On This Day in Wembury — 27 September 1934
The Western Morning News carried an update on the Wembury appeal, noting a welcome gesture of solidarity from further afield. Staff and pupils of the Devonport Secondary School, led by their headmistress Miss D. Moore, B.Sc., sent a cheque for two guineas, along with greetings and good wishes for the success of the appeal. Other contributions were also acknowledged that day, with readers reminded that donations, however small, would be listed publicly and could be sent via the newspaper, the appeal secretary Rev. F. C. Butters, or the treasurer Mr. A. H. Lower of Exeter, representing the Devon Bird Watching and Preservation Society.
Reflection:
This snapshot from 1934 shows how deeply the Wembury cause resonated beyond the parish. The appeal—linked to conservation and the safeguarding of the cliffs and birdlife—was strengthened by contributions not just from wealthy donors but also from schoolchildren pooling their resources. That Devonport pupils felt moved to act underscores the wider regional recognition of Wembury’s natural heritage. In the long sweep of the village’s history, such moments illustrate how community and conservation have often gone hand in hand, uniting generations in the effort to preserve the coastline.
Source: Western Morning News, 27 September 1934.