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April 2004 News

At the recent AGM, the committee was re-elected for another year. The chairman, Treasurer, and Events’ Secretary reported on a busy and successful year. The Society had 77 members who had enjoyed a year of interesting talks and outings, and the chairman thanked the committee for their hard work, describing them as ‘round pegs in round holes’!

The AGM (at 20 minutes, surely the shortest on record!) Was followed by a fascinating talk by Ashley Cooper, a farmer and author from Gestingthorpe. As a young man he had gone travelling in India, and on his return was surprised to find how many of the old ‘farm boys’ he talked to had been there too. He started to research the connections between India and East Anglia and diccovered that in 1982 there were 70 local people who had some connection through the Forces or trade. He uncovered some strange stories and coincidences which he shared with the audience.

Secretary	Dorothy Anderson	01440 820376
Events Secretary	Gillian Cooper	01440 820052

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 12th May 2004
A Visit to Giffords Hall
Please meet at the MSC Car Park at 6.20pm
Cost £2
Please book with Gillian

Tuesday 18th May
7.30pm in the WI Hall
"A Weaver at Waterloo" by Anne Grimshaw

Thursday 12th June 2004
A guided tour of Kentwell Hall with Leigh Alston
Please note this will be an afternoon outing.
Please book with Gillian

New Members are very welcome.
Contact the secretary or have a look at the Local History Society page

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