Stourport Civic Society President: Will Scott
Enquiries: Pauline Annis 01299 826383 or e-mail
You can download the leaflets produced by the project by clicking on them below, or you can visit the Unlocking Stourport's Past website created by the Civic Society for a fascinating insight in to Stourport-on-Severn's history.
Stourport Civic Society - Events Programme
All events start at 7-30pm at the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport. Everybody is welcome - Charge for non-members is £2.00.
JANUARY 7th: Annual Festive Event (members only). Our usual buffet with wine and some activities to test your local knowledge. CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
FEBRUARY 11th: Meet the Planners. Your opportunity to find out about future plans for Stourport and to question a representative of Wyre Forest planners.
MARCH 11th: The Restoration of Droitwich Canal. Ivor Kaplan. An illustrated talk outlining the main stages in the restoration of Droitwich Canal which has involved major tunnelling work underneath the A449.
APRIL 15th: Uncovering a Hidden Landscape. Adam Mindykowski. An illustrated talk based on the LiDAR survey of Wyre Forest which explores the prehistoric and historic land-use of Wyre Forest and surrounding area.
MAY 13th: Annual General Meeting and Civic Award
JUNE 10th: The Gunpowder Plot and Worcestershire. John Sparry. An entertaining guide to the people and places in Worcestershire associated with the Guy Fawkes’ Plot.
JULY 8th: Idle Women. Vince Williams. An illustrated talk exploring the role played by women in keeping the canal network moving during World War Two.There will be a visit to the Hurd Library and Bishop’s State Rooms at Hartlebury Castle in late September. Date to be announced.