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Programme of events 2010/2011

 

Fri 30 / Sat 31 July 2010

Portishead Flower Show & Country Fair.

Visit our stand at the show. Subscriptions for 2010/11 (£6 due 1st August) may be paid there and programme cards collected.

Fri 10 September 2010

 

“Fore & Aft - the Purton ships’ graveyard”.

 

An illustrated talk by Paul Barnett.

Sun 26 September 2010

 

Walk around Portishead led by Chris Richards (N. Somerset Ranger Service).  

Meet at Lakeside cafe, Lake Grounds.  2 pm.

All welcome.    Cost £3 pp

 

Fri 8 October 2010

“The making of Genteel Bath”.

An illustrated talk by Professor Graham Davis.

Fri 12 November 2010

 

“Caring for Seafarers”.

 

An illustrated talk by Rev Philip Auden.

 

Fri 3 December 2010

 

“The Edwardian Christmas”.

 

An illustrated talk by Yvonne Bell.  

Followed by mince pies.

Fri 14 January 2011

“Victorian Sea Rescues”.   

An illustrated talk by Rob Campbell.

Fri 11 February 2011

“Wartime Radio”.

An illustrated talk by John Penny.

Fri 11 March 2011

“Elizabeth I - Virgin Queen?”.

An illustrated talk by Pip Jones.

Fri 8 April 2011

“Archives, Ancestors and  the Living Past. An exploration of Sources for Family History at Bristol Record Office”.

An illustrated talk by Alison Brown.  

Followed by AGM.

 

 

NOTE: All Friday meetings are held at the Folk Hall, Portishead at 7:30 p.m.

Local History Group meetings will take place as announced.

Past events for reference only - 2009/10 season

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