Walk at Rode

Walk from Rode to Tellisford and back
Venue: Open Air Group

Gordon Welchman and Bletchley Park's 2nd Secret Hero

A talk by Alan Cooper Alan's talk will first describe the German Enigma machine used to encrypt military communications in WWII. Then how the UK's Bletchley Park cypher unit broke […]
Venue: Progressive Hall

Day Trip to Bridport & Mapperton House

Day Trip to Bridport & Mapperton House. Wednesday 14th. May Our first destination is to Bridport. It is historically known for its rope making, hence its wide streets. It is […]
Venue: Open Air Group
Cost: £35.00
Booking Required

All Creatures Great and Small

An afternoon of music with Deryn
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

More on the Post War Planning of Plymouth

A talk by Stephen Carey The city was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe, in a series of 59 raids known as the Plymouth Blitz and much of the city centre […]
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Finding the Frome Hoard

Metal detectorist Dave Crisp  was prospecting in a field near Frome when he stumbled on a pot containing 52,000 coins.  He tells us the story of the find and what […]
Venue: St James Church Hall

From the emerald isle

An afternoon of music with John
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Walk onto Salisbury Plain

Walk onto Salisbury Plain from Edington
Venue: Open Air Group

Trowbridge and its history

Trowbridge and its history, a talk by Beryl Baggs
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Visit to Arne, Poole Harbour

Venue: Open Air Group

After the Umayyads

Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire [Coach]

A romantic house and gallery in beautiful riverside gardens, an ancient spring, magnificent trees and world famous roses.
Venue: Open Air Group

Trip to the Isle of Wight

On Tuesday 10th June there will be a trip to the Isle of Wight. It will involve an early start to catch the 10am ferry from Southampton to Cowes. If […]
Venue: Open Air Group
Cost: £27 - £29
Booking Required

Walk in the Ashley area

Walk in the Ashley area north of Bradford on Avon
Venue: Open Air Group

HMS Warrior Mooring System

A talk by Emmanuel Ofosu-Apeasah
Venue: Progressive Hall

Why do we need the Food Bank?

Jill Neighbour, co-ordinator of the Storehouse Food Bank talks to us about how this important local scheme works, who uses it and what we can do to help.
Venue: St James Church Hall

Visit to By Brook, Box

Venue: Open Air Group

Something Different

An afternoon of music with Angela
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Charles Ponting

A talk by Kevin Eames Charles Edwin Ponting (1850-1932) was a Gothic Revival architect who practised in Marlborough, Wiltshire. In 1883 the Diocese of Salisbury appointed Ponting Surveyor of Ecclesiastical […]
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Trowbridge Social History…..via football

The Flower Show Ground and Bythesea, plus others....Trowbridge Social History.....via football a talk by Dave Twydel 
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Joni Mitchell - A Musical Journey

A talk by Alan
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

The Right to Roam

Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Lady Farm Chelwood, Bristol area. [Self Drive.]

The garden is designed as a Prairie and Steppes garden Undulating paths, walk around a lake and lovely statues.
Venue: Open Air Group

Day Trip to Swansea & the Gower Coast

We will leave Trowbridge around 8.00am for the journey into Wales. Our first stop will be Swansea where we’ll have free time to walk around the city, maybe visit the […]
Venue: Open Air Group
Cost: £18.00
Booking Required

Visit to Martin Down, Wiltshire/Hampshire Boundary

Venue: Open Air Group

What's happening to our Town Hall? 

For just over 18 months, our historic Town Hall has been concealed behind hoardings as it undergoes a major refurbishment programme. Now, as the grand opening day approaches, Town Hall […]
Venue: St James Church Hall

English Composers and more...

An afternoon of music with Sylvia
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

The horrible and curious history of Wiltshire

The horrible and curious history of Wiltshire, a talk by Terry Bracher  
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

The Great American Songbook

A talk by Mary
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Visit to Mulberry Park, Bath

We share cars to visit Mulberry Park. This is a contemporary development of 700 homes, community facilities ("The Hub"), schools and open spaces in Bath, with views across the city. […]
Venue: Open Air Group

Members talks

An afternoon of members historical talks
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Ford Abbey and Gardens. [Coach]

30 acres of award winning gardens wildflower meadows, herbaceous borders, a bog garden and a walled kitchen garden. A gift shop and a plant nursery.
Venue: Open Air Group

Visit to Corsham Almshouses

We share cars to visit Corsham Almshouses (and maybe the town hall). Corsham Almshouse and Schoolroom consists of several buildings dating back to the seventeenth century. The schoolroom is largely […]
Venue: Open Air Group

Stories from the Dogs Trust

The Dogs Trust takes care of 14,000 dogs a year and Justine Selkeld is spreading the word about the its work and introducing us to some of the animals it […]
Venue: St James Church Hall

The Art of Recycling

An afternoon of music with Jean
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Music from Stage and Screen

An afternoon of music with Deryn
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Ada Lovelace

A talk on Ada Lovelace
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

Exbury Gardens Hampshire [ Coach]

200 acres of shady tranquillity, including hydrangeas, iris, herbaceous plants, a sundial and Centenary garden. Optional steam railway trip taking in an elevated view of the rock garden.
Venue: Open Air Group

Stirling Prize Shortlist

The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is an annual British prize for excellence in architecture established in 1996. It is named after the architect James Stirling. We will […]
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

After the Umayyads continued.....

A continuation of the talk held earlier in the year
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

"Suits You, Sir" - The Architecture of Burton's

A talk by Alan Cooper Montague Burton was one of the first retailers to create a strong brand image through its buildings and many served a social purpose as well. […]
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge