founded 1974
Local Studies Group
Monday April 27th, 2015
7.30pm in the Parish Rooms
Hailes Abbey and the Mystery of the Holy Blood
A talk by David Aldred
From 1270 to 1538 the Cistercian Hailes Abbey contained a shrine to a phial of Holy Blood which, on Dissolution, was declared a fake. What was the story behind the relic, the Abbey’s fortunes and its eventual destruction?
(A copy of the poster can be found here)
Arts, Crafts & Music Group
Monday March 2nd, 2015
7.30pm in the Mortimer Room
(The meeting is likely to end later than usual, around 9pm.)
Wool Top Pom-Pom Chicks & Bunnies
with Steffi Stern from Mother Goose
Perfect for making with your children and grandchildren for Easter! This will be a hands-on session where you will be able to make a chick or bunny from wool fleece.
There will be an extra charge of £1.50 to cover the cost of materials. Members £2.50, visitors £4.50, including materials.
A copy of the poster can be found here
Arts, Crafts & Music Group
Monday 2nd February, 2015
7.30pm in the Mortimer Room
Photographic Memories – by Jenny Bircher
Jenny is a local photographer who has several other talents, including various areas of craft.
Come and find out more!
Members £1, visitors £3
A copy of the poster can be found here
Local Studies Group
January 26th, 2015
7.30 pm in the Mortimer Room
The Peregrine Falcons of Symonds Yat – A fully illustrated talk by Steve Watson
A copy of the poster can be found here