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Chris Hoban’s 1918 at National Park Visitor Centre
xOn 7 November, the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre in Princetown will host a performance by Chris Hoban, one of the leading songwriters of the south west's folk tradition. Chris will present songs from his latest album 1918, inspired by... more
Alex Mettler
Alex Mettler Local historian Alex Mettler, began reading old gravestones at the age of 10, sparking an interest in local history, and he is still passionate about piecing together ‘the jigsaw of people and place’. Alex admits that he had no... more
Rupert and Annie Gude
‘The Challenging Road to Peace since the First World War’ Rupert and Annie Gude, members of Tavistock Peace Action Group, decided to create an exhibition for the centenary of WW1 to ‘promote learning from the past to create peace now’. In the... more
Commander Charles Crichton OBE
Commander Charles Crichton OBE Charles was raised with a belief in diligence, social responsibility and a passion for knowledge which has served him well through his navy years and now sees him involved in countless charitable endeavours... more
Steve Ward
Firefighter and football fan! Steve Ward, a retained firefighter from North Tawton, has served with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service for the last 13 years. Now 42, he was educated at North Tawton Primary School and Okehampton College... more