Forthcoming Talks :

History of Horse Racing in the Midlands

Date: 
18 June 2012 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Chris Pitt

The day before Ascot our talk has a highly appropriate subject.

The earliest recorded horse-race in Birmingham, according to Chris Pitt and Chas Hammond, took place in May 1747. No doubt there were earlier outings, but the local newspaper - Aris’s Gazette - only began printing in 1741. Come along and find out more.

This talk replaces the previously advertised talk Midlands Lawn Tennis Heritage

Prime Ministers in the Midlands

Date: 
16 July 2012 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
David Howe

David Howe lectures and writes on local history, notably education, politics and humour. He has just published a small book entitled Prime Ministers and the Midlands, to accompany this talk.

History of Civil Registration and Register Funnies

Date: 
23 July 2012 - 10:30am
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
John Yates (Genealogist Birmingham Register Office)

A Local History Centre morning talk, preceded by tea and coffee at 10am.

Images of Nature

Date: 
17 September 2012 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Peter Preece

Peter Preece is a wildlife photographer who, with his wife Margaret, has spent many years travelling around England photographing everything they found – insects to animals. Much of their work is done from bird hides situated in Warwickshire.

Quiz Night

Date: 
15 October 2012 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall

A topical quiz. The evening includes a fish and chip supper and a raffle. Members & their guests only.

Daisy Countess of Warwick – an enigma

Date: 
12 November 2012 - 10:30am
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Barbara Waller

A Local History Centre morning talk, preceded by tea and coffee at 10am.

Acorns Charity

Date: 
19 November 2012 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
tba

Providing care for the child and family.

Warwickshire Wildlife

Date: 
21 January 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Graham Harrison

Annual General Meeeting

Date: 
18 February 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall

The Swinging Sixties

Date: 
18 March 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Ray Sturdy

Re-live your youth!

Murder and Manslaughter

Date: 
15 April 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Richard Churchley

Strange and unexplained deaths in Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

TBA

Date: 
17 June 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall

TBA

Date: 
15 July 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall

TBA

Date: 
16 September 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall

An evening of fun and mirth with 'Dandy'

Date: 
21 October 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall
Speaker: 
Dandy

Members & Guests only - by ticket, includes fish and chip supper and raffle.

National Memorial Arboretum

Date: 
18 November 2013 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Knowle Village Hall

Created in 1997, the National Memorial Arboretum is a special place that remembers those who have served,and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways. The Arboretum is a unique haven of peace, contemplation and hope for the future. It consists of 150 acres of wooded parkland within the National Forest in Staffordshire.