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13 March 2008 - Take a Virtual Tour of Mary Newman's Cottage from this page.
10 May 2008 - Children from Hyde Park School visited the cottage on 13 March. here is an extract from the letter received after the visit.
Visit to Mary Newman’s Cottage, Saltash 13th March 2008.
On Behalf of Year 1 Team at H.P.I.S I should like to express our sincere gratitude for allowing us to visit this amazing attraction. All the children (and adults) were extremely impressed with the Cottage, and the very informative team of volunteers who were present on the day to answer the numerous questions the children posed. I wish you every success with your Elizabethan attraction and look forward to possibly visiting again next year.
Jo Carpenter
Year 1 Team Leader
Why not come along and see for yourself. Opening times are here.
12 May 2008- Two of our volunteers, Margaret Mabbitt and Joan Robinson, tell what it like to be a warden at Mary Newman's cottage. Read about it here.
31 March 2009 - On Tuesday 7 April, Kevin will start work on archiving the hundreds of photographs that comprise the Elliotts Collection. If you would like to help, its 7.30 PM at Elliotts Store. You will be more than welcome.
On 17 April, four of the Trustees were guests of the Tamerton Foliot Village Conservation Society at their AGM. We were invited to present the work of the Society and did so to a warm and enthusiastic audience. If you are a member of a group or organisation which might like to hear about our work, contact Sarah or Kevin, details here. Alternatively just email the trustees and one will contact you direct.
18 May 2009- New windows for Elliott's Store. Read about this new project here.
26 June 2009 - Why not take refreshments in the delightful surroundings of Mary Newman's garden.
For Groups wishing to visit our Museum and its cottage garden we are available to offer Lunch, Cream Teas or just light refreshments.
If you wish to order Lunch or Cream Tea please let us know approximate numbers in advance approximate so we can cater to your requirements. Refreshments are always available on the days we are open, or by prior arrangement. Contact Margaret on 01752 842132
30 July 2009- Mary Newman’s Garden Project - A Tribute to
DUNCAN HARRISON
Duncan was instrumental at the early stages of the project in developing and landscaping this beautiful garden. Without his skills and determination the project would have struggled to achieve what we all now see.
We now realise that due to an oversight Duncan’s name was not included in the donor list. It was solely due to his recent untimely death that we became aware of this situation.
Sarah Page FRSA
Chairman of the Tamar Protection Society
3 August 2009- Thanks to Waitrose, Supermarket in Saltash
The Society has been awarded £250.00 for Community Matters in a scheme run by Waitrose whereby they allocate £1,000 to deserving causes within the area. The month of June saw us selected as one of the three nominated causes for that month. The money will be put towards various projects which the Society are currently undertaking, and will assist us in keeping the Society afloat. Thanks again.
1 October 2009 - It is planned to publish a virtual tour of Plymouth's historic Barbican on this site. The tour will be in several parts so make sure you come back for Part 1 later. (Regrettably delayed, but don't give up on it - it will appear eventually)
20 March 2010 - Project Windows is Go! A list of those providing grants and an update here.
1 September 2010 - During the winter closed season, guided Tours of Elliott’s Store are available to local Community Groups. The tours take place in the evening or at weekends and includes a brief history of the building and the Elliott family in the Exhibition Room before visiting the Store and Parlour. Groups of between 15 and 25 people are invited at a cost of just £3.00 per head. The length of the visit is tailored to each individual group, up to a maximum of two hours, or a shorter tour as part of your Group meeting in the Board Room, which seats 15-20 people. For more details and available dates please contact 07767 444816.
20 October 2010 - Latest Newsletter If you are not receiving a copy of the newsletter regularly, please contact Brigette (01579 384381) who will be delighted to include you in her mailing list for future issues. Alternatively email the webmaster info@tamarprotectionsociety.org.uk
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4 January 2010 MONA HONEYWELL It is with great sorrow that The trustees of the Society must inform you of the death of Mona Honeywell ( nee Tomaszewska). Mona was a long term and very active member and Trustee of the Tamar Protection Society who believed passionately in the protection of the River Tamar and its adjoining banks from anything deemed to be unlawful and forever was supportive of the work of the Society. Mona was born and bred in Cornwall and was fanatical in supporting the preservation of the County and all of its traditions and beauty. Her contribution to all aspects of the work of the Society will be sorely missed not least at our social functions at which she was regularly the life and soul of the gathering. Rest in Peace Mona |
2 February 2011 - Minutes of the 2011 Board Meetings
16 February 2011 - Report of the Coastal Planning Officer February 2011 published. This is particularly relevant to the work of the TPS. View it here.
2 August - Volunteers sought for archiving. We want to resume the major task of archiving the contents of Elliott's Store. If you feel able to give up a couple of hours now and then, contact Brigette on 01579 384381.
15 September - Updated list of events for 2011 on the Events page.