Budleigh Past and Present

Nicky Hewitt in Fairlynch Museum’s Priscilla Carter Room Fairlynch’s own Nicky Hewitt will be giving a presentation about the natural history of the Pebblebed Heaths on Thursday 5 November. Nicky, who looks after the archaeology, geology and natural history collections in the Museum’s Priscilla Carter Room, made a deep impression in the local area with her impassioned letter to the Woodbury News about the Pebblebeds in October 2014, and an invitation to speak to the village’s Local History Group followed. Nicky also works for the RSPB on the area’s Commons as a part-time administrator and writes the regular report on the Aylesbeare Common Reserve. Based on her first-hand experience and considerable knowledge, this talk about our mysterious local landscape should be thoroughly illuminating. The talk begins at 7.30pm in Woodbury Village Hall.  Non-members are welcome to attend.

Friend of Fairlynch Museum Steve Hagger will be the leader on a six-mile exploration of East Budleigh Common, part of the Otter Valley Association's programme of walks open to all. The event on Saturday 7 July 2012, starting at 10.00 am from East Budleigh car park (SY065849), will follow lanes and tracks, taking in picturesque Squabmoor Reservoir, shown above. It is classed as a 'moderate' walk. For more details contact Steve on 01395 442631.