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The
Foundation and History of
The Exmoor Natural History Society |
 For
several years Noel Allen ran a series of lectures on Exmoor
and its Wildlife at the Further Education Centres in Minehead,
Williton and Dulverton. At the end of the winter term
in Minehead, early in 1974, about 30 people in the class
thought it would be good to keep in touch. Noel, who in
the 1940's had been involved with the Ilfracombe Field
Club, had for some time been toying with the idea of forming
a similar group on Exmoor. These two ideals came together,
a meeting was called and took place at the Bossington
Lane home of Mike Barbee. It was decided to go ahead.
Those present at this meeting were: Mr Noel Allen, Mr
& Mrs F. Frisby, Miss J. Cochrane, Miss K. Rosenau,
Mrs B.E. Hover and Mr Mike Barbee. |
| The first Committee meeting took place on 17 Feb. 1974
at the home of Miss Joan Cochrane and Miss Kathe Rosenau
at Stile, Wootton Courtenay. The name of the Society was
decided upon and the Aims
were to: a) Further the study and recording of the botanical
and wildlife of Exmoor and b) to assist, where possible
and desirable, in its preservation. (See
People section for names of Committee members) |
The activities agreed were:
a) Regular field excursions in the
Exmoor district.
b) Monthly indoor meetings from October
to April (in Minehead).
c) Collation of members’ observations
and records.
d) Publication of an annual report
to members.
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