2010 
April 
10Geology Section: Excursion - North Cornwall (Dr Ted Freshney). For further details please apply to Greg Callaghan 01395 265502.
13Exeter Branch: at 2pm an illustrated talk on 'W M Butterfield - the Architect' - a personal view by Brigadier D Williams, BA, to be held in the Music Room, Exeter Central Library. £3.00 charge at the door, to include tea and biscuits.
14Plymouth & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Eylesbarrow-Mine Workings' by Mr Colin Kilverton, to be held at the Plymouth Athenaeum.
16Tavistock Branch: Branch AGM, followed by Buffet Supper and Devon Slide Show, to be held in the Tavistock Parish Centre, commencing 7.30pm. Booking essential, telephone 01822 615885.
17Bideford Branch: at 10.45am Branch AGM to be held at Royal Hotel, Bideford, followed by a talk by Mrs R Thomas (DA President) and roast lunch.
17Botany Section: at 11.00am - 4.00pm Lustleigh Cleave, Manaton. 'Bryophytes and spring flowers'. Leaders Roy Jeffery and Mark Pool. Meet at the car park by Manaton church SX750813. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Non members welcome. Contact: Roy Jeffery 01752 788352.
22Okehampton & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'The Proposed Rail Link from Okehampton to Exeter in the 21st Century', by Dr Michael Ireland, to be held at the Ockment Centre, North Street, Okehampton.
24PRESIDENT’S SYMPOSIUM: 'Contested Devon Landscapes'. At County Hall, Exeter, 10.00am. See enclosed flyer for details and application form.
30to 3rd May Geology Section: Excursion - The Mendip Hills (Dr Martin Whitely). For further details please apply to Greg Callaghan 01392 265502.
 
May 
5East Devon Branch: an afternoon visit to Church Farm, Haccombe, and Haccombe Church. For further details please apply Secretary.
8Botany Section: at 11.30am, a short day on Plymouth Hoe. The limestone cliffs are home to many interesting plants. Meet at City Centre on Royal Parade at junction with Armada Way by the big outdoor TV Screen at 11.30am, SX477544. Non members welcome Contact Leader: Phil Pullen 01752 342259, phil_pullen@hotmail.com.
12Axe Valley Branch: Evening meeting, wine and cheese followed by an illustrated talk (topic and speaker to be advised) at 6.45pm in The Peace Memorial Playing Fields, Coly Road, Colyton.
12Exeter Branch: Coach outing to Sandridge Park House and visit to the 13th Century Stoke Gabriel Parish Church, followed by W.I. tea. Further details apply Mr N Macaulay.
13Newton Abbot Branch: Guided Tour of Torre Abbey. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
15Entomology Section: at 8.30pm Moth trapping on National Moth Night. Saltram House, near Plymouth, SX521557. For detailed directions contact Roy McCormick, Tel: 01626 779543.
21Bideford Branch: a visit to The Norman Lockyer Observatory and James Lockyer Planetarium, Sidmouth. Contact Chris Cornford on 01237 471749 or chris@igiltd.com for further information.
22History Section: History Conference, Boniface Centre, Crediton - 'Defenders of Devon'. Separate booking form available from Secretary, History Section.
23Botany Section: at 11.30am Grenofen. Meet at Grenofen Bridge car park SX490709, marked a P on Dartmoor map. Joint meeting with Entomology Section. Co-leaders: Bob Hodgson & Jim Braven. Non members welcome. Contact: Bob Hodgson 01822 852826, rhodgson@tinyworld.co.uk.
27Okehampton & District Branch: A walk - Belstone and Sticklepath Walk, led by Dartmoor National Park Guide, Tom Soby. Start at 6.45pm from the car park at Finch Foundry, Sticklepath. There will be a charge of £5 per person payable to Mr Soby.
29Entomology Section: at 11am: Lydford Butterfly Conservation Reserve, Butterfly Conservation (Devon) Annual Open Day. It is intended to visit the adjacent Forestry Authority land in addition. Meet at the National Trust Waterfall Car Park, Lydford (SX501832), approx 5 miles north of Tavistock. Please telephone in advance if you wish to come. Those attending should wear stout boots and clothing. The excursion will extend into the afternoon. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jim Braven, Tel: 01822 852278.
 
