Loddon & District Local History Group - History, Hearts & Heads

Historic sites are so much more than cold old stones. On July 20th, starting at 1:30pm, Colin Howey will be talking to the Loddon & District Local History Group about 'The Ragged Society of Antiquarian Ramblers',  as he discusses their particular way of looking at, engaging with and exploring, a range of historic sites across Norfolk and Norwich. 

Since their founding, in January 2010, the Ragged Ramblers have been travelling across Norfolk (and beyond), exploring the county in search of historic wonders and curiosities. The Ramblers approach these sites through a combination of historical enquiry, creativity and... well, eccentricity. As you will see here, although fascinated by things old and cobwebby, we are also well versed in using online resources to share our discoveries with the wider world. 

This hour long talk will provide a unique insight into the world of the Ragged Ramblers. 


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Stratton Strawless Bluebell Days

We are delighted to announce that once again the Stratton Strawless bluebell woods will be open for visitors (at £2.50 per adult; fund-raising for the local church) on the following dates:

Saturday 30th/Sunday 1st May 2011: 2 – 5pm

Monday 2nd May 2011:  11.00am – 5pm

Saturday 7th/Sunday 8th May 2011:  2 – 5 pm


Members of the Ragged Society of Antiquarian Ramblers will be assembling on Saturday 30th at 2pm, with elbows sharpened, ready for the jostling at the bric-a-brac stall. Munro will be sulking as his medical advisors have insisted that he adopt a gluten-free diet. Alas, the delicious range of home-baked cakes will be off-limits to him. However, the rest of us can have a jolly good nosh-up, so that's okay. 

Huzzah!