Spring 2026 Season: Bygone Days Talks
Important News – Change of Venue!
From February 2026 Bygone Days talks will be held at Chilcompton Village Hall.
Bygone Days talks celebrate both local and national history. These talks are held at 7:30 pm at Chilcompton Village Hall in Chilcompton unless otherwise stated. Entry is £5, cash or card on the door, no booking required. Doors open at 7pm. Raffle available.
Raising funds for Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum charity no. 1151573
From Carting Boy to Area Manager – a talk by Bryn Hawkins
7:30 pm Tuesday 3rd February
This talk is about the life of Cecil Weeks – a man determined to better himself. Cecil came from a working class background and his first job was as a carting boy. Through hard work, study and sheer determination Cecil rose to become the Area Manager of the Somerset and Bristol coalfield. An amazing achievement!
Bath Between The Wars
Tuesday 3rd March
A Talk by Richard Ellam – Topic to be confirmed nearer the time
Tuesday 7th April
Keep in Touch
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