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Programme September 2009 — July 2010
2009
September 9th
PARKS AND GARDENS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST.
Mr. Peter Riley, M.A., who is the local member of the Trust’s Voluntary Speaker’s Panel will be paying us a welcome return visit to speak on this interesting subject.
October 14th
CARICATURES & CARTOONS - FROM HOGARTH TO GILES.
Mr. Colin Bowden. is a well known local speaker and Friend of our Society
November 11th
SCULPTURE OF THE HUMAN FORM
Mr, Bill Denny gave a very popular talk on Gloucester Cathedral for his last visit to us a year or two ago. He has vast knowledge of the Art World , so this will be a very good evening
December 9th
A NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS
Mr. Eric Hibbs , who will be remembered for his "Nostalgic Notions" will be putting us in the mood for Christmas.
2010
January l3th
MALVERN’S MEMORIES AND MARVELS,
Mr. Ray Sturdy gives his slide shows to help Mencap and has raised thousands of pounds over the years.
February l0th
THE HISTORY OF MADRESFIELD COURT
Mr. Brian Jauncy lives locally and is a tour Guide at the Court.
March l0th
THE HISTORY OF THE JEWELLERY QUARTER
Victoria Emanuel lives in Birmingham and works in the Jewellery Quarter
April l4th
Musically Illustrated
Mr Colin Bowden gives a talk in a change to the original talk.
May l2th
"GOOD SIR TOBY" and FRIENDS — TOBY JUGS, OWL JUGS ETC.
Miranda Goodby is Curator of Ceramicas at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
June 9th
A CAMERA IN THE COTSWOLDS
Our old friend Bernard Pomfrey will be paying a welcome return visit,
July l4th
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
JOSIAH WEDGWOOD AND HIS PARTNERS
Kathy Niblett is a pottery enthusiast and specialist in 18th century Wedgwood
September 8th
MALVERN'S MEMORIES AND MARVELS
Mr. Ray Sturdy, who gives his slide shows in aid of Mencap, will be coming to give the talk which had to be cancelled in January because of the snow
October 13th
MODERN ART EXPLAINED
Art Historian and Lecturer, Miss Ruth Wood from Herefordshire, says that while she is not particularly devoted to modern art, she will try to explain it to us.
November 10th
WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
Mr. Spencer Trickett, who has been Site Supervisor at the Court for twelve years, will tell us something of it's history and the restoration work there.
December 8th
ROCOCO -THE LINE OF BEAUTY
Mrs. Naomi Motley is a former Lecturer of Birmingham and Bristol Universities and also in the U.S . and is returning to lecturing after a long gap
2011
January 12th
GIMSON AND THE BARNSLEYS
Mr. Dave Walton is an enthusiast for the Arts and Crafts Movement, particularly the Cotswold connection, He is a voluntary Guide for the Arts and Crafts collection at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum
February 9th
THE GUNPOWDER PLOT IN THE MIDLANDS - 17th CENTURY TERROR
John Handley is the former Chairman of the Malvern Civic Society. He lives locally and writes and speaks on aspects of local history.
March 9th
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM
Carol Bowsher joined Ironbridge Gorge Museum in 2009 and has a background of art and Design
April 13th
GEORGIAN BATH AND THE RE-OPENING OF THE HOLBURN MUSEUM
Mrs. Al, Hopkins Clarke has visited us before. She is a NADFAS member and a Blue Badge Guide and this should be a most interesting talk.
May 11th
FREDERICK PREEDY — ARCHITECT AND ARTIST
John Grove, who is based in Ledbury, is very keen that the work of Mr.Preedy should be better known. His work, particularly stained glass, can be seen in many local churches.
June 8th
THE BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE; HALLMARKING OF HISTORY
Dr. Sally Baggott is Curator of the Birmingham Assay Office and is responsible for the extensive Library and wonderful silver collection.
July 13th
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING + DAME LAURA KNIGHT IN MALVERN.
Local speaker Heather Whatley, who is Chair of Malvern and Colwall Friends of Laura Knight Society, will share her enthusiasm for this artist with us.
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