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THE WEST DERBY SOCIETY MEETS AT LOWLANDS, THE BEAUTIFUL GRADE II-LISTED COMMUNITY CENTRE IN HAYMANS GREEN

The West Derby Society, Liverpool, was founded in 1977 and holds regular monthly meetings at Lowlands, a beautiful Grade II-listed 1846 merchant’s mansion set in a rare Victorian city woodland garden.

The Society seeks to protect and promote the history and heritage of West Derby, an ancient community older than Liverpool. We are actively involved in planning and environmental issues in the area.

We meet at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month except during the summer. All are welcome. In June we have an evening outing and in July a day trip. There are no meetings in August. The annual subscription is £10 which includes a free quarterly newsletter. Under-18s have free membership.

Our meetings are lively and include a discussion and update on West Derby issues followed by a guest speaker. Recent topics have ranged from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and taxidermy to the Mole of Edge Hill and protecting wildlife!

We hope you enjoy our website and welcome any comments or requests for help with queries about West Derby’s fascinating history and remarkable buildings.

AIMS OF THE WEST DERBY SOCIETY

1. Protect the beauty of the countryside.

2. Preserve buildings of artistic distinction.

3. Encourage quality in architecture and planning.

4. Eliminate and prevent ugliness whether from bad design or neglect.

5. Stimulate public interest and inspire a sense of civic pride.

COMMITTEE

Chairman: Stephen Guy

Hon. Sec.: Alastair Caird

Hon.Treas.: Stephanie Grogan

Members: M. Simpson, T. Johnson,

M. Greenwood, F. Corris, MBE

Stan Guy

PROGRAMME FOR 2008

16 Jan: AGM and Chairman's Talk

20 Feb: A History of the Bibby Shipping Line.

19 March: Sculpture Conservation.

16 April: Liverpool’s Cathedral That Never Was and Other Historic Models.

21 May: A History of the King’s Regiment.

18 June: Evening Outing.

Saturday 5 July: Day Trip.

August: No Meetings.

17 Sep: Historic Merseyside & Cheshire Film 1897 - 1940.

15 Oct: The Manxman Ferry Boat.

19 Nov: Notable Liverpool Women and Their Achievements.

17 Dec Christmas Party & Quiz. (Bring a glass)