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Field Work Opportunities:
The Society is here to enable its members to pursue an interest in local archaeology and history. As far as possible our aim is to provide opportunities to learn and to gain experience in the practice of archaeology. No-one - new members especially - should feel excluded because they "have never done any". Please make use of the opportunities available this summer.

Anyone wishing to get down on their knees and get their hands dirty might like to know that Trevor Dunkerly at Combe Martin has a regular programme of excavation at Mine Tenement on Thursdays throughout the summer. Volunteers are welcome. Previous digging experience is not necessary - guidance will be provided. You can contact Trevor on 01271 883833.

There is also a programme of field survey under way at Hartland for which volunteers are required
(contact Stephen Hobbs on 01237 441450).

This is not necessarily all. To find out what's going on and how you can help, use the contacts links given above.

Summer programme:

After a successful winter programme, we head into summer. Dates for your diary are:-
1. Sunday 8th June: Boat-trip on the Taw-Torridge estuary with Chris Preece to view archaeology from the water. Meet 8.30 am Appledore Quay. Cost - £12 per head. Maximum number of people 10. Information about this went out by email a few weeks ago. There are now only 3 places left. NB. Please make a firm booking – the cost of any ‘no-shows’ will have to be spread among the rest. If you wish to book a place please phone Terry Green on 01271 374429 or Margaret Reed on 01271 325276.

2. Sunday 20th July: Archaeological/Historical walk from Hartland Quay with Stephen Hobbs. About 3 hours. Meet at the middle car park above Hartland Quay (SS225248) 2.00pm. There is a charge for parking. Good footwear and clothing appropriate to the (coastal) weather required. To register your interest phone Stephen Hobbs on 01237 441450.

3. Saturday 20th September: A ‘Cider Walk’ around Braunton viewing orchards and cider-presses (plus sampling and a cream tea!) with Chris and Ann Mandry. Meet at Fairlynch Farm SS475375 at 10.30am. Packed lunch and appropriate footwear and weather gear required. Finish about 4.00pm after a cream tea at Upcott. If you wish to join in please phone Ann and Chris Mandry on 01271 813369.

There is also the possibility of a day out with members of the Taw & Torridge Metal Detectors’ Club. Further information will be provided if and when it is confirmed.

Looking ahead to autumn and winter (do we have to?), the winter programme of talks will start in October with Trevor Dunkerley (Combe Martin and CMSRPS) followed in November by Rob Wilson- North (Exmoor National Park): See Dates for Your Diary.

NDAS Informal Meetings
This is a reminder that on the first Wednesday in the month, NDAS members meet informally at the Royal & Fortescue Hotel in Barnstaple. For a chat about this and that, we meet in the lounge to the right of the entrance, by the bay window, from 8pm. All members are welcome.