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West Wilts

Events

To avoid disappointment please do not attend any events, group meetings or monthly meetings as a visitor unless you have, in advance, contacted the event organiser / group leader. For Group Meetings or Events please use the 'Leader/Organiser' link above. For monthly meetings only the Membership Secretary, Thank you.

Forthcoming events

22 October 2024
Trips

(Group: Day Trips)

ABBAphonic at the Royal Albert Hall [Cancelled]

Tuesday 22 October 2024, 7.30pm Dance the night away to timeless chart-topping tracks: Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Money, Money, Money, Take a Chance on Me, S.O.S., Voulez-Vous, Super Trouper, The […]

Booking Required

22 October 2024
2:15 PM
Talk

(Group: Local History)

The history of Silver Street

A talk on the history of Silver Street by Alan Soldat
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

25 October 2024
2:15 PM
Talk

(Group: Music Appreciation 3)

28 October 2024
2:15 PM
Talk

(Group: Architecture)

Art Nouveau to Art Deco

Art Nouveau to Art Deco a talk by David Feather;
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

31 October 2024
1:30 PM
Trips

(Group: Walking)

Autumn Woodland Walk

An Autumn woodlands walk incorporating South Stoke and Coombe Hay. 1.30pm start
Venue: Open Air Group

5 November 2024
Trips

(Group: Day Trips)

Let’s Face the Music at the Royal Albert Hall [Cancelled]

Tuesday 5 November 2024, 7.30pm Featuring much-loved songs and duets from: Singin’ In The Rain, Guys & Dolls, Anything Goes, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Hello, Dolly!, West […]

Booking Required

5 November 2024
2:00 PM
Talk

(Group: History)

Martha Gelhorn

Martha Gelhorn, wartime correspondent and journalist.
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

6 November 2024
10:00 AM
Talk

(Group: Gardening)

"The glorious Somerset gardens"

Abigail Willis will talk on an exhilarating variety of styles of gardens.
Venue: Southwick Village Hall

7 November 2024
Trips

(Group: Day Trips)

London Free & Easy [FULL]

The day trip to London with 2 stops is now FULL. The first at the V&A for great free museums, some with free exhibitions and shopping. The second at Covent […]

Cost: £20
Booking Required

12 November 2024
11:00 AM
Trips

(Group: Walking)

Walk around Bath

A walk around the city of Bath, incorporating canal, riverside and Victoria Park. Could be combined with Christmas shopping! 11am start

12 November 2024
Trips

(Group: Day Trips)

Holiday to Marrakech - CANCELLED

Holiday to Marrakesh We are very sorry to tell you that this holiday will NOT go ahead.  There are not enough members willing to commit to make it viable.
Venue: Open Air Group

12 November 2024
2:30 PM
Talk

(Group: Science and Engineering)

'Water, water, everywhere'

A talk by David Feather
Venue: Progressive Hall

20 November 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting

Designing the Trowbridge Flag

The Wiltshire County Flag . Why didn’t Wiltshire have a county flag? That’s what Mike Prior wanted to know and in this illustrated talk he describes how he changed that […]
Venue: St James Church Hall

25 November 2024
2:15 PM
Talk

(Group: Architecture)

Architectural Modelling

Architectural Modelling a talk by Alan Cooper
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

26 November 2024
2:15 PM
Talk

(Group: Local History)

A "Horrible and Curious History of Wiltshire"

Terry Bacher talks on the "horrible and curious history of Wiltshire".
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

1 December 2024
Trips

(Group: Day Trips)

Waddesdon Manor

A trip is planned for December to Waddesdon Manor NT. Date and details to be confirmed later

3 December 2024
2:00 PM
Talk

(Group: History)

Members Presentations

Another chance for some of our members to give a short presentation of their choice
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge

4 December 2024
10:00 AM
Talk

(Group: Gardening)

The National Gardens Scheme

Ros Ford will talk about the story behind the NGS and the charities it supports and also the local gardens that open for the NGS
Venue: Southwick Village Hall

10 December 2024
2:30 PM
Talk

(Group: Science and Engineering)

5 February 2025
10:00 AM
Talk

(Group: Gardening)

RHS Gardens

A presentation by Dave Moon on the gardens of the RHS
Venue: Southwick Village Hall

5 March 2025
10:00 AM
Talk

(Group: Gardening)

Container Gardening

A practical demonstration by Julie Haylock
Venue: Southwick Village Hall

2 April 2025
10:00 AM
Talk

(Group: Gardening)

Roses of Motisfont

A talk by Michael Harvey on the roses at the National Trust property at Motisfont
Venue: Southwick Village Hall