Location
St John's Church Hall
Friday June 2
A talk – ‘The River Weaver Through the Ages’ by Colin Edmondson.
Colin has lived on a narrowboat for over 20 years and been interested in the River Weaver and the salt industry since the early 1990’s. he has a wealth of knowledge to share, so why not come and join us?
7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church) – £2 for visitors, annual membership £10
Location
Widnes Masonic Hall
At 5:00pm the doors open to a one-night only, pop-up museum full of heritage exhibits curated by the Halton Heritage Partnership and friends. The pop-up museum will focus on the theme of ‘bridges and crossings’ in Halton’s development and members from the Partnership will be on-hand to talk you through their collections. Also, to mark their 300th anniversary, Widnes Freemasons will be hosting small group tours around the Masonic Hall and from 6pm a talk on the heritage of masonry will be delivered in the upstairs Lodge Room.
Location
Widnes Masonic Hall
2017 is an important year for Freemasonry. It is the 300th anniversary of the formation of the first Grand Lodge of England (the oldest in the world). 2017 is also a big year for Halton, with the opening of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge.
To help celebrate the historical importance of bridges in the development of the borough, Widnes Freemasons are delighted to host in our hall a historic display created by the Halton Heritage Partnership, themed around the development of Widnes in general and the important role that bridges have had in the prosperity of the borough.
Visitors will not only be able to visit this exhibition but also others with a masonic theme, with various masonic regalia on display. We will have fact sheets, with interesting snippets to guide you.
Freemasons will also be available to answer questions and there will be talks in our Lodge room (at 3pm on the Friday and 12.30 and 3.30 pm on the Saturday) about how a Freemason’s Lodge operates and where people will be able to see Masons in full dress regalia.
If you would like any more information about the history of the town and Freemasonry, the Widnes Group have recently published a booklet entitled “Widnes and the Bridges to Freemasonry”, celebrating the 300 years of organised Freemasonry, which will be available at the hall.
Opening Times
Friday 8 September: 1400-1800, Talk 1500
Saturday 9 September: 1100-1700, Talk 1230 & 1530
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 8 September
A talk – ‘Aethelflaed – Lady of the Mercians’, by Mike Hodgkinson
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Catalyst Museum
Visit Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum on Sunday 10th Sept to discover all about the rich heritage of the area.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the area alongside the River Mersey near Spike Island was called Woodend and was simply green fields and marshland. With the construction of the canal, the locks and the railway, this area soon became the heart of the chemical industry in the North West.
At 10.30am and 1.30pm, Local Historian and Catalyst Trustee, Dr Diana Leitch MBE will be giving talks entitled ‘A Recipe for Soap’ looking at the history of soap-making in Runcorn and Widnes through three major soap producers; Gossages from Widnes and Johnson Brothers and Hazelhursts from Runcorn.
At 11.30am and 2.30pm, Catalyst Trustee, Bob Roach will be conducting guided ‘Heritage Walks’ of the local area incorporating Spike Island, the Sankey Canal and West Bank.
Throughout the day you can explore some of the artefacts in the Catalyst archive collection or trace family history with one of Catalyst’s volunteer archivists, Judith Wilde. The Catalyst galleries will also be open so you can have fun finding out about science in our Scientrific Gallery, learn about the history of the chemical industry in the Birth of an Industry Gallery or use our brand new ‘Panoramic Halton’ interactive tablets* that contain a wealth of information about the heritage of the area that you can see from the 4th floor Observatory Gallery. (*deposit required).
Elements Cafe will be open throughout the day for food, drinks and ices.
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Thursday 21 September at 7.30
‘The Rylands family – Wine, Women and Song’ – a talk by Philip Jeffs about the social history of one of the largest wire weavers.
Please note our change of venue – we now meet in the Lewis Carroll Centre at Daresbury Church
Location
St John's Church Hall
Friday October 6
A talk – ‘The Sinking of RMS Tayleur’ by Gill Hoffs. Gill tells the story of the ship from the point of view of the passengers and brings Victorian women’s clothing, old newspapers and maps and artefacts from the ship
7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church) – £2 for visitors, annual membership £10
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A talk – ‘The Story of Keckwick Hill’
Come and join us to find out about the long history of Keckwick Hill, from its association with the monks at Norton Priory, to the present day. We will also bring along our 1910 OS maps of the parish for you to look at. Further details will be available on our Facebook page and website – www.ddhg.org.uk
Location
St John's Church Hall
Friday November 3
A talk – ‘The Slave Ships of Neston and Parkgate’ by Anthony Annakin-Smith.Anthony has spent much time studying the early shipping on the river Dee. As a result he began to uncover Neston and Parkgate’s links to the slave trade.
