Swallowfield Local History Newsletter 

 

Welcome to the February 2026 News Letter.

 

This months talk will be given by Mike Cooper on

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Defending Reading – from the Vikings to nuclear weapons

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The first ever reference to Reading comes with a reference to an invading Viking army in 871AD. This talk looks at how Reading has been prepared for defence from this point up to the bunkers and Civil Defence measures of the Cold War.

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This the last of the current programme of meetings. The new programme will be announced at the AGM in March. We are currently looking for volunteers to stand for the committee. If you are interested in standing please contact me or Linda. 

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Our meetings are usually on the third Thursday of the month in the Rose Room at the Swallowfield Parish Hall. Visitors are always welcome

 

Do come and join us to find out more about Swallowfield Local History Society.

Entrance fee for Members is £2.00 and Non Members £3.00 on the night.
Membership for the year is £5.00

Our meetings are usually on the third Thursday of the month at 7.45pm for 8pm, in the Rose Room at Swallowfield Parish Hall. Visitors are always welcome. If you have any queries, please call Mike Round on 0118 988 7753 or e-mail slhsoc@yahoo.co.uk

If you are interested in future and upcoming events, visit our website, www.slhsoc.org.uk, for our full programme.

Mike Round
Swallowfield Local History Society