South Hams Centre The South Hams Centre was founded in 1980. Members of this friendly group come from Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Modbury and the surrounding areas. Fundraising activities throughout the year include visits to National Trust and other properties and gardens, illustrated talks, leisurely walks, and a popular birdwatching cruise. We have lunches, coffee mornings, and a Christmas Concert in Exeter Cathedral. Since 1980 we have raised £320,000 in support of the National Trust in the South Hams and elsewhere. If you are a member of the National Trust, an affiliated NT organisation, or a volunteer, we should be very pleased to see you. Membership is £5 per annum (children £2.50). To become a Centre member please contact Mrs Muriel Woolmer on 01548 852591 (email [email protected]). Coach outings start from Salcombe, Malborough, Kingsbridge or Modbury. For details please contact Joan Johnstone on 01548 857014:email [email protected] Here is our programme of events until 21st September 2018 : Date Type of Subject Event 5 April 2018 Walk Meet at Little Dartmouth NT car park (SX874491) TQ6 0JP 10.00 am for circular walk c.4 miles on coastal path + pub lunch 20 April Cotehele at Springtime: visit the House & Gardens, Mill and 8.45 am Visit restaurant, after a coffee stop and stroll at Tavistock. 2 May Burrow Farm Gardens nr. Axminster; “a photographer’s 8.45 am Visit dream”, after lunch in Sidmouth. 15 May Trewithen House & Gardens, Cornwall. Special tour of this 8.45 am Visit historic house, with its lovely grounds, and a teashop. 7 June Boconnoc House & Garden, + Duchy of Cornwall Nursery: 8.45 am Visit Lovely old mansion house, beautifully restored. 19 June Grand Summer Fair, Market Hall Fore Street, Kingsbridge 10 am – 2 pm Event Gifts, plants, books, home-made cakes & refreshments. 3 July Bicton Park with its historic palm house & museum, then 8.45 am Visit Hawkern Garden, Budleigh Salterton, for glorious views 1 August Pinetum Gardens, Holmbush, Cornwall: “A place to relax Visit 8.45 am and explore”, with spectacular scenery. 13 August Visit Evening cruise on Kingsbridge Estuary to look at wildlife. 6.30 pm Bring a picnic supper to eat on board. 6 September Walk Meet at East Soar NT car park (SX713375) for a walk of c. 10.00 am 4.5 miles round Bolt Head, via Overbeck’s Garden 21 September Visit Cadhay Manor, Ottery St Mary, and Honiton: Late lunch in 9.45 am Honiton, then on to a historic Devon treasure. .