This page lists all the events that we will plan to undertake. You can select any particular type of event by using the “Categories” pull-down list immediately below.
Christine Longden will speak to us about the “Lancashire Cotton Famine” of 1861-65 a major depression in the fabric industry of the North West that caused great suffering among the workforce and had far-reaching social effects
The former Harrogate & Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, will talk to us about his experiences of Parliamentary life. This is the talk that was originally scheduled for 8th Jan 2025 but had to be cancelled because of the very icy conditions
This is the talk originally scheduled for 18th June
Steve Ward, who has a PhD in Social History from the University of Hull, is an authority on the social and cultural history of the circus and will be sharing some of his knowledge with us.
Provisional details for the 2025 Christmas Lunch. Details will be added nearer the date of the event
Our own Peter Rix will return, this time to talk to us about a major element of the golden age of air travel
Yes, we were all there then! Derek Shelmerdine will refresh our memories of that magical time
Jamie Nicholson-Ruther will tell us about Harrogate Neighbours, which is is an elderly care service in Harrogate, working incredibly hard to make sure as many elderly people as possible that need help are given it. Don’t knock it – we may all need their help at some point!