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West End Local History Society
 | The Society has an heritage centre at the Old Fire Station in West End Village [open Saturdays 10 to 4] and a series of local history lectures are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Parish Centre in Chapel Road [near to Netto In Excess car park] starting at 7-30 pm [teas / coffees after the talk]. Good access for disabled persons.
See Events on http://www.westendlhs.hampshire.org.uk/
7th March 2012 HISTORIC WRECKS OF THE SOLENT... besides the Mary Rose John Bingeman
4th April 2012 AGM - and Images from our Archive
15th April 2012 Wreath Laying at Rostron's Grave - at the Old Burial Ground 11-15 for 11-30 am
2nd May 2012 ARMCHAIR WALK AROUND THE OLD TOWN (Southampton) Jake Simpkin
6th June 2012 TITANIC ... Destination Disaster Jill Daniels
4th July 2012 THE CENSUS ... did I count? Colin van Geffen
1st August 2012 SOCIAL EVENING AT THE MUSEUM - (including raffle and free refreshments) All Welcome
5th September 2012 THE TRAM 57 PROJECT Nigel Smith
3rd October 2012 HISTORY OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY Geoff May
7th November 2012 LEST WE FORGET Geoff Watts
5th December 2012 SOCIAL EVENING, CHRISTMAS BUFFET, ENTERTAINMENT & RAFFLE
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City of Southampton Society
 CoSS meets in the Edmund Kell Hall in Bellevue Road off London Road Southampton monthly except that there are no meetings in July, August or December. The meetings start at 7 pm.
The Society welcomes as members everyone over the age of 16 interested in the heritage, the buildings and layout of the city.
The Society takes a watching brief on planning applications in conservation areas, listed buildings, open spaces and major developments.
The Society publishes a bi-annual Review.
Please visit the website http://coss.org.uk
for talks and events
Monday 27th February 2012 AGM chair the Mayor of Southampton followed by an illustrated talk Mary Seacole - The Lady without the Lamp by John Avery followed by a raffle and refreshments
Monday 26th March 2012
The Importance of Local Food Richard Barnett
Monday 23rd April 2012
Lord Swaythling Ralph Coney
Monday 28th May 2012
Mayfield Nursery Ian Abraham [note after the talk, plants will be on sale]
June outdoor visit to be arranged
Monday 24th September 2012 Recycling and Waste Disposal in Southampton Loretta Emery [SCC]
Monday 22nd October 2012 By Royal Appointment - the work of Garret and Haysom, Southampton stone masons Geoff Watts
Monday 26th November 2012 The Campaign for Women's Suffrage: A Southampton Perspective Roger Ottewill
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Southampton Local History Forum
 Sponsored by Southampton City Council Library Service the Forum meets monthly in the lecture theatre in the Northguild, Commercial Road, Southampton. Using the library/ art gallery entrance the theatre entrance is by the art gallery shop kiosk. The meetings start at 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month.Entry is free.
19 January 2012 - Racing Ace: the Life of Pilot, Samuel Kinkead by Dr Julian Lewis.
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Hampshire Genealogical Society [Southampton meetings]
 The local group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month [except Bank Holidays] in the Roman Catholic Church Hall, Commercial Street, Bitterne, Southampton starting at 7-30pm new members and visitors are welcome.
see website http://www.hgs-online.org.uk/ |
Friends of RSH Hospital Chapel
 The Chapel at the RSH Hospital was built in 1858 and is a grade 2 listed building. It has been closed for about 12 years and is in need of repair.
We occasionally open the chapel for viewing, if you would like to be advised of the next open day please e mail secretaryATfriendsrshchapel.co.uk substitute AT by @
Contact our website http://friendsrshchapel.co.uk for further detail |
Millbrook Local History Society
 | Meetings are held at 7-30pm at the Holy Trinity Church hall, Millbrook Road, Southampton
Secretary Rita Wakeford 023 80789048
2nd February Restoration of Tudor House
Karen Wardley SCC
1st March
It will be alright on the night
Jill Daniels
5th April
Quiz and Raffle
3rd May
Titanic
Jake Simpkin
7th June
Falklands Campaign [details to be finalised]
24th June Montisfont Rose Gardens Coach Trip
5th July
Oral History Update
6th Sept AGM and Quiz
4th October
Ghosts
Penny Legg
1st November
Wake an Old Dreamer
Geoff Watts
6th December
An evening with Genevieve Bailey
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