Courses

Our Coast

A course of talks, open to everyone, about North Devon’s cliffs, shores, sea and wildlife

Thursdays 9.45 am – 11.45,
Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Library,
Doors open 9.30 am – come early for a chat, but we have to end promptly at 11.45
7th October – 9th December 2009

Course fee – £30 for 11 sessions

Enquiries welcome from those only able to attend individual sessions

Programme

Click here to open the Autumn 2010 membership leaflet and programme in a separate window.

Additional field trips may be offered, weather permitting. Any other changes will be posted on the website and notified at the previous meeting.

A course with a difference

The Our Coast course of talks has now run for several years, has proved popular, and is now entering its 7th session.  Although over half those attending are regulars, new comers are welcome and hopefully will soon feel at home. Remember that Coastwise is not just about coming to the talks - it's about participating in a programme of coast-related activities such as beach surveys and the Shore Safaris.

We also run a Spring programme and have a summer programme to meet at beaches to update our beach profiles and the Shore Safari programme (see main menu).

So how is it different?

  • It is our course about our coast
    • an independent venture run by volunteers
    • everything you have always wanted to know about the coast but haven’t known who to ask
  • Lots of speakers drawn from various organizations
  • Opportunities for everyone to contribute (or not)
  • Sharing information and experience
  • Enthusiasm – is the only requirement
  • Chances to discuss, find out, and make friends
  • Attendance at individual sessions open to those working/studying in related fields

The new programme is a mix of talks from visiting speakers, field trips, and contributions from members of the course.  Hopefully it will prove attractive to new and old members alike.  Book now to make sure of your place.

If you want to know more, just ask.

Paula Ferris 
North Devon Coastwise Co-ordinator
36 Stallards,
Braunton, Devon EX33 1BP 
(01271 812789)

p.s.ferris@btinternet.com