Summer Outings Programme 2010

 

Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.  Some outings will be more energetic than others.  Please contact Martyn on 01395 274770 for more details, travel arrangements and, most importantly, to book pub meals (if required) at least one week in advance.

Additional full day outings may be arranged as the summer develops. Please note earlier meeting times on August evenings. Please remember the set subjects both for Club Competition and for the next Horseshoe Trophy. Subjects are: Ground Level; At Work; Signs; Bygones; Harbour with boats.

 

DATE

EVENT DETAILS

22 April -21 May

WCPF Exhibition at the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, Bideford.  Please see the WCPF website for details.

Fri 30 April

End of Season Meal.  Chinese eat as much as you like for £10.95 at Buffet City, George Street, Exeter.  Meet 7.30 p.m.  Booking and deposit essential.

Fri 7 May

Exmouth Marina.   Meet 7 pm by the Beach Hotel.  Pub after – to book.

Sat 8 May

Devon Photo Clubs Battle at the Courtney Centre, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot.  1pm – 6 pm.  £2.50 entry on the door.

Fri 14 May

Blackbury Castle, Southleigh, East Devon.  Meet 7 pm in the car park map ref. 188924. Pub after – to book.

Sun 16 May

Antony House.  National Trust house and gardens.  Meet 11.30am at reception.  Access via Torpoint Ferry from Plymouth.  Lots to see especially Alice in Wonderland installations.  Lunch – picnic or café.

Fri 21 May

Fire Beacon Hill above the Bowd near Sidmouth.  Meet 7pm car park at White Cross. Map ref. 115924. Pub after – to book.

Fri 28 May

Woodbury Common Reservoir.  Meet 7 pm in woodland car park map ref. 037844. Pub after – to book.

Fri 4 June

Dawlish.  Meet 7 pm by the Station.  Town exploration.  Pub after – to book.

Fri 11 June

Littleham – Maer Valley.  Meet 7 pm in lay-by below Littleham Church in Castle Lane.  Pub after – to book.

Sun 13 June

Braunton – Crow Point. Meet 10.30 am at far end of car park at end of toll road, map ref. 466329.  Great landscapes at mouth of the Taw/Torridge estuaries plus nearby Braunton Marsh and Great Field.  Picnic lunch.

Fri 18 June

Exminster Marshes. Meet 7 pm in parking area beside Exminster Village Hall, Dryfield.  Easy walking but a lot of stiles.  Pub after – to book.

Fri 25 June

Whimple.  Meet 7 pm by the church.   Short country lane and paths stroll.  Pub after – to book

Fri 2 July

East Budleigh.    Meet 7 pm in village car park below church.      Pub after – to book

Fri 9 July

Newton Abbot – Decoy Park.  Meet 7 pm in car park.  Signposted from Penn Inn roundabout.  Pub after – to book

Sun 11 July

River Dart Round Robin.  The ever popular circular trip involving boat, train and bus on one ticket.  Meeting time and place to be announced.  Pub lunch

15-28 July

EPG Exhibition at A La Ronde. Check with Tony Ovens 01395 263342 for details of setting up and taking down.

Fri 16 July

Barbecue at Mariners, 21 Portland Avenue, Exmouth by kind invitation of Deirdre Jennings.  Starting 6.30 pm.  Bring own food and drink and if possible a communal offering.  A few more chairs may be required.  Please book.

Fri 23 July

Peak Hill above Sidmouth.  Meet 7 pm in car park.  Pub after – to book

Fri 30 July

Exeter Quay. Meet 7 pm outside the Custom House. Pub after – to book

Fri 6 Aug

Budleigh Salterton. Meet 6.30 pm in free car park above the Public Hall, Station Road.  Pub after – to book

Sun 8 Aug

The Great Summer Rally Photo Trail. Meet 10.30 am in Sidmouth.  This is a new venture organized by John Perriam and Sheila.  Clues will be given on the day to 9 photographic locations.  Results will be shown in September.   More details to follow.

Fri 13 Aug

Woodbury Common – Frying Pans.  Meet 6.30 pm on the Pine Ridge to Yettington Road map ref 037850. Pub after – to book

Fri 20 Aug

Ashclyst Forest. Meet 6.30 pm in main car park map ref. 999995.  Always muddy.  Pub after – to book.

Fri 27 Aug

Exeter – St Davids area. Meet 6.30 pm outside St Davids Station.  Town trail. Pub after – to book

Fri 3 Sept

End of Season Meal. At Manor Cottage, St Andrews Road, Exmouth.  7.30 pm for 8 pm.  Booking essential 2 weeks in advance.

Fri 10 Sept

Indoor Season Starts at the Telfer Building, Exmouth Community College 7.30 pm.  Please visit the club’s website for further details. A programme will be printed and issued to each member.