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SUMMARY:Englefield Lecture 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/englefield-lecture-2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk -"History of the River Kennet"
DESCRIPTION:The History of the River Kennet\n\n\n\na talk by Dr David Peacock \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr David Peacock is an author\, historian and speaker on the history of Newbury and its environs. He was formerly a teacher of politics and history at Padworth College.Previously Dr David Peacock has given talks to the History Group on: \n\n\n\n\nPadworth House and then subsequently lead a party of members in a tour of the house.\n\n\n\nThe Swing Riots\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Peacock researches\, writes and lectures on the history of the Newbury area from prehistory to the present day.  He teaches classes in local history at West Berkshire Museum and gives talks on local history to many clubs and societies.He has previously taught for Oxford University’s Department of Continuing Education\, the University of Reading and Newbury College.  His Ph.D. for the University of Reading focussed on “Jack of Newbury” and the Tudor cloth industry.A former journalist and teacher\, he is the author of the 2011 edition of The Story of Newbury\, and the 2018 Newbury Roman Cemetery as well as numerous articles for local newspapers and periodicals.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-15apr26
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
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SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk - "Flying from Aldermaston's 1942-1952"
DESCRIPTION:Flying from Aldermaston’s 1942-1952\n\n\n\nby Paul Burton
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-t-b-a-2
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
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SUMMARY:A.G.M. & Talk - "History in the 1921 Census"
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Annual General Meeting of Aldermaston History Group that will be followed by a talk on  \n\n\n\n“After the Great War : History in the 1921 Census” by Sue Ellis\n\n\n\n\nSue Ellis is an amateur historian who moved to Thatcham in 1983\, and has since become immersed in the history of West Berkshire. She is Secretary to the West Berkshire Heritage Forum and to Thatcham Historical Society\, and sits on the Thatcham Town Council Heritage Working Group. She is very much involved in West Berkshire’s Local Listing process\, which identifies and celebrates buildings and other heritage assets of local importance\, and in the Conservation Area Appraisal training currently being rolled out to parishes. Now retired from a career working in libraries and in local government\, she indulges her love of history\, ancient buildings and archaeology by researching and talking on a wide range of subjects\, including Richard III (man or monster?)\, the NorthWest Passage\, Piltdown Man\, Anglo-Saxon history\, military history\, and family history. \nBiography from the Berkshire Local History Association website\n\n\n\nSue has previously spoken to the Aldermaston History Group in January 2020 with her talk on “Magna Carta” and in July 2023 with a talk on “Not All Beer and Skittles  – A Short History of Pubs\, Beer and Breweries“.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/a-g-m-talk-t-b-a
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20250815T165802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T165842Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days (14 Sep)
DESCRIPTION:On Sept 14th of September\, following Sunday worship\, the History Group will steward the Open Day at St Mary’s Church\, Aldermaston as part of the National Heritage Open Days. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmore on Heritage Open Days
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-days-14-sep
LOCATION:St Mary’s\, Aldermaston\, Church Road\, Aldermaston\, RG7 4HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20250126T001327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T165522Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days (13 Sep)
DESCRIPTION:On Sept 13th or 14th  the History Group will steward the Open Day at St Mary’s Church\, Aldermaston as part of the National Heritage Open Days. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmore on Heritage Open Days
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-day-2
LOCATION:St Mary’s\, Aldermaston\, Church Road\, Aldermaston\, RG7 4HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20250125T234011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T001552Z
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SUMMARY:Aldermaston & Wasing Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Aldermaston History Group will have a stand at the local fete & produce show where members of the History Group can chat to the local community about what we do and what history people know about.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/aldermaston-wasing-show
LOCATION:The Old Mill\, Aldermaston\, The Old Mill\, Basingstoke Rd\, Aldermaston\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20241115T164322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T234603Z
UID:5574-1752694200-1752699600@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk - "A.T.S. \, Forsters & Movies"
DESCRIPTION:Following an update on Ald4rmaston History Group activities there will be …. \n\n\n\n3 Talks by Aldermaston History Group Members\n\n\n\n\nRichard Moseley – ATS at Aldermaston Manor\n\n\n\nSue Phillips – Forsters\n\n\n\nRichard Moseley – Aldermaston at the Movies!
