Our 2019 outings and 2019-20 indoor meetings
Winter Meetings are held in the Methodist Church, High Street, Box. They start at 7.30pm, except AGM 7pm. Summer Outings as below.
History Trail Sunday 4 August 2019: Lost Village of BOXFIELDS AND RUDLOE
Meeting 2pm at Rudloe Community Centre
A unique chance to discover Rudloe and the lost village of Boxfields, Box Highlands School and the Thorny Pits Estate, once used to house workers in the underground factories in 1941-42 and in 1956 for Hungarian refugees. We find the site of Rudloe Firs and Brewer’s Yard but stay on the south side of the A4 down Leafy Lane, the edge of Clift Quarry, to Rudloe Towers, built by the Pictor quarry-owning family. Our route then winds past the old Tunnel Inn pub into White Ennox Lane and the amazing site of the Ark Data estate where much of the country’s worldwide web information is stored (known to you and me as The Cloud even though it’s underground).
The walk is free and open to all. but you need to book in advance, details above. 3 miles circular, mostly flat and on firm ground but stout footwear is advised.
Meeting 2pm at Rudloe Community Centre
A unique chance to discover Rudloe and the lost village of Boxfields, Box Highlands School and the Thorny Pits Estate, once used to house workers in the underground factories in 1941-42 and in 1956 for Hungarian refugees. We find the site of Rudloe Firs and Brewer’s Yard but stay on the south side of the A4 down Leafy Lane, the edge of Clift Quarry, to Rudloe Towers, built by the Pictor quarry-owning family. Our route then winds past the old Tunnel Inn pub into White Ennox Lane and the amazing site of the Ark Data estate where much of the country’s worldwide web information is stored (known to you and me as The Cloud even though it’s underground).
The walk is free and open to all. but you need to book in advance, details above. 3 miles circular, mostly flat and on firm ground but stout footwear is advised.
Wednesday 14th August 2019 With Regrets this Outing has been cancelled
Friday 13th - Monday 16th September 2019 ANNUAL AUTUMN WEEKEND - OXFORD
Staying at the Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston, Oxford.
Three nights half board
Cost £340 per person
There is a single supplement of £40 per person
We will make stops on the way there and on the way back. During the weekend we will visit a number of places of interest.
WINTER PROGRAMME
Tues 15 Oct 7pm - AGM followed by DEER IN THE COUNTRYSIDE by Mark Malins
All about breeds, breeding, feeding, life cycle and forestry management. Illustrtaed with many photographs.
Tues 19 November HENS IN THE COUNTRY by Charlotte Popescu
Everything you need to know and didn't know about hens! reviews of Charlotte's talks promise "an entertaining evening"
Tues 17 December WELSH BEAVER PROJECT by David Bailey
David Bailey the International Award-winning wildlife photographer "gives an entertaining talk" to support the Project. David wil sign his book "Wildlife Wanderer", on sale with more of his work
Tues 21 Jan 2020 ANGEL SHARK PROJECT - WALES by Jake Davies or Joanna Barker
Following increasing sightings along the Welsh coast in recent years, this project was launched last July to safeguard one of the world's rarest sharks.
Tues 18 Feb 2020 WONDERFUL WORLD OF GLASS by Dr Francis Burroughes
An acknowledged expert in his field, Francis brings historic and valuable items for his audience to examine, illustrating the history of glass-making from 3000BC to the present day.
Tues 17 Mar 2020 THE STORY OF STONEHENGE by David Dawson
David will outline the history of Stonehenge and its landscape, highlighting the Bronze Age gold featured at Wiltshire (Devizes) Museum. He will bring the story up-to-date with the latest research and news stories including the proposed A303 tunnel.
Staying at the Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston, Oxford.
Three nights half board
Cost £340 per person
There is a single supplement of £40 per person
We will make stops on the way there and on the way back. During the weekend we will visit a number of places of interest.
WINTER PROGRAMME
Tues 15 Oct 7pm - AGM followed by DEER IN THE COUNTRYSIDE by Mark Malins
All about breeds, breeding, feeding, life cycle and forestry management. Illustrtaed with many photographs.
Tues 19 November HENS IN THE COUNTRY by Charlotte Popescu
Everything you need to know and didn't know about hens! reviews of Charlotte's talks promise "an entertaining evening"
Tues 17 December WELSH BEAVER PROJECT by David Bailey
David Bailey the International Award-winning wildlife photographer "gives an entertaining talk" to support the Project. David wil sign his book "Wildlife Wanderer", on sale with more of his work
Tues 21 Jan 2020 ANGEL SHARK PROJECT - WALES by Jake Davies or Joanna Barker
Following increasing sightings along the Welsh coast in recent years, this project was launched last July to safeguard one of the world's rarest sharks.
Tues 18 Feb 2020 WONDERFUL WORLD OF GLASS by Dr Francis Burroughes
An acknowledged expert in his field, Francis brings historic and valuable items for his audience to examine, illustrating the history of glass-making from 3000BC to the present day.
Tues 17 Mar 2020 THE STORY OF STONEHENGE by David Dawson
David will outline the history of Stonehenge and its landscape, highlighting the Bronze Age gold featured at Wiltshire (Devizes) Museum. He will bring the story up-to-date with the latest research and news stories including the proposed A303 tunnel.
