http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/ Redditch Advertiser /news/society/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:48:18 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:48:18 +0000 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/resources/images/1000827/?type=rsslogo http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/ http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/5028224.Merry_Wives_of_Alcester/?ref=rss MERRY Wives is a group of ladies who meet fortnightly on a Tuesday evening at the Methodist church in Alcester where we usually start at 8pm. The bookings secretaries organise an interesting and diverse schedule of entertainment which often takes the form of a good speaker. Everyone is welcome to our meetings and we look forward to seeing you all soon to join us in a couple of hours of quality entertainment. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:43:24 +0000 f407287426aba29345ff9c7644e504f0 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4768054.Alcester_Civic_Society/?ref=rss THE November meeting attracted a large audience as members welcomed three members of the Alcester Railway Circle. Led by Rev David Capron, they each conveyed a lifelong enthusiasm for steam trains, stations, signal boxes and railway history, through slides and story-telling. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000 30160ebd85be4a59f850b71c9ed317b8 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4768056.Everywoman_Circle/?ref=rss THE first meeting of the month was devoted to an absorbing talk by Robert Wooldridge who represents the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0000 914837146aef88a54f544bc4b1a1cc2c http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4768053.The_Redditch_Society/?ref=rss THE talk on November 6 entitled, ‘Western Front Association’ was given by David Fox who is a member of that organisation. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000 d05b22ce8c0469272183063b73178024 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4756761.Feckenham_Forest_History_Society/?ref=rss AT our October meeting Bernard Pumfrey gave an illustrated talk on ‘The Historic Heart of England –Warwickshire’. He described the county as being divided geographically by the River Avon, and into areas of sandstone and clay. Warwickshire also includes parts of the Cotswolds. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0000 35012a9168db0640f94fa27da8f95951 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4756769.Bordesley_Historical_Society/?ref=rss THE designated speaker for November 5 was unfortunately ill but Mrs Margaret Rowley who was booked for next February very kindly agreed to bring her talk on the Droitwich canal forward and came instead. And what a treat she was. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000 14547399350043d58cdddc1eaa352b09 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4768051.Alcester_Gardening_Club/?ref=rss The November meeting featured a display of floral excellence by Sonia Buesing of Alcester Flowers. Since few of the members were floral artists, they were very impressed by the expertise on show. Sonia made a total of seven arrangements, varying from a fresh modern display of green flowers to a gorgeous table centre of nearly a metre long. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:28:59 +0000 47ec8e70472fe584c1b7c84e24500695 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4756772.Mercian_Military_History_Society/?ref=rss THE Society held its fifth meeting on November 11 at the British Legion Club, Easemore Road, Redditch B97 5AR. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000 bcbf1a5d88a1036951fe3af87dcfc5f3 http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4756764.Alcester_U3A/?ref=rss FOR the November meeting members started to get into gear for Christmas, with a talk entitled “Christmas, Magic or Humbug?” from Mr D Howe. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000 55fe01d6be304941fb0b09b7b990df6d http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/society/4756785.Friends_of_Coughton_Court/?ref=rss THIS was the last meeting of the Friends of Coughton Court for 2009. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 7cc8a523414a6d50a1fe1abc4ae84eea