June 
1Plymouth & District Branch: Excursion, 'Crownhill Fort'. Meet at Fort, noon, entrance fee payable.
4-6ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM: at Holsworthy. See enclosed leaflet for details and application.
5Annual General Meeting: Holsworthy Memorial Hall at 2.30pm.
8Exeter Branch: at 6pm Silverton village walk, including visit to the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. Meet in the Village Square at 6pm. Organised by Mr G Harding.
10Newton Abbot Branch: Meadow and Woodland field trip. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
11History Section: at 2pm - Tour of Cadhay, Elizabethan Manor House, Nr Ottery St Mary. Cost £10 to include tour of House & Garden plus cream tea.
12Literature Section: at 2.30pm, 'Motion in Poetry', a multimedia talk by Dr Robin Wootton. His research is on animal locomotion and he will explore how poets and musicians have used words and metre to convey movement. To be held at the Boniface Centre, Crediton.
12Botany Section: at 10.30am-4pm Shapwick, Somerset Levels. Grasses Identification Workshop. Shapwick Heath NNR wet peat site. Joint meeting with Somerset Rare Plants Group. Charge approx. £1 payable on the day. Course Leader Liz McDonnell, Natural England. Meet at ST425414 Lifelong Learning Centre, Shapwick Visitor Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9TT. Non members welcome. Book with: Frances Billinge 01626 833620 fbillinge@btinternet.com.
14East Devon Branch: an afternoon visit to Cricklepit Mill, and Exeter Custom House. For further details please apply Secretary.
18Bideford Branch: a visit to Frithelstock Priory and Church. Please contact Chris Cornford on 01237 471749 or chris@igiltd.com for further information.
19Entomology Section: at 9pm: Moth Trapping - Warleigh Point DWT site (SX447608) near Plymouth. The site is deciduous woodland. For detailed directions contact Roy McCormick Tel 01626 779543.
19Botany Section: at 3pm, marsh plants across a salinity gradient in the Axe Valley. Meet at White Hart Inn, Swan Hill Road, Colyford EX24 6QF (perhaps car share to SY256927 off the A3052 where there is very limited parking). Joint Leaders: David Allen, 01404 861394, and Fraser Rush of EDDC. Non members welcome.
24Okehampton & District Branch: at 7.00pm, 'Broadwoodkelly Local History'. Meet at Broadwoodkelly Village Hall. Parking available at the hall.
25Entomology Section: at 9.30pm - Moth Trapping - Andrew’s Wood, near Loddiswell (SX713520). Wellies advisable. For detailed directions contact Barry Henwood, Tel 01626 364080.
26Geology Section: Excursion - Bridport Area, Dorset (Dr Bob Symes & Dr Richard Edmonds). For further details please apply to Greg Callaghan 01395 265502.
26Plymouth & District Branch: Excursion - 'Okel Tor-Calstock' Leader Dr Bob Hodgson. Meet on Calstock Quay-Train from North Road Station before 10am. Time to be confirmed - or by car. Cafes, drink, shops nearby. Stout footwear.
27Botany Section: at 11am-4pm Fowlescombe. Unimproved grassland, marsh areas, streams, ponds, woodland by kind permission of Richard and Barbara Baker. Meet at SX698554. Leaders: the owners and Roger Smith (01626 368577). Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Non members welcome.
 
