International Relf Society: AGM & Reunion 2009

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18th Annual General Meeting & Reunion of The International Relf Society

When I agreed to host the 2009 AGM in Essex, I did worry that there were very few Relf connections in the area. My own family connections with the county lie buried underneath the Canning Town tube station situated on the Docklands Light Railway. Not of much interest I can assure you. However, after speaking with a number of members I realised that the AGM did not always have to centre around a Relf related town or village. It always helps though to hold meetings in an area having a little historical interest. With this in mind I have planned the itinerary hoping to include a little history to cater for all tastes.

On the afternoon of Friday 18th September we shall meet for refreshments at the courtyard cafe of Hylands House, Writtle, Chelmsford. There are parks and gardens for those who wish to stretch legs after a long journey. The House itself was built in 1730 for Sir John Comyns and was once home for a period to the SAS during WW2. There is a small charge if you wish to visit the house but entrance to the park and gardens are free.

On the Friday evening, join us for our celebration meal at the Duke of Wellington in Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford. Menu choices will be sent out to you if you indicate on the enclosed form that you would like to attend.

The Saturday AGM venue is the Terling Village Hall, Terling, near Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford. Terling is home to another great house “Terling Place”. The property once belonged to Lord Rayleigh, the Nobel prize winner and discoverer of Argon gas. Rayleigh was also responsible for the theory of scattering, published in1871, correctly identifying why the sky is blue!

After the AGM lunch, we hope to have a talk given by a local history speaker – this is still being finalised. Leaving time enough for our customary AGM photo there may also be an opportunity to visit the local 13th Century church – a short walk from the hall. The day will close but not before our afternoon tea and cake.

I hope we have tempted you to join us. Please find enclosed the AGM attendance form. See you there.

Jenny Mayes Project Co-ordinator

Programme

Friday 18th September 2009

2.30pm – 4.30pm. Meet at Highlands House Park and Gardens, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex at the Courtyard Café. Purchase of own refreshments/snacks. Walk in the Gardens and Park – free. Additional cost to visit Highlands House. Suitable for disabled visitors. Free Parking.
7.00pm- 7.30pm. Meet at The Duke of Wellington, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, for a celebration evening meal. Menu choices/prices will be sent in your SAE (see below).

Saturday 19th September 2009

10.00 – 10.30am refreshments at Terling Village Hall, near Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford.
10.30am AGM followed by research time and lunch
2.00pm – speaker (TBA).
3.00pm walk around Terling village and AGM group photo at the church.
4.00 – 4.30pm refreshments - Home

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