W&DHS

The first meeting of The Society was held in April 2001. The purpose of The Society is to study, share and record the history of Winnersh and the surrounding areas. The specific aims are:

a) Encourage interest in local history

b) Research, collate and record matters relating to local history

c) Conserve local heritage and artifacts

Meetings

The society meets on the 3rd Monday of each month except August. All indoor meetings are held at the Sindlesham Baptist Hall, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham at 7:45 pm for an 8:00 pm start.

The cost is £1-50 for members and £2-50 for visitors (including tea or coffee).

18th January 2010	History of Whiteknights Park Estate (Reading University) A slide presentation by Joan Dils
15th February	The Story of the Picture Postcard A slide presentation by Brian Eighteen
15th March	The Thames Valley Bus Services 1940-1960 Overhead projector presentation by Paul Lacey
19th April	AGM followed by a quiz
21st June	Members’ Evening Bring something old to talk about
19th July	The Women’s Land Army Talk by Ann Armstrong (ex-member)
20th September	History of Berkshire Museum of Aviation Powerpoint presentation by Ken Fostekew
18th October	Beating the Bomber (WW2 Tricks) Powerpoint presentation by David Hunt
15th November	The Thames - Oxford to Windsor Powerpoint presentation by Peter Hallman
20th December	Royal Agricultural Show - followed by a buffet Powerpoint presentation by Brian Eighteen
17th January 2011	The Sixties Powerpoint presentation by Tony King
21st February	Brownsea Island Powerpoint presentation by Tony Weston
21st March	To be advised
18th April	AGM and Society Archives Presented by Stella Young

Membership

To become a member of the Society, a one off joining fee of £5-00 is charged (£4-00 for over 60’s)

To join, contact Brian Eighteen

“Ivydene”, 50 Watmore Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berks, RG41 5BB

e-mail -- b.eighteen@btinternet.com -- or phone 0118 978 4499

E-mail reminders are sent out for each meeting: if you wish to be included on the mailing list send your name and
e-mail address to Peter Young at elginksl@supanet.com

Page last updated: Jun 2010

Historical Society stall at the Winnersh Village Fete

Programme of speakers for 2010/11