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Newsletter – ISSUE 36 – DECEMBER 2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Salcombe History Society President Ken Prowse, Chair Jasper Evans and the whole Committee wish all our members a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

SHS Issue 36

The Old Council Hall

 

Christmas Lights in Kingsale Road

 

At Coleman's Corner

At Coleman’s Corner

 

Along Fore Street

Along Fore Street

 

HMS Magpie visiting Salcombe onRemembrance Sunday, 9th November 2025

HMS Magpie visiting Salcombe on
Remembrance Sunday, 9th November 2025

 

Remembrance Sunday Parade

Remembrance Sunday Parade

 

Ken Prowse at Salcombe War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday

Ken Prowse at Salcombe War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday

 

Salcombe History Society and Maritime Museum's joint stand at the Hope Cove

Salcombe History Society & Maritime Museum’s joint stand at Hope Cove

 

Rosemary Griggs presenting the story of Katherine Champernowne

Rosemary Griggs presenting the story of Katherine Champernowne

 

The Young Salcombe Centre Tree at the Seaside Parish Christmas Tree Festival

The Young Salcombe Centre Tree at the Seaside Parish Christmas Tree Festival

 

SHS 2026 Calendar

2026 History Society Calendar
A few remaining copies are on sale for £9.99 at Ashby’s of Salcombe, Bonningtons and Spar on Loring Road. Every month features beautiful images of Salcombe through the ages.

History Society’s 2026 Annual General Meeting
The History Society’s 2026 AGM will take place at 7 for 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 at Salcombe Rugby Club, Twomeads, Camperdown Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8AX. Speakers details to follow.

Remembrance Sunday photos courtesy of Steve Wiltshire; Hope Cove, Malborough & South Huish History Fair photo courtesy of Roger Barrett; Rosemary Griggs photo courtesy of Geoff Foale.

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