History Society

Dedicated to the study, sharing and recording of the history of Swallowfield, Riseley, Farley Hill and Neighbouring Villages.

The Society was formed in 1988 by a small band of enthusiasts. Monthly meetings are being held under the chairmanship of Tony Fletcher. We talked initially about the parish as it used to be but have since needed to widen our scope to neighbouring villages and beyond.
There are many aspects of local life waiting to be remembered or rediscovered. Both need volunteers - either by villagers willing to recount their experiences or by those having time to research a chosen subject. From the personal experience of the writer, the latter can be very rewarding. There is much information in untapped archives. The Reading Reference Library and The Berkshire Records Office, to name just two sources, abound with information. Staff are always willing to help members.
Those having any historic documents which they would like to donate to the archive should contact the History Society Secretary, Ken Hussey. Alternatively a long term loan could be arranged.

New members and visitors are always welcome at our meetings, which are generally held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Riseley Memorial Hall at 7.45 for 8.00p.m. Visitors welcomed.

Annual Subscription £7.50
Meeting Admission 50p Members
£1.00 Visitors

	OFFICERS
	PRESIDENT	Tony Fletcher
	CHAIRMAN	Ken Hussey
	TREASURER	Mike Round 1 Park Villas Swallowfield, RG7 1RD
	LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST	Vacant
	HONORARY SECRETARY	Frances Starman 19 Pantile Drive Hook, RG27 0LQ Tel: 01256763479
	COMMITTEE	Ena Entwhistle
		Zilla Fraser
		Lucy Jebb
		Ann Seager
		Maggie Uttley

	e-mail address	slhsoc@yahoo.co.uk

DATE	SUBJECT	VENUE
2010
15 April	From St Lawrence to the Pacific - John Howes	Riseley Memorial Hall
20 May	History of Royal Blue Coaches - Peter Delaney	Riseley Memorial Hall
17 June	Canal Trip - Burghfield to Chestnut Walk / Reading Town Centre
15 July	Air Transport Auxiliary - Richard Poad	Riseley Memorial Hall
19 August	Swallowfield Show Display Preview
16 September	"RAF Berkshire and Me" - Brian Austin	Riseley Memorial Hall
21 October	Bats, Balls and Biscuits - Martin Bishop	Riseley Memorial Hall
18 November	Louis Levy's Views of I. of Wight - Geoff Ashton	Riseley Memorial Hall
16 December	Christmas Party	Riseley Memorial Hall

2011
20 January	The Curious Disappearance of Major Glenn Miller - Tony Eaton	Riseley Memorial Hall
17 February	If Dickens had a Camera - Tony King	Riseley Memorial Hall
17 March	A.G.M. & Social Evening	Riseley Memorial Hall

GALLERY

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