Devon Family History Society SOUTH DEVON GROUP Programme 2019 Fri 12 April The amazing story of the Devon Regiment in the Boer War Shown by Victorian Magic Lantern and 120 year old slides - Phil and Trevor Badcott Fri 10 May Devon Festivals A well-illustrated talk delves into the origins of Wassailing at Whimple; Ale Tasting at Ashburton; Tip Tip Toeing at Gittisham; and much more besides - Robert Hesketh Fri 14 June Voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 – Myths and Realities - Mike Haywood Fri 12 July The Awkward Squad The radicalism, rebellion and riots of 19th and 20th century Torquay - Dr Kevin Dixon Fri 9 Aug Counting Cousins – or DNA dilemmas A light-hearted recounting of a non-specialist’s delving into the world of DNA testing for genealogical purposes - Dr Janet Few Fri 13 Sept Harrowing tales of life on the prison hulks of the Hamoaze and Tamar River - Barbie Thompson Fri 11 Oct Widecombe Fair - the history of Devon’s anthem - Todd Gray Fri 8 Nov A Consultation with Master Christopher An interactive session demonstrating the surgical techniques of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries - Chris Braund Fri 13 Dec Christmas Quiz and Draw (quiz prepared and presented by Simone Parkyn) For further details contact the South Devon Group Leaders Roger Keys 01626 367794 Mr Phil Badcott 07803 170557 Meetings normally commence at 7.30pm, on the second Friday of the month. Our venue is the Community Centre, Old School, Dobbin Arch, Kingskerswell TQ12 5DJ. Meetings are also held throughout the county in Plymouth, Exeter & North Devon and are open to members of the Society and to the general public. For the latest information on meetings and special events visit the Devon Family History web site at www.devonfhs.org.uk and click the Events button.