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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
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.
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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.
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Saturday
18th June 2011
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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
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Saturday
2nd July 2011
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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. |
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If you wish to attend any of the
outings, they must be booked in
advance through David Smith.
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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
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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