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Programme
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
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Saturday
17th April 2010 |
Walking Tour
of Hamstall Ridware
Sarah Elsom will lead a tour of
the village and David Rudge will
show us the Church.
Meet at the Church at 2 p.m.
Cost £5, including refreshments.
Proceeds to Church. |
Saturday
15th May 2010 |
Walking tour of Alrewas
David Wilkinson, former Stafford
Boro' Archaeologist, will lead a
walk around the village.
Meet at lychgate of Church at 2.30
p.m. Cost £5.
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Saturday
12th June 2010
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Blithfield Hall
A vsit to the Great Hall,
courtesy of Cosy Bagot Jewitt.
Meet at the Church, where cars
must be parked, at 2 p.m.
Cost £8.50 including tea and cakes |
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Saturday
3rd July 2010
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RIDWARE HISTORY SOCIETY'S 20th
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Courtesy of Mark and Sunny Eades,
we are celebrating our bithday with
a party at the Gatehouse, Mavesyn
Ridware,
starting at 4 p.m.
Cost is £12 per person,
including glass of sparkling wine,
buffet style meal, strawberries &
cream, tea/coffee, there will be a
licensed bar for the purchase of
drinks |
Wednesday
16th September 2010 |
Visit to Bletchley Park by Coach
Coach trip and guided tour of
National Codes Centre, Bletchley,
including a guide for the day.
The coach will leave Hill Ridware at
8.30 a.m. and return at approx 6.30
p.m. There will be a break for
lunch.
Cost of trip per person, excluding
lunch, is £20 for members and £23
for guests. |
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Map to the Coach and Horses |
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The Coach and Horses
Abbots Bromley
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Latest news
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Meetings
9th May: Members visited site of Beaudesert and had a
guided walk by Mike Street.
3rd June: Members visited Ingestre Hall and Church and had
an interesting guided tour of both.
4th July: 16 members visited Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, a
restored Tudor mansion with large grounds and were given a guided tour
of the mansion.
12th September: A group visited St Michael's Church in
Lichfield and enjoyed an interesting tour of the ancient Churchyard and
talk on the Church itself, led by Trevor James.
26th September: The Society held a 'History Day' in Hill
Ridware which was extremely well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by
everyone.
10th October: The first winter meeting was held at Hamstall
Ridware Church, when Mairi MacDonald gave a fascinating talk on the
History of the Leigh Family, who were Lords of the Manor of Hamstall
2nd November: Dr Philip Morgan, a leading authority on the
Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, gave a compelling talk on the Battle and
also the possible local connections.
7th December: Peter Glew and his son spoke about the
ancient art of basket-making and the variety of uses to which they are
put. This was followed by the Christmas buffet.
4th January: The Annual General Meeting was followed by a
fascinating talk by one of our members, Darren Faragher, on the history
of the funeral business.
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 AlrewasClick on any Programme link for details of these and
other meetings. |
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