Our 40th anniversary season
We have put together some celebrations which we are sure you will enjoy.
I wonder if Ann Usher and the group of ladies who set up NADFAS Blockley in 1985 thought that we would be
celebrating the 40th anniversary in 2025?
Perhaps they did not give the future of the society much thought; however the Heritage Volunteers, whose work was
celebrated in an exhibition at Court Barn for our 30th anniversary, were conserving the past for the future.
Although we may not be working on threadbare fabrics and archives, through our support, we can safeguard our
cultural heritage for future generations.
Gill Graham
Chairman
Thursday 3 July 2025
The Laskett
Be inspired by The Laskett’s year-round garden that brings a biographical celebration of the arts to the
Herefordshire countryside.
Sir Roy Strong gifted The Laskett to the charity Perennial in 2021 to help people in horticulture. Created
with his late wife Julia Trevelyan Oman, every part has a story to tell of the love of a very happy marriage
and the creative landmarks of their lives.
Travel by coach with a stop at a garden centre for lunch (not included) and a tour at The Laskett
Members £35, guests £38
More details on the booking form in the new year
George Derbyshire 01608 652586
Thursday 14 August 2025
6.30pm at St Mary’s Church,
Batsford GL56 9QB
Peter Medhurst
Peter Medhurst, an old friend of our Society, will be entertaining us to a celebratory organ concert, and
some interesting commentary, at Batsford Church. The church is in a lovely spot adjacent to the Arboretum in
Batsford village and the ticket includes drinks. There will also be an opportunity to review the Church
Record our volunteers created a few years ago.
Members £30, guests £35
More details on the booking form in the new year
George Derbyshire 01608 652586
Monday 15 September 2025
Simon Williams
Don’t put your daughter (or son) on the stage
It’s not a career for the faint or half-hearted. In this lecture Simon Williams will try not to paint too
gloomy a picture, but talk about the thrill and process of getting a part and how to prepare for it.
He was smoothie James Bellamy in Upstairs, Downstairs and now plays Justin in The Archers. But Simon Williams
is also a husband, a grandfather, a frustrated cricketer and a witty chronicler of modern life.
There will be a celebratory cake with wine after the lecture.
See the programme for more details.