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Monday May 9, 2011
Start: 19:30
End: 21:00
The Group AGM will be followed by an illustrated talk by Becky Lambert, Surrey County Archaeological Unit, a "prequel" to her last year's talk on Roman activity in the area
Tuesday May 10, 2011
Start: 18:30
End: 21:30

Faith expressed in Stone: Religious Buildings in Surrey and Southeast England

A Series of Five Lectures

To be held in The Abraham Dixon Hall, The Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH

Tuesday evenings at 7.30 for 8.00 (3 to 31 May 2011)

£6 per person per evening, or all five lectures for £26


Tuesday 10 May
Synagogue Design and Jewish Religious Practice: Historic and Contemporary Examples
Merilyn Spier M Arch., RIBA (retired)

Start: 19:30
End: 21:30

Faith expressed in Stone: Religious Buildings in Surrey and Southeast England

A Series of Five Lectures

To be held in The Abraham Dixon Hall, The Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH

Tuesday evenings at 7.30 for 8.00 (3 to 31 May 2011)

£6 per person per evening, or all five lectures for £26


Tuesday 10 May
Synagogue Design and Jewish Religious Practice: Historic and Contemporary Examples
Merilyn Spier M.Arch, RIBA (retired)

Start: 19:30
End: 21:30

Faith expressed in Stone: Religious Buildings in Surrey and Southeast England

A Series of Five Lectures

To be held in The Abraham Dixon Hall, The Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH

Tuesday evenings at 7.30 for 8.00 (3 to 31 May 2011)

£6 per person per evening, or all five lectures for £26


Tuesday 10 May
Synagogue Design and Jewish Religious Practice: Historic and Contemporary Examples
Merilyn Spier, M Arch., RIBA (retired)

Saturday May 14, 2011
Start: 10:25
End: 13:30
The original intention was to visit Porchester in the morning, leaving time to look around Roman Chichester in the afternoon, including the museum although, as the museum is closed for reconstruction until next year, we have made special arrangements to see the inscriptions on the stones in the Chichester "lapidarium" located in the Guildhall in
Tuesday May 17, 2011
Start: 19:30
End: 21:30

Faith expressed in Stone: Religious Buildings in Surrey and Southeast England

A Series of Five Lectures

To be held in The Abraham Dixon Hall, The Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH

Tuesday evenings at 7.30 for 8.00 (3 to 31 May 2011)

£6 per person per evening, or all five lectures for £26

Tuesday 17 May
The Mosque as a place of Worship
Professor M A Nasim, Head of Education, Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking

Saturday May 21, 2011
Start: 14:00
End: 16:30
The Local History committee's spring meeting will have the theme of Surrey Woodlands.  Rob Davies from Surrey Wildlife Trust will speak about ancient woodland and how tithe maps and other historical sources have been an invaluable resource for updating the Surrey ancient woodland inventory.  He will be followed by Chris Matcham , also from Surrey Wildlife Trust, who will give a talk about traditional woodcrafts.  After tea we will have a talk on Conservation and Management of Historic Woodland by Sean O'Kelly, a ranger from Asht
Tuesday May 24, 2011
Start: 19:30
End: 21:30

Faith expressed in Stone: Religious Buildings in Surrey and Southeast England

A Series of Five Lectures

To be held in The Abraham Dixon Hall, The Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH

Tuesday evenings at 7.30 for 8.00 (3 to 31 May 2011)

£6 per person per evening, or all five lectures for £26


Tuesday 24 May
Nonconformist buildings: Plain places for plain speaking?
Peter Youngs, BA
Surrey Archaeological Society

Tuesday May 31, 2011
Start: 19:30
End: 21:30

Faith expressed in Stone: Religious Buildings in Surrey and Southeast England

A Series of Five Lectures

To be held in The Abraham Dixon Hall, The Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AH

Tuesday evenings at 7.30 for 8.00 (3 to 31 May 2011)

£6 per person per evening, or all five lectures for £26

Tuesday 31 May
The Architecture of the Christian Church: 2000 years of history
Alan Bott, OBE, MA, FSA
Bodley Fellow, Merton College, Oxford

Monday June 6, 2011
Start: 09:30
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Tuesday June 7, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Wednesday June 8, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Thursday June 9, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Friday June 10, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Start: 19:30
End: 21:30
Surrey Archaeological Society Summer Lecture







The Life and Work of Helen Allingham by Annabel Watts

Friday 10th June 2011, 7.45pm at The Menuhin Hall

Doors open at 6.30pm. Lecture to commence at 7.45pm
Cash bar will be available from 6.45 pm

Tickets: £12
Saturday June 11, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Sunday June 12, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Monday June 13, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Start: 18:45
End: 20:30
A guided tour by Emma Corke, during the 2011 excavation season around the Roman villa. Recent work is revealing more information about this fascinating site.
Guildford Group members have been sent details. Non-members interested in attending should email: gfdgp@g1mra.freeserve.co.uk
Tuesday June 14, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Wednesday June 15, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Thursday June 16, 2011
(all day)
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Friday June 17, 2011
End: 16:30
Start: 6 Jun 2011 - 09:30
End: 17 Jun 2011 - 16:30
Following on from previous succesful work, we plan further excavations in the ensuing season. In particular, the kiln part-excavated in 2010 will be excavated in full, further work will be undertaken on field boundary ditches and a cross-section will be undertaken to improve our understanding of  building levels.

Work will take place 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17
Saturday June 18, 2011
Start: 10:30
End: 13:30
Our final visit of the year is to Bignor Roman villa in Sussex where a lot has been happening over the last few years. We are fortunate to have David Rudling as our guide who has been closely involved with the site over a long period. A walk on Stane Street, which is not far away, is on the cards for the more energetic. An entry fee is payable.
Saturday July 9, 2011
Start: 14:00
End: 16:00
Conservation Award Presentation to Surrey Heath Archaeology and Heritage Trust
+ SIHG AGM.
+ Lecture on the Work of the Trust (open to all)
Saturday August 6, 2011
Start: 10:00
End: 16:00

Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to investigate a site on the Hogsmill River during the first week in August. The focus will be on palaeoecology through auguring and testpits, but other information may come to light too, like who grazed their animals in these lush water meadows, and whether there is any sign of the many mills that dotted the Hogsmill from medieval times onwards.

Wednesday August 24, 2011
Start: 10:00
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Thursday August 25, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Friday August 26, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Saturday August 27, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Sunday August 28, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Monday August 29, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Tuesday August 30, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Wednesday August 31, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Thursday September 1, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Friday September 2, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Saturday September 3, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Sunday September 4, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Monday September 5, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,
Tuesday September 6, 2011
(all day)
Start: 24 Aug 2011 - 10:00
End: 11 Sep 2011 - 04:30

The Roman Studies Group is undertaking a sixth season of excavation on Ashtead Common.  Working days are grouped as three sets of 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Dates are:     Wednesday to Sunday   24th to 28th August,