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Around Kingswear BY MIKE TREVORROW Kingswear
Historians We are now starting the regular activities of our normal year and 11th September saw the first meeting of the Kingswear Historians when Alan Forster gave a talk on The Greenway Frieze which was left behind by the American officers who were billeted there during World War 11, or at least most of the frieze was. Agatha Christie, on taking back residence after the war, liked the frieze except for the section depicting Stalin, Churchill and Roosefelt, so she had them painted out. It is suspected that Stalin was the objection in this case.
is calming down rather there is parking, of course, down on the station car park.
Society held its annual exhibition of members’ paintings in the Masonic Hall in Dartmouth. Several Kingswear painters were among their numbers although it was a Dartmouth artist, Lynda Russell , who took the Best in Show prize this year. At least the poor weather in early
August was favourable to someone and meant that there was a good footfall at the exhibition and quite a creditable amount of paintings were sold. This all helps to go towards expenses of the society during the year; as we all know speakers charge more and the cost of a venue increases with familiar regularity. The stewards and other
Cllr. Jonathan Hawkins has asked
me to let you know the following information about the excellent Community Hall up at Townstal. “Townstal Community Hall is a
Kingswear
Village Halls The village hall committee has asked me to remind residents of Kingswear and surrounding areas that we have two halls available for renting out for events. These may be one-offs, like an anniversary party or sports meeting, or more regular events like clubs and societies such as badminton or Kingswear Historians. The halls have been re-furbished and offer good kitchen/bathroom facilities. Now that the season
warm and welcoming facility right in the heart of Townstal, on Davis Road. We have many regular users as well as one-offs like birthday Parties, wedding receptions and the like. “It is the perfect venue for fund
raising events, and we regularly are home to bingo, arts groups and sports clubs. £15 per hour a very fair charge for such a flexible facility. “We have a fully equipped kitchen which is always available. “Please contact us or via our new
web site or via social media. bookings townstalcommunityhall.
co.uk www.townstalcommunityhall.co.uk
Art Society
Exhibition During August the Dartmouth Art
organisational arrangements were planned by Jan Trevorrow of Kingswear who did a good job, despite having a rather intermittent card-reader in the hall. She still managed to sell 9 paintings!
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A 9-11am EVery Monday (Excluding Bank Holidays)
At Kingswear Village Hall (Lower Hall)
Baby and Toddler activites Craft Sessions
Tea, Coffee and snacks provided for adults! Juice, water or milk for little ones PLUS SNACK!
more details at Facebook page Kingswear Stay & Play
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PARENT/BABY/ TODDLER/CHILD GROUP
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STARTING 14th
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DONATIONS WELCOME
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