Diary of Events
Our meetings take place at Quinton Parish Church Hall, Hagley Road West, Quinton. The doors are open from 7.15pm (refreshments are available at about 7.30pm). The evening opens at 8pm with chair’s announcements followed by the speaker for the evening. Admission is £1 for members, £2 for visitors (payable at the door on arrival).
- Tuesday 6th April 2010
- “Ironbridge Illustrated” by Dr Paul Collins
The society is bound for Blists Open Air Museum this year, so I have booked yet another old friend of the society to entertain us with an illustrated talk on Ironbridge to give a sweetener prior to our visit
- Tuesday 4th May 2010
- “A Sideways Look at Redditch” by Ann Bradford
I am told that this lady gives a humorous and different talk on an area not far from Quinton. According to Giggetty “You have to throw a six to get out of Redditch”-We may find out tonight if that is the case
- Tuesday 8th June 2010-Society AGM
- starting at 7.45pm followed by cheese & wine then your speaker
“Lost Industries of Birmingham” by Keith Clenton
NOTE SECOND TUESDAY DUE TO MAY HOLIDAY-The society’s AGM tonight (with possibly cheese and wine); then for dessert our speaker will illustrate just how much Birmingham has changed over the years and the industries that have been thrown into the miskins of time
- Tuesday 6th July 2010
- “A History of Punch & Judy” by Quintin D Greatrex
What better during the summer months than to be entertained by the ‘Punch & Judy’ man? So sit down and relax-“Aaaaaaaaaaah-That’s the Way to Do It!”
- Tuesday 3rd August 2010
- “Isambard Kingdom Brunel” by Ray Sturdy
Highly recommended by the Black Country Society-Ray talks to us about one of the great British engineers of the 19th century, a man that built twenty-five railways lines and over a hundred bridges, should be fascinating.
- Tuesday 7th September 2010
- “The Life of Shakespeare” by Nicki Rathbone
The return of another speaker, last time Nicki gave us the History of the Repertory Theatre but tonight we will be treated to an illustrated talk on Warwickshire’s very own bard.
- Tuesday 5th October 2010
- “The Bournville Village Trust and the Cadburys” by Alan Shrimpton
A topic very much in the news this year, so I thought now is the time to ask someone to enlighten us about this very emotive subject.
- Tuesday 9th November 2010
- “An Evening with Maggie O’Hara” beginning at 7.45pm
PLEASE NOTE THE SECOND TUESDAY because of the society’s Turkey & Tinsel break in Lytham. The evening will cost a little bit more and will be all ticket, the price at just £3 will include a fish n chip supper-please note a 7.45pm start. Maggie will do two spots with refreshments served in the break. A special not to be missed. Tickets on sale from September meeting.
- Tuesday 7th December 2010
- “Comic Capers in Birmingham” by Patrick Baird
Our fifth speaker returning this year, Patrick talked about the West Midland’s tenor David Hughes last time but tonight, as it’s near to Christmas, he will entertain us with an illustrated talk on entertainers with Birmingham connections. I would think mince pies and punch will be served as usual.
- Thursday 16th December 2010
- Society Christmas Day Out and Meal
The society do this year begins at Evesham Country Park Village where you can either shop or have morning coffee or both followed by Christmas Lunch at the Berkeley Arms, Pinvin with entertainment. The finer details are as yet to be confirmed but this is the plan, with your usual travel arranged and a start time of about 9.30am returning at about 4.30pm. The all inclusive price probably £25. Sorry to be a little vague but I am arranging things as we go to press. Forms will be available by June but ONLY 49 places available.
PLEASE NOTE: NO MEETING IN JANUARY