ABC Open Meeting - Oct 29th 2011

When? Sat Oct 29th 2011, 11.30am - 3.30pm

Where? The Link, Water Orton, Warwickshire, B46 1QU

Who? Open to all ABC members, their guests and the general public

What?  A set of illustrated talks on issues related to the counties. Talks include:

Yorkshire Extreme Points Challenge - Andy Strangeway (UK Adventurer - www.island-man.co.uk)

Warwickshire Myths and Legends – Peter Boyce (ABC Chairman)

County Identity and its Relation to National Identity - Philip Tibbetts MA 

Marking the Lancashire / Yorkshire Border – (Yorkshire Ridings Society / Friends of Real Lancs)

The Pilgrimage of Grace and its Effect on the Northern Counties – Colin Foster 

“Countywise” – Michael Garber (Oxfordshire Association)

The Counties and the Big Society – Rupert Barnes (ABC Vice-Chairman)

 Latest County Flag Registrations and Developments - Various speakers

Latest road-sign successes - Various speakers

There is no charge for the meeting. A free buffet lunch/tea/coffee will be provided. For catering and seating purposes, please confirm your attendance ASAP via

 http://www.abcounties.co.uk/membership/members-meeting/attendance-form