SLHS 2003 / 2004 PROGRAMME

AUTUMN 2003

THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER - 7:30 pm

14th Andrew Barnett Memorial Lecture

"The changing face of Dudley & Sedgley"

John Hemingway the Archaeological Officer of Dudley M. B. gives an insight into landscape change and mapping techniques.

THURSDAY 9th OCTOBER - 7:45 pm

"Our local Buses on Film!"

A unique record, on cine-film, of Wolverhampton's public transport described by John Hughes.

THURSDAY 13th NOVEMBER - 7:45 pm

"Our local scene in Watercolour"

Ray Whitehouse gives us a watercolour artist's impressions of canals & their surroundings.

Details of Ray's work can be found at his website: www.raymondwhitehouse.co.uk.

WINTER/SPRING 2004

THURSDAY 8th JANUARY - 7:45 pm

"Our School Days"

A members evening where everyone is invited to bring along books, artefacts and memorabilia. Even show a picture or just share a memory of your time in class.

THURSDAY 12th FEBRUARY - 7:45 pm

"Churches, Chapels & Pubs"

An illustrated journey around well remembered buildings of our locality with Jenny Hill.

THURSDAY 11th MARCH - 7:45 pm

"A day with 'Time Team'"

Trevor Genge with an illustrated presentation recalling Channel 4's National 'Big Dig Week' & our Chairman's local experience with the team.

THURSDAY 13th MAY - 7:45 pm

Annual General Meeting followed by

"Visit SLHS's Web Site"

George Blackham describes the Society's first year on the Web - history in the making.

THURSDAY 10th JUNE - 7:30 pm

Evening Walk - "Lower Gornal Village to 'The Wood'"

An evening walk led by Trevor Genge. The walk will begin from Five Ways, [Summer Lane & Church Street junction], and start at 7:30 pm prompt.

VENUE AND FURTHER DETAILS

Unless otherwise stated all talks take place in Room 3, St. Andrew's Church, Bilston Street, Sedgley. Visitors are always welcome.

Yearly membership of the Society is just £3 including free admission to all talks, if attending just an individual talk a contribution of £1 helps us in our work.

Don't hesitate to drop us an e-mail if you've any questions.