7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church) – £2 for visitors, annual membership £10
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 10 November
A talk – ‘Women who Poison’, by Angela Brabin
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 8 December
A talk – ‘Liverpool Cowkeepers’ by David Joy
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A talk – ‘Early Water Transport’
‘Early Water Transport’ – a talk on Wednesday January 17, Lewis Carroll Centre, 7pm for tea and chat and 7.30pm for the talk
Further details will be available on our Facebook page and website – www.ddhg.org.uk
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
The Deeming Murders of 1891 – a talk by Tom Preston
Illustrated talks commence at 7.45pm at the Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints’ Church, Daresbury. Visitors are most welcome (£3). If you require further in formation please contact our secretary Sue Potter 01928 715353 or email sukipot45@googlemail.com
Location
Churchill Hall
A Talk by Ray O’Brien – ‘Merseyside Entertainers’
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm – Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 9 February
A talk and demonstration – ‘Irons in the Fire’ by Lena Sheila – historical cookery with samples to taste!
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk – ‘Migration at Home and Abroad’
Last month we heard about villagers using different forms of transport. Come and hear about those who adventured across the seas. Further details will be available on our Facebook page and website – www.ddhg.org.uk
Location
Halton Lea Library
‘BBC Civilisations Festival- The Architecture of Runcorn: A Talk by The Runcorn and District Historical Society (Adults)
Tuesday 6th March, 6-7.30pm
Halton Lea Library – free, book online or at any Halton Library
To highlight our local cultural identity, come along to this fascinating talk, given by the Runcorn and District Historical Society, about Runcorn’s architecture, the varied buildings/bridges we have in Runcorn, and how they have contributed to the cultural identity of Runcorn.
Location
Halton Lea Library
BBC Civilisations Festival – Halton’s Industrial Heritage: A Talk by The Catalyst Museum (Adults)
Wednesday 7th March –6-7.30pm
Widnes Library- free, book online or at any Halton Library
Celebrate the BBC Civilisations Festival with Halton Libraries. The Catalyst Museum will be hosting a lecture on Halton’s industrial heritage, using material from their extensive archives. Industry is an important component of Halton’s modern-day identity and this talk promises to be a must for all local history enthusiasts.’
Location
Churchill Hall
A Talk by Hilary Watmough – ‘Newspapers and where they can lead’
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm – Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 9 March
A talk – ‘Kitty Wilkinson, a social pioneer of Liverpool’ by Pauline Hurst
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Talk – ‘Keckwick Brook, an important water course’
The brook appears to be an insignificant waterway, but is shown on very early maps as almost rivalling the River weaver. Why was this? Just how important was it? Come and join us to find out. Further details will be available on our Facebook page and website – www.ddhg.org.uk
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk – ‘The London to Holyhead Coach Route’
Illustrated talks commence at 7.45pm at the Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints’ Church, Daresbury. Visitors are most welcome (£3). If you require further in formation please contact our secretary Sue Potter 01928 715353 or email sukipot45@googlemail.com
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Talk – ‘Vanished Buildings’
Our parish has some beautiful buildings, many built from the local sandstone. Its history goes back to Anglo Saxon times at least. So, many buildings have vanished – come and find out about some of them. Further details will be available on our Facebook page and website – www.ddhg.org.uk
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk – ‘The Role of the Louse in History’
Illustrated talks commence at 7.45pm at the Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints’ Church, Daresbury. Visitors are most welcome (£3). If you require further in formation please contact our secretary Sue Potter 01928 715353 or email sukipot45@googlemail.com
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 20 April
A talk – ‘The Development of Victorian Lord Street, Southport’ by Hilary Ambrose
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Churchill Hall
A talk by Angela Brabin – ‘The Trail of Dr Tamanzie’
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm – Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Halton lea Library
Runcorn’s railways
Tuesday 8th May – 6pm – Halton Lea library
Following on from their fascinating talk about Runcorn’s architecture in March, Runcorn Historical Society will be returning to Halton Lea library. This time their talk will be covering the history of Runcorn’s railways, the impact they had on the town, the building of the Railway bridge, industrial railways, such as ICI, the docks & the Manchester Ship Canal and the decline of some of the lines. There will also be photographs on display that many people won’t have seen before.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-history-talk-runcorns-railways-tickets-44629472955
Location
Hillcrest Hotel
Catalyst Sci Bar – Wednesday 9 May
Cryptography by Alan Daglish
Hillcrest Hotel, Cronton Lane
Widnes, WA8 9AR
7.30 pm
Practically every day of our modern lives we use some form of cryptography. On-line banking and shopping, email, ATMs, booking holidays
etc, etc. Mostly it is invisible to us but it is in fact the product of nearly three thousand years of development.
