KNOWLE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2019
Public Talks
The Society runs a programme of public talks and social events throughout the year, with two meetings in the afternoon and two in the evening, held at the Guild House unless otherwise stated. Tea or coffee is served before the meeting, at 2 p.m. in the afternoon and 7 p.m. In the evening. Meetings start with a short time for notices, followed by the main talk and questions. Meetings end by 4.30 p.m. in the afternoon or 9.30 p.m. in the evening. The Society aims to hold evening talks in the lighter nights, usually in April and October.
There are usually two talks on Knowle itself, with in-house speakers; the other two talks are on the surrounding area with outside speakers. They are advertised in the Society's newsletter, Knowle Parish Magazine and on posters round the village. We also inform other societies with which we have contact, and hope that notice of our meetings will be included in the literature of Warwickshire Local History Society. Talks are open to the public. Entrance is free to everyone, but non-members are asked for a donation. Donations for coffee are also appreciated.
Social Events
There are two social events a year, open to members and their guests only. As numbers for a summer outing dwindled, these comprise a buffet supper or strawberry tea in the summer and a luncheon at the Wilson Arms in the Spring.
Exhibitions
The Society mounts a number of exhibitions during the year, each on a particular theme of village life. In addition, we normally present an exhibition for Heritage Open Days in September and, where appropriate, for any outside events we attend .
Outside Events
When possible the Society usually takes a stall at a number of fetes in and around Knowle. We also attends Warwick Words Local History Fair in October and take part in Heritage Open Days in Knowle. In addition, we are often asked to give talks to other organisations. We are particularly pleased to help Knowle C of E Primary Academy when asked.
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Tuesday February 12th Guild House 2.30 p.m. |
Talk: The Sweet Life in Bournville Speaker: Bob Booth |
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Saturday March 16th Wilson Arms 12.30 p.m. |
Spring Lunch. Members and guests only. |
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Wednesday April 187h Guild House 7.30 p.m. |
Talk: American Interlude Speaker: In House |
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Wednesday July 17th Guild House 7.30 p.m. |
Social Evening and Slide Show Talk: Walk Along High Street Speaker: In House. Members and guests only. |
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Wednesday October 16th Guild House 7.30 p.m. |
Annual General Meeting Talk: Lodge Road ~ Across the Common Speaker: In House |
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Wednesday November 20th Guild House 2.30 p.m. |
Talk: Some Historic Warwickshire Gardens Speaker: Dr. Christine Hodgetts |
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At Knowle Library (Ground Floor) unless otherwise stated |
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April 23rd to May 7th |
American Interlude |
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July Oxfam Books & Music (shop window) |
The Old Parsonage |
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September 17th to October 1st |
Lodge Road ~ Across the Common |
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An exhibition about 1st Knowle Guides is planned for their centenary in November. |
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Exhibitions at Solihull Central Library 2019 Local Studies Department, First Floor Exhibitions may be on show for longer than the advertised time if space is availab |
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April 9th to June 25th |
Images of Barston |
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June 25th to August 20th |
American Interlude |
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Events for Heritage Open Days 2019 Knowle Parish Church Saturday September 14th and Saturday September 21st 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Members of the Society will be on hand to answer questions about Knowle’s early 15th century church on behalf of Knowle Parish Church September 14th: Exhibition: Lodge Road ~ Across the Common September 21st: Exhibition: The Westminster Connection An album of over 200 postcards will be on show; the Society’s image library and its vast database of local information will be available to consult. |
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Barston Fete 2019 The Bull's Head, Barston Monday August 26th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Time to be confirmed . The Society will be present at this delightful village event. Exhibition: Lodge Road ~ Across the Common An album of over 200 postcards will be on show; the Society’s image library and its vast database of local information will be available to consult. NB If the weather is very sunny it may not be possible to see the computer screen. |
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Warwick Words Local History Fair 2019 Saturday 5th October 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. Date and Venue to be confirmed. The Society will book a stall at this excellent event which is well worth visiting. |
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Events further to those listed below are likely. Details of unconfirmed events will be announced when known. Visitors may be welcome at talks for organizations other than private clubs. Those interested in attending please contact the organization direct or the Society on 01564 775887 or email us at knowlehistory@yahoo.co.uk |
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TALK: A THOUSAND YEARS OF KNOWLE A chronological history of Knowle from the Norman Conquest to the present day. Wednesday July 12th for the Friends of Tamworth Caste. Tamworth Castle 7.30 p.m. Thursday August 1st for Balsall Common U3A St. Peter's Hall Balsall Common 2 p.m. Thursday November 21st for Shirley U3A Shirley Methodist Church 2 p.m. |
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BARSTON FETE Monday August 26th. Details above. |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Saturday September 14th and Saturday September 21st Details above. |
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TALK: THE CANAL THROUGH KNOWLE That other world, apart from the bustle and noise of High Street. The history of the short stretch of the Grand Union canal which passes through Knowle from 1799 to the present day. Thursday October 2nd for Arden U3A Solihull Bridge Club 10 a.m (time to be confirmed). |
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TALK: A WALK ALONG HIGH STREET A virtual tour along the main road through Knowle, starting at The Square end and including the main features, including Chester House and the Greswolde Hotel. Thursday October 2nd for St. Helen's. St Helen's Church, Solihull. 2 p.m. |
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