Tuesday 11th November:7:30pm Liskeard Public Hall
Pensilva-A history- A chance to learn about the development of this mining community on the edge of Bodmin Moor. A talk by Angus Holland of the Pensilva History group. 


16th December: 7:30pm Liskeard Public Hall (revised date)
Christmas quiz- Come along for an evening of pre-Christmas fun- with a Cornish history slant. Composed and hosted by Richard Humphrey.


2015
17th February: 7:30pm Liskeard Public Hall (Long Room)

The Road to Messines-Underground warfare on the Western front 1915-1917

A talk by the author Rick Stewart on World War 1 tunnels and trenches.

17th  March: 7:30pm Liskeard Public Hall
Arsenic its production and use.
A talk by Kingsley Rickard on this fascinating mineral.


April
Walk/visit- Follow this blog for more information.


May: AGM
A weekend of walks and talks-Follow this blog for more information..


June 7:30pm Liskeard Public Hall
Talk-details to be confirmed


Saturday 18th  July 1100
An Exploration of Northern Quarries of Kit Hill
A walk by Steve Docksey.

September
Talk-Follow this blog for more information..




JM