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Programme of events 2011/2012


Fri 9 September 2011

“The Severn Bridge Disaster”.

An illustrated talk by Chris Witts.

Fri 14 October 2011

“Brave Rescues in North Somerset”

An illustrated talk by Rob Campbell

Fri 11 November 2011

“Bristol Curiosities”.

An illustrated talk by Glynn Duggan.

Fri 9 December 2011

“Memories of Portishead 2000”.


An illustrated talk by Charles Bennett.

Followed by mince pies.

Fri 13 January 2012

“Portishead Rocks - Rocks in the Gordano Valley and how they make Portishead a unique place”.

An illustrated talk Andrew Mathieson.

Fri 10 February 2012

“The Beachley to Aust (River Severn) Ferry” and the rescue of the Severn Princess”.

An illustrated talk by Tim Ryan.

Fri 9 March 2012

“The Pathology of Food Animals”.

An illustrated talk by David Barrah.

Fri 13 April 2012

“Chew Valley before the lake”.

An illustrated talk by Lesley Ross.

Followed by AGM.

Note: All Friday meetings are held at the Folk Hall, High Street, Portishead at 7.30 pm.

Local History Group meetings will take place as announced

Past events for reference only - 2010/11 season

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