WELL known local film maker Graeme Spink is presenting his latest documentary ?Tamar Valley, Reflections in Time? at Kingdon House, Pym Street on Friday, October 29.
The programme covers not only mining history but also many other social and traditional events that the Tamar has to offer today ? both scenically and as a place of exploration, recreation and entertainment.
The film explores the remnants of most of the important mines like Devon Great Consols, Gunnislake Clitters, Okel Tor and Gawton.
Graeme created the very successful film ?Kitty to the Cape? on mining in West Cornwall, which has been well received world wide as well as being broadcast by Television South West. He has also made films for the National Trust, English China Clays, the Plymouth Domes and many local councils.
The show will also include a short reading from Marina Dewing?s new book of fictional stories based on real events. Titled ?Spirit of the Tamar? it tells the true story of the mining boom during the 1900s with the Tamar Valley as a background. Following the life of one family it begins with a cholera epidemic in Calstock, tracing an era through to the peak of mining activity in Gunnislake.
The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, £3, are available from the Ordulph Arms opposite Kingdon Hall. There will be refreshments available during the interval.