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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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Winter Programme 2009/10
 


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.


Saturday
12th June 2010


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


Saturday
3rd July 2010


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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The Coach and Horses
Abbots Bromley

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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 Alrewas

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

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