Our Local History Society began in February 1999 with an inaugural meeting held in Shillingford Village Hall. One of the society’s initial aims was to further interest in the local history of the parish of Shillingford St. George and its village, together with that of neighbouring Shillingford Abbot. Meetings are held four times a year – in February, May, July and October – on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Shillingford Village Hall, and visitors are always welcome. At most meetings, there is a talk by a visiting speaker, followed by coffee, tea and biscuits, when members and visitors enjoy socialising with the speaker and each other. Each February, the meeting is followed by a buffet supper. Occasionally we have a memorabilia-based meeting on a particular theme, where members bring along items of historic interest as well as their memories and stories of past events, and there is usually a related exhibition on display.
Contact:
Ms J Wood, Chairperson – 01392 832505 – jwood227@btinternet.com