FREELANCE writer and photographer Robert Hesketh will be the speaker at the April meeting of Okehampton U3A.

Robert has a strong interest in local history and has written numerous articles for Devon Life, Dartmoor Magazine, Country Walking and other publications. His talk is entitled 'Devon's Railway Heritage'.

Railways have profoundly altered Devon, leaving a rich and varied heritage. 

This talk explores that heritage, including the county's two mainlines and four branch lines, as well as the preserved railways, two cliff railways and the cycleways/walkways established on former track.

The meeting starts at 2.30pm on April 30 in the Ockment Centre. Okehampton U3A is always happy to welcome new or prospective members, who will receive a warm, relaxed welcome, as will suggestions for new interest groups.

The only requirement is that members are not in full time employment.

More details are available online at http://www.u3a-okehampton">www.u3a-okehampton .org.uk or by contacting U3A secretary Ann Mary Ware on 01363 82225, via email on [email protected]">[email protected] or membership secretary Sheila Johnson via email on [email protected]">[email protected]

Refreshments will be available and a raffle.