Forthcoming Events for Your Diary
A Visit to Copped Hall
2.30pm, Sunday, 1st October
(Meet at the gates of Copped Hall at 2.30pm; the gates are off the Upshire road.)
A guided tour of Copped Hall will be provided by a volunteer from the Friends of the Copped Hall Trust. The history and architectural story of the house and site will be explained. The tour will include the recently acquired walled garden. Light refreshments will be served in the restored Raquets Court.
A charge of £3, as a donation to the Trust, will be made for both members and non-members. Gates to the Hall will be opened, and closed, at 2.30pm sharp!
We hope that the Membership of the Group will support this visit as we have undertaken to ensure that we can provide 20 visitors. Please indicate if you wish to visit by phoning Rob or Anne Brooks on 01277 364305, asap.
“Look Back in Ongar”
a talk by Edwyn Gilmour
8.00pm, Thursday, 26th October
Toot Hill Village Hall
Edwyn Gilmour has enjoyed a long and close association with Ongar. This illustrated talk will present a nostalgic look at Ongar.
A charge will be made for members of £1 and non-members £2.
Please also note that:
The Toot Hill Show will be held from 2.00pm, Saturday, 5th August, Home Field, Toot Hill opposite the Green Man. The High Country History Group will mount a small presentation at the Show. This is one of the best village shows in the area and well worth a visit.
We intend to introduce one talk each year on “technical” aspects of local history. These aspects might include conservation, archiving, publishing or museum management, for example. With this in mind, a talk is planned for the evening of Thursday, 30th November. The talk will be given by Corrie Newall of Heritage and Conservation, Essex County Council. More details are to follow.