Ewhurst History Society Programme

The Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Glebe Centre, Ewhurst, at 8.00pm

2010 / 2011

• Tuesday 21st Sept 2010
  Joy Horn Ebenezer Mann and the Order of the Sprouting Grain
  Joy Horn will tell us about the life and work of Ebenezer Mann (1881-1957). Having originally trained as an ironmonger’s apprentice in his father’s store, David Mann & Sons, he became a missionary and worked in China for 42 years, before returning to Cranleigh in 1945.

• Tuesday 19th October 2010
  Handa Bray Air and Exercise - The Story of the Hurtwood Control
  More than 90 years ago, Reggie Bray, Lord of the Manor of Shere, granted the public a ‘right to roam’ with ‘open access for air and exercise’ on the Hurtwood – one of the first estates in England to do so. Handa Bray, Reggie’s grand-niece and current Lord of the Manor of Shere, will tell us the story of the Hurtwood.
  

• Tuesday 16th November 2010
  Jonathan Pratt What do I know?
  Jonathan Pratt of Bellmans will tell us about his work as an auctioneer. He will be bringing along items of interest from forthcoming sales for us to look at and handle and will also tell us how television has changed the business and about his role in ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘The Antiques Road Trip’.
  

• Tuesday Dec 14th 2010– Members’ Evening
  NB this is the 2nd Tuesday, not the 3rd
  Nigel Balchin Ewhurst in the Times On-line Archive
  The Times Archive is now available on-line and Nigel has been researching references to Ewhurst. These include obituaries, property for sale, adverts for jobs, and letters to the editor.
  Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
  

• Tuesday 18th January 2011
  Anthony Richmond George Abbot, his life and work
  2011 marks the 400th anniversary of George Abbot’s appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. In this talk, Tony Richmond will trace his rise from humble beginnings, his service to James I, the Bible, his writings, his Church career, his downfall and his legacy.
  

• Tuesday 15th February 2011
  Quiz Night and Buffet Supper (details later)
  

• Tuesday 15th March 2011
  Alan Crocker The Surrey Industrial History Awards
  In 1983 the Surrey Industrial History Group decided to make an annual award, in the form of a commemorative plaque, to acknowledge the contribution made by an individual or organisation in conserving the industrial heritage of the county. Alan Crocker will tell us about the projects for which plaques have been awarded, including Baynards Railway Station, The Old Farm at Shere and Albury Pigeon House.
  

• Tuesday 19th April 2011
  Dr Robin Fawkner-Corbett The Early History of the Village Hospital
  Cranley Hospital was founded in 1859 and claims to be the oldest cottage hospital in the country. Dr Corbett, a retired Senior Partner at Cranleigh Health Practice, has been closely involved with the hospital and in this talk he will be focusing on what it was like during the Victorian era.
  Please note this meeting will be held at the Village Hall, not the Glebe Centre.
  

• Tuesday 17th May 2011
  AGM followed by
  Philip Hutchinson Guildford Castle and Palace
  Philip Hutchinson, Senior Custodian of Guildford Castle Keep, will tell us about the history of Guildford Castle, and its eventual use as a tourist attraction, illustrated by items from his extensive collection of postcards, photographs and related ephemera.
  

• June 2011 – Visit to Guildford Castle (details later)
  

• July 2011 – Summer Garden Lunch (details later)

Committee

PRESIDENT

Mary Smith

HON. LIFE MEMBERS

John Greenwood (Chairman)

Janet Balchin (Secretary/Archivist)

Margaret Forster (Membership Secretary)

Connie Watson

Sally Thompson (Refreshments)

Sylvia Wright

Norman Manning

Carol Woodrow

PUBLICATIONS / RESEARCH

Janet Balchin (Archivist)

Subscriptions

Annual Subscription - £4.00; Meeting fee / coffee - 30p for members, Visitors welcome at £1.50 per meeting (to include coffee)

For more information please contact the Secretary, Janet Balchin Tel. 01483 277342