Category Archives: Devon

My bird year 2022

Posted on 01/01/2023 by campaignerkate

I saw 122 bird species, and heard another three, in 2022, despite not going to many places. Continue reading →

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Joan, the Ramblers’ lynchpin

Posted on 19/07/2022 by campaignerkate

Joan Long, lynchpin of Devon Ramblers and North Devon Group, would have been 74 today. I remember her with affection. Continue reading →

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Bye-bye Benenden

Posted on 17/07/2022 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago I left Benenden school. Here are a few memories. Continue reading →

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New ways in Devon

Posted on 08/03/2022 by campaignerkate

Devon Ramblers have entered a new phase of their existence, but will continue to be effective in achieving Ramblers’ aims. Continue reading →

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A unique festival

Posted on 26/09/2020 by campaignerkate

40 years ago was the start of the Devon American Fortnight festival of which I was the administrator. Continue reading →

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Lens in lockdown

Posted on 03/06/2020 by campaignerkate

I was delighted to judge the Devon Ramblers’ photo competition, a contribution to national Volunteers Week. Continue reading →

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Shield of the moor

Posted on 04/01/2020 by campaignerkate

Dartmoor’s greatest campaigner, Sylvia Sayer, died 20 years ago today. Here is a tribute. Continue reading →

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Devon Ramblers’ golden day

Posted on 16/09/2019 by campaignerkate

I joined Devon Ramblers to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary on Dartmoor. Continue reading →

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Devon Area AGM

Posted on 21/03/2019 by campaignerkate

My final Ramblers’ AGM of the season was that of Devon Area at Dartington Hall. Continue reading →

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Wanted: an all-round aide

Posted on 20/04/2017 by campaignerkate

Forty years ago today I started my first proper job, as secretary and all-round aide to author Charles Owen. Continue reading →

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