The Friends of Beamish Museum.Interesting Topics from the North East of England.
For those of you Friends who would be able to attend the Friday evening talks that are presented during the winter months the following is a the programme for the 2007 to 2008 session.
Please note: The topics and speakers may be changed at the last minute without warning. This is very rare indeed and we always try to have a worthwhile substitute available just in case.
The following will give you some idea about the topics covered by the speakers in that period.
The meetings are always well attended and enjoyed by all. Most of the speakers are eminant experts in their field. Come along if you can make it. You won't be disappointed.
Friday Evening Meetings: 2007-2008
- September 28th 2007 John Grundy - Ordinary People's Homes.
- October 26th 2007 Margaret Colling - Joseph Fairbank, Railway Contractor.
- November 23rd 2007 (NOT THE LAST FRIDAY IN THE MONTH) Colin Orr - Old Fashioned Washing Day.
- December 7th 2007 (NOT THE LAST FRIDAY IN THE MONTH) Friends' Slides and Mince Pies.
- January 25th 2008 Julian Harrop - Snooping on Snaps.
- February 29th 2008 Anne Heywood - The Lindisfarne Gospels.
- March 28th 2008 David Butler - Behind the Baize Door.
- April 25th 2008 Eric Londesbrough - The History of the Motor Cycle.
The Friday Evening Meetings are held on the Museum site, normally in the Collection Room in the Regional Resource Centre Bulding at Foulbridge.
If you are coming to the Meetings please enter the site at the Foulbridge Workshop entrance and park there. The gate will open between 7.00pm and 8.00pm. The meeting starts at eightpm and the gate will be locked during the meeting.
You will need your membership card with you when you sign in.
As in previous years there is a 50p charge per person per Meeting which includes refreshments.
Speakers Needed.
Can you suggest a suitable speaker for a Friday Evening Meeting?
If yes, please contact the Friends' Office.