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'The main activities are a series of illustrated winter lectures, on topics of historical interest, held usually on the last Monday of each month ... These meetings have a pleasant, informal atmosphere, and members are invited to contribute by bringing interesting artefacts and making short presentations on items of interest.'

'The society, formed in 1977, now has a membership of nearly 400. Lectures are held on a monthly basis usually on the third Thursday from September to May. If you are visiting the area you are welcome to attend any lecture. If you come more than once, please take out membership.'

Monthly lectures, Wednesday evenings.

'The society meets at 2.00 pm ... on the first Friday in the month. Annual subscription is £5, and visitors and members pay £1 per meeting. Visitors who attend three meetings will be invited to join the Society.'

'Meets at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month from October until March ... Visitors welcome at all meetings ... Acton is now a suburb of West London about 5 miles from the centre, and well within the built-up area, but for the greater part of its history, consisted of only a small cluster of houses around the medieval Church of St. Mary's, providing refreshment for travellers on the road from London to Oxford; together with a smaller farming community at East Acton and a number of scattered farm dwellings ... The scene changed little until the 1840s when the village began to expand, but the greatest change began in 1859 when the Enclosure award, permitted the re-allocation of the strips in the common fields into blocks, releasing land for building the lower class housing required to keep up with the rapid growth of London, made possible by the extension of the suburban railways ...'

'We meet on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding August) ... at 8.00 pm.'

‘The Society was founded in 1957 to record and preserve the history of Aireborough, which consists of:- Yeadon; Guiseley; Rawdon; Carlton; Hawksworth and the area which was covered by Menston Hospital ... Aireborough Historical Society holds monthly (usually 2nd Thursday) speaker events on a variety of topics.’

'The Society provides a programme of historical lectures each year with, normally, a minimum of 3 lectures in the Spring and 3 in the Autumn. In addition, there is a speaker or exhibition at the Annual General Meeting in June. From time to time the Society holds member's evenings which allow participants to bring items or raise subjects for a short discussion. These interactive events can provide some fascinating insights into local history.'

'Meetings are held ... at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month.'

'Talks are from September to May, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, with invited speakers mainly on local interests.'

'Meets at 7.30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month ... There are no meetings during June, July and August.'

'Meetings are usually held ... at 7.30 pm on the 4th Friday of the month from September to May.'

'Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month, unless otherwise stated, at 7.45 pm.'

'Meetings are held monthly from September to June on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm.'

'Meetings will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesdays.'

'The society welcome visitors and new members to their meetings; so if you are interested in the history of Aston Cantlow and the local area, come along to a meeting and get involved.'

'The History Group meets socially ... from September to July on the first and third Mondays of the month 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. The History Group takes a break during August and meetings begin again on the first Monday in September. Speakers are occasionally invited to present various aspects of local history. Visitors are welcome at the talks, with a charge of £1.50, including refreshments.'

'Monthly speakers' meetings are held 3rd Thursday at 7.45 for prompt 8.00 pm.'

'Meeting are held on Wednesdays at 7.00 pm.'

'A series of monthly evening lectures, generally six, is held during the winter months and several excursions are made to augment the lectures and to visit places of historical interest. In addition a course of about ten weekly lectures is arranged each Autumn and dovetailed with two series of WEA lectures.'

'Meetings are held ... starting at 7.30 pm on the last Tuesday of each month from September to April (except December).'

Winter monthly meetings, Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm.

'The Society hosts talks once every two months on subjects relevant to Baldock's history.'

Meetings first Tuesday of each month at 8.30 pm.

Meetings second Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm.

Meetings 'held at 7.00 pm (for a 7.30 start) on the last Thursday of each month'.

Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm.

'Founded in 1958 by a group of local historians to encourage research into the local history of Banbury town and its hinterland. We have around 200 members, mostly local but some scattered far and wide. Our annual programme of activities runs from September to July, with lectures from September through to Easter and then a varied programme of outings and expeditions in the summer. We meet for the lectures at 7.30 pm on the second Thursday of each month.'

'The Society meets at 8 pm on the second Thursday of each month from September to April.'

'Talks take place on the first Monday evening of the month between September and June, except January.'

'Unless otherwise stated, lectures are held on Thursdays ... beginning at 8 pm and are free to members. Visitors are very welcome and are asked to pay £2.'

'All lectures will be held ... on Monday afternoons at 3.00 pm.'

'The Association meets on Thursdays at 7:30 pm.'

'The Society usually meets ... every month from September until April on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday (unless this falls close to a public holiday). The meetings start at 7.30 pm.'

'Meetings are held at 7.30 pm ... on the second Friday of each month except August.'

'The Bedwyn History Society provides for its members a programme of about 8 talks on topics of local and wider historical interest.' Tuesday evenings, monthly, September to May.

'We meet monthly on the last Wednesday of the Month ... at 7.30 pm', September to May.

Monthly evening meetings, usually a Thursday in the middle of the month.

Monthly meetings, last Friday of the month.

'Monthly meetings are arranged from September until March and currently these take place at 8 pm.'.

'Meets each month usually on the second Wednesday at 8 pm.'

'Most meetings take place on the last Thursday of the month, except December when there is no meeting ... Meetings ... start at 7.30 pm, unless an outside visit is arranged.'

Meetings second Monday of the month at 7.45 for 8 pm start.

'Meetings are on the third Monday of each month (except August) at 7.30 pm.'

'Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Monday of every month, at 7.00 pm ... Admission is free for society members and £1 for non-members.'

