July 2010
Ticking along very nicely. Recently discussed Porcelain, then Pottery. Summer task was to trawl Car Boots, Antiques Fairs, Charity Shops etc., for the bargain of a lifetime, to be discussed at the September meeting ….. who knows?
Meeting Details
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Time | 7.00 pm, on the last Tuesday in the month |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Location | Coordinator's home |
| Coordinator | Dorothy Buxton |
What we do
We are a friendly sociable group of like-minded people who have an interest in yesterday's artifacts. We are all different, share our knowledge, and along the way we learn a little bit more.
Together we choose a subject for the following month and bring along relevant objects (if we have any). In the past we have discussed amongst other things silver and other metals, ceramics, wood, textiles, toys, tools and jewelry.
With an average attendance of about 10 members the group is about full at present- but anyone interested in joining is welcome to get in touch to join the waiting list.
Reports
May 2010:
Still having fun as we learn, and is there anything we haven’t discussed at some point? The February meeting was about children’s games and became quite nostalgic; who remembers ‘Sorry’ and the quirky wartime games. AND throwing down the cards when we weren’t winning! The March meeting was back to normal – ‘Porcelain and Fine China’. We can fit in one or two more people at the moment. Please let me know.
Dorothy Buxton
November 2009:
Still cruising along happily. Our subject ‘Ephemera’ brought out nostalgic letters, Christmas and Birthday cards and photographs of people and places long gone. And who remembers ration books and clothing coupons? Our numbers have dwindled a bit so new people and new ideas would be welcome and we all have a hand in deciding what to discuss.
Dorothy Buxton
June 2009:
Our next subject, in September, will be Ephemera, dictionary definition ........ something short lived, transitory, including printed matter, old periodicals, handbills and topical pamphlets, (and anything else we can think of) which leads us to the next question - How short lived is advertising? What was advertised then for us to pour scorn on now? Answers on a postcard.
Dorothy Buxton