Since the invention of writing there has been a need to prevent information being read. Wherever encryption was employed to protect communications there always existed a group of people whose aim was to defeat it. By the renaissance there was an arms race between the encrypters and the decrypters culminating in a cypher developed in the 16th century that was only broken in the 19th century.
The second world war saw the mechanisation of cryptography culminating in the development of the first programmable computer for decryption. The computer age resulted in severe problems for cryptographers until, in the seventies a scheme was developed that would take the age of the universe to crack. This is about where we are now but with quantum computers on the horizon who knows?
In addition some consideration will be given to the need for personal cryptography in the form of passwords together with some practical advice.
Location
Widnes Library
Crossing the Mersey between Widnes and Runcorn
Thursday 10th May – 6pm – Widnes library
Learn about the many ways people have crossed the Mersey in history with this fascinating talk by local history enthusiast Bob Roach.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 11 May
A talk – ‘Women Comediennes’ by Brian Halliwell
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, at 7.30pm
Parking is available in the playground.
After a talk from our guest speaker lasting about sixty minutes, we have a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, finishing at about 9.00pm.
Location
Churchill Hall
A Talk by Peter Johnson – ‘Learn from my Mistakes – Don’t do what I did!’
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm – Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
St Johns Church
A Talk – ‘Edith Smith – Britain’s First Policewoman’
Location
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
For group bookings, please contact us directly.
People from the Past – join the Norton Priory Senior Keeper, Lynn Smith, for a unique opportunity to hear about the real human skeletons from Norton Priory, see some examples, and find out more about what we know about them. Suitable for over 16’s. (45 mins)
Book places by calling 01928 569 895.
£3.00 per person.
Location
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Catalyst Science Discovery, Mersey Road,
Widnes WA8 0DF
7.30 pm, Wed 11th July 2018
by Bob Roach – Trustee at Catalyst
For over 1,000 years, the desire to cross the Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes has led to muddy, dangerous, historic and creative ideas about how to do it. With illustrations, this talk will describe key parts of the story, some of which you will be aware of, but some of which may surprise you! Centuries of having just a row-boat ferry that had to contend with the fast-tidal flow – recounted in Tuppence per Person per Trip. Historic figures who marched their troops across; if only the money had been available to build proposals by leading engineers; it was perhaps fortunate that one design was changed at a late stage because the planned bridge might have blown down!
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
There’s been lots of talk about some of the extraordinary women of Halton. Come to this talk to hear about some of the women from the parish of Daresbury, from Deborah Ellam, who was ‘transported to parts beyond the seas’, to Bessie Dutton, who ‘went about doing good’….and many in between, including ‘Alice’.
Come at 7pm for tea and cake and the talk will begin at 7.30pm
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk by Phillip Jeffs – ‘History of warrington through Maps
Illustrated talks commence at 7.45pm at the Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints’ Church, Daresbury. Visitors are most welcome (£3). If you require further in formation please contact our secretary Sue Potter 01928 715353 or email sukipot45@googlemail.com
Location
St Johns Church
A Talk – ‘The Natural History of the site at Norton Priory’, by Paul Quigley
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
A Talk – ‘Entertainers from both sides of the River’, by Ray O’Brien
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
AGM followed by a talk by Anthony Annakin-Smith – ‘The Slave Ships of Neston and Parkgate’
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Early Railways
Graham is going to talk about early railways, with special reference to those that go through Moore and Preston Brook. Come and join us for tea, cake and a chat at 7pm and his talk will begin at 7.30pm
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
A Talk – ’21 years of the Portable Antiquity Scheme’, by Ben Jones
7.30pm Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk by David Hill – ‘Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace’
Illustrated talks commence at 7.45pm at the Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints’ Church, Daresbury. Visitors are most welcome (£3). If you require further in formation please contact our secretary Sue Potter 01928 715353 or email sukipot45@googlemail.com
Location
RLRS Visitors Centre
Winterfest event
RLRS Visitors Centre, 1 Algernon Street, Runcorn , WA7 1ER
A two day event within the Unlock Runcorn Visitor site includes varied stalls, fun events and live music.
for full details https://runcornfestivals.uk/
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
A Talk – ‘Overpaid, Oversexed and Over Here!’, by Rita Tillinger
7.30pm Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
The Canal in Moore
Come and hear Alan talk about the Bridgewater Canal as it passes through our village. He knows so much about it and has interesting stories to tell as well as pictures to show us.
