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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...
janetfew
Sep 22, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Aug 31, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Aug 26, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Aug 9, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Jul 24, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Jul 12, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Jun 28, 2022
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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...
janetfew
Jun 8, 2022
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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....
janetfew
May 26, 2022
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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...
janetfew
May 23, 2022
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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...
janetfew
May 10, 2022
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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...
janetfew
May 8, 2022
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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...
janetfew
May 4, 2022
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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...
janetfew
May 3, 2022
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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...
janetfew
May 3, 2022
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Reunion Day 3
Another busy day, beginning with our church service at the lovely little church of St, Anne's in Bucks Mills, where Braunds have...
janetfew
May 2, 2022
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Reunion Day 2
An early start and we wended our way to the Methodist Church in Buckland Brewer for our exhibition. Many thanks to Dave, himself a Braund...
janetfew
May 1, 2022
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Reunion Day 1
The first part of our reunion was online. Special mentions go to Alison, calling in from Dubai and Brian and Pam listening from somewhere...
janetfew
Apr 30, 2022
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The Calm before the Reunion Storm
I am not sure that 'calm' is the right word. It is 6am and a beautiful, if chilly, Devon dawn. My living room looks like this so it must...
janetfew
Apr 29, 2022
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Website Wednesday
Despite being in full-on reunion preparation mode (48 hours to go), there have been a few changes and additions to the website recently....
janetfew
Apr 27, 2022
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