Brixworth History Society

April News

Dennis Coles — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:52:43 +0000

We still have a few seats left on the coach to Winchester. The Date is Saturday July 5.
Get in touch if you would like more information. We always have good weather for our day trips.
Once again we are mounting an exhibition in the Heritage Centre this summer. It is open Saturday and Sunday afternoons. All visitors are welcome, This year we have included details from of the Brixworth census information which we hold.

Annual General Meeting

Dennis Coles — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:27:21 +0000

Thank you to everyone who turned out for the AGM on a pretty bad night for the weather. I hope you didn’t feel it was too rushed as it only lasted about 35 minutes. if there were any points you wanted to raise but did n’t get a chance to, then please let us know. Meanwhile for those of you who were not able to get to the AGM I’ll get this year’s programme onto the website as soon as possible.

Valkenburg 2008

Dennis Coles — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:39:57 +0000

For those of you thinking of going on this trip can I remind you that Pauline would like deposits by December 13 which is less than two weeks away.

Brixworth Now and Then

Dennis Coles — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:29:45 +0000

At last the second edition of this popular book is about to be published. It will go on sale for the first time on Saturday November 10 2007 in the Brixworth Community Centre at 10:00 am. Afterwards it will be for sale in the Library.

It has been completely revised with several new additions so that in total there are over 50 places of interest described and set out in the form of a walk around the village.

Priced at £4.50 it will make an ideal present for anyone interested in the history of Brixworth.

Heather’s Autumn Update

Dennis Coles — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:53:44 +0000

The Autumn season is almost upon us!

The History Society is now back indoors after enjoying some varied summer events locally and abroad.

At our first meeting in the Village Hall on the 21st of this month we are being entertained by James Skeggs and Stuart Cooper (with full supporting cast from the Drama Group) with a private and exclusive performance of “The Hollow Crown”.

The hall will be laid out in caberet style with tables and chairs rather than in rows. Nibbles will be provided. There will be a licensed bar but soft drinks will be available for sale as well. We are intending that tea and coffee will also be provided if that is your preference.

Please note that the “order of service” on the night will be as follows:

7.45pm History Society Notices and Business. Raffle Tickets for sale as usual.

Get your refreshments for start of performance.

8.00pm “The Hollow Crown”.

There will be a 15 minute interval when the raffle draw will take place.

Refill glasses.

The performance is expected to finish at approximately 10pm.

Please note that the Hall and Bar will be open from 7.30pm to 11pm so if you would like to arrive earlier to socialise and select your table then feel free to do so!

If you have any village photographs taken during June then bring them along and we will have a collection point in the hall.

Tewkesbury Visit Photos

Dennis Coles — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 10:49:58 +0000

These photos were taken by Julia Gibson.

Tewkesbury Visit

Dennis Coles — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:05:45 +0000

Folllowing our enjoyable visit to Tewkesbury, I am going to attempt to upload some photos taken by Julia Gibson. If you have some photos you would like to share do email them to me.

Uplands Centre

Dennis Coles — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:24:43 +0000

The County Council Has now officially agreed to lease the building and we are getting cost estimates for putting it into good order. In addition we are contacting various well known specialists with a Brixworth connectionfor help and support. Our recent local survey showed a strong level of support for the museum with most people saying they though an entrance fee of £1 to £2.50 was a good idea.

Photograph Brixworth in June

Dennis Coles — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 21:42:46 +0000

An Invitation to Members of Brixworth History Society
To Photograph Brixworth Village During June 2006
Brixworth 0606
“What does Brixworth Mean To You”
e.g. Your House, Your Street, Your Garden, Places you Visit

Take photos during the month on any days, at any time,day and night
Keep details of the photo stating your name,
place, date & time.
Bring them along to the meeting in the Village Hall On Thursday September 21st 2006.7.30 p.m.

Contacts:
Heather Parr Tel. 631183 or 0781006364 Email:hlparr@aol.com
Dennis Coles 07725432651 Email: dennis.coles@brixworthhistory.org

Summer Activities

Dennis Coles — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 21:41:10 +0000

A reminder of events for your diary during the summer months that you may not wish to miss!

Brixworth 0606 - a photographic record.
You will find details of this project attached.
Please go out & about in Brixworth during June & take some pictures.

wednesday 7 June
John Dawkins is hosting a tour of Brixworth for visitors from Naseby History Society this evening.
If you wish to ‘tag along’ - you will be very welcome. Please contact John for details of times.

Thursday 15 June
A tour of Brackley has been arranged with a Blue Badge guide Brian Giggins.
Meet at 7.15pm on the Brackley Town Hall steps.

Saturday 15 July
A Day Trip by Coach to Tewkesbury & then on to Snowshill Manor and Broadway.
Price £15.00 per person.

Thursday 17 August
A visit to Northamptonshire Record Office at Wootton Hall Park has been arranged.
Details to follow.

Have an historic summer

Regards
Heather Parr
Secretary
Brixworth History Society