I was so impressed with the Sue Ryder History and Legacy people, I have volunteered to join them and will be arranging venues for a series of talks around Southampton, and provide logistical support as necessary.
On 12 September the Sue Ryder team will talk to our history society at Manston Court, when I will be wearing my LHS hat, then a swift change of hats for a talk at Weston Court on 14 October, and then to Bassett Green at the end of November/early December (Date still to be finalised)., and lots of other places in 2012. It is going to be a busy year.
Having been the Lordshill Representative of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Families Association) for over five years, I will also be wearing a SSAFA hat and following a similar route with talks throughout 2012, starting with the one to be delivered to LHS at Manston court on 14 November when we will receive a visit from Mr. Bruce Hartnell, Secretary of SSAFA. Southampton Division
This blog is of course about the Lords Hill and Lords Wood Historical Society so I will try to keep to the point, but the other people just might creep in now and again, and again, and again.....
To recap on our future programme:
12. Sep. The life of Lady Sue Ryder, OBE, and the work of Sue Ryder Care.
10. Oct. Penny Legg will talk to us about her latest book "Voices of Southampton"
14. Nov The Story of SSAFA
12. Dec The origins of Santa Claus, and Christmas round the world
9 .Jan Mulberry Harbour: Parts played by Southampton, Portsmouth, Gosport, and Hayling Island.
Some interesting things in the pipe-line for 2012, but more about them nearer the time.
Bye for now,
John Gurney.
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