The Nynehead and District Local History Society
Chairman Tony Lock tel 01823 461214; Treasurer Cynthia Lock.
This Society was formed in Autumn 1971 following the 18th World Ploughing Championship (30th September to 2nd October) which was held at Heywood Farm. A small group of residents decided that they would mount an exhibition about the fascinating history of the village. The aim of the Society is to promote research about the village. Over the years, many members have carried out research and have produced publications such as the history of Nynehead Court, Hornsay Farm, the Church, Lord Methuen in South Africa and probably the most ambitious project to date, the publication of The Book of Nynehead in 2003.
The Society meets on the second Friday of the month between October and May at 7-30pm in the village hall. At each monthly meeting there is guest speaker. During the summer months there are various visits organised to places of interest in the locality. The annual subscription is £7 (in 2011/12) and visitors are always welcome at £1-25 (11/12).
The programme for 2011/12 is:-
- October 14th Criminal Records in England and Wales
- November 11th The worthy and not so worthy of Somerset
- December 9th World Ploughing Match 1971
- January 13th The development of bridges and the 2nd severn Crossing
- February 10th Charles Marson, Cecil Sharp's co-collector in Somerset. His contributions to the Folk Revival and life as a Christian Socialist
- March 9th Charles Palmer's Log Book
- April 13th Fox's "A Benevolent Employer in Wellington"
- May 11th AGM plus Second World War reminiscense
Summer Programme:
- For further information contact Tony Lock - Chairman tel 01823 461214.