'We normally meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 pm.'

'Meets monthly ... usually 7:30pm for 8:00. on the first Monday of the month. Speakers provide a variety of talks and presentations. During the summer months there are guided visits to places of interest, usually for members only.'

Meets monthly at 7.30 pm.

Monthly: 'All meetings (except the December Monday meeting) are on Thursdays at 7.30 pm.'

'Meetings are held Third Thursday of each month ... at 7.30 pm.'

'Meetings ... are held on the second Saturday of each month (September to July) at 7.00 pm.'

'Meetings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm.'

'All monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday in the month at 7.30 pm.'

'We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 08.00 pm from January to May then September to November each year.'

'Meetings consist of a programme of illustrated talks by guest speakers, which are held on the first Monday of each month from October to May ... at 8 pm.'

'The History Society meet monthly from September until April at 8.00 pm ... In 2011, the History Societies of Botley & Curdridge and Durley amalgamated to form the Botley, Curdridge and Durley History Society.'

'All meetings ... [start] at 7.30 pm on the second Thursday in the month, except for the all-day Excursion meeting in June.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings at 8 pm.

'Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month ... starting at 8 pm.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings.

'There are monthly meetings (except August and December) on Tuesday evenings, beginning at 8.15 pm.'

'Our monthly meetings are open to the public and are normally held at 2.00 pm ... on the first Wednesday of the month. Entry is free to members, while non-members pay a nominal entry fee of £1.00.'

Evening talks and lectures, usually monthly.

'We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from September to April at 7.00 pm ... Visitors welcome - fee of £1 each per meeting.'

Monthly afternoon meetings.

Monthly talks, Monday evenings.

‘The History Society meets in the village hall on the third Thursday of the month for presentations and talks given by visiting speakers. New members and visitors are welcome.’

Evening meetings, usually first Tuesday of the month.

Monthly meetings, Tuesday evenings at 7.45 pm.

Occasional evening talks.

Meetings 'are held on the first Wednesday of each month ... Members are requested to be seated by 7.30 pm to allow speakers a prompt start. Visitors are welcome but are asked to give a donation towards Society funds'.

Meets ‘1st Wednesday of the month, usually 7.30pm. No meeting in Aug.‘.

'The Society meets, every first Friday of the month, from October through to May ... Meetings start at 7 pm.

Monthly evening meetings.

'Members meet at regular intervals between September and April for lectures on a variety of historical subjects, both national and local.'

'We meet on Thursdays ... talks start at 8 pm.'

'The Society meets on the first Thursday of every month ... at 7.45 p.m.'

'The annual lecture programme commences every October and concludes in the following March; our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month ... commencing at 7.30 pm.'

'Originally founded in 1922 with the grand title of The Buxton Archaeological, Local and Natural History Society. Despite the recent shortening of the title, the aims of the Society are unchanged and remain to engage in activities that explore and explain all aspects of the history of the market town of Buxton, the Peak District and its surrounding areas. Regular meetings are held to hear talks and presentations by members and other speakers with a knowledge and interest in the area.'

Monthly meetings, Thursday evenings.

'Its function is to trace and preserve any aspect of Caddington’s past (and present) including the surrounding area. It meets once a month with informative and entertaining talks given by local personalities. It is always anxious to collect and archive local memorabilia associated with parish history, events, personalities etc. New members are welcome.'

'The Camden History Society wants everyone to enjoy the history of the London Borough of Camden ... Members have free entry to all talks. Non-members are very welcome, £2 on the door ... Talks usually last around 50 minutes with time for questions afterwards. The venues we use are easily accessible by public transport.'

'Arrange a series of winter lectures by invited speakers on historical and archaeological subjects ... Meetings will generally be held ... starting at 6 pm on a Saturday.'

'Indoor Meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month from November to April at 3.00 pm.'

'Please note that all our meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month ... at 7.30 pm.'

'Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of each month ... at 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm.'

Winter monthly lectures: 'Meetings of the Society are open to non-members'.

Monthly meetings, Thursday evenings.

'Founded in 2006. It is concerned, in the widest sense, with the history and development of Chaddesden and the surrounding area ... We meet on the first Thursday in the month.'

Monthly evening meetings from September to May.

'The society meets on the second Thursday of each month, except January and August ... Doors open at 7.00 pm with the talk starting at 7.30 pm. The evening finishes at 9.00 pm and refreshments are available.'

'You are welcome to attend meetings of the Society, which are normally held at 8 pm on the third Monday of the month ... We welcome members at a fee of only £8 per person for a year, and we have a reduced rate for young people in education.'

'In August, September, October, November, January, February, March and April we meet on the last Tuesday of the month ... at 19.30. In December we have a social event for members only and in June and July we have outdoor meetings.'

'Lectures and meetings are held ... from 7.30 till 9.00 pm normally on the third Tuesday of each month from September to April.'

'We usually meet on the last Monday of the month ... at 7.30 pm.'

'Membership to join our society is £4 and we have monthly coffee mornings and guest speakers on the last Thursday of every month, together with organised events such as visits to local places of historical interest and special evenings of nostalgia, including a "Black Country Night" with faggots and peas supper, "Forties Nights" and "An Old Time Music Hall Show".'

Monthly evening lectures.

'Our meetings are held ... at 8.00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month from October till April inclusive.'

'CADHAS has an annual programme of interesting lectures and outings. The season runs from September to April, ending with the Annual General Meeting.' Monthly lectures, Thursday evenings. Also 'Occasional Saturday Talks'.