This meeting is open to all N&DHS members and includes a round up of the past year's activities and a forward look to future events. Only members are permitted to vote on any motions to be decided.
All members are welcome to attend the Planning meeting that was delayed from 19th September due to the Queens Funeral. It is being held at the Railway Tavern on Upper Bar, which is a change from the original venue. We commence at 7pm prompt. Members should have received the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting in an email. If you have not received these, please contact Sandra Crabb through info@newporthistorysociety.org
Talk: The History of the Coracle and the Work of the Coracle Trust by Marion Blockley, Project Manager of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust. Ironbridge coracles have been made in the gorge long before the Iron Bridge was built. The first description of a coracle in use on the Severn dates from 1586 in Camden's Britannia. Coracles may have been one of the earliest forms of water transport and have been made all over the world. Please come along and listen to this key element of the history of water transport in this region.
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.
Please note this is a new date (Monday) to avoid a clash with World Cup Semi-finals! Members and friends of the Society are welcome to have a festive drink and nibble while trying to solve the World's most difficult history questions about Newport and its surrounds. It is the traditional way to celebrate our year whilst John Ravenscroft devises questions to mess with your mind and test your knowledge of local and world history. This year we are meeting in the Railway Tavern from 7pm but feel free to start early! Please bring small items of food/nibbles for a small buffet. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate with us
Talk: Ashes under Uricon: A cultural and literary history of Wroxeter. Presented by Dr Roger White, Archaeologist and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
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