Aims of the Society

The Dartmouth and Kingswear Society is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the historic town of Dartmouth and the villages of Kingswear, Blackawton, Dittisham, Stoke Fleming and Strete, the River Dart and the neighbouring coastline and countryside of the county of Devon, UK.

The concerns of the Society include the conservation of both the architecture and form of the built environment and the natural beauty of the district together with the maintenance of a viable local economy in keeping with the character and history of the area.

Non-members are welcome to attend The Flavel talks for a ‘donation’ of £5 or pay £7 to become a member. Use Contact Us to send a committee member a message. Choose a recipient.

Death of Eric Preston.

Eric Preston, D&K Chairman 2000-2003 Eric’s son has been in touch to say that Eric died peacefully in hospital on 7th December 2024. Eric served on the D&K Committee for many years before moving away to Bath to be near family.

Winter Warmer Lunch18th February 2025

All members will have received details and a booking form for our Winter Warmer Lunch at Stoke Lodge Hotel on Tuesday 18th February. Additional copies of the booking form can be obtained here.

DARTMOUTH & KINGSWEAR SOCIETY

WINTER WARMER LUNCH 12 noon for 12.30 p.m. Tuesday, 18th February 2025 Stoke Lodge Hotel, Stoke Fleming

We hope you will be able to join us for our Winter Warmer Lunch at Stoke Lodge Hotel on 18th February 2025. As many of you will know, this is such a welcoming hotel with plenty of parking. Drinks, including wine for the table, are not included in the ticket price and can be bought from the bar beforehand. At the moment I am not sure of the seating configuration, but there will be a seating plan. On the form below please give names of preferred seating companions and I will make sure you are together.

Please choose from the menu options below, fill in the slip, and return with your cheque or via Direct Debit for the appropriate amount (£41.25 for 3 courses, £31.90 for 2 courses per person including service charge) to Mrs Lindsay Charlesworth, Greentrees, Mount Flagon Steps, Northford Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9EP, by Friday, 7th February 2025. Cheques should be made payable to Dartmouth & Kingswear Society., or by Direct Debit to Lloyds Bank, Kingsbridge, Sort Code 30-98-69, a/c no. 01190519, Dartmouth and Kingswear Society, ref. Market Day Lunch. Contact for any queries is Lindsay 01803 834592 or lindsay@jpcharlesworth.plus .com.

WINTER WARMER LUNCH MENU 18th February 2025

STARTERS
P. Blue Cheese Panna Cotta, Grape, Celery, Apple, Salad Herbs B. Crab Bisque, Chive, Focaccia H. Parma Ham Roulade, Cream Cheese, Melon, Chive

MAINS `1. Tortellini, Roasted Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil

1. Cod, Mussels, Samphire, Velouté, Parisienne Potatoes
2. Corn Fed Chicken, Pommes Purée, Wild Mushroom, Cep Jus
3. Pork Belly, Crackling, Savoy Cabbage, Burnt Apple, Calvados

PUDDINGS D. Dark Chocolate Delice, Salted Caramel, Hazelnut M. Mango Bavarois, Mango, Coconut, Lemon Balm C. Crème brûlée, Vanilla Sable, Grand Marnier

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To: Lindsay Charlesworth, Greentrees, Mount Flagon Steps, Northford Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9EP

I enclose a) booking form and cheque for £…………… (£31.90 2 courses/£41.25 3 courses per person) payable to Dartmouth & Kingswear Society; or b) booking form with payment as above via D/D Lloyds Bank, Kingsbridge, Sort Code 30-98-69, a/c no. 01190519, Dartmouth and Kingswear Society, ref. Market Day Lunch. [You can leave cheques and booking forms in the D&K box at the Flavel]

Please indicate menu choice (see above), e.g., Starter P, B or H; Main 1, 2, 3 or 4; Pudding D, M or C

Name …………………………………………………………………. Starter —— / Main —— / Pudding ——

Name …………………………………………………………………. Starter —— / Main —— / Pudding ——

I/We would like to sit at a table with the following people (please leave blank if no particular preference)

Any dietary requirements, e.g. Gluten Free, etc. Please indicate here.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FRIDAY, 7th FEBRUARY 2025 – THANK YOU!