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Friday 31 January 2020 06:30am
AGM and talk on Maritime Archaeology in the Solent :: Meetings
Location : Beaulieu Village Hall
Friday 31 January 2020 6:30pm
AGM and talk on Maritime Archaeology in the Solent
presented by Garry Momber, Director of Southampton’s Maritime Archaeology Trust. Garry has been engaged over several decades in investigating the archaeology of the Solent in prehistoric times when the sea levels were much lower and humans and wildlife lived on what is now the sea floor.
Friday 25 September 2020 06:30pm
The myth, the Duke of Montagu’s Adventure and the Building of Buckler’s Hard :: Meetings
Location : Master Builder’s
Speaker: Ken Robinson.
Venue: The Master Builders House Hotel, followed by a hosted Reception.
Friday 26 February 2021
Virtual Annual General Meeting :: Meetings
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It is very sad that our BHS activities planned for the last year had to be postponed due to Covid19. During the year the Committee met online, and we were pleased to keep in touch through our August and October Newsletters. We will of course resume our programme of meetings just as soon as circumstances permit.Procedure for holding an Annual General Meeting as required under our Constitution: The Committee considers that as the business to be transacted is very simple, this can most appropriately be done as follows:
We will send you information in advance by email including the documents required for the AGM procedures and request any comments or questions from you before the AGM date. There will be no virtual/online meeting for all members. The Committee will hold an AGM meeting to discuss your comments, resolve any issues, and then subsequently confirm to you all the proposed arrangements for the coming year. This pragmatic arrangement will be deemed to fulfil the requirements for an AGM in accordance with our Constitution.
So here is the notification for you of the date of the virtual AGM:
1. Notice of BHS AGM date: The BHS virtual Annual General Meeting 2021 will be attended by the Committee in the manner described above, on Friday 26th February 2021.
2. Nominations for Members to serve on the Committee: Any member wishing to stand for election to the committee, may do so provided they are nominated and seconded by two other members of the Society, and all three confirm this in writing with their contact details to the Secretary, by email to gillian.s@mac.com, by Thursday 18th February 2021.
3. Papers for the Annual General Meeting: Copies of the Agenda, the Annual Report, the Minutes of the last AGM, and the Treasurer’s Report will be sent by email to all members by Friday 19th February 2021.
We hope that these arrangements are clear. After receiving the AGM papers, If anyone has any queries, comments or points they would like to raise before the AGM, please do so by email to gillian.s@mac.com.
Thursday 08 July 2021 06:00pm
** MEETING POSTPONED ** The Art of Belinda Lady Montagu :: Meetings
Location : Palace House
POSTPONED
THE ART OF BELINDA LADY MONTAGU
presented by Mary Montagu-Scott
The first BHS post-lockdown members’ event will be a visit hosted by Mary Montagu-Scott to view the exhibition of Belinda Montagu's art in Palace House, followed by the great wall hangings, depicting the history of Beaulieu Abbey, in the Domus.
Numbers will necessarily be restricted in accordance with Government guidance at the time, and attendance will be prioritised on a members only, "first come first served basis". Bookings will be open following circulation of full event details at the beginning of June.
Thursday 8th July 2021 at 6pm
at Palace House and the Domus, Beaulieu
Thursday 09 September 2021 06:00pm
THE ART OF BELINDA LADY MONTAGU :: Visits
Location : Palace House
THE ART OF BELINDA LADY MONTAGU
hosted by Mary Montagu-Scott
A visit to view the exhibition celebrating the painting, drawing and needlework of Belinda Montagu in Palace House and to view her great wall hangings, depicting the history of Beaulieu Abbey, in the Domus
Thursday 9th September 2021 at 6pm
at Palace House and the Domus, Beaulieu
Park in the Abbey Church meadow and follow the signs to the BHS meeting in Palace House
Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5
Members wishing to renew their subscriptions should pay at the door
Reservations are required so we know how many people to expect
Please email Dene McCulloch (dene.mcculloch@sky.com) with how many will attend
Monday 29 November 2021 06:30pm
The Schneider Trophy Air Races :: Meetings
Location : Beaulieu Village Hall
THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY AIR RACES
presented by Colin van Geffen
Colin presents the enthralling story of the high-speed Schneider Trophy Air Races held between 1913 and 1931 at locations across Europe and US, including twice over the Solent from the Royal Air Force seaplane station at Calshot in the New Forest
A British developer of these air racer seaplanes, Supermarine Aviation Works in Southampton, used their experience to develop the Spitfire WWII fighter aircraft
Monday 29th November 2021 6:30pm
at Beaulieu Village Hall SO42 7YA
Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5
Click to download the flyer596.93 KB
No booking required
Monday 07 February 2022 06:30pm
Annual General Meeting :: Meetings
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Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Beaulieu History Society takes place on Monday 7th February commencing at 6:30pm. Given the relaxation of Covid rules, the meeting will be held in person at the Beaulieu Village Hall SO42 7YA. Thanks to Ken Robinson for arranging the meeting and collating the papers and the quiz. Wearing of masks and reasonable social distancing will be expected, including during refreshments following the meeting.
