Programme 2010

August 17th, Tuesday
Treasure Hunt
A gentle stroll aroud Whalley with questions to test your powers of observation
and followed by suppr & social evening at the Abbey
Registration from 6.45 p.m. Cost £6.50 incl. supper

September 6th, Monday 7.30 p.m.
William Holt of Todmorden 1897 - 1977
The 'All or Nothing Man'.
An exploration of this writer, artist, traveller and broadcaster through the focus of his own writings.
Presented by Catherine Emberson, Town Clerk of Todmorden

October 4th, Monday 7.30 p.m.
The Vikings in North West England
Illustrated lecture by Ben Edwards, archaeologist.

November 2nd, Tuesday 2.00 p.m.
Afternoon Tea at Towneley
Display Suports for Historic Textiles, illustrated talk by Eleanor Palmer.

December 8th, Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
Burnley Alliance Silver Band
Playing popular music and Christmas Carols at our Christmas Tree Festival

Programme 2011

January 11th, Tuesday 2.00 p.m.
Afternoon Tea at Towneley
The Sub-committee

The early years of the Art Gallery, talk by Tony Kitto

February 7th, Monday 7.30 p.m.
Works of Art Acquired by Lancashire Museums Service
A lively talk by Stephen Sartin

March 7th, Monday 7.30 p.m.
Even More Wildlife Wanderings
A film show by Graham Gavaghan

April 4th, Monday 7.30 p.m.
Oscar Wilde
Presented by Freddie Harris

May 16th, Monday 7.30 p.m.
AGM
The AGM will be followed by The Ultra Secret, part 1 of a trilogy, by Ron Challen, former RAF Officer from Bletchley Park during WW2

Meetings are open to members of The Towneley Hall Society
You are most welcome to join us. You can apply by clicking on 'contact us' or come to a meeting and join there.
Meeting are held at the Hall unless otherwise stated.

 

 

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