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Civic Society

Protecting the Past &

Influencing the Future

Taunton and District Civic Society, Founded in 1971,  Registered Charity no. 297710
                           

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Talks and Visits
April 2011 - March 2012
Unless otherwise stated talks are held at 7:30pm (doors open 7:15pm)  on the third Thursday of the month at the Library Meetings Room in Paul St. Taunton, TA1 3XZ
Please note there are no meetings in April, July or December.
If group transport is arranged for a visit this is noted below, otherwise members are expected to get to the venue themselves or by sharing transport.

When

Type of Event

What’s On

Thursday 19 May

Special General Meeting followed by Talk

“The Coleridge Way” – Chris Sidaway presents an illustrated talk on this 36 mile path from the Quantocks to Exmoor

Thursday 16 June at 6:30pm

Visit

A tour of the new Somerset Heritage Centre, Norton Fitzwarren: cost £2 per person. Tours limited to 15 people - further tours can be arranged at later dates.

Tuesday 23 August at 2:30pm

Visit
Tour and talk at Castle House, Taunton

Given by Somerset Building Preservation Trust. Castle House is their current major project. Talk by Russell Lillford. Limited to 30 people (tour is in groups of 10) Cost & booking details in July newsletter.

Thursday 15 September, afternoon

Visit

Seafront regeneration and Pier reconstruction at Weston-super-Mare: a tour led by a senior planner. Meeting point & start time to be confirmed.

Thursday 20 October

Talk

The Role of the Royal Mail Guard – Martin Horler (with guests Wellington Museum & Local History Society)

Thursday 17 November

Talk

Apples, Orchards, and Farmers’ Markets – Robin and June Small of Charlton Orchards. Try some apples!

Thursday 19 January 2012

Talk

TDBC update us on plans and progress for Taunton

Thursday 16 February

Talk

The Olympic Venues – Jill Cooper updates us on the buildings & sites for the 2012 Games

Thursday 15 March

Annual General Meeting

AGM and Social

 

 

All talks are open to the public, a donation of £2 is requested

Visits are restricted to members

General meetings are open to non-participating observers