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-t-b-a
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20250407T183034Z
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SUMMARY:V.E. Day 80th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:VE Day in Aldermaston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn 8 May\, Aldermaston Parish Council are supporting the national commemorations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe\, continuing our history of celebrating and bringing our local community together for big anniversaries.  \n\n\n\nWe will congregate at the village’s war memorial – the Lychgate at 5:30pm.  The beautiful Lychgate was put up around 1920\, remembering those who lost their lives in the first world war (there are 44 names in the church of those connected to Aldermaston who lost their lives in the first world war).  We will decorate the Lychgate and the Looney as a tribute to all those who served in both world wars and to commemorate peace. \n\n\n\nWe are holding the events earlier than the national tribute to encourage participation of families and children\, following feedback at our last commemoration that those with younger children could not attend. \n\n\n\nOur commemoration at the Lychgate will include reflection\, celebration and hope for peace\, reading of the national tribute and bagpipes.  We are fortunate to have Bagpiper\, Neil Gauld – who will be a memorable and moving commemoration at our Lychgate at 5:30pm. \n\n\n\nWe will then make our way into the Church for a service\, prayers and hymns to commemorate the occasion.  In Aldermaston we will light lanterns as part of the lamp light of peace\, including a procession through the church with a dedicated remembrance lantern.  We will also join in singing ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’\, which will be sung as part of the national celebrations. \n\n\n\nThe bells of St Mary’s will ring out at 6:30pm as part of a nation-wide ringing of bells to mark VE Day and give thanks to all those who served as well as to provide a commitment to peace. \n\n\n\nNational celebrations\n\n\n\n8 May 2025 is the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day and across the nation and Commonwealth events are being held to unite communities and the nation and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe.  The VE Day 80 commemorations are not only a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today\, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since.  The aim of the commemorations is to encourage everyone to be part of this anniversary “as a day of joy\, reflection and celebration … reaffirming our commitment to world peace\, ensuring future generations understand and cherish its value” \n\n\n\nVE Day past celebrations in Aldermaston\n\n\n\nVE Day has been celebrated by Aldermaston with images captured of villagers congregating in celebration notably in 1945 and the 50th anniversary  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n8th May 1945 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8th May 1995 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsee images on www.aldermastonhistory.uk\n\n\n\n\nFive years ago as a village we had great plans for VE Day commemorations but those plans were hit by covid-19 restrictions. Many villagers held their individual tea parties and put up bunting to celebrate the occasion. \n\n\n\nFor VE Day on 8 May more than one thousand of beacons and hundreds of Lamp Lights of Peace will shine throughout the United Kingdom\, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man\, with the flames from them both\, representing the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the dreadful darkness of war\, along with the nation coming together in city and town squares to village greens\, and all other manner of locations at this special and unique one moment in time\, and sing the great British Hymn ‘I Vow To Thee My Country\, standing side by side in gratitude\, honouring the many sacrifices that secured our freedom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther information:\n\n\n\nLamp Light of Peace – Light a Lamp Light of Peace for the animals that served\n\n\n\nThe lamp light of peace this year is specifically remembering all the animals that played a vital role in the war\, for example: \n\n\n\n\nHorses\, mules\, and donkeys played a major role transporting troops\, equipment\, and valuable supplies in areas impenetrable by trucks. These animals worked on the front lines\, with donkeys and mules undertaking vital jobs on the home front too\, in industry and on farms working the land. In 1942\, the British alone employed 6\,500 horses.\n\n\n\nDogs played vital roles and carried out important duties\, serving as watch dogs\, guarding supplies\, delivering messages and medical supplies\, sniffing out land mines and alerting soldiers to the approach of enemy troops.\n\n\n\nBoth sides used pigeons during World War II\, particularly when traditional methods of communication were considered impractical or risky. The British military alone used over 200\,000 homing pigeons\, supplied by the National Pigeon Service. RAF bombers carried pigeons in special cases when traveling deep over enemy territory\, so that they could get a message back to a rescue team if they were shot down and their radios damaged.\n\n\n\nDogs\, cats\, and even exotic animals boosted morale during the darkest days of the war. Cats would also hunt for vermin and soldiers in India and Burma quickly discovered that adopting a mongoose meant having not only a pet\, but also a friend who would fight off poisonous snakes and alert them to the presence of enemies. Soldiers stationed in the western desert adopted an endearing creature called a jerboa\, and these gregarious little pets were nicknamed ‘Desert Rats’ which is how the 7th Armoured Division got its nickname.