Wednesday, 30 July 2025

July’s Life on the Edge- bug hunting and sketching with John Walters

 Our Life on the Edge team has done it again! Such an interesting afternoon, learning how to look at and see what is before our eyes! John Walters shared his extensive understanding and knowledge with us - it was fascinating. We looked a lot and talked a lot about what we could see. Then we wandered back to the benches and he showed us how to observe the insects he had caught and to make a sketch of them. Making a drawing really forces you to look carefully at the insect. What a privilege!

Thank you everyone for your lovely company!










Monday, 28 July 2025

Advance information on one of the speakers in our programme.

 Have you ever been to see Beltane Border Morris? A bit different from the usual Morris dancers! One of them is booked to speak to us in our current programme! 



Sunday, 27 July 2025

Thursday, 10 July 2025

John Walters

 Do you recognise the new header photo? It is an illustration by John Walters who came to speak to us about birds a couple of years ago. He brought some cards of his illustrations, which many of us bought. He was an excellent speaker - here is his website https://johnwalters.co.uk/ He also has an Instagram page john_walters_wildlife which has some beautiful images.

We are very lucky to be able to listen to him again, this time talking about the Life on the Edge project and showing us how to make our own illustrations! How amazing is that! 

Wednesday 30th July, 2pm at the car park at Berry Head. Bring a drink, a folding chair to carry with you if you like and come along to learn something more about our local area. 

Sign up at our next meeting. Don’t miss out! 

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Monthly coffee morning

 A gorgeous morning was spent in the garden of the lovely cafe at Lupton House. As usual, a wide and very varied range of topics were discussed! (Obviously avoiding the standard trilogy of politics, religion and health!) If you look carefully at one of the photos I have added names, to help us get to know each other


Carol R, Tina, Jill P, Lynda, Lynn A, Aldene and Wendy C

Monday, 7 July 2025

Life on the Edge - July 30th session

 Bug hunt and illustration

30th July will be led by Naturalist and Entomologist, John Walters, with support from our engagement volunteer, Elaura.

The meeting point is Berry Head carpark - far end (furthest from the toilets), near the cattle grid/gate, at 2pm. Bring a drink. All other resources will be provided.

Elaura will hopefully be wearing a bright orange LotE t-shirt.  (Also, we have booked the Rugby Club room just in case of inclement weather on the day, so we will be able to achieve the illustration part of it!)

There won’t be much of a walk, but people will be on their feet for at least half of the time and there may be some sitting on the ground.


Reading between the lines, it may not be ideal for some members - unless you wish to carry a folding chair with you.

Saturday, 5 July 2025

July: WI Wednesdays!

 16th: Institute meeting at the cricket club with a speaker from Coleton Fishacre. If you have already been there you are certain to find out all kinds of interesting back room information! If you have never visited, this will tickle your interest and ensure a visit!

23rd: Bangra movement and dance with Nicola Hall! Suitable for everyone, as Nicola says it can be enjoyed from a seated, standing and moving position! Lots of fun and maybe a new passion for some? Rugby Club

30th: Did you miss the Life on the Edge walks with the wildlife and plant experts? Well here is your chance to catch up! Meeting at the Berry Head car park at 2pm, there will be an artist to help us learn how to sketch, as well. More information and details nearer the time. Engage in our lovely coastline, flora and fauna! 


Friday, 4 July 2025

Painting session news from Lynn

 Due to a lack of numbers the Kick up the Arts painting session has been cancelled on THURSDAY 10th July

😒.
The session on SUNDAY 14th July at 2pm is GOING AHEAD as planned.
If you haven't put your name down but would still like to go, just let me know 🎨🎨🙂🙂
Lynn x