Beeston & District Local History Society
Hold meetings every Wednesday in the month starting at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell. Admission £2.50 non members. The society has over 1,000 artifacts, including photographs, books, maps, and documents. The work of the society is to preserveand save our local heritage for future generations. There will be free photographic displays at the Beeston carnival in July, and also at the Heritage Day in September. Forthcoming talks 2017: June 21st John Beckett Green Spaces in Nottingham and Beeston July 19th Steven Clarke History and New Developments at Highfields Park August 16th Joan Knight The Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919 Sept 20th Victoria Preece Children in the Workhouse Oct 18th AGM MAureen Rushton Slides of old Beeston & archives exhibition Nov 15th Jill Oakland The life and times of Nurse MarianWinfield Bannister Dec 20th Marion Allen A brief history of the Christmas Carol Bramcote and District Ladies' Probus Club Wanted: and memories Ericcsons, before took over in 1962. 25th JulyPhotographs 2017 10am -New StaplefordofCommunity Centre,Plessey Washington Drive, Richard English is compiling articles for a book, he is particularly interested in anyone Stapleford, NG9 8PY. working production on the Beeston site2017 before 1962, especially women. Also, has Beeston on Mens Probus Club - 21st August 10am Beeston Methodist Church. anyone have any photographs taken by family and friends during that time Friendly club that provides you with the opportunity to socialise with otherinside retiredthe factory, or at the Christmas party, or Summer sports day? men. Please contact Richard English 0115 9252598 The Rotary Club of Beeston -31st July 2017 6:45pm. Beeston Fields Golf Club.
For people from businesses and professions to use their skills to help others who are Also Wanted: Your memories offor all further aspect ofdetails life inon Beeston and0377. the surrounding areas less fortunate. Please call Steph 0115 925 during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Th is is for Julia’s book a sequel to I Rememember Beeston Players - Meeting -Monday, 31st July 2017 - 7:30pm When. Julia on 07804942589. Christ Plesae Churchcontact Chilwell.-Friendly local amateur dramatic group weekly meeting, all welcome.
Chilwell Ladies Circle- meet at Chilwell Methodist Church, Beeston, every Thursday at 7.30pm. There are varied programmes, speaker, quizzes, member evenings etc, all are welcome. (We finish in June and resume in September ). for further information, please contact: Sue: 0115 9677399 or Norma 01949 838694
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