Diary

David Birtwhistle’s talk Through the Eyes of an Artists Part 2 will take us all the way to the shores of the Nile and into the Valley of the Kings and can be viewed via zoom.

Members will be contacted with log on details nearer the time, and non members can contact us for log in advice.

Christopher Bristow  - Zoom talk from his new book ‘Life and times of Otto von Bismarck’.

Members will be contacted with log on details nearer the time, and non members can contact us for log in advice.

No charge

If you wish to attend please email Debby Rowley, membership secretary, deb.rowley@btinternet.com who will send you  the Zoom link.

Keith Goddard has generously offered to give a Zoom talk entitled 'Avon Boating - A Miscellany'

Given Keith’s abilities and his experiences on the Avon the talk should open up a treasure chest of fascinating tales and views.

If you wish to attend please email Debby Rowley, membership secretary, deb.rowley@btinternet.com who will send you  the Zoom link.

A rare opportunity to have this zoom presentation by Daniel Callicott, Selly Manor Museum Manager.

Discover the history of the building from its medieval origins to the incredible story of how it was saved from demolition and moved to Bournville in the early 20th century. Learn about the former residents and owners, from widower Phylis Setterford in 1608 to the involvement of the Cadbury family in the saving of this building. We will also examine the story of how Bournville came to be and how Selly Manor became an important focal point of the village, through a talk which is packed full of rare archival photographs and images. Plus we'll pick out some of the highlights of the museum collection which was collected by Laurence Cadbury in the 1920s and 30s.

If you wish to attend please email Debby Rowley, membership secretary, deb.rowley@btinternet.com who will send you  the Zoom link.

From the 1930's through to the turn of the century Auntie Beeb has felt it her duty to protect us from all manner of sins by banning not just songs, but instrumentals too! This is a light-hearted look at some of the decisions made to protect us from unspeakable harm”

Booked to be in the St Andrew’s Centre but at the present time (July 2021) the speaker would prefer to make his presentation via Zoom. Confirmation of arrangements nearer the date.

Kevin O’Neil’s Organic Orchard, Walcot Nursery, Walcot Lane, Drakes Broughton WR10 2AL.

This is a commercial business of some 20 years existence supplying a variety of retail and other customers with bare root fruit trees together with some soft fruits.

After an introduction, Mr. O’Neil will lead everyone to the orchards – a 200yd walk.

We hope to return to ‘in-person’ Winter Talks with Deborah Overton from the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeological Service, talking about the development of Pershore’s town over the centuries.

Using the archaeology and various excavations throughout the town and its history, Deborah looks at the development of Pershore as a settlement from the Iron Age onwards with a focus on the medieval and post medieval town. Deborah puts everything into context, looking at our history from a different angle than the background we think we know.

This event will of course, depend on the local situation with regard to COVID19

Admission to include a drink  £5 (members) (under 21 free); £7 ( visitors)

Mixed Starter Selection
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Chicken in Thai Curry Sauce with coconut milk, onion & potato
Strips of Steak stir fried with Oyster Sauce & vegetables
Thai Steamed Rice
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Selection of desserts and fruit from the trolley

Tea & coffee

If you would like to attend please print and return this form together with your cheque for £21.00 per person, made payable to Pershore Civic Society, to the address on the form.

A personal journey in making a difference to peoples’ lives in Worcestershire

Admission to include a drink  £5 (members) (under 21 free); £7 ( visitors)

AGM no admission charge

Dr Catherine Gordon -  Illustrated Talk on ‘Aspects of Croome Court’s History’

Dr Catherine Gordon is an architectural historian, author, and historic building consultant. She has been researching the history of the Earls of Coventry and the Croome estate for over 20 years and for much of this time worked in conjunction with the National Trust on the restoration of Croome Court and Park. She published The Coventrys of Croome in 2000, in association with the National Trust, and Croome: A Creation of Genius in 2018

     Admission to include a drink  £5 (members) (under 21 free); £7 ( visitors)