2026

2.30 p.m. Thursday 24^th September

“For a Worthy Purpose” – the story of 7^th Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment

 Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jackson OBE

 2.30 p.m. Thursday 8^th October

Parcels and Newspapers by Bus        

Alan Godfrey

 2.30 p.m. Thursday 22^nd October

The History of Stanbrook Abbey, Callow End, Worcester – Originally for Benedictine Nuns

 John Hodges

2.30 p.m. Thursday 12^th November

Entertainment and Play – remembering how we filled our spare time before the Digital Age

Members and Friends are invited to give short talks of  1 – 15 minutes, or just to come and listen.

 2.30 p.m. Thursday 26^th November

Born in Bewdley: Stanley Baldwin                                    

Heather Flack

2.30 p.m. Thursday 10^th December

Christmas Social Afternoon: including

Hand Bells with David Struckett       

Booking a place at one of our talks

Due to the popularity of a recent talk (so much so that people had to be turned away), we are now asking everyone who intends to attend one of our talks to book in advance.

All members will now automatically have a seat booked for every talk for the duration of their membership.

Payment will still need to be made at the door.

Our meeting room has a capacity of 60.

The best way to be sure of a seat: Become a Member! – If you are currently a member, you do not have to book!

2027 – our 70^th Anniversary!

2.30 p.m. Thursday 14^th January

Kidderminster’s Carpet Story – an affectionate look at life and work behind the factory gates in 20th Century             

Dave Laverty

2.30 p.m. Thursday 28^th January

Ways of Seeing: artists, engravers and mapmakers in Worcestershire and Staffordshire 1686-1850

Hon. President: Malcolm Dick OBE

2.30 p.m. Thursday 11^th February

Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton: photographing the collection at a National Trust property                       

John Pittwood

2.30 p.m. Thursday 25^th February

Annual General Meeting, followed by

A River Running Through It             

Richard Perrin

2.30 p.m. Thursday 11^th March

The Growth of London compared with provincial cities from Roman times to the 20^th Century                             

Robert Hodge

2.30 p.m. Thursday 25^th March

Universe of Stone: Building a Medieval Cathedral 

Alan Hill

Visitors: You will be most welcome – to ensure a seat, please book in advance by giving us your name and contact details:

Bookings open 2 weeks before the meeting date.