\n\n\n\n\nBagpipes\n\n\n\nPipers are always an important part of our commemorations and pipers will be playing across the nation including 20 bagpipers playing across Scotland in the lead up to VE Day.  We have a history in Aldermaston of playing bagpipers for our commemorative occasions including D-Day and VE Day. \n\n\n\nRinging out the Nation\n\n\n\nThe Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore\, Chair of the Association of English Cathedrals and the Dean of St Albans said: “On 8 May 2025 Cathedral bells around our nation will ring out as we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and give thanks for those who offered their services\, and many lives\, that we might know peace.” \n\n\n\n“As we gather in prayer in our Cathedrals and places of worship on that special anniversary\, the bells that ring out are also a call to us to renew our commitment\, people of all faiths and none\, to work for peace in our communities and in God’s world.” \n\n\n\nOnline Prisoners of War Museum \n\n\n\nThe Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War charity highlights that\, by VE Day 8th May 1945\, most British\, Commonwealth and Allied prisoners held in Europe had been liberated.  They ask that we celebrate and provide a tribute to all those who endured dreadful conditions and suffered so much in Prisoner of War Camps. \n\n\n\n\nwebsite
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/v-e-day-80th-anniversary
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
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SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk - "The Sieges of Basing House"
DESCRIPTION:Alan Turton will be our speaker on “The Sieges of Basing House” \n\n\n\nAlan is a military historian\, who specialises in the English Civil War and the period up to the mid-18th century.  From 1987-2011 he was the curator of the English Civil War site of Basing House (once the largest private house in Tudor England)\, which underwent the longest siege of the English Civil War. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is free for AHG members and a meeting fee of £5 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\nBy Baigent\, Francis Joseph & Millard\, James Elwin (1889). – Source 	 A history of the ancient town and manor of Basingstoke in the county of Southampton; with a brief account of the siege of Basing House\, A. D. 1643-1645\, pages 428/429\, Public Domain\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9921567
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-the-sieges-of-basing-house
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240209T105806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T122104Z
UID:5475-1736969400-1736976600@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk - "GWR - Kennet Valley Railway History"
DESCRIPTION:Dr Richard Marks will be our speaker this January on the topic of the Great Western Railway History in the Kennet Valley and he will highlight Aldermaston presence in that history. \n\n\n\nDr Marks specialises in industrial\, military\, and railway history\, as well as the history of science.  \n\n\n\nMore information on Dr. Richard Marks can be found here on SpeakerNet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is free for AHG members and a meeting fee of £5 for non-members.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-t-b-d
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240121T123530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T164452Z
UID:5450-1730921400-1730926800@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:A.G.M.  &  Talk "Portable Antiquities Scheme"
DESCRIPTION:Talk on P.A.S. by Dr Phil Smithers\, Finds Liaison Officer for West Berks CouncilP.A.S. = Portable Antiquities Scheme \n\n\n\nShort profile: \n\n\n\n\n\nPhil has been working as the Finds Liaison Officer for Berkshire since August 2020. Prior to this he studied for a BA in Ancient History and Archaeology and MRes in Archaeology at the University of Reading\, currently completing a PhD thesis on the Roman site at Richborough at the University of Kent. \n\n\n\nPhil has also worked as a field archaeologist in the UK as well as working on excavations in Catalonia\, Portugal and Italy. \n\n\n\nHis main area of interest in Roman small finds\, particularly scales and weights\, and Late Roman belt sets.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/a-g-m-talk-2
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240908T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240121T123245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T153637Z
UID:5448-1725796800-1725814800@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:2024 Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is “Routes – Networks -Connections”
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/2024-heritage-open-day
LOCATION:St Mary’s\, Aldermaston\, Church Road\, Aldermaston\, RG7 4HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240121T122728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T104938Z
UID:5444-1721244600-1721250000@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk "The Swing Riots"
DESCRIPTION:A talk about the Swing Riots by Dr David Peacock\, who has promised us a connection to The Hinds Head in Aldermaston \n\n\n\nThis meeting is free for AHG members and a meeting fee of £5 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Swing Riots were a widespread uprising in 1830 by agricultural workers in southern and eastern England in protest of agricultural mechanisation and harsh working conditions.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPreviously Dr David Peacock gave the History group a talk on Padworth House and then subsequently lead a party of members in a tour of the house.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-the-swing-riots
