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Bampton in Devon |
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Bampton Society was founded in 1989 as a civic society dedicated to
the conservation of Bampton with its surrounding countryside and footpaths,
and to the enhancement of local amenities and services. |
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The Society arranges meetings designed to
inform, consult, educate, and entertain with topics of local interest.
All are welcome. |
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The Society is a member of the Campaign
to Protect Rural England. Note: The next President of CPRE is set to be the best-selling American author Bill Bryson. Info here. |
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Meetings are held on the second Wednesday
in alternate months at St. Michael's Community Hall, commencing at 7.30pm,
except where indicated below. The Society also organises monthly
walks. |
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Public Rights of Way: An excellent inter-active
map is available which shows all public rights of way. |
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Regular newsletters are provided to keep
members informed. |
Bampton Conservation Area Appraisal: You can now download the document in sections from the Mid Devon DC website by following this link.
Programme 2011/12
9th Nov. Ecology and Conservation of the Somerset Levels
Dr Anne Halpin
11th Jan. A Journey in Time. Peter Clapham charts the history of Wootton Courtney from visible clues
14th March Aspects of Exmoor's Archeology. Rob Wilson-North, Historic Environment Manager for the Exmoor NP
9th May Devon's 50 Best Churches. Dr Todd Gray, writer of many books on the history of Devon and Cornwall.
July Visit to be arranged
12th Sept. A.G.M. 7.15pm start.
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To help supplement its funds, the society
also runs a secondhand bookstall at various Bampton events. We are always
glad of donations of books - and of course, customers to buy them!
On the occasion shown left, the 'Secret Gardens' weekend,
over £70 profit was made from the cheap secondhand books sold! |
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Visit to Simonsbath Mill
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Simonsbath Mill - the leat walk
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Walks
For many years, a series of 12 monthly walks have taken place
on the third Sunday of every month. The walks vary in distance from 3 to 8
miles. We usually share cars from Bampton where necessary. There have been
some requests
for mid-week walks or Saturday walks and some shorter walks - if you are interested
email us and we'll see what could be arranged if there is sufficient demand.
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Except
where otherwise stated, all walks meet at Station Road Car Park in Bampton
at 9.30am.
Walks are publicised in the Bampton Sopciety notice board in Brook Street. |
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Photos from various walks in varying weather conditions! |
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Bampton
Natural History
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