Jan 26

Gamlingay - 700 Years of Village Life

Jim Brown

A complete new book by a local author bringing the past to life in a extraordinary way. Signed copies will be available.

Feb 23

Prisoners of War in North Bedfordshire

Stephen Risby

The lives and fortunes of German and Italian POW's in our county. The speaker is the author of a new book on the subject.

Mar 22

Potton Parish Minute Book

The parish Minute Book records annual Parish meetings from 1894 to 2007. A final chance to view it before it is penshioned off to the Record Office and to find out the issues over 115 years of local life.

Apr 26

Bedfordshire Festival Of Britain Signs

Pauline & Barry Wolsey

An unusual tour around the county with memories of the 1951 Festival of Britain and anecdotes about the unique villages of Bedfordshire.

May 24

Jubilee Celebrations

The Society archives will show how Potton celebrated Jubilees from Queen Victoria to the latest 21st century versions.

June 28

Potton Station Celebrates

George Howe

Come and help Potton Station celebrate its 150th birthday. Note 7.30pm start. No meeting in the Community Centre this month.

July 26

Chapel & Horslow Streets

Our popular street evening travels from Moon's Corner to the Rising Sun revealing the changes over the last 200 years.

Aug 23

Potton's Sporting Heroes

Come and hear about the great feats achieved by Potton sportsmen and women and the clubs that supported them. Bring yours medals!

Sep 27

The Bedfordshire Apple Project

Steve Halton & Sally Wileman

Bedfordshire has a unique apple history and the Society is playing its part in recording its local fruit history.

Oct 25

Willington - The History Of A Village

Rob Bollington

Willington has an unique history sandwiched between the Ouse and the Greensand Ridge and once being part of the Duke of Bedford's Estate.

Nov 22

Potton In 1986

The BBC Domesday Project aimed to capture England 1000 years on from the Domesday Book. What was Potton like 25 years ago? *7.30 start for the AGM of the Society*

Dec 06

Pictorial Potton - Our Own Reel History

A film and video evening on the rich collection of material in our archives showing Pottonians at work and play.