July 
3Entomology Section: at 11am - Excursion - Branscombe landslip and cliffs field excursion. The purpose is the examination of the relationship between geology, plants and insects. It will involve a fairly steep climb and walking on shingle. Wear strong footwear. If weather is doubtful telephone before 9.30am. Meet in the car park at Branscombe Mouth. Those intending to stay until the afternoon should bring packed lunch. Leader: Robin Wootton, Tel: 01392 275332.
7Botany Section: at 2pm, Moortown Bottom, Gidleigh. Good mire communities. Leader Norman Baldock DNPA. Meet either 1pm Parke car park Bovey Tracey SX806786 to share transport, or 2pm SX663892, just west of Moortown Farm Gidleigh, on the edge of the common. Site is awkward to find. Non members welcome. Contact: Frances Billinge 01626 833620 fbillinge@btinternet.com.
8Newton Abbot Branch: Walk along the Devonport Leat. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
12History Section: at 2.15pm a talk on “The Bi-Centenary of Dartmoor Prison” by Simon Dell, to be held in The Music Room, Central Library, Castle Street, Exeter.
14East Devon Branch: an afternoon visit to Cricklepit Mill, and Exeter Custom House. For further details please apply Secretary.
16Bideford Branch: a visit to exciting new and carbon-neutral Bideford College campus (subject to completion of building work). Please contact Chris Cornford on 01237 471749 or chris@igiltd.com for further information.
17Entomology Section: at 9.45pm - Moth Trapping - Bystock, East Devon (SY030848 - see O/S maps Explorer 115 or Landranger 192). The site is grassland with heath, shrub and conifer plantation. For detailed directions contact Roy McCormick,Tel 01626 779543.
17Botany Section: at 11.00am Bewley Down and Cotley Wash. Re-exploration of the botany of an area of Membury, Chardstock and Warmbrook parishes on the Devon/Somerset border previously reported on in Proceedings of the DA 1926. Meet at Cotley Inn, Warmbrook. ST296077. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Non members welcome. Contact Leader: David Allen 01404 861394.
21Plymouth & District Branch: at 11am 'Tavistock'. Meet in Bedford Square. Leader Gerry Woocock.
22Okehampton & District Branch: 7pm - a walk exploring Mary Tavy, led by Dartmoor writer and guide, Paul Rendell. Start at 7.00pm outside Saint Mary's Church, Mary Tavy. Roadside parking near the church.
24Botany Section: at 11am-4pm Brownsham, Hartland. Coastal culm grassland and woodland. Meet at NT car park SS285259. Non members welcome. Contact: Leader Mary Breeds 01271 812552.
24Exeter Branch: Following Roger Harding’s talk 'The Stover Canal, Past and Present' a walk has been arranged. Further details apply Mrs P Bonning-Snook.
25Entomology Section: at 10.am - Smallhanger, south west Dartmoor, joint meeting with the British Dragonfly Society. Wide range of dragonflies will be the focus at this threatened site. Meet by the ford at Drakelands Corner (SX572589). Best reached from A38, taking the B4316 turn-off to Plympton, following first the signs to Sparkwell then Hemerdon. Drakelands lies at the end of the no through road beyond Hemerdon. Bring wellies and lunch as the visit will extend into the early afternoon. Leader: Dave Smallshire. Tel: 01626 853393.
25Botany Section: at 11am-4pm Decoy County Park Local Nature Reserve and Wolborough Fen SSSI DWT Nature Reserve, Newton Abbot. Joint meeting with Devon Wildlife Trust. Wildflowers for beginners in lakeside, fen and woodland. We will also visit pasture by kind permission of Mr Rew. A meeting for all ages, families with children welcome. Meet at Decoy Country Park main entrance paying car park SX866703. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Contact Leader Frances Billinge 01626 833620 fbillinge@btinternet.com.
 
August 
7Entomology Section: at 8pm - Moth Trapping at West Week Farm, Chulmleigh (SS733169 - see O/S maps Explorer 127 or Landranger 180). For detailed directions contact Barry Henwood, 01626 364080 and Rob Wolton, 01837 810416.
12Newton Abbot Branch: River and coastal walk in East Devon. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
15Botany Section: at 11am-4pm Northam Burrows SSSI Coastal plants including Eryngium maritimum Hyoscyamus niger, and Glaucium flavum. Meet at Visitor Centre Car Park SS438306. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Non members welcome. Contact Leader: Mary Breeds 01271 812552.
19Entomology Section: at 9pm Moth Trapping - Ashclyst Forest. Meet at Forest Gate car park (SX999995 - see O/S maps Explorer 115 or Landranger 192). For detailed directions contact Leader: Roy McCormick, Tel: 01626 779543.
21Botany Section: at 11am-4pm Flete Estate. Andy Byfield of Plantlife will lead this meeting by kind permission of the Flete Estate. Newly formed salt marsh, brackish meadows and woodland. Approximately 4k walk. Wear rubber boots. Meet at SX626512 (postcode PL21 9NX). Bring packed lunch. Non members welcome. Contact Leader: Frances Billinge 01626 833620 fbillinge@btinternet.com.
26Okehampton & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Trees' by Peter Webb to be held at the Ockment Centre, Okehampton.
 
