The Robert Piggott Junior School

David is a former Headmaster of our village junior school and recounted some of his memories from his time on School Hill. Chris Wood worked with another former Headmaster, Adrian Downton and recalled that period as well

The Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals

The Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals - Marshall Barr, Chairman of the Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre told us about the history of the principal hospital for our area

Science Museum at Wroughton

This year we arranged for a visit to the rarely open Science Museum site at Wroughton, including the large object store and archives there

Brakspear Brewery

Michael - who was Managing Director at the brewery told us of the history of this famous local firm

Shiplake Lock

Geoff gave us an insight into his role as a lock-keeper on the Thames

Walk of Ruscombe Woods

Walk of Ruscombe Woods - Stephen took us on a walk to discover many of the flora that grow in this protected woodland

How to source and prepare costumes for Wargrave Theatre Workshop productions

Maureen and Judi gave us an insight into how they research and produce the costumes for the Wargrave Theatre Workshop productions in the village

The Annual General Meeting - 2010

The AGM - after normal business, a presentation was made of some of the contents of three Victorian photo albums of Harriette Cooke Smith

A stroll through my life as a farmer, and the work of a Parish Council

Dick (and his family) has farmed in Wargrave, he is also chairman of the Wargrave Parish Council and will gave an insight into its work

My Life as a Countryman

Ted has worked in the countryside all his life and shared some more of his memories with us

Christmas Party - 2009

Christmas get-together

Wargrave Scouts

The Wargrave Scout Troop was formed in 1909 (one of the earliest in the country) and so is celebrating its centenary this year. Bill and Nigel Board spoke on some aspects of its history and current activities