Papers for the meeting have been combined in one file and can be viewed here BHS AGM Agenda and Reports - Feb 2022; a restricted number of paper copies will be available at the meeting:
Agenda, including Chairman’s, Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports,
Minutes of last year’s AGM.
Admission is free to all paid-up Beaulieu History Society members, and £5 subscriptions for 2022 in cash only may be paid on arrival. Only paid-up members may vote. Members’ guests will be asked for £5 admission entitling them to membership for a full year.
Local History Quiz
Following the AGM there will be a fun local History Quiz.
We hope you will be able to join us for the meeting.
Best regards,
John Pemberton
Thursday 19 May 2022 06:30pm
Beaulieu in 1952 :: Meetings
Location : Lecture Theatre, National Motor Museum
The Beaulieu History Society has arranged this event on Thursday 19th May to contribute to the Beaulieu Communities celebrations for H.M. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The meeting will be in three parts. It will begin with the film "Forest Heritage", made in 1952 showing life in the New Forest at the time. Our first speaker will be Frederick Norris who will describe how Beaulieu was in 1952, covering the village, traders, and aspects of community life. 1952 was also when the visitor business at Beaulieu took off, after Lord Edward Montagu first opened Palace House to the public, and exhibited a few cars there in memory of his father. Mary Montagu-Scott will read her fathers words from his books, with images and press reports of the time.
Free for Members, non members and Guests £5 (payable on arrival)
The National Motor Museum Theatre, Beaulieu.
Entry via Visitor's Entrance and Car Park - follow signs to the Theatre.
Doors open at 18:00.
Friday 01 July 2022 06:30pm
TRANSFORMATION - THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM :: Meetings
Location : Lecture Theatre, National Motor Museum
TRANSFORMATION - THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM
marking the 50th Anniversary 1972-2022
presented by Ken Robinson
at the National Motor Museum Theatre, Friday 1st July 2022 6:30pm (doors open 6pm)
The outstanding success of the Montagu Motor Museum in its first 20 years up to 1972, also created problems - which the plan to create The New Beaulieu Museum Complex was designed to resolve. The ambitious plan met local resistance, but Lord Montagu was determined to found a new Charitable Trust for the collection, and to proceed. Former Managing Director Ken Robinson joined Lord Montagu at Beaulieu in 1969 and was involved in all aspects of replanning, building and fulfilling Lord Montagu's vision to transform his Museum into the National Motor Museum.
This is a special presentation for BHS members that has been prepared primarily for Beaulieu and National Motor Museum staff as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5. No booking required.
Best regards,
John Pemberton
BEAULIEU HISTORY SOCIETY
Monday 07 November 2022 06:30pm
Flying Boats of Southampton :: Meetings
Location : Beaulieu Village Hall
FLYING BOATS OF SOUTHAMPTON
presented by Colin van Geffen
Monday 7th November 2022 6:30pm (doors open 6pm)
at Beaulieu Village Hall SO42 7YA
Flying boats were an interesting but now little known form of luxury travel from WWI to the 1950s. Imperial Airways (later BOAC) flew globally from local bases at Hythe and Southampton. Flights to Australia, for example, stopped for refuelling and overnight stays at romantic places like Paris, Brindisi, Cairo, Karachi, Rangoon, Singapore and Darwin.
Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5. Cash only please. No booking required.
Thursday 15 December 2022 06:30pm
A Christmas Visit and Celebration :: Visits
Location : New Forest Heritage Centre, Lyndhurst
Thurs 15 December 2022 6:30pm
Christmas Visit and Celebration at New Forest Heritage Centre’s premises in Lyndhurst.
We will explore the Heritage Centre’s library, museum and gallery containing thousands of books, images and artifacts dedicated to the New Forest.
