The Group has two Talks per year, in September and March, on the second Tuesday of the month in St John’s Chapel at 8.00pm. Meetings are free to members. Visitors are welcome on payment of a two Pound entry fee. In addition to the St John’s meetings, the group organises walks and outings.
Upcoming Events
Our Talk Programme for 2025-26 is now over and here is what is planned so far for 26-27
We had our Annual New Years Day Walk (1st January 2026) and a huge success it was. Over 60 people, young and old and several dogs, met at the Village Hall car park for a 10.30 start and set off down Westcott Street, over the bridge and up Hole Hill to Landbarn Farm. From there we took the Coach Road for a bit and then dropped down to the railway line, over the crossing and up through the copse, to arrive at Springfield House, courtesy of Kevin and Rosa Foo. There the team had hot mulled wine and mince pies to welcome all those who had made the sometimes tricky terrain! Throughout the walk Chris Dale and Jeff Davies supplied lots of interesting historical facts and figures
The Talk at St Johns on Tuesday 10th March was by Group Member and local resident Judith Packer. Judith was an Official Umpire for the rowing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics and she gave us some fascinating insights to what that meant and to what goes on in the background at these huge events. We had a good turnout of members and friends most of whom stayed on for a glass of wine and a chat.
Our Year ends on 31st May 2026 and subscriptions for 2026-27 due from 1st June. The AGM will be held sometime in September and the Annual and Financial Reports will be made available before the meeting. Date will be announced asap.#
For more information about the Group and its activities contact John Clachan (01306 887858). To pursue family or local history enquiries or to volunteer your services to help our research programme enquire at westcottlocalhistory@gmail.com
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