BOW and District Historical Society had an excellent end to 2022 with its AGM and social evening.

A much enjoyed supper of soup and desserts made by committee members was followed by an entertaining talk by Janet Few on "An Alphabetical Look at Christmas Past".

Afterwards one of the new attendees said how pleased they were that they "had found a friendly group of people who welcome everyone—whether you know a lot about history, very little about history, or are interested in learning more, like us".

Now the Society's programme for 2023 can be revealed. 

January 23 - Prof James Clark - Exeter's mediaeval monasteries

February 27 - Emma Cunis - Ancient trackways on Dartmoor

March 27 - Peter Selley - Grave Robbing and Body Snatching in Devon

April 24 - Erica Eden - Catastrophe at Hayne Bridge and William Bibbings

May 22 - TBA

June 26 - Helen Wilson - The Remarkable Pinwill sisters

Thursday, July 27 - Outing to Coldridge Church 2-4pm

September 25 - Nigel Browne - History of Bow

October 23 - Lucy Browne - Bow Manor

November 27 - AGM and Social.

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month, starting at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start at Bow Village Hall unless otherwise stated.

Everyone is welcome. More information is available on 01363 82468.

The Committee has reluctantly found it necessary to increase the annual membership fee to £15 and the visitor price to £4.

Erica Eden