Binham Local History Group Binham Local History Group, Priory Cottage, Binham, Norfolk NR21 0DW 01328 830270

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2010

Thursday 28th January at 6.45 p.m.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Binham Local History Group

to be followed at 7.30 p.m. by:

“From Time Team to a dig on your doorstep”.

Carenza Lewis will be talking to us about her life and work in archaeology, including some of her experiences with ‘Time Team’ and focussing in particular on her recent work with the Field Academy project at the University of Cambridge.

Also this same evening Cliff and Sue Hudson will be giving us the opportunity to see some of the very interesting artefacts that they have found recently while metal detecting in and around Binham. We also hope to have more details to announce about Field Walking as to when and where we hope to start.

Entry £2 for all.

The AGM will happen - whatever the weather!

Mulled wine awaits – or hot chocolate or coffee if you prefer.

Thursday 25th February 7.30. Michael Begley. Medieval Gilds in Norfolk

Thursday 25th March 7.30 G. Kenworthy and R Adderson. Railways in North Norfolk

Thursday 22nd April 7.30 Anne Mason Historic Landscape of Thetford Forest Park

All meetings in the Binham Village Hall. Refreshments available.

£2 members £3 non-members (At the 28th January meeting entry will be £2 for everyone)

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THE BIG BINHAM QUIZ

Tuesday 13th April 2010

Quiz Master – Henry Symington

7 o’clock for a prompt 7.30 start - in the Binham Village Hall

10 categories of questions: History, Literature, Sports, Plants & Animals,

Science & Geography, Norfolk, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Pot Luck 1 and 2

Ploughman’s Platter - Scrumptious Home Made Puddings - Cash Bar.

Teams of 8. £10 per person.

If you would like to come but do not have a team, let us know and we will find you one!

Prizes will be awarded - of absolutely no intrinsic value!

Proceeds divided between the Binham Local History Group, Friends of Binham Priory

and Wells Community Hospital

Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like a table (for 8), or be part of a team. Numbers are very limited in the hall. No money necessary until 7th April!

Carolyn Wright, Priory Cottage, Binham NR21 0DW

Tel: 01328 830270 - email: cpwrightuk@aol.com

Membership of the Binham Local History Group remains unchanged for 2009-2010. It would be very helpful if you could post this form now to C. Wright, Priory Cottage, Binham NR21 0DW; or bring the completed form to the first meeting. If your details are unchanged, please just put your name – in capitals!