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November 2022

Tue 22
22 November 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bah! Humbug! Charles Dickens and our Christmas Traditions

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Bah! Humbug! Charles Dickens and our Christmas Traditions by Dean Nixon and Norma Shaw. Dean and Norma get us into the Christmas spirit and involved in their humorous look at Christmas.

£2 – £4

January 2023

Tue 24
January 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ashes under Uricon

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Ashes under Uricon: A cultural and literary history of Wroxeter.  Presented by Dr Roger White, Archaeologist and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

£2 – £4

February 2023

Tue 28
February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Archaeology of Shropshire

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Discovery and recording the archaeology of Shropshire: old methods and modern.  Presented by Giles Carey, Archaeologist

£2 – £4

March 2023

Tue 28
March 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Doug Keddie and St Nicholas Boys Club

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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

£2 – £4

April 2023

Tue 4
April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Planning Meeting

Railway Tavern 62 Upper Bar, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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.  

Tue 25
April 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Shropshire Oddities

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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

£2 – £4

May 2023

Sat 20
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

40th Anniversary Celebrations

Newport Guildhall 1 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Newport and District History Society.  Come along to the Guild Hall in the High Street on Saturday 20 May to celebrate with us and see memorabilia of the work that has been carried out to safeguard our history and fond memories.  The display will be sign-posted from the High Street and members of the Society will be there to welcome you and immerse you in the display.  We look forward to seeing you to share our big day!  

Tue 23
May 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The History of English Folk Music

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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

£2 – £4
Tue 30
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Planning Meeting

St Mary's Longford Road, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

This planning meeting is the run-up to the Carnival preparations and looking into the program for next year.  Due to the good weather, this meeting will be held in the garden at St Mary's Longford Road.

September 2023

Fri 8
September 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Newport Heritage Week: Guildhall Tours

Newport Guildhall 1 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

As part of the Newport Heritage week, the Guildhall is throwing open its doors for visitors during the festival.  The self-guided tour will give an opportunity to take a look around one of the oldest Guildhalls in England.  NDHS members will be helping by providing room talks to give an in-depth look into the original and unique historical features of the building.  These tours occur on both 8th and 17th September.

Tue 12
September 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Annual General Meeting

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to attend a review of the past year and a tantalising glance at the forthcoming events for next year.  Only members are allowed to vote on the key agenda items, so please ensure you have paid your fees to be able to exercise your views.  Please note that19.30 is the start time and everyone needs to be seated by 19.25 to ensure the agenda can be covered before the Hall closes.

Sun 17
September 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Newport Heritage Week: Guildhall Tours

Newport Guildhall 1 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

As part of the Newport Heritage week, the Guildhall is throwing open its doors for visitors during the festival.  The self-guided tour will give an opportunity to take a look around one of the oldest Guildhalls in England.  NDHS members will be helping by providing room talks to give an in-depth look into the original and unique historical features of the building.  These tours occur on both 8th and 17th September.

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