Programme for 2019-20
(All meetings start at 7.30 pm in Otterburn Memorial Hall)
Friday, 8 MARCH 2019
‘The Palace of Gefrin at Yeavering Bell’
Discover the palace complex of the Dark Age kings of Northumbria, hidden beneath the earth in the shadow of Yeavering Bell. Explore both the archaeology and the cultural significance in this sacred site.
Michael Thomson
Friday, 12 APRIL 2019
‘Sons of the Desert – Laurel and Hardy’
Although their films were made in Hollywood, Stan Laurel was actually born in Cumbria (not many people know that) and he had connections in the North-East
Freda Thompson
Friday, 10 MAY 2019
‘The Northumbrian Piping Tradition: the characters and the music’
A brief look at the history of the Northumbrian Pipes, their structure, the people who played them and their music, including classic recordings and some live performance.
Alistair Anderson
Friday, 14 JUNE 2019
‘Wallington and its Families’
A fascinating talk about the house at Wallington and the various families who dwelt there.
Elizabeth Finch
Tuesday 18 June at 2pm
Outing to Chipchase Castle
Guide: Mike Gibson
Please note: This event is restricted to members only
Friday, 13 SEPTEMBER 2019
‘Sir Walter Scott’s Grand Tour of Northumberland’
as inspired by his favourite childhood ballad ‘The Battle of Otterburn’
Karenza Storey
Friday, 11 OCTOBER 2019
‘The Town that re-invented itself: Amble then and now’
Peter will provide us with an illustrated, personal account of Amble, the town into which he and Mari are now settling.
Revd Canon Peter Mander
Friday, 8 NOVEMBER 2019
‘Digging the Heugh – intriguing excavations on Holy Island’
Lindisfarne is best known for its early medieval monastery, founded by St Aidan for King Oswald in AD 635. Find out more about the digs carried out at the Heugh for the past two years.
Dr Jessica Turner
Friday, 13 DECEMBER 2018:
‘Yet another adventure! Title and details to be given soon’
.Bill Burlton
(followed by supper, mulled wine and Christmas Cheer)
Friday, 14 FEBRUARY 2020
Annual General Meeting and illustrated talk:
‘Hepple Gin: how to serve and enjoy it!’
Illustrated and to be enjoyed with many samples of Hepple Gin
Walter Riddell
Friday, 8 MARCH 2019
‘The Palace of Gefrin at Yeavering Bell’
Discover the palace complex of the Dark Age kings of Northumbria, hidden beneath the earth in the shadow of Yeavering Bell. Explore both the archaeology and the cultural significance in this sacred site.
Michael Thomson
Friday, 12 APRIL 2019
‘Sons of the Desert – Laurel and Hardy’
Although their films were made in Hollywood, Stan Laurel was actually born in Cumbria (not many people know that) and he had connections in the North-East
Freda Thompson
Friday, 10 MAY 2019
‘The Northumbrian Piping Tradition: the characters and the music’
A brief look at the history of the Northumbrian Pipes, their structure, the people who played them and their music, including classic recordings and some live performance.
Alistair Anderson
Friday, 14 JUNE 2019
‘Wallington and its Families’
A fascinating talk about the house at Wallington and the various families who dwelt there.
Elizabeth Finch
Tuesday 18 June at 2pm
Outing to Chipchase Castle
Guide: Mike Gibson
Please note: This event is restricted to members only
Friday, 13 SEPTEMBER 2019
‘Sir Walter Scott’s Grand Tour of Northumberland’
as inspired by his favourite childhood ballad ‘The Battle of Otterburn’
Karenza Storey
Friday, 11 OCTOBER 2019
‘The Town that re-invented itself: Amble then and now’
Peter will provide us with an illustrated, personal account of Amble, the town into which he and Mari are now settling.
Revd Canon Peter Mander
Friday, 8 NOVEMBER 2019
‘Digging the Heugh – intriguing excavations on Holy Island’
Lindisfarne is best known for its early medieval monastery, founded by St Aidan for King Oswald in AD 635. Find out more about the digs carried out at the Heugh for the past two years.
Dr Jessica Turner
Friday, 13 DECEMBER 2018:
‘Yet another adventure! Title and details to be given soon’
.Bill Burlton
(followed by supper, mulled wine and Christmas Cheer)
Friday, 14 FEBRUARY 2020
Annual General Meeting and illustrated talk:
‘Hepple Gin: how to serve and enjoy it!’
Illustrated and to be enjoyed with many samples of Hepple Gin
Walter Riddell