Tea, cake and a chat at 7pm and his talk will begin at 7.30pm
Location
Churchill Hall
‘Genealogy Programmes on the Internet’ – a talk by Peter Rowley
Wednesday 6 February at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
‘The Murder of Mary McGill’ – a talk by Angela Brabin
Friday 8 February
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, 7.30pm
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
‘Restoration of the Steamer Daniel Adamson’
Thursday 22 February at 7.45pm
Lewis Carroll Centre, Daresbury
Location
Halton Lea Library
Runcorn’s Shipbuilders – at Halton Lea Library, 6pm – 7.30pm
For many years, Runcorn was well-known for its shipyards and shipbuilders. Join us for this captivating talk by Runcorn Historical Society that will delve deep into the past of Runcorn’s maritime history, its waterways, the vessels that sailed on them and the people that built them.
Runcorn Historical Society was founded in 2000 and hold meetings at St John’s (Weston) Church Hall. They meet once a month for talks and events which relate to both the history of Runcorn and to that of the surrounding area. They also keep an archive which holds a growing number of documents, photographs and historical material.
Booking is essential. Please book through the library website or at the library and let us know if you have booked a ticket and then are unable to attend. We expect the talk to be very popular.
Location
Churchill Hall
Questions and Answers – a group discussion
Wednesday 6 March at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
‘Adventures of a Victorian Millionaire’ – a talk by Richie the Ranger
Friday 8 March
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, 7.30pm
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
‘Life in Medieval England’ – a talk by David Walmsley
Thursday 21 March at 7.45pm
Lewis Carroll Centre, Daresbury
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Some of the History of All Saints’, Daresbury
There has been a church in Daresbury since Anglo Saxon times. Myra can’t possibly give us its whole history in an hour or so, but she will tell us about some of the more interesting bits.
Come for tea, cake and a chat from 7pm and her talk will begin at 7.30pm
Location
Churchill Hall
‘UKGL’ – a talk by Sharon Hartas
Wednesday 3 April at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Pubs and Alehouses of the Parish
There were once three Red Lions in the parish – now there is one. Pubs and alehouses have come and gone. Valda will tell us all about them – or at least what she has found so far. Come and join us for tea, cake and a chat at 7pm and her talk will begin at 7.30pm
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
Please note the change of date from April 18 to April 25
‘The Americans in Britain, ’42 – ’45’ – a talk by Michael Murphy
Thursday 18 April at 7.45pm
Lewis Carroll Centre, Daresbury
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
‘The Story of The Dream’ – a talk by Gary Conley
Friday 26 April
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, 7.30pm
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
A Talk – ‘The Story of the Dream’, by Gary Conley
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
St Johns Church
Friday 3 May
‘The Dream’ – a talk by Gary Conley
We meet on the first Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church)
Our Membership fee is £10 per annum but visitors are welcome to any of our meetings for £2 per meeting.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
‘Aaron Photo Archives No 2’ – a display and talk by Billy Hyland
Friday 10 May
Farnworth C of E Primary School, Pit Lane, Widnes, 7.30pm
Location
Halton Lea Library
Thursday 23rd May 6-7.30pm, Halton Lea Library
Free, book online or at your local library
As part of our Dementia Awareness week, Runcorn History Society will take us on a journey of reminiscence about Runcorn in the good old days as they talk about the leisure and pleasure activities that Runcornians participated in throughout history.
Location
Churchill Hall
‘The Art of Criminal Conversation – Research Divorce Records’ – a talk by Claire Moores
Wednesday 5 June at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
St Johns Church
Friday 7 June
‘The Carters of Liverpool’ – a talk by Sharon Brown
We meet on the first Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church)
Our Membership fee is £10 per annum but visitors are welcome to any of our meetings for £2 per meeting.
