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Members Meetings & Social Programme

The Society’s programme of meetings and presentations is designed to focus attention on important amenity, conservation and historical issues facing the town. We share emerging “good practice” and stimulate debate about matters affecting the quality and attractiveness of the town.

Meetings are free for members, while guests pay £1 to attend the talk. Afterwards there is an opportunity to meet the speaker and socialise with a free glass of wine.

All Meetings are at the Falcon Hotel unless otherwise stated

If you have any queries, comments or suggestions for future speakers or events

please don’t hesitate to EMAIL or telephone 01789 269183

Jean Clymer, Programme Secretary

Wednesday
9 June 2010
2.30 to 5.30 pm

Visit to Sezincote House & Garden . Sezincote, near Moreton-in-Marsh, is an extraordinary house. The architecture is in the Mogul style of Rajasthan, with a central dome, minarets, peacock-tail windows, jali-work railings and pavilions. A curving Orangery frames the Persian Garden of Paradise with its fountains and canals. The house is set within a romantic water garden, with pools, waterfalls, a grotto and a temple to the Hindu Sun God. Prices Members £14; Guests £15. inc tea and scones, guide books £2. (min number 25 people)

Wednesday
14 July 2010
at 6.30pm
(Ticket only)
CANCELLED

Chairman’s Summer Social – BBQ and entertainment at Mary Arden’s House. The r estoration of Mary Arden’s and Palmer’s Farm over the winter months has made great effort to illustrate the Elizabethan way of life, together with the daily domestic routine of a working farm . Following a drinks reception and BBQ, guests will be entertained by staff and volunteers who will use an interactive story to illustrate what the farm might have been like when Shakespeare was a child. - Click Here for further details and an application form.

Monday
20 September 2010
6.15 pm

Brian Human, Vice Chairman of the Historic Towns Forum. Conservation Areas are the most attractive parts of our towns and cities, yet are under threat from neglect and unsympathetic changes. Local authorities are key players in conservation, and should ensure that it is supported with adequate resources. There are strategic environmental, community, economic reasons why this work should be given a high priority - it also supports the local authority’s overall performance. These issues will be explored drawing on references to the Stratford area.

Saturday
25 September 2010

Visit to Astley Castle (30 max). The Landmark Trust will show Society members around Astley Castle and explain the progress which is underway in converting the derelict castle into one of their prestigious holiday homes. Further details to follow.

Monday
18 October 2010
6.15 pm

John Deegan who will talk about improvements which could be made to the transport system in Stratford and how to make them happen within the complex political environment defined by the County, District and Town Councils and local interest groups. A particular focus will be the competition for resources and road space between cars, buses, pedestrians and cyclists, and the potential contribution of rail initiatives in and around the town.

Monday
15 November 2010
6.15 pm

Joyce Bridges, CABE. Subject matter to be advised

Friday
3 December 2010

Christmas Social at Town Hall. Further details to follow.

Monday
21 February 2011
7.45 pm

Monday, 21 February 2011 at 7.45pm: Stefan Buczacki, celebrated broadcaster and author will give a talk based on his book ‘Churchill and Chartwell – the untold story of Churchill’s houses and gardens’. Stefan was supported in his research by the Churchill family and allowed access to closed and private papers to enable him to give this fascinating and previously unrevealed insight into Churchill’s many houses, gardens, apartments and farms.

Monday
7 March 2011
7.30 pm

AGM 2011. Guest speaker to be advised.

Monday
18 April 2011
7.45 pm

Prof Ronnie Mulryne will talk about The Stratford Guildhall: Players, Priests and Pedagogues. The emphasis being on professional players’ visits to Stratford Guildhall in the sixteenth century.

Falcon Hotel
Chapel Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
01789 279953