The Henry Williamson Society Spring Meeting
16–18 May 2025
John Moore's Tewkesbury
Our Spring Meeting is in Tewkesbury, home of the writer John Moore (1907–1967). This is a new venue for our Society, with what promises to be a most interesting weekend. We look forward to welcoming members there.
PROGRAMME
Friday, 16 May
| 6.00 p.m. on | Assemble in the Tudor House Hotel bar |
| 7.00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 9.00 p.m. | 'A portrait of John Moore: his life and his books'' – an illustrated talk by Kirstie Bingham, Heritage Manager of the John Moore Museum |
Saturday, 17 May
| 8.00 a.m. on | Breakfast in the main dining room |
| 10.15 a.m. |
Visit to the John Moore Museum Introductory talk Tour of the Museum and Merchant's House Free time in the Museum and its garden |
| 12.30 p.m. | Lunch at the Abbey Tea Rooms |
| 2.00-3.30 p.m. |
Guided walking tour of Tewkesbury Led by local expert Steve Goodchild |
| 6.00 p.m. on | Gather in hotel bar |
| 7.00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 9.00 p.m. |
How well do you know Gloucestershire? Quiz compiled and compered by Paul McGlone |
Sunday, 18 May
| 8.00 a.m. on | Breakfast |
| 10.30 a.m. |
Optional walk down the Severn to Odda's Chapel (weather permitting) Visit historic Tewkesbury Abbey (main service at 10.30 a.m.) |
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THE PROGRAMME, REGISTRATION FORM, FULL DETAILS ABOUT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, AND THE RISK ASSESSMENT ARE AVAILABLE AS PDFs ON THE LINKS BELOW.
Programme (as above)
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