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An Appeal - New Secretary needed

After more than 23 years of sterling service, our secretary, Roger Smith, has decided to resign with effect from the end of March 2024.  We therefore need someone to replace him.  The secretary is one of the key members of the management committee, being responsible for keeping the minutes of meetings, writing the newsletter, and dealing with correspondence relating to the Society.

If you are interested or would like more information then please contact us and someone will get back to you.

Charity Trustees and Management Committee:

Chair:

David Rastall

Secretary:

Vacancy

Treasurer:

Jane Hughes

Stewarding Manager:

Sarah Johnson

Buildings and Health and Safety Manager:

Jonathan Prideaux

Digitisation Manager:

Alan Smith

Committee Members:

Margaret Burrough, Dr Roger Smith and Joanne Yarwood

Whimple Heritage Centre logo

Lockyers Linhay

Church Road

Whimple

Devon

EX5 2TA

Tel: 01404 822499

Email: info@whimple.org

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Charity registration No. 1051725

Opening Hours:

1st April - 30th Sept

Wednesdays 1pm-3pm

Saturdays & Bank Holiday Mondays

10.30am - 4pm

Accessibility:

The Heritage Centre is located on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible.
Unfortunately the Centre's Archive is located on the 1st floor and is only accessible by a stairway and is therefore not accessible by wheel chair.

Public Transport links:

Train

Nearest station is Whimple which is approximately 1/3 mile distant.
See 
South Western Railway for train times

 

Bus

The nearest bus stop is located 400ft away in the village square served by the 382 service.
See 
Hatch Green Coaches for timings

There is also a bus stop served by the Stagecoach 44A service located at Hand & Pen crossroads on London road, approximately 3/4 mile distant.

See Stagecoach for timings.

Contact Us

For more information. please send us a message:

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Places to Eat/Drink Locally:

New Fountain Inn

As the Heritage Centre is adjacent to the New Fountain Inn why not combine your visit with a drink and meal at this local pub and make a day of it?
www.newfountaininn.com

Whimple Stores

The village shop located in the Square just a short walk from the Heritage Centre offers take-away and sit-in coffees as well as various snacks and cold beverages.

The Thirsty Farmer

The "Thirsty" as it's known locally is located on the North side of the village near the railway station.

© 2024 by Whimple History Society

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