Meetings 

The Group meets on a Friday evening at 7.30 pm. Meetings are held once a fortnight (normally the 2nd and 4th Fridays) in the period from September to April; the last meeting of the programme being the AGM which is held at the end of April annually.The meetings are held in Snape Village Institute. 

Some meetings are based on a discussion with a group member leading on a specific subject, others are where we invite in a Guest Speaker. 

Meetings between the AGM and Annual Exhibition (August Bank Holiday Monday) are for members to consider and prepare material for the Exhibition.  

Admission is £3.00  for non members, who are welcome at all speaker and general discussion evenings. Light refreshments are served after the meeting.

Programme September 2025 to April 2026     

2025

15 September 

        MEMBER'S EVENING -  to discuss future plans. 

26 September

        A YORKSHIRE YEAR -   Folklore, customs & traditions. Illustrated talk by author Catherine Warr.

10 October         

        LADY ISOBEL CHAYTOR - Daring pioneer Aviatrix. Illustrated talk by Georgie Sale..

24 October                

        3 ARCHBISHOPS FROM MARSKE IN SWALEDALE - A reflection on religious history. Illustrated talk br Mr S Clark.

7 November

        THE LIGHT AND THE DARK - WW1 memorialisation in the Stained Glass of Yorkshire Churches. Illustrated talk by Graham Seel.     

21 November                   

        MEMBERS EVENING 

5 December

        THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS -Plants, Animals, Fungi, Traditions. Illustrated talk by Mr Whitely.

2026

 16 January 

        THE EXTRAORDINARY STORIES OF ORDINARY PEOPLE -   Illustrated talk by Mrs Caroline Brannigan.     

30 January

        MASHAM THROUGH THE LENS OF VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN CAMERAS  -    Illustrated talk by Chris I'Anson with his notable collection of old Masham Photos

13 February

        DISCUSSION EVENING with Mrs Suzanne Stirke - The influence of Local Newspapers in the 1861 setting up of the North Ormesby Hospital. Those who championed the improvement of hospital care in the newly industrial town of Middlesborough. 

27 February

       MEMBER'S EVENING   

13 March

       LIFE AND DEATH IN WASHBURN VALLEY  - Exploring the skeletal remains from Fewston churchyard. Illustrated talk by Dr Anwar Caffell.  

22 March 

        POSSIBLE DATE TO OUR ANNUAL LUNCH - to be arranged .

27  March

        CAUGHT IN CHANCERY  - Fascinating life of Jane, an 18th century local dales girl. Mrs Marion Moverley. 

10 April 

        PETTICOAT GOVERNMENT -  The story of the York Home for Nurses. Illustrated talk by Mrs Rosemar Cook.

24 April

        AGM  A chance to discuss future programme and events, outing etc. Plus a finger buffet - please bring a small plate of food.