| TALKS
& EVENTS 2013
April
Landor (Local History) Society Wednesday, April 17th 2013
Sneydlands 7.30 p.m.“Waterloo”
a talk presented by Tim Burgin, which covers the events of the day
but also has a local connection with Paget and his role as commander
of the Cavalry. Contact Mrs Glenys Richards20 Penk Drive North,
Etchinghill, Rugeley,Staffs WS15 2XY, Tel: 01889 586040 email: glenrichards1@googlemail.com
May
Landor (Local History) Society Wednesday,
May 15th 2013 A visit to the Great War Hut at
Marquis Drive followed by a walk on the Chase around the site of
the Messines model, to be conducted by Stephen Dean, Principal Archaeoligist,
Staffordshire County Council. Meet at the
Hut 6.45 p.m.
Advanced booking with Glenys at the April meeting would be appreciated.
Contact Mrs Glenys Richards20 Penk Drive North, Etchinghill, Rugeley,Staffs
WS15 2XY, Tel: 01889 586040 email: glenrichards1@googlemail.com
June
Landor
(Local History) Society Wednesday, June
19th 2013 Visit Tour of the Grade 1 listed church
of St. Bartholomew, Tong, followed by supper. Charles Dickens knew
Tong and in his story, 'The Old Curiosity Shop', it is thought the
village where Nell Trent dies was based on Tong in Shropshire. Cost
of the tour and meal £12.00 inclusive to be paid at the time
of booking. Meet outside the church 6.45 for 7.00 p.m. Please book
early with Glenys to give an indication of numbers. Contact Mrs
Glenys Richards20 Penk Drive North, Etchinghill, Rugeley,Staffs
WS15 2XY, Tel: 01889 586040 email: glenrichards1@googlemail.com
July
Landor (Local History) Society Wednesday,
July 17th 2013 Visit A walk around the Teddesley Estate
conducted by Nigel Farmer who will point out any remaining
buildings. Meet at the entrance to the estate at 6.30 p.m, which
is 200 yardsfrom the Chase Golf Club (post code ST19 5RN). A sketch
map is available should one be required. Contact Mrs Glenys Richards20
Penk Drive North, Etchinghill, Rugeley,Staffs WS15 2XY, Tel: 01889
586040 email: glenrichards1@googlemail.com
August
Landor (Local History) Society Wednesday,
August 21st 2013 Visit ‘Explore
the History of Beaudesert – The Houses and Owners’ ,
a guided walk and talk and
visual presentation by Mike Street.On entering the Park from Chestal
Road at the junction with Holly Hill Road, proceed ahead, bear left
and follow the road until you reach the gates to the main camp grounds,
follow the one way signs avoiding the first left hand turn. Follow
the road until you reach the BBQ Shelter, turn left and you have
reached the car parks. Mike and colleagues will meet us outside
the Cal Day Centre which is adjacent to the Car Park at 6.45 for
7.00 p.m. Please book with Glenys to give an indication of numbers
attending. Contact Mrs Glenys Richards20 Penk Drive North, Etchinghill,
Rugeley,Staffs WS15 2XY, Tel: 01889 586040 email: glenrichards1@googlemail.com
September
Landor (Local History) Society
Wednesday, 18th September 2013
returning to Sneydlands 7.30 p.m.Catherine
Cartwright will give a talk on “Barnett and Barker - Tinmen
of the Trent Valley.” An insight into industry in Rugeley
and Kings Bromley. Contact Mrs Glenys Richards20 Penk Drive North,
Etchinghill, Rugeley,Staffs WS15 2XY, Tel: 01889 586040 email: glenrichards1@googlemail.com
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