Meetings

Our meetings are held generally in Martock on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday 22nd September

Joseph Rogers again speaks to us, this time on railway enthusiasm in 21st century Britain. While not an entirely local subject, Joe is a beguiling speaker and should get up a good head of steam while talking.

27th October

Still to be confirmed

24th November

Adrian wills will present on the withy business in Kingsbury Episcopi. Withies so useful for so much before plastic arrived.
He will show us a 1950s cine film shot by Mona Chedzoy of Hurst, Martock, describing their growth, harvesting and manufacture.

December

No meeting planned

March 2027

‘The Witchfinder of Batcombe’: A talk by Dr Andrew Pickering

This fascinating illustrated talk explores the important place of Batcombe in the history of witchcraft belief and its persecution in early modern England.
It will focus on the life and work of Richard Bernard, the Rector of St Mary’s from 1613 to 1639, and the author of the definitive guidebook for jurymen involved in witchcraft trials.
The speaker, Dr Andrew Pickering, is a historian, lecturer and author. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Chairman of the Bruton Museum Society. He is the author of The Witches of Selwood: Witchcraft Belief and Accusation in Seventeenth-Century Somerset and several other books on aspects of the history of Selwood Forest

Location

Unless otherwise noted all meetings will take place at the Christian Fellowship Gospel Hall, Church Street TA12 6JL
Doors open at 7.00pm for a start at 7.30pm prompt.

An annual membership of £10 gives free access to all talks. For non members a fee of £3 is payable per meeting.

When possible tea and coffee will be provided.

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