2021 PROGRAMME
Due to Covid 19, we have had to put together a truncated season of events this year. Nearer the time, we shall contact you to confirm that you would like to attend and to make payment. If the event has to be cancelled because of Covid restrictions (or any other reason), we shall inform you of this.
All Visits and Talks are available to members and their guests. Visits are usually limited and get snapped up quickly, so if you are interested in taking part please contact: angela.winterbottom@hotmail.co.uk
Tuesday 22 June
Leeds Discovery Centre, Leeds
A talk and tour of the storage facility for Leeds Museums and Galleries. To include artefacts from the Wattle Syke excavation. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
Tour at 2pm. £7.00 per person
Thursday 19 August
Summer Talk
“Studley Royal, Hackfall and their place in the 18th Century landscape gardening” – Louise Wickham
followed by cake and cold drinks
At the Council Chamber, Wetherby Civic Offices 2.30pm. £5.00 per person (Visitors £6.00)
Wednesday 15 September
Leeds Minster
A guided tour of the church of St Peter-at-Leeds, which contains a decorated sanctuary area which has memorials from previous sites, including the “Leeds Cross”. Tea/coffee and biscuits
Tour at 2.30p.m. £15.00 per person
Sunday 19 September
Guided Town Walk
A guided walk around the centre of town identitifying some of the facinating landmarks that speak of the history and formation of Wetherby. This walk is part of the Heritage Open Days Programme.
Gather at the Bandstand 2pm – Free and open to all – 90 minutes
Wednesday 29th September
Allerton Waste Recovery Park
A presentation and tour of the plant, including the mechanical treatment hall. Due to restrictions, this event has been rescheduled from July
Tours at 10am. and 2pm. £5.00 per person
Sunday 3 October
Guided Town Walk
A guided walk around the centre of town identitifying some of the facinating landmarks that speak of the history and formation of Wetherby. This walk is part of the Wetherby Eco Weekend Programme.
Gather at the Bandstand 2pm – Free and open to all – 90 minutes
Monday 11 October
Annual General Meeting
“The Battle of Towton” – Chris Berendt
St James’ Church Centre 7.30pm. £4.00 per person (Visitors £5). Pay at the door
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