2022/23 PROGRAMME OF EVENING TALKS

The 2022/23 programme will be posted here once it has been finalised.  The first meeting is likely to be on the first Wednesday in October 2022 at 7.30pm.

Contact details for Olveston Parish Historical Society:

• Chair and principal contact: Richard Newley 01454 202011

• Programme Secretary & Secretary:  Jenny Newley  01454 202011 

• Membership Secretary & Treasurer:  Anne Young  01454 412528  

• Holder of the society's publications:  Les Harper  01454 612304

GRAVEYARD SURVEY

Scroll down the page to find the 'Graveyard Survey' link.  Here you can find out all about the Historical Society's project to transcribe and digitise the transcriptions of all the graves and memorials in Olveston church and churchyard.

The Society 

The society was formed in 1966 to "promote interest in the history of Olveston and the surrounding areas and to collect and preserve documentary and photographic records". The Society meets at the Methodist Church on the first Wednesday of each month from October to April.  Talks usually have a local connection, either through the subject matter or the speaker.  In the summer months we usually have two trips, often following up talks given during the previous winter. Visitors are always very welcome at all our meetings.

You can use these links to find out more about:

• Graveyard Survey
• Publications
• Historical Buildings
• Tour of the Parish
• A Brief History of Olveston
• History Links

This photo shows an OPHS trip to Owlpen Manor in Gloucestershire

Events are usually held at the Methodist Church, The Street, Olveston BS35 4DR at 7.30pm.  

Existing and new members are welcomed, as are visitors. 

Annual membership fee (which gives free entry to the entire season of talks):  has, until now, been £8. 

N.B. We predict that our October 2020 AGM, which will be conducted by email with existing members, will decide to set a nil subscription for the 2020-21 year. 

Entry to single talk:  Normally, £2 payable at the door.