KENNINGTON HISTORY SOCIETY
The History Society’s May event really was a little gem with one of the founders of the charity, Pearl Livett, telling us the ‘History of the Kennington Cancer Fund’ Apart from being a very entertaining talk the presentation highlighted just what has been achieved by this dedicated local group of friends. The sums of monies raised are quite remarkable and our thanks must be recorded to them all.
As this report is being prepared members are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a special event. This is the much anticipated illustrated talk by Simon Wenham entitled ‘The History of Salter’s Steamers’ A full report in September of the fascinating story of this well known Oxford family firm.
‘this month’
As stated last month, following the success last year’s tour of Lower Radley, a guided History Walk around Marcham has been arranged for members. It will take place on Monday the 26th July 2010. As with previous such evening visits, those wishing to participate should meet at the Methodist Church Car Park at 7:15pm, so car sharing can be organised for the trip.
‘September Events’
Whilst not strictly a Society event, the Chairman, with the help of Rosemary Aldgate, of Kennington Health Walks, will again this year be leading a Local History Walk around Kennington on Sunday the 12th September 2010. The two mile walk around places of historic interest in the village will take approximately one hour and those wishing to join us should meet at the Village Centre Car Park at 11.00am.
Following the summer break the Society’s regular monthly meetings return on Monday the 20th September 2010 at 7:45pm in the Methodist Church with an illustrated talk by Graham Kirby entitled ‘Out of this World’ : The Wonders of the Universe via the Hubble Telescope.
History Society meetings are free to Members with Visitors Welcome at £2.50.
There are still a very limited number of seats available for the History Society’s coach visit to Worcester scheduled to take place on Thursday the 23rd September 2010. The cost is £10.00 for Members and £12.00 for Non-Members. The coach will be leaving Kennington at 9:30am and returning at 7:00pm. If you would like to book one of the remaining seats please ring 01865-739208 or 01865-730321.
George Ross
Chairman Kennington History Society