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For Winchester Archaeology and Local History

Aims and objectives:

WARG, the society for Winchester archaeology and local history, promotes the study of archaeology and local history in the City of Winchester and the surrounding area, through monthly events including lectures; walks; excursions and excavations.

Next events:

February 10th:

Bursledon Brickworks with Bob Marshall

See our Events page for all our activities

And Abstracts of our upcoming talks

Services and activities offered: WARG provides work parties and other support for Winchester Museums and develops training activities for volunteers.

Membership: Just £15 per annum, or £27 for two people at the same address. Free entry to meetings, and a thrice-yearly newsletter. To become a member, email membership@warg.org.uk, or download an application form.

Times: Meetings and lectures at: Hampshire Records Office, Sussex Street, Winchester - normally second Monday of the month, September to May, 19:30. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start to ensure a seat.

Non-members: Unfortunately, due to restrictions of number at our venues, we cannot accommodate non-members at our meetings at the moment.

Our volunteers (the Committee):

Steve Old (Chairman)

Maureen O’Connor (Secretary)

Andy King (Treasurer)

David Ashby (Winchester University)

Janet Backhouse (Newsletter Editor)

Kim Batten

Maisie Marshall

Tracy Matthews (Winchester City Council)

Tracey Pontin

Stuart Rippon (Membership Secretary)