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).

20 June 2011	History of Emmbrook Peter Shilham
18 July	Time in the ATS Ann Armstrong (follow up to her talk on the Land Army)
19 September	Life in Hurst (incl Winnersh) 1650 - 1750 Jameson Wooders
17 October	Community Policing in Winnersh and the Thames Valley PCSO Nellie Williams
21 November	The Twenties Tony King
12 December	Quiz and Christmas Cake
16 January 2012	Shopping Through the Ages David Tinker
20 February	The National Trust David Hunt
19 March	Broadmoor Institution Mark Stevens
16 April	AGM and Archives Research

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: Aug 2011

Historical Society display at the Winnersh Village Fete

Programme of speakers for 2011/12