Newsletter May 2012

To all members on the K&DLHG mailing list

This month’s meeting is on Friday 18 May when James Bond will be talking about Deserted Medieval Villages in Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

K&DLHG Outings 2012

For those who did not get their tickets at the April meeting, there is still a chance to book for these two outings next Friday.  Bring your cheque book or cash because there is a fixed limit on numbers for each outing and remaining places are limited.

Friday 15 June. Evening visit to Marton, starting at 7.00pm. Includes a village walk and the opportunity to see the Museum. Organised by David Beaumont.

Monday 16 July. Afternoon visit with guided tours of the churches of Charwelton and Fawsley in Northamptonshire, ending with another guided tour and cream tea at nearby Fawsley Hall.  Organised by Gill Ashley-Smith, but being sold on the night by Catherine Petrie.

Special Event on Saturday 13 October

Tickets for the special event being held to mark the K&DLHG’s 25th year will also go on sale to members at the meeting on 18 May.  Tickets, price £5-00 (school children £2-50). Beat the crowds before tickets go on sale to the general public after this meeting.

During the evening Dr Kevin Leahy will talk about ‘Gold, God and Battle: what the Staffordshire Hoard is telling us’ in the Kineton High School Hall at 7.30pm.

Other Events

Tuesday 12th June 9.45am – 4.30pm  Day School at Hill Close Gardens, Warwick. Introduction to the archaeology of Roman Warwickshire – What the Romans did for us (and how do we know that?).

Tutor: David Freke (K&DLHG chairman).  Cost £12, inclusive of morning coffee and afternoon tea.  Further information from Karen Kemp 01926-731230

Thursday 14th June at 7.30pm  Splendour and Sorrow – the secret story of the world famous medieval windows of the Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary’s Church, Warwick.  Renowned medievalist Roger Rosewell will reveal the meaning of these windows – stories of war and rebellion, love and divorce, ambition and downfall. Doors open at 6.30pm for viewing. Ticket prices £5 and £4 (concessions).  Admission by ticket purchased in advance from Warwick Tourist Office, Warwick Books, St Mary’s Church Gift Shop or tel: 01926-403940

Best wishes Peter Ashley-Smith, secretary 11 May 2012