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Avon Local History & Archaeology

Lists groups and events across the Avon region.

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Sodbury Vale Family History Group
Are you interested in Family History and want to find out information about your ancestors but don’t know where to start? We meet at Shireway Community Centre will be able to help you.
For more information, please contact Lynne English on 0117 9373130, or via the email link below.
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South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group
SGMRG was set up by local people to understand, record and where appropriate preserve the remains, of what was once an extensive industry, for the present community and future generations.
SGMRG is a voluntary organisation that relies on grants and donations from local people. Our membership is made up of archaeologists, surveyors, historians, engineers, cavers and those simply interested in finding more about what lies under their feet.
We have regular meetings, walks and talks including the opportunity to get involved in exploration, archaeology and resotoration work. If you would like more information contact the Treasurer Roger Gosling by email or on 01454 883607.
www.sgmrg.co.uk
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Yate and District Heritage Centre
The Centre aims to reflect the rich diversity of the Yate area’s cultural, historical, social and industrial past. This is achieved through a range of thought provoking and varied exhibitions, and a range of evening and day events including a regular series of quizzes, historical lectures and other one-off events.
Free admission - everyone welcome. Open Tuesday - Thursday and Saturdays, 10.30am-4.30pm

Click here for more information on the Heritage Centre.

Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG
Tel: 01454 862200

www.yateheritage.co.uk
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Related events

Friday 3rd September 2010
A Complete History of Station Road
10th August–18th September (Tue-Thu and Sat), 10.30am-4.30pm, Yate and District Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG

Local historians have come together to produce a fascinating history of Station road and the people who have lived here from the early Victorians to the shopkeepers and residents of today. Station Road will be full of information about Yate people you could never have imagined.

There have been immense changes to Station Road over the years especially the stretch around the Shopping Centre.

You'll also find interesting objects on display including the Swan Inn pub sign, a potato chip maker used at the workhouse and a 1915 Cow Mills calendar. Sprint Print has part funded the display.

For more information please contact Yate and District Heritage Centre on 01454 862200 or click below.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/history/yat...


Sunday 5th September 2010
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group

Workday 4 – Oldwood
For more information, please click below.
www.sgmrg.co.uk/events


Thursday 9th September 2010
Heritage Open Days
9th-12th September

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist temples. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
www.heritageopendays.org.uk


Friday 10th September 2010
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group

Workday 5: Oldwood Pits Open Day Set-up
For more information, please click below.
www.sgmrg.co.uk/events


Saturday 11th September 2010
Heritage Open Days
All day, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE
www.winterbournebarn.co.uk
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group: Oldwood Pits Open Days
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September, Oldwood Pit, Oldwood Lane, Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, BS37 7PZ (between Rangeworthy and north Yate)

For more information, please click below.
www.sgmrg.co.uk/events

10th Anniversary Celebrations
10.30am-4.30pm, Yate and District Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG

Yate Heritage Centre host a special one off event to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and celebrate our achievements.

It will be a full day of good quality entertainment including: folk singing, Morris dancing, brass band, Acro-Gymnastics and St Mary's School Choir.

Extensive Craft Fair and other stalls.

Numerous family activities and workshops including meeting the 18th century Medicine Man, and making an historic frieze for the Centre. There will also be a special 10th anniversary exhibition looking at the last 10 years at the Centre.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/history/yat...


Monday 13th September 2010
Stories from local miners
13th September–2nd November, Library Opening Hours, Yate Library, West Walk (opposite Argos)

Exhibition by the South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/sport_and_l...


Wednesday 15th September 2010
Yate and Sodbury District U3A History and Social Studies Group
10.30am–12noon, Charter Suite, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Edwardian Fashion (Edwardian Series no. 3) Presenter: Geraldine Marchand. All U3A members are invited.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/education/u3a


Saturday 18th September 2010
Yate International Festival
10.30am-4.30pm, Yate and District Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG

Now in its fifth year, the Yate International Festival offers a dazzling array of acts representing cultures from all corners of the globe including musicians and dancers from Chinese, Indian, Polish and Irish backgrounds in South Gloucestershire. There will also be workshops, food and a host of other activities. Funded by Engage.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/history/yat...


Tuesday 5th October 2010
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group

Evening work - Serridge
For more information, please click below.
www.sgmrg.co.uk/events


Saturday 9th October 2010
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group

Workday 6 - Serridge
For more information, please click below.
www.sgmrg.co.uk/events



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