The Westbury on Trym Society
Your local residents’ conservation and amenity group
Events
The Society meetings are held on the last Monday of each month.
As well as sharing Society notices, guest speakers are arranged.
Admission: Members £1; Non-
Speakers Programme 2008/2009
Venue: Westbury on Trym Village Hall
Time: 7.15pm doors open. Notices 7.45 pm followed by talk
Dates: Last Monday of the month Sept – April (excluding Dec)
Click on the links below to see a poster for the event you’re interested in
(available nearer the date of the event).
2009
Monday 28th September. “Lydney's Lost Fleet: the Lydney Ships Graveyard”
An illustrated talk by Paul Barnett covering the history of an active 1930's working dock including its decline in the 60s and recent rebirth as a popular tourist destination.
Monday 26th October. “The Opening of the Royal Portbury Dock by Edward VII & Queen Alexandra in 1908”
An illustrated talk by Jean Routley.
Monday 30th November. “The End of Bristol Trams”
A talk by Peter Davey on the end of trams in Bristol.
2010
Monday 25th January. “Bart Spices”
A talk by Edward Shaw, Chairman of Bart Spices covering the history and
culinary uses of spices
Monday 22nd February. “Clifton Rocks Railway Refurbishment”
An illustrated talk by Peter Davey
Monday 29th March. “A Night at the Cinema”
A selection of old films featuring Bristol with speaker John Penny
Monday 26th April. AGM
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The Society supports activities that improve the amenity and quality of life of those in the village.
We therefore encourage everyone to support the
Local Produce Market
This is held on the 4th Saturday of each month 10am -
In The Westbury on Trym Surgery Car Park, adjacent to the Public Car Park behind the Methodist Church