For more Information on the programme contact: secretary@bridgwaterarchaeology.org.uk

THE SOCIETY The society was founded in 1963 as the Bridgwater Field Club. Its aims were to study the history and archaeology of Bridgwater and District, and to observe and record all excavations in the area and members excavated many local sites during the following years. They deposited their finds in the Bridgwater Blake Museum. In 1964 it changed its name to the Bridgwater and District Archaeological Society. More recently talks by archaeological experts take place during the winter on each third Thursday evening of the month in the Blake Museum. There are walks and excursions to places of archaeological interest in Somerset and beyond in the summer months including a coach trip and an annual dinner. Non-Members are Welcome. A quarterly newsletter is produced to keep members up to date as does the Society’s website. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS* Single member £ 15.00 Family membership £ 20.00 * Subscriptions are due on 1st January each year. Half rate applies for membership applications received after June 30th BRIDGWATER & DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS: Chairman: DAVID ALLEN 5, Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater TA6 4SF e-mail: chairman@bridgwaterarchaeology.org.uk Hon. Secretary: CHRIS SIDAWAY 13, Duke Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3TG 07709 429451 e-mail: secretary@bridgwaterarchaeology.org.uk Treasurer: MOIRA ALLEN 5, Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater TA6 4SF e-mail: treasurer@bridgwaterarchaeology.org.uk Membership Queries: Please contact Marjorie Rigby at: membership@bridgwaterarchaeology.org.uk PROGRAME OF EVENTS – 2026/2027 Thursday 19th. March: AGM: with a short presentation by Marjorie Rigby on “Communication and Transport in Somerset.” 7.30 pm in Blake Museum Thursday 16th. April: Tom Mayberry: Sarah Biffen – an C18th. Artistic Prodigy of Miniature Portraits. 7.30pm at Blake Museum. Thursday 21st. May: Sarah-Jane Broughton: “Recent Archaeological Discoveries relating to the River Parrett Tidal Barrage”. 7.30 pm in Blake Museum. Thursday 18th. June: All day outing. Historic Lyme Regis and guided tour of The Old Town Mill. Prior booking essential to establish numbers and car share options. We need 10 minimum to qualify for group booking! Thursday 16th July: Meet at 5.30 for conducted tour of the ancient village of Middlezoy or 6.30 for 7.00p.m. BDAS Annual Dinner: The George, Middlezoy. Numbers limited so booking essential. Booking form and menu will issued before the event. Thursday 17th. September: Richard Brunning: The recent work on the Somerset Levels and Moors. 7.30 at Blake Museum. To be confirmed. Thursday 22nd. October: Cat Lodge: A talk about the role of The National Trust Archaeological Unit. Blake Museum at 7.30pm. Thursday 19th. November: Annual Christmas Social: Liz Caldwell An update of the work carried out in 2025/26 by The MAYA Group (Mick Aston’s Young Archaeologists). 7.30 in the Mendip Room, Wembdon Parish Centre. Please bring a contribution to the supper buffet. Drinks will be available.