In Pursuit of the Improbable with Stephen Powles

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC+01:00

The King of Prussia Building, 83 Fore Street, TQ13 9AB | Newton Abbot

Bovey Paradiso
Publisher/HostBovey Paradiso
In Pursuit of the Improbable with Stephen Powles
Advertisement
Join award‑winning wildlife photographer and conservationist Stephen Powles for a lively and insightful journey into the natural world. In this talk, Stephen shares a medley of amusing, surprising and deeply informative wildlife stories, revealing how patience, curiosity and an understanding of animal behaviour helped him capture some of his most challenging photographs and film sequences.
Expect encounters with pine martens, a remarkably “smart” mouse, hornets, tawny owls, and other elusive species — each with its own improbable tale.
A former vet, Stephen changed career to pursue his lifelong passion for wildlife, photography and conservation. His work has appeared on television, in the national press and has earned major awards. Much of his photography focuses on the fascinating wildlife found in and around his Devon home.
Advertisement

Event Venue

The King of Prussia Building, 83 Fore Street, TQ13 9AB, 83 Fore Street, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9AB, United Kingdom

Tickets

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Newton Abbot

Six: Teen Edition
Wed, 03 Jun at 07:30 pm Six: Teen Edition

Den Crescent, TQ14 8BG Teignmouth, United Kingdom

Monthly Charity Bingo
Thu, 04 Jun at 03:30 am Monthly Charity Bingo

Ashcombe Village Hall

Devon Support Group - Newton Abbot
Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Devon Support Group - Newton Abbot

The Courtenay Centre

Little Makers Story Time
Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am Little Makers Story Time

Unit 1, Stover Workspace Solutions, Burnham Nurseries Estate, Forches Cross Road, Newton Abbot

Back to Nature Solar Sewing Retreat
Fri, 05 Jun at 01:00 pm Back to Nature Solar Sewing Retreat

Ashburton, Devon

REFORMER TEACHER TRAINING & TOWER TEACHER TRAINING
Fri, 05 Jun at 03:00 pm REFORMER TEACHER TRAINING & TOWER TEACHER TRAINING

St Marychurch Road, TQ12 4SE Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Games Night @ Cool Beans
Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Games Night @ Cool Beans

Cool Beans On The Green

The Old Inn Folk & Ale Festival
Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm The Old Inn Folk & Ale Festival

The Old Inn, TQ13 7TA Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett
Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett

Ashburton Arts Centre

Newton Abbot is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Newton Abbot Events