PRESS REPORTS 2010

 

October

    At the October meeting, Kevin Illingworth gave a fascinating illustrated talk on ‘Traditional farmhouses in and around the Forest of Bowland’. His emphasis was on exterior features, in particular door heads immediately above doors with drip mould stops on either side; not only do dates feature but also different designs, some of which are recognised as the finest in the country. He also showed us many interesting things to look out for including jetted porches, Celtic heads and gadrooned decoration in the stonework. Close inspection of many stone farmhouses will reveal where original doors and windows were situated.

    The next meeting is on Tuesday 16th November in St. Mary’s Community Hall at 7.45pm when Mike Pearson will be speaking on ‘Utopian Victorian Villages’. New members and visitors will be most welcome.

 

 

 

 

Summer Report

   During the summer, members and friends participated in a series of guided walks and visits. There really was something for everyone with guided walks around Slaidburn, Abbeystead, the Water Mills on Chipping Brook, the Tolkien Trail commencing in Hurst Green and on taking the Dales Rail, walking from the station of choice. Visits were made to the Ribble Steam Railway, Whalley Abbey and Stonyhurst College.

 

    The Winter Programme gets under way on Tuesday 19th October at 7.45pm in St. Mary’s Hall when Kevin Illingworth will be speaking on ‘Traditional Farmhouses in and around the Forest of Bowland’. New members and visitors will be most welcome.

 

 

 

Chipping Local History Society

 

The next informal session of the Society is on Sunday 5th December at St. Mary’s Community Hall from 2pm; this is an opportunity for visitors to seek information from members about local and family history issues. Access will be available to the Society’s archive, which contains census, graveyard and other records together with old documents, books and photographs. There will not be a Sunday meeting in January.

For more information visit the web site: www.chippinghistory.org.uk or contact 01772 864289.