Activities of the society  Normally we hold a minimum of 12 meetings yearly, and in principle, and hope to undertake a 'capital project'; suggestions include restoration of the Tumbling Weir or the restoration and repair of the Ladywell. Potential loose sub groups may be set up to investigate various aspects of Wrington's past  Annual membership £12 per year to cover room hire and refreshments. Lecture attendance fee £1 (non-members £2.50) Contacts Chairman: Nick Joy<wringtonlocalhistory@hotmail.co.uk> Secretary: Mark Bullen <mark-bullen@hotmail.co.uk> Avon Local History & Archaeology <www.avonlocalhistandarch.co.uk/>  

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Forthcoming Meetings 2012.  Feb 21 - Lies, damn lies and Hannah More's parents by Bill Evans.   Mar 20 - A penny to go to school  by Jo Fryer   Apr 17 - Edwardian funerals by Yvonne Bell   May 15 - The bridge that killed  by Mark Bullen   Jun 19 - An evening walk around Wrington's history  led by Mark Bullen   Jul 17 - Possible talk on the SS great Britain, or guided tour by Society members Tim and Warwick   Aug 21 - NO SPEAKER   Sep 18 - The Wonderful World of Glass  by Dr. Francis Burroughes   Oct 16 - TBA   Nov 20 - The Maps of John Roque and JohnTucker by John Gowar and Alex Kolombos   Dec 18 - TBA