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Christmas Get-togethers
A lovely day was had by all yesterday. We opened our Zoom room early and immediately had five attendees representing four different...
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- Nov 19
Not long until the December Journals will be on their Way
The December journals have arrived back from the printers and will hopefully be on their way to you next week. There you will find an...
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- Nov 8
New Twiglets Logo - Competition Winner Announced
The winner of the 'Design a Logo for Twiglets' competition is Edward aged 8. Well done Edward. The judges particularly liked the slogan...
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- Oct 8
Christmas Lunch Booking Forms Coming Soon
We will be returning to Country Cousins in Westward Ho! for our Christmas Lunch this year, meeting at 12.30pm for 1.00pm on Saturday 26...
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- Sep 29
Braunds Welcome Australian Visitors
It is always a pleasure to welcome members on visits to 'Braund Country'. Yesterday we were pleased to see Michael and Susie from...
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- Sep 22
Not Long Now for your September Journal
The printer has done their job and we are getting ready to post the paper copies of the latest journal. I am sure you will find plenty to...
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- Aug 31
September Journal on its Way (slowly for some!)
The September Journals will hopefully be with you in September. They should even be with you in September 2022! Due to computer problems...
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- Aug 26
Meet the Braunds - 3 September Online Chat
Come and meet your fellow Braunds from 8.00-12.00 and 19.00-22.00 British Summer Time. You can check your time differences here. There is...
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- Aug 9
Plea from the Editor for Help with September Journal
The September journal has to go to the printers in two weeks' time, at the latest. At the moment it has thirteen blank pages. Normally I...
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- Jul 24
Our Chairman becomes a Companion of St. Boniface
At a ceremony at Exeter Cathedral yesterday, chairman Chris Braund became a Companion of St Boniface. This is an annual award for...
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- Jul 12
Down on the Farm - our visit to East Shallowford
This week, fourteen society members visited East Shallowford Farm to learn about the recent renovations there. We were following in the...
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- Jun 28
New Research about our First Fleet Convict
We have speculated about the origins of Mary Broad the first fleet convict for decades. Her story can be read on the Braund Stories page...
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- Jun 8
Website Wednesday
Most of you should have received the June journal by now, with details about this website. A few journals may still be on their way to...
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- May 26
June Journals on their Way
If you receive a copy of the journal electronically, it should already be in your inbox. We will be sending the postal copies shortly....
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- May 23
Special Award for our Society's Chairman
We are excited to announce that our society's Chairman, Chris Braund, is to be admitted as a Companion of St. Boniface. This honour is...
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- May 10
Braund Visit to East Shallowford Farm - will you join us?
On Saturday 9 July 2022, there will be a Braund visit to East Shallowford Farm, Widdecombe on the Moor, to see the legacy of the...
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- May 8
40 Years of the Braund Society - a presentation to watch
We are excited to announce that you can now all watch our presentation about 40 years of Braund Society history. A great opportunity to...
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- May 4
Royal Visit for Braund Farm
Many readers will know that the late Elizabeth Braund MBE set up East Shallowford Farm on the edge of Dartmoor, to enable city children...
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- May 3
Chance to Hear the Story of 40 years of the Braund Society - online talk tonight
There is still just time to register for tonight's talk, hosted by The Guild of One-Name Studies. Janet, with assistance from Chris, will...
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- May 3
Reunion Day 4
It was a chilly May morning for the last of the in-person events. We visited the Maritime Museum in Appledore and were able to learn...