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During the Spring and Summer the RHS takes advantage of the better weather to visit sites of historic interest. During the winter months, the RHS meets on the first Monday of the month at the Coach and Horses at Abbots Bromley, commencing at 7.45 p.m.

Below is a list of the events planned. This schedule is, of course, subject to change at any time; so check back for updates.  Booking of the summer visits is essential.

 
 
 
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Summer Programme 2011
 


Saturday
7th May 2011


Wartime Military Camps on Cannock Chase
Following his talk in October, Ian Wykes will conduct a tour to show where the camps were.
Meet at 2 p.m. at Marquis Drive.  Cost £5.

Saturday
28th May 2011


Guided tour of Ecton Hill Copper Mine
on the B5053 Hartington to Warslow Road. SSSI.
Meet at 11 a.m.  Cost £10.


Saturday
18th June 2011


Guided tour of Cheddleton Flint Mill
This is a restored mill complex on the A520 at Cheddleton, near Leek.  Meet at 11 a.m.   Cost £5.   The Churnet Valley Railway is a mile from the complex.

 


Saturday
2nd July 2011


Shugborough - Follies and Monuments Walk
A guided tour of the parkland monuments on the Shugborough Estate, followed by a cream tea.  Walk will be 1.5 hours.
Cost £7.50 including tea.  Non-members of National Trust must also purchase a garden ticket for £3.50.   Meet at 2.25 p.m.

Thursday
15th September 2011

 


Coach trip to 'Cranford' country - Knutsford and Plymouth Grove
Elizabeth Gaskell based Cranford on Knutsford.  There will be a walking tour of 'Cranford' and a visit to Plymouth rove, which was her home for many years.
Leave Hill Ridware at 8 a.m.  Cost £25.

 


 

 

If you wish to attend any of the outings, they must be booked in advance through David Smith.
 

 

 

 

 
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The Coach and Horses
Abbots Bromley

Latest news

Meetings

1st February:  The Society was privileged to have Ian Wykes, Cultural Environment Group Leader for Staffs Co Council speaking about the Staffordshire Hoard (a change from the advertised subject)
1st March:  Randle Knight gave a very interesting talk on William Salt and his Library
17th April:  Members enjoyed a tour of Hamstall Ridware village and church, led by Sarah Elsom and David Rudge
15th May:  David Wilkinson led members on a very interesting walking tour of Alrewas
12th June:  Members enjoyed a visit to Blithfield Hall and Church, which was a great success.
3rd July:  Members marked the 20th Anniversary of the Society with a celebration at the Gatehouse, Mavesyn Ridware, by permission of Sunny and Mark Eades.  A champagne buffet was held on a lovely sunny day and many old members travelled some distance to be present. Entertain was provided by the Early Music Man, Terry Carter.
4th October:  The winter season commenced with a very interesting talk on the Wartime Camps on Cannock Chase given by Ian Wykes.
1st November:  Dr John Hunt talked to members on 'Knights in Local Society'.
5th December:  Dr Pam Sambrook gave an intersting talk on 'The History of Oatcakes' which was followed by a Christmas Buffet
10th January:  AGM of Society, followed by a fascinating talk by Alan Harvey, who was a member of the diving team on the Mary Rose.
7th February:  Professor Timothy Peters gave an interesting talk about the Nature of the Madness of King George III.
7th March:  David Budden spoke eloquently about the history of St Matthew's Hospital, Burntwood, where he was a Pharmacist.

Click on any Programme link for details of these and other meetings.

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