We are delighted that our MP, Nigel Huddleston (who is also a Badsey Society member), has agreed to deliver the 2026 Richard Phillips Memorial lecture. As many of you will know, until his untimely death, Richard was a neighbour of Nigel’s at the Manor House. Nigel will entertain us with a light-hearted talk about life as an MP. The talk will take place at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club.
As a follow-up to Nigel’s talk, we have organised a day trip to London with a free 75-minute guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. If there is sufficient interest, Shirley Tutton will organise a group tour of Westminster Abbey in the afternoon.
THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL.
Maureen Spinks, who has lived literally in the back garden of Harrington House for the last 32 years, will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club entitled “A House through Time – The history of Harrington House”.
With apologies to David Olosuga for borrowing the title of his popular BBC2 series, Maureen will look at history within the walls of one house. She will delve deep into the lost lives of the inhabitants – under the same roof, decades apart.
Members free; non-members £2.50.
Susheela Burford, Finds Liaison Officer for Worcestershire and Warwickshire, Portable Antiquities Scheme, will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club entitled “Recent Notable Finds in Worcestershire”.
Members free; non-members £2.50.
Carol Wood, Community Project Officer at Explore the Past, Worcester, will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club entitled “Victorian Rural Women in South Worcestershire”. Formerly a teacher, Carol is passionate about helping all customers at The Hive in Worcester, and children in particular, to learn from primary sources.
Members free; non-members £2.50.
Come and join us on a day trip to the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, to view the Willersey Roman swords. These were discovered by a novice metal detectorist in March 2023 and were donated to the Corinium Museum where they have been on display since August last year. X-rays performed at Historic England‘s science laboratory revealed that the swords were constructed differently. One features intricate pattern welding, indicative of a higher status, and the other is plain.
Following on from a successful musical soirée in 2024 in the Tuttons’ back garden, the Chameleon Quintet has kindly agreed to come and play for us again. Please bring a picnic and drinks, if you wish, and folding chairs if possible – though some will be available on the night. The group will play a selection of light and popular classics for around 30-40 minutes. There will then be a break when you can enjoy your picnic and chat, followed by more informal background music.
Come and visit our stand at the Flower Show and see what we have been doing this year.
Remember the king who was found buried under a car park? Come and join us on a day trip to the Richard III Visitor Centre and Leicester. Details to follow in due course.
Please note this is a members only event but membership costs only £5.
Sue Ablett, Galen Bartholomew and Noelle Chambers will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club about some of the curious things they have found out whilst researching family history.
Members free; non-members £2.50.
