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20st September 2007
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Ian Balding ‘A Lifetime in Racing’
Renowned trainer Ian Balding from Kingsclere recalls the people involved in
horse racing and his days training Mill Reef, the 1971 Derby winner. |
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* 22 September 2007
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Visit to St Cross, Winchester
England’s oldest almshouse founded 1132 is now home to 25 retired
laymen. Guided tour for members only please. |
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18th October 2007
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Graham Dennis ‘Pamber Forest’
Though the wolves no longer roam, the King’s hunting forest survives as
a SSSI maintained by Hampshire Woodlands Trust with Graham's help. |
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15th November 2007
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Rebecca Cawser ‘Solent Seabed’
Rebecca reveals the fascinating underwater heritage that lurks beneath
the Solent and waters surrounding the Isle of Wight. |
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* 8th December 2007
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Christmas Drinks at Pond Corner, North Waltham
Members only |
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17th January 2008
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Frank Dowling ‘Renovating Older Buildings’
Interested in home improvements? Who better than former Basingstoke Senior
Conservation Officer and now consultant to explain how to do it properly. |
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21st February 2008
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Chris Tree ‘Thorneycrofts 1898-1946’
Using film and photograph, Chris will show us how this important local factory developed from making steam vehicles in 1898 through
to tank carriers in WWII. |
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20th March 2008
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Jenny and Mike Barnes ‘London to Sydney by Classic Car’
Jenny and Mike relate the trip of a lifetime... driving their Alvis across
Europe, Asia and Australia! |
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* 30th April 2008 - Wednesday
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Julian Pilcher ‘Old Steventon Manor’
Julian shows us how he’s restoring his Victorian Garden. We will explore
the coppiced bluebell woods and see the remains of the Norman manor. |
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19th June 2008
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‘A Policeman’s Lot’ presented by a Hampshire Records Officer
Life and times of local police and history of policing in Hampshire. |
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* 17th July 2008
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Annual General Meeting A walk through Old Oakley organised by Peter Davis. Meet at 7:30 at St Leonard's Hall across from the church in Oakley on the Rectory Road.
Members only |
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Visits
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Please see the History Society Spring Trips page for latest information.
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We meet in North Waltham School Hall at 8pm on the third Thursday of most months.
Annual membership is £6 per person or £12 per family. Visitors are welcome for a
£2 donation. Students are free. Come and learn more about local history!
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