See below our outlined planned programme from May 2025 to May 2026 below and please keep an eye on this page for further news (including any changes) on our series of evening talks and other activities.
About our Talks
The Society in normal times meets once per month from September to May each year. Generally, all meetings are held in Milton-under-Wychwood Village Hall.
Meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:30pm – 9:00pm.
Members – FREE Guests – £3 per person
Anyone with an interest in local history is very welcome to join us.
Next Event: 14th May 2025
AGM and presentation “From our Archive”
An exhibition of historic pictures of the Wychwoods will be on display throughout the evening. Doors open at 7.15 pm for teas/coffee and exhibition viewing. The AGM will start at 7.45pm, to be followed by “Glimpses into the Archives”, a short series of presentations by the Archive team.
Agenda
- To Approve the Minutes of the AGM held Wednesday 8th May 2024
- Matters arising from those minutes.
- Chairman’s report
- Treasurer’s report
- Voting in of Committee
- Subscription increase
- Any Other Business
- Date for the next AGM Wednesday 13th May 2026
Here is a preview of our talks programme for the forthcoming 2025-6 season
2025
10 Sep – Stephen Barker: Trench Humour in the First World War
08 Oct – Professor Diane Purkiss: A History of what the English have eaten
12 Nov – Juliet Heslewood: Fairford Church
10 Dec – Sean Callery: Christmas in the Cotswolds
2026
14 Jan – Gillian Cane: The Mitford Sisters
11 Feb – Witney Blankets or the New Mill Talk
11 Mar – Tracey Bowers: Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre*
*Armed Forces & Veterans Services. Army Operations room
08 Apr – Family Genealogy Evening
13 May- AGM and ‘From the Archive’
