Our Aims
- To link the name and legacy of Ada Lovelace with the village of Porlock and its environs, Porlock and Ashley Combe, her summer residence for many years.
- To enrich the cultural heritage of Porlock for the benefit of its residents and visitors
- To enhance the attractiveness of Porlock to visitors and support the local economy
- To inspire young people in education to pursue STEM disciplines and particularly explore new directions in computing science and technology for the benefit of society as a whole
Our people
Chair David Wardrop
Secretary Duncan McCanlis
Treasurer Stephen Colson
Committee Paul Brooks, Jeff Cox, Jeremy Payne, Kathryn Young
Support
Ada in Porlock works in collaboration with a number of outstanding groups and agencies across the region.
We are fortunate to enjoy the support of local volunteers who contribute a wide variety of experience in industry, education, policy making and media.
We would also like to acknowledge the support we’ve received from DEFRA’s Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme (FiPL), both in their support of the Woodland Project and funding for the website.
Associates
Moorland Federation
A federation of first and primary schools dedicated to providing a high-quality, private school level education in a public school setting for all students, regardless of their background or abilities.
Exmoor National Park Authority
Designated a National Park in 1954, it works in partnership with land owners and managers and a wide range of other organisations to enrich Exmoor.
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