Talk:  Discovery and recording the archaeology of Shropshire: old methods and modern.  Presented by Giles Carey, Historic and Environmental Records Officer

Talk:  Doug Keddie and St Nicholas Boys Club.  Presented by Linda Fletcher, Chairperson of Newport and District History Society

This is the first planning meeting of the year and will be in the final build-up to our 40th Anniversary celebrations in the Guildhall on 20th May.  This means it will be a a very busy meeting and will need maximum attendance to ensure Linda can rope everyone into helping.  

Talk:  Shropshire Oddities.  Presented by Dorothy Nicolle, Blue Badge Tourist Guide

This milestone of the 40th anniversary of the creation of NDHS is still being planned in detail but will involve exhibits and activities in the Guildhall to give everyone in the town a chance to join with us in celebration and learn more about the Society's activities and its contribution to the fabric of Newport society.

Talk:  The History of English Folk Music:  with live music.  Presented by Bill Durose, musician