Date		Event	Venue and Time
Monday	20 February 2012	The Upper Thames Patrol - The Waterborne Home Guard	Mem Hall - 7:30pm
		Bill King will describe the formation of this unique element of the Home Guard, with emphasis on the Thames from Maidenhead to Lechlade.  He will also describe the structures and artifects which can still be seen along the river.
Monday	19 March 2012	The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings	Mem Hall - 7:15pm
		The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror.  It is over 70 metres long and tells the story of Harold’s defeat by William at the Battle of Hastings, ensuring the success of the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Presented by Iain Willox.
Monday	16 April 2012	Boil a Mouse in Urine -  The Care of Babies and Infants in Tudor and Stuart Times	Mem Hall - 7:30pm
		Malcolm Watkins will describe this unlikely medication, and other bizarre treatments, used for babies and infants in the 16th and 17th centuries.  Such ignorance was not uncommon, and typified the way the young were treated in their early lives.  Infant mortality was high, not surprisingly perhaps given the lack of knowledge or understanding of the importance of hygiene.
Monday	21 May 2012	The Swing Riots and Agricultural Rioters	Mem Hall - 7:30pm
		In 1830 agricultural workers rose up against their employers as they sought better conditions for themselves and their families.  The modern threshing machines which deprived the farm labourers of their winter employment were the main target.  However, by 1831, many workers were guilty of criminal acts and imprisoned or deported. Presented by Jill Chambers.
Monday	18 June 2012	Evening Visit to Fairford
		Details to follow
Monday	16 July 2012	Evening Visit to Wroughton
		Details to follow
Monday	15 October 2012	Barley, Beer and Barrels	Mem Hall - 7:15pm
		We welcome the return of this popular and entertaining speaker who will deliver his unique presentation on the History of Brewing from the mid 15th century.  The difference between ale and beer, and some of the somewhat strange additives, will be described but unfortunately there will be no free samples! Presented by Martin Way.
		23rd Annual General Meeting
		At about 9:00pm refreshments will be served at our Social Evening. New and old members and guests welcome.
Monday	19 November 2012	Gloucestershire’s Literary Heritage	Mem Hall - 7:30pm
		From William Tyndale, who first translated the Bible from Greek into English, touching on Shakespeare's references to the county and on through Dickens, Laurie Lee, Dennis Potter, Joanna Trollope and Jilly Cooper, many writers have found inspiration living in Gloucestershire and this talk tells of their lives and where they lived or visited. Presented by Mary Moxham.