Talking Points – February 2025

WIDCOMBE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Please note that the 2025 Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 30 April at 7.30pm at Widcombe Social Club. Further details will be advised in due course.

JOHN PADMORE TALK – THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY – ST THOMAS A BECKET CHURCH

Come and hear about pioneer John Padmore, an important but little known engineer who was working in the Avon Valley over a century before the arrival of Brunel and the Great Western Railway. Local historian, Tony Coverdale, will talk about Padmore and his innovative work.

The talk will start at 7.30pm. Tickets (including light refreshments) cost £8 for Widcombe Association members and £10 for non-members. Book your tickets here:

https://widcombe-association.whitefuse.net/events/john-padmore-local-industrial-historian

CONCERT AT BATH ABBEY IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE – MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY

This concert of Ukrainian music and visual art will start at 7pm and finish at 9pm. Prices start from £15. More information and booking details here:

https://www.bathabbey.org/whats-on/together-we-stand-a-concert-of-ukrainian-music-and-visual-art/

GO GREEN WIDCOMBE: TALKS ABOUT RETROFITTING YOUR HOME – WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH – WIDCOMBE SOCIAL CLUB – 7PM TO 9PM

Retrofit? Why bother? A free evening of short talks and discussion.

Three talks of interest to those retrofitting their homes:

25 Years to Save the World – Simon Brown, Go Green Widcombe
What is Net Zero Anyway – Sara Grimes, Bath and West Community Energy
Wheelbrook Mill – Retrofit Case Study – Andy Knott, Carbon Copy

There will also be chance for general discussion, plus an update on Go Green Widcombe’s new website which is planned to be launched in May.

Tickets will shortly be available at: https://widcombe-association.whitefuse.net/pages/3-events

Any questions, please contact: ggwidcombe@gmail.com

RIVER AVON LITTER PICK –  SATURDAY 29 MARCH

The Great Avon Litter Pick this year will be held on Saturday 29 March between 10 am and 12 noon. WA will once again be taking part in this event so please make a note in your diaries. If you are able to help please let Mike Wrigley know at chairman@widcombeassociation.org.uk.

CAN YOU HELP?

Widcombe Association could not function without volunteers and we are grateful to all those who already help but we will always welcome new people who wish to be more involved. The main committee meets on a monthly basis and basically co-ordinates all the activities of the Association. We are looking for new committee members to help in various roles.

In addition, the Events Committee is looking for volunteers to help organise the various events which the WA organises throughout the year. If you would like more information on what is involved please contact the secretary at secretary@widcombeassociation.org.uk

AND FINALLY – PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRADERS

With Valentine’s Day approaching this will be a good opportunity to show your support for our local traders. You can buy flowers, cards, chocolates or whatever other gifts you would normally buy for your loved one at one of our local shops.

Best wishes