All meetings are at 7.30 pm in the St Ann's Millennium Centre, View Road, Rainhill. There is ample parking and level access. All meetings are open to everyone and are free.
Tuesday, 23rd September, 2008
Presentation of the awards to winners of Rainhill in Bloom by the Chair of Rainhill Parish Council, Councillor Steve Glover.
This will be followed by a talk by Colin Dive about his work as Lord Derby's stud manager
Tuesday, 28th October.
The North west Air Ambulance.
Emily Taylor will talk about this vital service, which is supported by public donations. www.northwestairambulance.com
Tuesday,25th November.
The Owen Family - Rainhill's Victorian benefactors.
Local historian, Alan Richardson, will give an insight into the life and times of the Owen family in 19th century Rainhill, from recently discovered papers and documents.The Owen family is referred to in the Society's book "The Story of Rainhill".
Tuesday, 27th January, 2009.
The Clipper Race.
Andy Perry is a local resident and she was a crew member in recent round the world clipper races. Visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com to learn more.
Tuesday, 24th February.
Inglenook Farm, Rainford.
At the farm a project is being developed to grow organic essential oils and, at the same time, provide a wild life haven. The speaker will be Damian Young who is based at the National Wildflower Centre in Knowsley (see last season's talk about Court Hey Park). See www.phytobotanica.com
Tuesday,24th March.
The history of Norton Priory
Cathy and Keith Williams will be the speakers. Look at for background information..
Tuesday, 24th April. Annual General Meeting