FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Evening meetings (unless otherwise stated) are held at our regular venue, Tipton Green Methodist  Church Hall, Park Lane West, Tipton, DY4 8LD

Non members are welcome for an entry fee of £2.

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September.

Tipton Canal Festival. `Bringing to Life the Venice of the Midlands`.

The Tipton Civic Society will be having a sales stall in Tipton Green Methodist Church Hall on the Saturday, and in the canal side marquee adjacent to Neptune Heath Centre  on the Sunday.

Tuesday 24th September. 7.30pm.

Salter and Hinett: a Tale of Two Tiptonians.

An illustrated talk by Nigel Salter.

Nigel relates the life and times of his early 20th century forebears. Soldier and Great war hero William Hinett, and businessman and politician Thomas E Salter JP, who was three times Chairman of Tipton Urban District Council.

Tuesday 22nd October. 7.30pm.

The Great Fire of London.

An illustrated talk by Alan Hill.

In 1666 London was recovering from the ravages of the plaque. Fire was a constant hazard and the rapid expansion of the city in the 17th century only added to the danger. Aided by a hot and dry summer, a strong easterly wind and the lack of a rapid and coordinated response, the fire raged for four days before being put out. The damage was almost unimaginable and 100,000 people were made homeless.

Tuesday 26th November. 7.30pm.

Tipton`s Edwardian Architect.

An illustrated talk by Keith Hodgkins.

Working from his office at 9 Owen Street, the architect George Harry Wenyon achieved celebrity status in the first decade of the 20th century with his designs for Tipton, Toll End and Dudley Libraries. But what became of Wenyon after he moved away from the Black Country during the First World War? This talk will explore his life and times.

Friday 29th November. 7pm.

Tipton Christmas Tree of Light Dedication Service and Switching on of the Tree Lights.

St Paul`s Community Centre, Brick Kiln Street, Tipton, DY4 9BP

Featuring the singing of the Tipton Community Choir, this special service is dedicated to the hundreds of lost loved ones whose names are recorded on a Roll of Remembrance around the Tree of Light. After the sevice at about 7.50pm the Tree lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE.

For further information ring Keith Hodgkins on 0121 520 0080.