September 
3East Devon Branch: a Social Evening at Sidmouth Rugby Club. For further details please apply Secretary.
4Buildings Section: Plymouth, Ford Park Cemetery & St Andrews Church. 10.00am Millhouse Park & Ride. BS members only. £15.00 to include transport, coffee, lunch & tea. Bookings taken after 1st Aug. Further information Nicky Daniel 01395 445960.
5-12Geology Section: Excursion - Czech Republic: The Geology and Mineralisation of Western Bohemia. Leaders: Dr Richard Scrivener, Veronika Stredra and Jiri Knapsack. For further details please apply to Greg Callaghan 01395 265502.
9History Section: at 6pm for 6.30pm Social Evening to be held at the Devon & Exeter Institute, Cathedral Close, Exeter. Peter Thomas & Michael Howard, will be speaking on 'The Exeter Book', Cathedral Library. To be followed by a buffet supper, with wine. Cost £12 per person. Prior booking on form is essential.
9Newton Abbot Branch: Excursion to Greenaway House and gardens. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
14Exeter Branch: Guided visits to Buckfastleigh Butterfly Farm, Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and South Devon Railway with introductory talk on 'History of Railway', followed by return steam train ride to Totnes. Further details apply Mrs M Fuest.
15East Devon Branch: an afternoon visit to Fursdon House and Thorverton. For further details please apply Secretary.
22FORUM: The Dolphin Hotel, Bovey Tracey at 10.30am.
23Okehampton & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Widecombe in the Moor', by Tony Beard, writer and broadcaster, to be held in the Ockment Centre, Okehampton.
26Entomology Section: at 11am Field Excursion - search for woodland or parkland beetles including those associated with bracket fungi. Travel on the B3181 south from Cullompton or north from Broadclyst and follow the NT signs. Meet in the main visitor’s car park for Killerton House and garden. Those who would like to continue into the afternoon should bring a packed lunch. Leader: Keith Alexander, Tel: 01392 413092.
 
October 
7Buildings Section: Tuckers Maltings & Old Forde House 3.00pm Tuckers Maltings BS members only. £15 to include admission charges and tea. Bookings taken after 1st Aug. Further information Nicky Daniel 01395 445960.
8East Devon Branch: at 2.30pm, a talk on 'Parishscapes - a Retrospect' by Philippe Planel, to be held at the Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth.
9Literature Section: at 2.30pm an illustrated talk by Professor Richard Hitchcock of Exeter University’s Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, on 'Richard Ford and his Exeter Acquaintance in Literature and Painting'. To be held at the Boniface Centre, Crediton.
13Plymouth & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Lundy’s Marine Life. What makes it special' by Dr Hiscock of MBA Plymouth, to be held at the Plymouth Athenaeum.
14Newton Abbot Branch: Excursion to Railway Museum, Swindon. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
17Botany Section: at 10.30am (Note earlier time). Fungus Foray Bystock Pools near Woodbury. Joint meeting with the Devon Fungus Group. Meet at North entrance SY030849. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear. Non members welcome. Contact Leader: Jeff Benn 01884 254986.
23Geology Section: Excursion: Meldon Aplite Quarry (Dr Kevin Page). For further details please apply to Greg Callaghan 01395 265502.
27Exeter Branch: at 12.00noon-3.00pm Lunch at the Exeter Golf and County Club. Dr Todd Gray will talk on 'Devon Christmas Customs'. Further details apply Mrs H Mitchelmore.
28Okehampton & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Holy Wells' by Terry Faull, landscape historian, to be held in the Ockment Centre, Okehampton.
30Entomology Section: at 2.30pm a talk on 'Ants - The Wasps which don’t fly' by Dr David Stradling, formerly of the Biological Sciences Department of Exeter University, an expert on social insects, particularly ants and now chairman of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust. To be held at the Hatherly Laboratories, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter EX4 4PS. Please be on time; doors will be locked at 2.25pm. Emergency mobile number for latecomers: 07754 544546.
30Buildings Section: Section AGM St Boniface Centre Crediton 2.15 pm to include visit to Dowrich House meet 10.30 am, and afternoon talk & visit to Holy Cross Church, Crediton. Cost of visits, coffee, lunch & tea £11.50. AGM only is free. Further information Nicky Daniel 01395 445960.
 
