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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. |
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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. |
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‘this month’ |
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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. |
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‘September Events’ |
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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. |
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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. |
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History Society meetings
are free to Members with Visitors Welcome at £2.50. |
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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. |
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George Ross |
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Chairman Kennington History Society |
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