From time to time, The DA arranges special events, symposia and day schools. These are open both to members and non-members but normally require that participants pre-book. Details of forthcoming special events and admission prices are given below together with information about how to book a ticket. Click here for past events.

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This is the sixth in the DA’s very successful series of Symposia and, this year, the theme is Devon’s Seaside. Devon is famous for its seaside and, in this symposium, the unique character of the county’s seaside resorts, large and small, will be explored including what they owe to the past, and how they have adapted to meet modern patterns of holidays and transport. The economic contribution made by seaside resorts to the local economy will also be considered. Today, resorts like Torbay and Exmouth have large residential populations, with a high proportion of retired people, but also young people for whom it is necessary to provide employment. Our resorts are also not immune from national social problems such as the misuse of drugs and alcohol. The theme for the day will therefore be: ‘Devon’s seaside - sunshine and shadows’. Hosted by the DA President - the well-known Roger Thorne - the symposium promises to be another highly enjoyable, thought-provoking and lively day (tickets: £20 include morning coffee, buffet lunch with a soft drink, and afternoon tea)

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This is the fifth in our very successful and popular series of Symposia and this year, in discussing Contested Devon Landscapes, it focuses on the challenges posed by the need to produce food, secure energy supplies, adapt to climate change, and provide for the conservation and protection of an area renowned for its beauty, diversity and rich cultural heritage. These are issues of interest and concern to all those who love Devon. Hosted by our President - the remarkable and widely respected Rachel Thomas - it promises to be a highly enjoyable, thought-provoking and informative day (tickets: £20 include morning coffee, buffet lunch and afternoon tea)

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This is the fourth in our highly popular series of Symposia and this year, in Telling the Dartmoor Story, we focus on the splendid natural history, archaeology, farming, communities, and music of the Moor. It is sure to be an event with very wide appeal. Hosted by our President - the wonderful Tony Beard - it promises to be a highly enjoyable, entertaining and memorable day (tickets: £20 include morning coffee, buffet lunch and afternoon tea)

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• Ian Mercer - What Farming Means to Devon: An Overview
• Paul Brassley - Farming and the Devonshire Landscape
• Tom Jaine - Devonshire Food and Cookery
• Martyn Warren - Farming’s Role in the Devonshire Rural Economy in the 21^st Century
• Michael Winter - Farming’s Role in Devonshire Society in the 21^st Century
• Mary Quicke - Farming in Devon: The Future
• Tony Beard - Devonshire Farming Customs & Culture

How common is crime against women and children in Devon? Who commits such crimes? What do the police do? What role is played by Women’s Aid? What support exists for the victims? What are the psychological effects on women and children? What are the effects on women at their work or their place of study? What help can the trade unions provide? How do the courts deal with cases? What are the provisions of the law in these cases? How do lawyers fit their clients’ cases within the framework of the law and the court environment?

Dr Freda Gardner (consultant psychiatrist)
Stephen Jones (barrister)
Sally kingdom (police detective constable)
Janettje Longyear (Southwest regional TUC)
Chris Pearson (Women’s Aid)
Her Honour Judge Miranda Robertshaw

Saturday, 13 May, 2006, 10 am until 5 pm
St Loye’s College, Topsham Road, Exeter

Professor Malcolm Hart of the University of Plymouth, President of The Devonshire Association, invites you to attend the 2006 Presidential Symposium on ‘A celebration of the Coast of Devon’

Speakers will include:

Dominic Acland - Torbay - a candidate Geopark.
Michael Benton - Triassic reptiles of the S.E. Devon coastline.
Malcolm Davies - Re-creating saltmarsh on the Exe Estuary.
Chris Davis - The Lundy Marine Reserve.
Malcolm Hart - Sediments, fossils and the ancient River Tamar.
Albert Knott - The Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs NNR.
Samantha Lavender - Plymouth Sound and River Tamar.
John Longworth-Krafft - Shifting shores: Living with a changing coastline.
Richard Scrivener - Geology of the Devon Coast.
Peter Sims - The development of Dawlish Warren.