1. KIND DONATION MADE TO BOBBIT’S HOLE NATURE RESERVE

    The recent reporting of a spillage of cooking oil into the local drainage system resulting in the stream and lake at the Harwich Society’s Bobbit’s Hole nature reserve being coated…

  2. Harwich Society monthly talk should go with a bang

    Outside of the busy Summer season, the Harwich Society runs a programme of monthly talks throughout the winter and these are a very popular aspect of Harwich Society membership. On…

  3. Please think before you put something down the drain

    The Harwich Society volunteers who manage the Bobbit’s Hole nature reserve on Main Road in Dovercourt had a nasty shock when they arrived to open the reserve on Sunday morning….

  4. Harwich Society monthly talk is about the Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company

    The Harwich Society’s winter programme of monthly talks is, for many members, the highlight of Harwich Society membership and the January 2025 talk is certainly going to be an interesting…

  5. Harwich Society quiz dates 2025

    The Harwich Society runs a monthly quiz night on the 1st Monday of each month.  The quiz begins at 8PM and is £2 per head with up to 8 in…

  6. Harwich Maritime Museum appealing for information about former sailors from Harwich

    👉 Harwich Maritime Museum appealing for information about former sailors from Harwich.  Harwich Maritime Museum has rediscovered the medals of two ex-servicemen in its collection which it wants to use in…

  7. Colin Farnell stands down as Harwich Society chairman

    After thirteen years as the chairman of the Harwich Society, Colin Farnell has stood down from the role.  His resignation was accepted at a meeting of the Harwich Society’s board…

  8. Christmas begins with the Harwich Society monthly talk

    The winter programme of monthly talks is the highlight of the Harwich Society programme of events for many members and the November talk on Friday 29th November will certainly be…

  9. And then there were nine

    Richard Oxborrow, Harry Black and Lewis Peake are delighted to announce that the 9th and final book in their ‘Little Pub Book’ series on the historic pubs of Harwich is…

  10. PRESS RELEASE: It’s the final Harwich Society music quiz of the year

    The Harwich Society Quiz Team run monthly General knowledge quiz nights in the Royal Oak public house on the 1st Monday of each month. In addition, they run four or…