Forthcoming Events:
Open Meetings (at Heswall Hall unless stated otherwise)
Cool Heswall Saturday 18th May 2024 (anytime between 10am and 4pm) in Hill House Gardens (Mount Avenue Heswall CH60 0AF). Organised by the Joint Rotary Environment Group, Heswall and community residents
Wednesday 25th September 2024 - Speaker: Dr Trevor Evans - " The Devils Porridge" - A talk about the history of munitions in WW1. One of the biggest factories was at Ellesmere Port.
Wednesday 20th November 2024 - Speaker: Robert Dolphin- "Flaybrick Cemetery". The first public cemetery on the Wirral. Looking at its importance, decline and rebirth. One of Wirral's most historic sites
Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - Speaker: Dr Stephen Lyus - "History of Ness Botanic Gardens"
Wednesday 19th February 2025 - Speaker: Iain Jackson -"Architect Edwin Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew" - Born in Wallasey in 1899. Studied in Liverpool. A pioneer modernist architect across the UK.
Wednesday 19th March 2025 - Speakers: Gillian and Peter Bolt - "Thomas Brassey- The Greatest Railway Builder in the World"
Wednesday 24th September 2025 - TBA
Wednesday 19th November 2025 - TBA
Wednesday 19th February 2025 - Speaker: Iain Jackson -"Architect Edwin Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew" - Born in Wallasey in 1899. Studied in Liverpool. A pioneer modernist architect across the UK.
Wednesday 19th March 2025 - Speakers: Gillian and Peter Bolt - "Thomas Brassey- The Greatest Railway Builder in the World"
Wednesday 24th September 2025 - TBA
Wednesday 19th November 2025 - TBA
NOTE: Meetings will start at 8.00pm in Heswall Hall. Regrettably at the moment we are unlikely to be able to provide tea and coffee beforehand. Meetings normally include an update by the Chairman on matters of current interest to the Society.
Please bring a friend - visitors are welcome (please advise the Secretary first : secretary@heswallsociety.org.uk).
Family Treasure Hunt
The Heswall Society’s Family Treasure Hunt hopes to help families enjoy the village, and bring a fresh view to this historic community. It is particularly designed to appeal to children of primary school age.
The Hunt, which takes around an hour, leads participants through the village, noting points of interest and giving little nuggets of knowledge concerning its history. There are two play areas on the route, in addition to several cafes. The ‘treasure’ is the satisfaction of having enjoyed and completed the walk, having learnt a bit more about the village and its history.
Freely available to everyone, Treasure Hunt booklets can be requested by emailing events@theheswallsociety.org.uk or downloaded Here together with Answers to the quiz questions.
Chairman Steve Anderson said “We hope that everyone will enjoy the Hunt, seeing details around the village which they may not have noticed before.”
The Hunt, which takes around an hour, leads participants through the village, noting points of interest and giving little nuggets of knowledge concerning its history. There are two play areas on the route, in addition to several cafes. The ‘treasure’ is the satisfaction of having enjoyed and completed the walk, having learnt a bit more about the village and its history.
Freely available to everyone, Treasure Hunt booklets can be requested by emailing events@theheswallsociety.org.uk or downloaded Here together with Answers to the quiz questions.
Chairman Steve Anderson said “We hope that everyone will enjoy the Hunt, seeing details around the village which they may not have noticed before.”
Past Events Included:
Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Speaker: Richard Mawdsley- "An Update on Wirral Waters"
Wednesday 21st February 2024-Speaker: Elizabeth Davey: "Parks, Promenades and Pleasure Grounds"- A study of Wirral's public open spaces.
Wednesday 24th January 2024 - Speaker: Anthony Annakin-Smith " Cheshire's Forgotten Salt-Makers -sea salt production on the Wirral"
Wednesday 15th November 2023 - Speaker Ron Hutchinson Life Through the Rear-View Mirror
A talk by Lord Leverhulme's Chauffeur
Wednesday 20th September 2023 - Speaker: Gee Williams - 'A Loop in Time- The Story of Puddington'.