 History Society
The History Society started in 2003 with six members who had very varied interests in the history of the area they lived in.
Their existing knowledge was pooled and this was used in 2003 to put on the first exhibition in the Millennium Hall. This event attracted a few more members and a lot more information. Many lines of research were undertaken and the following year a second exhibition was put on over three days. Some 200 visitors came with many surprised how much and how varied the history and background to the community and it’s surroundings were.
Membership has now reached 13 regular attendees. In the better weather a program of field visits to local sites of interest have been and will continue to be arranged. In winter we have organised visiting speakers and also put on our own “slide shows” of members particular interest and all of these have been very well supported and received.
Part of the group are preparing and further investigating the information we already have to gleaned as full a picture as is possible, with a view to producing a permanent record of our local history.
The group meet on the third and fourth Wednesdays each month at 19.30. Field trips are usually on the 3rd Wednesdays, but starting time can vary according to where when and time of the year.
The current chair is Tom Wrenn (01834 861288)
Secretary is Camile Litherland (01437 563346) - Jocamlitherland@aol.com
Treasurer is Dave King (01437 563087) - davemking@clara.co.uk
Contact - John Spencer (01437 563573) - village.life@btinternet.com
AGM Wednesday November 21st 2007 |