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240121T123130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T123341Z
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SUMMARY:80th Anniversary of D-Day
DESCRIPTION:Aldermaston’s marking of the 80th Anniversary is being discussed by the History Group Committee\, any suggestions will be welcome
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/80th-anniversary-of-d-day
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240417T145346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T153428Z
UID:5485-1717236000-1717243200@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:D-Day Lantern Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Participate in fun workshops to create a lantern for D-Day\, at 10am and 2pm\, in Aldermaston Parish Hall
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/d-day-lantern-workshops
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, Aldermaston\, Parish Hall\, The Street\, Aldermaston\, Reading\, RG7 4LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20240121T122528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T105454Z
UID:5442-1713382200-1713387600@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk "Reminiscences of A.E.I. 1956-1963"
DESCRIPTION:A.E.I. bought Aldermaston Court after WWII and there developed the first private nuclear reactor.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is free for AHG members and a meeting fee of £5 for non-members.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-reminiscences-of-a-e-i-1956-1963
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20230420T102703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T095258Z
UID:5342-1705519800-1705527000@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk "The Mount Family and Wasing Estate"
DESCRIPTION:Josh Dugdale\, owner of Wasing Estate\, will talk about the history of the Mount family and the Wasing Estate.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/meeting-talk-the-mount-family-and-wasing-estate
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20221111T155804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T095231Z
UID:5201-1698867000-1698872400@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:A.G.M. & Talk "Royal Berkshire Archives"
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Aldermaston History Group that will be followed by a talk by archivist Rosie Everritt on the Royal Berkshire Archives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to members and non-members
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/a-g-m-talk
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20230815T153718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T154607Z
UID:5370-1694343600-1694365200@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Day\, 2023 - Exhibition in the Hinds Head
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days national festival\, with a theme this year of “Creativity Unwrapped”\, Aldermaston History Group are putting on an exhibition of the creativity that has come from the resident in the form of crafts\, performing arts\, painting & writing.Open to the general public\, free entrance
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2023-exhibition-in-the-hinds-head
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20221111T153843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T154516Z
UID:5193-1694343600-1694365200@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Day\, 2023 - St Mary's Church
DESCRIPTION:Aldermaston History Group members act as guides around this beautiful and interesting 12th century building.  \n\n\n\nOpen to the general public \, free entrance\, light refreshments
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-day-2023
LOCATION:St Mary’s\, Aldermaston\, Church Road\, Aldermaston\, RG7 4HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230903T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20221111T153435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T155032Z
UID:5188-1693746000-1693760400@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Aldermaston & Wasing Show\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Aldermaston History Group have a stand at the local fete & produce show.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/aldermaston-wasing-show-2023
LOCATION:The Old Mill\, Aldermaston\, The Old Mill\, Basingstoke Rd\, Aldermaston\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20221111T153013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T131019Z
UID:5184-1689795000-1689800400@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk "Not all Beer and Skittles"
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting there will be updates about the History Group followed by a talk  \n\n\n\n“Not all Beer and Skittles” A Short History of Pubs\, Beer and Breweries\n\n\n\nby Sue Ellis\n\n\n\n\nSue Ellis is an amateur historian who moved to Thatcham in 1983\, and has since become immersed in the history of West Berkshire. She is Secretary to the West Berkshire Heritage Forum and to Thatcham Historical Society\, and sits on the Thatcham Town Council Heritage Working Group. She is very much involved in West Berkshire’s Local Listing process\, which identifies and celebrates buildings and other heritage assets of local importance\, and in the Conservation Area Appraisal training currently being rolled out to parishes. Now retired from a career working in libraries and in local government\, she indulges her love of history\, ancient buildings and archaeology by researching and talking on a wide range of subjects\, including Richard III (man or monster?)\, the NorthWest Passage\, Piltdown Man\, Anglo-Saxon history\, military history\, and family history. \nBiography from the Berkshire Local History Association website\n\n\n\nSue last spoke to the Aldermaston History Group in January 2020 with her talk on “Magna Carta” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvisional date & venue for Aldermaston History Group Meeting\, details are subject to change. \n\n\n\nOpen to members and non-members (a £5 is charged)
