Stretton on Dunsmore History Society
Meetings and Events - 2011-2012 |
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Stretton on Dunsmore History Society.Programme 2011-2012This Society, celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, was set up in 2001 following the highly successful publication of the book "Stretton on Dunsmore: the making of a Warwickshire Village" by the Stretton Millennium History Group. The Society aims to promote and encourage interest in the local history of Stretton on Dunsmore and of history and archaeology in general. Meetings are held in Stretton on Dunsmore Village Hall on a Tuesday evening, starting at 7.30 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Talks are free to members, visitors are welcome (£2 for adults and £1 for children); free refreshments are provided. |
December 20th The Christmas Quiz Tuesday 20th Dec at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. January 24th (n.b. fourth Tuesday in the month) ‘Harry Timms, maker of the modern Rugby Ball’ intriguing exhibition and talk by Jacky Westwood. February 21st ‘The life & times of English & Welsh Archers 14-15th Century’ March 13th (n.b. second Tuesday in the month) ‘The History of Braunston’ relating to our summer outing to this interesting village. Speaker to be advised. April 17th ‘Life in Stretton and Coventry during the 2nd World War’ May 20th (Sunday afternoon) ‘Visit to Guy's Cliffe’ (not normally open). June 19th ‘AGM’ Our Annual General Meeting and presentation on a topic of interest. July 3rd (n.b. First Tuesday evening) ‘Braunston Village’ A free leisurely evening walking tour of Braunston, a nearby canal village. Please book ahead, lifts offered. September 18th ‘Topic’ To be agreed. Look out for update to this programme. October 16th (n.b. date to be confirmed) ‘Mapping the Past’ An illustrated talk by Alec Ross, including valuable internet resources. (Alec is studying local history). November 20th ‘Dunchurch and the 1st World War’ An illustrated talk by Chris Holland about local 1st World War soldiers. December 18th ‘A Social Event’ (usually a quiz). |
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