Saltash OCS Christmas Meal

St Nicholas & St Faith Church Rooms Station Road, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

For members and guests

Walk: Saltash Blue Plaque Trail led by Martin Lister

Saltash Guildhall Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Meet at Saltash Guildhall 4-4.30pm End at St Nicholas & St Faith Church Rooms for cream tea. Contact: Martin Lister 01752 842404

Talk: Why Did I Write That? by Composer, Clive Jenkin

St Nicholas & St Faith Church Rooms Station Road, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Composer Clive Jenkins reminisces in a talk about his career illustrated with CDs both private and commercial. Expect orchestral, choral, chamber and cabaret items. Clive has composed locally for many organisations, including Television South West, the South West Sinfonietta, Plymouth University Choral Society, Plymouth Museum & Art Gallery etc. Nationally and internationally his music has […]

Talk: Saltash Tunnel by Chrissie Le Marchant

St Nicholas & St Faith Church Rooms Station Road, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Chrissie was a Geologist advising throughout the building of the tunnel and beyond. Saltash Old Cornwall Society (SOCS) announces with great pleasure that Chrissie Le Marchant will be our next speaker on Monday October 27th at St Nicholas and St Faith Church Rooms. The meeting opens at 7pm for short business, followed by tea/coffee/biscuits. Chrissie's […]

Talk: Kitt Hill by Chrissie Le Marchant

St Nicholas & St Faith Church Rooms Station Road, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Saltash Old Cornwall Society  (SOCS) -  proudly presents an illustrated lecture given by  the well known and respected, Chrissie Le Marchant - about the splendours and wonders of  the magnificent and beautiful  (Pre Bronze Age) KIT HILL - on Monday November 24th following its short meeting at 7pm - this promises to be a most […]

Tales of the Tides – Walk: Harding’s Hike, led by Martin Lister

Longstone Park Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

The walk is named, "Harding's Hike" in memory of our late Saltash Alderman who organised interesting local walks that continue today. The walk will also dovetail with Saltash May Fair This walk will include Saltash river frontage, and explore stories of local maritime history and connections. Martin Lister is the Secretary of Saltash OCS and […]

Talk: The History of Bodmin Railway by John Burden

St Nicholas & St Faith Church Rooms Station Road, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

*Come on a journey with us to learn more about Cornwall’s hidden gem which provided a regular railway service three years before Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837… and two years before Londoners had any rail service at all! * Discover how Sir William Molesworth of Pencarrow started it all just five years after […]

Tales of the Tides – Maritime Memory Day @ Saltash

Ashtorre Rock Community Centre Old Ferry Road, Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Please join us for a free social event sharing memories and knowledge of the River Tamar, Plymouth Sound, and life along its banks. Share photos and artefacts which will help tell the story. Free refreshments. All Welcome No Booking Required.