The Open Days run from 12:00 – 3:00 at the Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Sat 9 & Sun 10 April, Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, Sat 11 & Sun 12 June, Sat 9 & Sun 10 July and Sat 13 & Sun 14 August.
The Blackdown Archives project is opening its doors for 10 days to capture peoples memories and display its collection of more than 2300 local family photographs.
During the second weekend of every month, from April to August, locals and visitors alike will be welcomed by members of the Hemyock History and Archiving Association voluntary keepers of the historic records.
One by one, the fragile photographs have been scanned and added to the collection. Many have been digitally enhanced to capture interesting detail, often missed until now.
Now, these images are being added to the Blackdown Archives website a programme part-funded by the Blackdown Hills AONBs Sustainable Development Fund and Making It Local.
Already, the pictures have locals recalling people, places and memories of yesteryear. By opening the doors to the public, the team hope to capture many more of these fascinating stories and add them to the website, for the Blackdown Hills community to share.
Pictures and documents that anyone would like added to the archive are most welcome all will be scanned and the originals returned while you wait.
Enhanced photo quality print will be available to order and make ideal framed pictures.
The Open Days run from 12:00 – 3:00 at the Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Sat 9 & Sun 10 April, Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, Sat 11 & Sun 12 June, Sat 9 & Sun 10 July and Sat 13 & Sun 14 August.
Free entrance, donations very welcome. All proceed to the Hemyock History and Archiving Association.
The centre is located at Riverside in Hemyock, Devon, on the site of the old Social Club for St Ivel milk factory employees.
Parking, modern disabled facilities and light refreshments available.
Editors notes:
Hemyock History & Archiving Association (HH&AA) is an unincorporated charity committed to making the local history available to the wider community. It relies solely on volunteers, donations and grants however, it does not stand idle and also organises its own regular, well attended fund-raising events, in the area. For more information www.blackdownarchives.org.uk
The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers 370 sq km of varied countryside on the Devon and Somerset border and was designated in 1991. AONBs, along with National Parks, are the most special landscapes in the country. The AONB Partnership, made up of national agencies, local authorities and other interested organisations, works to conserve and enhance this living landscape for future generations. For more information call 01823 680681 or email blackdownhills@devon.gov.uk
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