NEXT EMESS MEETING

The next EMESS Meeting will take place in June (date to be agreed), where a walkabout in the village of Moorby was proposed by Rodney Cousins.


Following that, during the National Heritage Open Days, the Barn at Tumby will be on display on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th september 2015, when Rodney Cousins and David Glew will be in attendance. Other members are welcome.

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