News

Check back here regularly to find out what's going on at Worle History Society.

We are all very sad to say that Tony Dolling passed away on 29th September after a short illness. Tony was also on the Committee and was still attending committee meetings just two weeks before he passed away. Tony you will be greatly missed by all of us!

Please contact Dave for info on the funeral or Worle Community Centre where he was also Trustee and Chair (and not forgetting a great Father Christmas)! 

Remembrance Service

Sunday 9th November - Remembrance Service 10.50 the service will be held at Worle Memorial. 

If you are interseted in finding out more about those mentioned on the Memorial in World War One then we still have some books available priced at £5 each and all profits going to Weston Hospice, The hospice are in our thoughts as they recently cared for Tony (see above). 

Saturday meeting at the Library

Thank you to all those who came to join us at Worle Library - We will let you know when the next one will be.

Next Meeting

Our next meeting will on  Tuesday 2nd December, Christmas Quiz Night - with Julie. Drinks, nibbles and a raffle. Please bring a raffle prize with you.

Novembers meeting was about Birnbeck Pier by Peter Lander from Birnbeck Regeneration Trust - Peter talked about the history of the pier from the start right through to the war years then onto its decline, the research which has gone on was amazing. It was great to hear all about the peir and its history. Thank you Peter. 

Web Site

This is very much a work in progress and we hope to add more to what is there, for all to explore whether you are new to Worle, a local or have moved away. Please let us know if want you would like to see on it. 

Social Media

Worle History Society does now have Social Media, We have a facebook group- Worle History Official. You can also contact Dave the Chairman if you need any thing or grab one of us at a meeting.

If you wish to share photos with us, please let us know we would love to see them also.

Other Talks Some of our talks are being repeated to other groups, so if you missed a talk Dave will keep us posted on dates and times for you.