November 
8History Section: at 2.15pm History Section AGM to be held in the Music Room Central Library, Castle Street, Exeter, followed by a talk on 'The East Devon Pebble Beds - recent Excavations on Aylesbury Common' by Professor Christopher Tilley of University College London.
10Plymouth & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Co-operative Societies - a personal experience' by Peter Woodley to be held at the Plymouth Athenaeum.
11Newton Abbot Branch: a talk on 'A Devon Policeman's Lot' by Ian Cooper. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
12East Devon Branch: at 2.30pm a talk on 'The Green Man; Sin and Salvation in Medieval Devon' by Sue Andrew, to be held at the Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth.
13Geology Section: at 10.30am a talk on 'Ice, Mudland Blood: Lessons from Climates Past' by Professor Chris Turney of Exeter University to be held at Berkeley House, Dix's Field, Exeter.
20Exeter Branch: at 2.30pm Branch AGM to be held at the Devon and Exeter Institution, 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter.
25Okehampton & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Willsworthy Farms' by Dr Tom Greeves to be held at the Ockment Centre, Okehampton.
 
December 
8Plymouth & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'History of Anaesthetics' by Dr M Inman, to be held at the Plymouth Athenaeum.
9Newton Abbot Branch: a talk, 'A History of Dartmoor through Picture Postcards' by Paul Rendell. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
 
2011 
January 
12Plymouth & District Branch: (No time or venue supplied) AGM. Members please bring slides 35mm or digital/exhibits/mini talks. Further information apply Secretary.
13Newton Abbot Branch: Branch AGM and annual tea. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
15Geology Section: at 10.00am AGM to be held at The Museum, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, followed at 11.00am by a joint meeting with the Torquay Museum Society. Talk on 'Namurian rocks to Dartmoor streams. How have dragonflies evolved?' by Dr Robin Wootton of Exeter University.
22Entomology Section: at 2.30pm Entomology AGM, to be held at Hatherly Laboratories, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter EX4 4PS. Please bring items of entomological interest. Please be on time; doors will be locked at 2.25pm. Emergency mobile number for latecomers: 07754 544546.
29Literature Section: at 2.30pm, Section AGM. Details of the talk or entertainment to follow will be in the Autumn DA News.
29Botany Section: at 11am Botany Section AGM Fulda Room, St Boniface Centre, Crediton, SS837003. Ample parking. Hall open from 10.30am. The AGM will be followed by a short slide-show and specimens will be on display. In the afternoon there will also be an informal walk to look at lichens and bryophytes in the vicinity and tea will be available at the AGM venue. Contact Leader: Frances Billinge 01626 833620 fbillinge@btinternet.com.
 
February 
9Plymouth & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Peopling the Past' by Dr John Goodman, to be held at the Plymouth Athenaeum.
10Newton Abbot Branch: a talk - 'Vinegar and Brown Paper' by Dr Archer. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
 
March 
9Plymouth & District Branch: at 7.30pm a talk on 'Edward Hawkins - from Saltash!!!' by Barbie Thompson, to be held at the Plymouth Athenaeum.
10Newton Abbot Branch: a talk, 'A Gift from Chance: Samuel and Florence Baker of Sandford Orleigh House' by Michael Martyn. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
 
April 
14Newton Abbot Branch: a talk, 'Bovey Tracey Pottery' by Liz Westwood. Contact Kim Morris, 01626 836187, for details of time and meeting place.
 
June 
3-5(2011) Annual Conference & AGM: at Axminster. Details to follow in March 2011.
 
2012 
May 
24-27Annual Conference & AGM: at Torquay. Details to follow in March 2012.