A party after with drinks and canapes will celebrate the festive season.
Friday 30 December 2022 06:30pm
John Pemberton Trial Event :: Meetings
Location : Beaulieu Village Hall
This is a trial event to test the software
Friday 27 January 2023 06:30pm
AGM followed by a talk on the History of Beaulieu River :: Meetings
Location : Beaulieu Village Hall
This is to invite you to the brief AGM of the Beaulieu History Society to be followed by a talk on the History of Beaulieu River:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Friday 27th January 2023 6:30pm (doors open 6pm) at Beaulieu Village Hall SO42 7YA
The AGM of the Beaulieu History Society will start at 6:30pm sharp.
BHS AGM 2023 Agenda and Papers252.9 KB
The Committee of the Beaulieu History Society welcomes any member who wishes to join the Committee. The work of the committee includes deciding and arranging the talks given by external speakers at member meetings and occasional outings to places of historic interest. Committee members undertake research on subjects that interest them, and sometimes give talks themselves. A periodic newsletter is produced containing articles of local historic interest, many contributed by members.
A member may nominate themselves or another member for election to the Committee by giving to the Secretary at least 7 days before the date of the AGM the name of that person accompanied by his or her written indication of willingness to stand for election. All proposals must be seconded by a member either before or at the AGM. Nominations should be sent by email to secretary@beaulieuhistorysociety.org.uk by Thursday 19th January 2023.
Papers for the Annual General Meeting: Copies of the Agenda, the Annual Report, the Minutes of last AGM, and the Treasurer’s Report will be sent by email to all members on Friday 20th January 2023. If anyone has any queries, comments or points they would like to raise before the AGM, please do so by email to secretary@beaulieuhistorysociety.org.uk.
THE HISTORY OF BEAULIEU RIVER
presented by Mary Montagu-Scott
Mary is proficient in the history of all things maritime related to Beaulieu: the use of the river from the 13th century by the monks of Beaulieu Abbey for transport and fishing, the wooden warships built in the 18th and 19th centuries at Bucklers Hard, the construction of WWI and WWII naval vessels in the 20th century, through to pleasure craft and dingy sailing in contemporary times.
This stimulating talk will span the centuries and the broad range of activities enabled by the river.
Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5. Cash only please. No booking required.
Best regards,
John Pemberton
Thursday 13 April 2023 06:30pm
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Reminders of WW2 in the New Forest :: Meetings
Location : Beaulieu Village Hall
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Reminders of WW2 in the New Forest
presented by Marc Heighway
Many visual reminders of World War 2 can be seen in the New Forest: remains of airfields, foundations of buildings, bomb craters, and so on. Other remains cannot be seen, yet are still there.
The New Forest was a collecting and despatch point for the military and their equipment, by land, sea and air, throughout the war and especially towards its end. Marc conveys his unique knowledge of the intriguing hidden items from these times.
Thursday 13th April 2023 6:30pm (doors open 6pm)
at Beaulieu Village Hall SO42 7YA
Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5. No booking required.
Monday 22 May 2023 07:30pm
SOUTHAMPTON MONUMENT AND VAULT :: Meetings
Location : St Peter’s Church, Titchfield
This is to make you aware of an interesting presentation. Whilst it is not organised by Beaulieu History Society, it is closely associated with our history. A flyer is attached.
SOUTHAMPTON MONUMENT AND VAULT
presented by Friends of St Peter’s Church, Titchfield
In September 2019 members of the Beaulieu History Society visited the village of Titchfield. The village is 25 miles by road from Beaulieu, in between Southampton and Portsmouth and near the Solent coast. The visit included Titchfield Abbey and St Peter’s Church.
The connection between Beaulieu and Titchfield originates from Sir Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton. Thomas was a loyal civil servant to King Henry VIII and as a result, after the dissolution of the monasteries in the 1530s, he was granted among other monastic lands the Abbeys of both Beaulieu and Titchfield. Wriothesley ancestors are commemorated by the elaborate and captivating Southampton Monument and Vault in St Peter’s Church, Titchfield.
Because of this ancestral link, since the early 20th century the Montagu family of Beaulieu including Lord Montagu, have wished to be involved in the conservation of this monument.
Monday 22nd May 2023 7:30pm (doors open 7pm)
at St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Titchfield PO14 4AG
Tickets £7 online at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/titchfield/st-peters-church-titchfield/an-evening-with-lord-montagu-of-beaulieu/2023-05-22/19:30/t-gayadaz