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/talk-19-jul-2023
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20221111T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T140333Z
UID:5180-1681932600-1681938000@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Talk "Motoring in the Kennet Valley"
DESCRIPTION:The format is that of a usual Aldermaston History Group Meeting with the main section being an interesting talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe talk at this meeting will be entitled “Motoring in the Kennet Valley” by Roger Day & Tim Green who authored the book Motoring History of the Kennet Valley \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvisional date & venue for Aldermaston History Group Meeting\, details are subject to change.Open to members and non-members (a £5 is charged)
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/talk-apr-19th
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20221111T151515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T101754Z
UID:5175-1674070200-1674075600@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting & Film "Aldermaston Pottery : The Last Glaze Firing"
DESCRIPTION:This is a film made by Tony Booth in 2006 of the last firing of the wood burning kiln at Aldermaston Pottery. We will be fortunate to have with us two of the potters featured in the film\, Andrew Hazelden and Ursula Waechter\, who will be able to answer questions and add further insights about the film. \n\n\n\nOpen to members and non-members (a £5 is charged)
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/talk-jan-18th-2023
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20211104T163055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T151902Z
UID:997-1662807600-1662829200@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 National Heritage Open Days are a national festival of open venues around the whole country. \n\n\n\nIn Aldermaston\, the History Group assist the Parish Church of St. Mary’s to open the 12th Century Church to the general public for the day. We provide information about the artefacts\, paintings and history of the church building.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20211104T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T190736Z
UID:991-1642620600-1642627800@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Talk Jan 19th\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Professor Mike Fulford on “Roman Silchester”  \n\n\n\nThe Officers Mess\, The Hinds Head\, Aldermaston \n\n\n\nThe venue may change depending on the number of people that want to attend \n\n\n\n\nLet us know if you will be attending\n\n\n\n\nThis talk is free to Members of the Aldermaston History GroupNon-members £5 \n\n\n\nFind out more about membership \n\n\n\n\nMembership\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Mike Fulfordclick for more info …
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/talk-jan-19th-2022
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20210812T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T164040Z
UID:948-1635967800-1635975000@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:2021 A.G.M. & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting of the Aldermaston History Group followed by a talk (t.b.d.)
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/2021-a-g-m-talk
LOCATION:Officers Mess\, Hinds Head\, Hinds Head\,Wasing Lane\, Aldermaston\, Berkshire\, RG7 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting & Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019-09-Logo-A_transparent-AHG-e1599819865986.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20210812T163659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T163700Z
UID:946-1631448000-1631466000@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Free entry to Aldermaston church as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Come along and look at this beautiful building with it’s historic significance to Aldermaston and it’s very special collection of wall paintings. Subject to weather and permissions there will be short guided tours aroun the exterior of the Manor House at 14:00\, 15:00 & 16:00.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-day
LOCATION:St Mary’s\, Aldermaston\, Church Road\, Aldermaston\, RG7 4HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160433
CREATED:20210812T162416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T163514Z
UID:940-1631361600-1631379600@group.aldermastonhistory.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION:Free entry to Aldermaston church as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Come along and look at this beautiful building with it’s historic significance to Aldermaston and it’s very special collection of wall paintings. Subject to weather and permissions there will be short guided tours aroun the exterior of the Manor House at 14:00\, 15:00 & 16:00.
URL:http://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/event/heritage-open-days
LOCATION:St Mary’s\, Aldermaston\, Church Road\, Aldermaston\, RG7 4HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Aldermaston History Group":MAILTO:groupadmin@aldermastonhistory.uk
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