Open meetings 2010- 2011
14th April 2010
The History of the Longbow - Michael Leach traces the story of the English Longbow and its role in critical times in our history. He illustrates his talk with practical examples of these remarkable weapons. Meeting starts 7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
12th May 2010
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 - In song and in books, Route 66 has become a legend in America’s history. Richard Deacon takes us on a personal trip, looking at its history and landmarks. 7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
16th June 2010 (Afternoon)
The Medieval Gardener - Mike Brown talks about how he has designed and created the largest medieval garden in Europe at the Prebendal Manor near Oundle using the tools and implements of the time. 2.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
7th July 2010
The History of Cogenhoe Church - The Reverend John Ouless, for many years Rector of this parish, will outline the detailed history of St. Peter’s Church and share the highlights of this remarkable building. 7.30pm St. Peter’s Church, Cogenhoe.
4th August 2010
A Farmers Wife on a Royal Estate - Rosemary Cobbald, for 30 years a farmers wife on a Royal estate in Yorkshire, talks about her fascinating experiences and how farming changed during those years. 7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
21st August 2010 (Saturday)
A Day Out at the Naseby Battlefield. An illustrated talk on the pivotal civil war Battle of Naseby by one of the members of the Battlefield Trust will be followed by a guided tour of the places where the critical events happened.
22nd September 2010 (Afternoon)
Cogenhoe & Whiston through maps. The Heritage Society is working on a project to study maps of our two villages over the last 380 years. Ted Barnes and the Map History Project group will share their work. 2.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
27th October 2010
Rockingham Castle and the Watsons - Mick Boyce traces the history of Rockingham Castle with particular emphasis on the role of this military stronghold in the English Civil War. 7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall.
7th November 2010 ( Sunday )
2nd Grand Photographic Exhibition. Enjoy another afternoon of nostalgia by looking at several hundred photographs that record village life from 1960 to the present time. 11.00am-4.00pm, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
8th December 2010
Medieval Music with a Seasonal Flavour. Using a wide range of medieval and renaissance instruments, Richard York and his wife Elizabeth will get us into the Christmas spirit by playing and singing seasonal music from bygone days. 7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
28th December 2010 (Tuesday)
Annual Christmas Walk led by Ted Barnes will explore the industrial archaeology associated with the River Nene. Starting out at the St. Peter’s Centre we will make our way to Whiston Locks and return on the north side of the river. Meet 1.30pm St. Peter’s Centre.
5th January 2011 (Afternoon)
Subterranean Secrets of London. Much of the 2nd World War was directed from a subterranean world. Amanda Pickard talks about the secret underground bunkers,and tunnels. 2.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue.
9th February 2011
Three Generations of Northamptonshire Photographers. Photographic work by the Cooper family – Grandfather, Father & Son – who from 1860-1990 recorded pictures of Northampton and the surrounding villages. 7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
2nd March 2011
2011 AGM followed by: Paul Blinkhorn on A Day in the life of the Time Team. Paul is a familiar face on the Time Team with whom he has worked for many years as a pottery expert. Paul will share with us the entertaining moments of working with this celebrated group. 7.30pm, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue.