Monday, 27 January |
LACE SLUMS & THE OCCASIONAL RIOT by Chris Weir. | How Nottingham changed from Defoe’s most pleasant town of England to a major industrial city. The history of its lace trade, poverty, riots and crime. | |
Monday, 24 February |
NOTTINGHAM THEATRES by local Journalist Andy Smart. | The History of Nottingham’s theatres dates backs over 150 years. Hear stories about stars, scandals, ghosts & gremlins from the stage, behind scenes. Fascinating facts/photos. | |
Monday, 30 March |
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT! by Mike Ogden. | A (more or less) affectionate history of the skyscraper. An entertaining lay person’s guide to the remarkable story of a building form that has transformed the way the world looks and works. | |
Monday, 27 April |
ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION by Ann Sewell | OMWS archivist, Ann, presents photos of Old Woodhouse. | |
May/June | UPLANDS WALLED GARDEN & BBQ/DRINKS (Pleasley Vale Residents’ Associatin) | Enjoy good food in the beautiful, restored Victorian walled garden. Discover the rose arches, pond, orchard, grapevines, flower & veg beds, herb garden. | |
Monday, 29 June | THE PENTRICH REBELLION by Michael Parkin. | Why did 400 men march on London from central Derbyshire to overthrow the government? Who was the spy William Oliver? The story of the Pentrich uprising of June 1817. | |
Monday, 27 July |
WHY DID THEY ALL COME FROM HERE? by Adrian Grey. | How did a handful of men and women from Notts & Lincs create the puritan movement and form the famous Mayflower Congregation? 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. | |
August To be confirmed | SOCIETY DAY OUT | Heckington Windmill and Woodthorpe Maze & Garden Centre | |
Monday, 28 September |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | Presentation by Ann Sewell, archivist – topics about Old Woodhouse. | |
Monday, 26 October |
OMWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY EVENING | Mystery photo quiz of Mansfield Woodhouse by Peter Lyons with buffet/refreshments | |
Monday, 30 November |
THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE ON by Andy Smart. | Moving stories of unsung heroism from our nation’s conflicts. | |
Monday, 7 December |
FESTIVE FAITH SUPPER | An enjoyable get together sharing food/refreshments at the Stable Centre. | |