2012 Meetings Programme
Dates for your Diary
All indoor meetings are held on the second Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm.
At the Church Hall in Vicarage Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge.
Unless otherwise stated for outdoor meetings.
Non members are always welcome - £2.00 Admission.
JANUARY 11th A.G. M. & OPEN MEETING
An opportunity for members to raise any issues or put ideas to the committee for future projects and meetings.
FEBRUARY 8th Don Cochrane - Black Country Murders and Retribution
Following the publication of Don's book on the subject, tonight he is presenting an illustrated talk about some of the macabre side of our local history.
MARCH 14th Graham Fisher MBE - Jewels on the Cut
Graham is a wonderful ambassador for our Glass Industry and Waterways. His presentation includes stories and historical pictures of the Stourbridge Arm of the Canal and the glasshouses that were located along it's lengh on the journey to Wordsley.
APRIL 11th Roy Peacock - The 17th Century Foleys
We welcome Roy back to talk to us about this very well known local family whose fortunes were made in the iron industry, and they were engaged in much local philanthropy. They eventually became landed gentry and part of the aristocracy living at Witley Court.
MAY 9th Kevin Goodman - The Medieval Bowman
Kevin has previously been to the Society, when he gave a fascinating and entertaining talk together with props as a Medieval Herbalist. This time, he promises the same when he returns as a Medieval Bowman armed with bows and several arrows on display.
SATURDAY JUNE 9th THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM AT ALREWAS & LICHFIELD.
A day out at the Arboretum, with an hour or so in Lichfield on the way back. Seats are first come first served, so book early. Ring Helen (01384 395034) for details.
MONDAY JULY 16 th AN EVENING AT WORCESTER CATHEDRAL WITH CANON PAUL TONGUE AND BELL MASTER MARK REGAN
The evening includes viewing the medieval manuscripts in the Cathedral library and Cathedral tour. Access to the tower and bells and a chance to see Bell ringers at practice . Meet at the Cathedral main entrance 5.00pm. Nearest Car parking to the Cathedral is Copenhagen Street Car Park off Deansway post code WR1 2HB. For more details contact Helen.
AUGUST 8th AN AFTERNOON AT BROADFIELD HOUSE
Come and see the Amblecote UDC chain on display.
Meet at Broadfield House at 2.00pm . We need to know numbers so please contact Helen 01384 395034
SEPTEMBER 12th Brian Draper MBE - River Severn Part 1
Brian will take us on an illustrated journey of the River Severn from its source on Plynlimmon to Bridgnorth. Informative and very entertaining.
OCTOBER 10th Jean Weston - Wollescote Hall
Jean gave us a fabulous talk last year on the Last Countess of Enville. We look forward to another local topic, this time the History of Wollescote Hall.
NOVEMBER 14th Andrew Lound - “When the Lights Went Out”
Birmingham & the Midlands GO TO WAR ! ARP Costume and numerous wartime props & memorabilia.
Stunningly illustrated with many images, sound effects, music and animation this is a presentation that will bring back many wartime memories.
DECEMBER 12th Christmas Social - Dave Berry - ‘Humour in Retirement’
We do not know what to expect from this humorous evening, but if you are not retired you will probably learn what to expect. If you are retired you will probably know it all already. Visitors welcome - £3 cover charge.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
CONTACT HELEN COOK 01384 395034
E-mail helenjoy.cook@btinternet.com
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