Location
Widnes Library
Tuesday 18th June – 6-7.30pm, Widnes Library
FREE, book online or in person at any library
Join us at Widnes library for a fascinating evening with local historian Jean Bradburn. Jean worked as the local studies librarian in Halton libraries and following her retirement has pursued this interest and published books about Widnes and Runcorn. This talk will focus on her book ‘Widnes at Work’ which covers the varied industries in Widnes throughout the years with stories from those who worked in the varied factories. Jean researched her book by talking to Widnesians about their jobs across the years and collected oral histories which she will be sharing on the evening. A great evening for anyone who has fond memories of the ICI, the Crispy and the Gus!
Location
St Johns Church
Friday 5 July
‘Sir John Brunner’ – a talk by Diana Leitch
We meet on the first Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church)
Our Membership fee is £10 per annum but visitors are welcome to any of our meetings for £2 per meeting.
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
The Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal
Wednesday July 24 at 7.30pm
A talk by Mike Kenwright, telling us about the construction period.
Tea and chat at 7pm, the talk will start promptly at 7.30pm
Location
Churchill Hall
‘Ancestors on the Net’ – a talk by Peter Rowley
Wednesday 7 August at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Churchill Hall
‘Castles and Churches’ – a talk by Gordon Roxby
Wednesday 4 September at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
Halton Lea Library
Runcorn and District History Society
A Talk at Halton Lea Library, 6pm – ‘People Power’
Please book tickets at any Halton library or on the Eventbrite website
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-history-talk-by-runcorn-district-historical-society-people-power-tickets-65405793489
Location
St Johns Church
Friday 13 September
‘People Power’ – a talk for Heritage Open Days
(NB This meeting is on the second Friday of the month, not the first) at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church)
Our Membership fee is £10 per annum but visitors are welcome to any of our meetings for £2 per meeting.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday September 13
‘The Rise and Fall of the White Star Line – a talk by Peter Elson
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk – an 1850’s ‘Agricultural Tour through the Parish of Daresbury’
Myra will be telling us all about the group of men who came to see some of our farms. Come along and hear what she has to say
Tea and chat at 7pm, the talk will start promptly at 7.30pm
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
‘Medicine in the Glazebrook Rylands Archive’ – a talk by Phillip Jeffs
Thursday 19 September at 7.45pm
Lewis Carroll Centre, Daresbury
Location
Churchill Hall
‘Tracing my Ancestors’ – a talk by John Beecham
Wednesday 2 October at 7.30pm
Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 1DH
Non Members are welcome.
Location
St Johns Church
Friday 4 October
‘Cheshire Villages’ – a talk byTony Bostock, exploring the attractive villages of Cheshire and something of their past
We meet on the first Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. John’s Church in Weston (situated behind the Church)
Our Membership fee is £10 per annum but visitors are welcome to any of our meetings for £2 per meeting.
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 11 October
‘A History of Human Evolution’ – a talk by Richard Culver
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
AGM, followed by ‘The Titanic’ – a talk by David hill
Thursday 17 October at 7.45pm
Lewis Carroll Centre, Daresbury
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk – Parish Railways
Following on from his talk about early railways, Graham will begin to trace the story of the railways in Moore. Come along and hear what he has to say.
Tea and chat from 7pm, the talk will start promptly at 7.30pm
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 8 November
‘Women Comediennes, part 2’ – a talk by Brian Halliwell
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
‘Warrington’s First Mayor and Philanthropist – William Beamont’ – a talk by Harry Wells
Thursday 21 November at 7.45pm
Lewis Carroll Centre, Daresbury
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 13 December
‘Grandad’s Trousers’ – a talk by Dave Duckett
7.30pm, Farnworth School
A Talk – Morphany Hall – 700 Years of History
The oldest known occupied site of a dwelling house in the parish, it was first mentioned in 1285. Sue has been researching its history and putting it into the context of the time. Come along and find out what she has found……so far!
Tea and chat at 7pm, the talk will start promptly at 7.30pm
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 14 February
‘Liverpool’s Welsh Connections’ – a talk by Ritchie the Ranger
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 13 March
‘The Cheese Experience’ – a talk by Faye Kitching
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Lewis Carroll Centre
A Talk – Non-Conformists in the Parish
Some of the Methodists, Quakers and other non-conformists had significant influence in the parish. Others just got on with their lives. Valda has been researching their stories – come and hear what she has found.
Tea and chat at 7pm, the talk will start promptly at 7.30pm
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 3 April
‘Southport part 2’ – a talk by Hilary Ambrose (tbc)
7.30pm, Farnworth School
Location
Farnworth CofE Primary School
Friday 8 May
‘Entertainers from Both Sides of the River’ – a talk by Ray O’Brien (tbc)
7.30pm, Farnworth School
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