PROGRAMME 2025

All Visits and Talks are available to Members and their Guests.

Most of our events are limited by number or require catering, therefore advanced booking is required. If you wish to attend any of these events, please contact Angela Winterbottom: 01937 520626 mobile: 07954 994779 email: angela.winterbottom@hotmail.co.uk

Monday 10 March – Annual General Meeting and Talk

“SPOFFORTH PARK: Community Power and the Estate’s Evolution” by Malcolm Gardner
At the St James’ Church Centre at 7-30p.m.

Members £5.00 Non-members £7.00 Pay at the door – No Booking Required

Wednesday 9 April – Thirsk Hall

A guided tour of this Grade 2* listed manor house, dating from 1720, with an opportunity to wander around the gardens afterwards.

Tour at 11.00 a.m. Members £15.00 Non-members £17.00

Tuesday 20 May – Newburgh Priory

A guided tour of this Grade 1 listed building, near Coxwold. Built on the former site of an Augustinian priory, the present house was built in the late 16th century. Opportunity to visit the grounds afterwards.
Tea/coffee and biscuits included.

Tour at 2.00p.m. Members £15.00 Non-Members £17.00

Tuesday 17 June – Ripon

A guided walking tour of Ripon.

Tour at 2.00 p.m. Members £5.00 Non-Members £7.00

Wednesday 16 July – Leeds Material Recycling Facility

A visit to the H.W. Martin plant, which is responsible for dealing with our recyclable waste.

Tour at 11.00 a.m. Members £5.00 Non-Members £7.00.

Thursday, August 14 – Summer Talk

“DISCOVERIES IN BOSTON SPA: Geology and Archaeology” by Malcolm Barnes.
At the Council Chamber, Wetherby Municipal Offices at 2-30p.m. Followed by cake and cold drinks.

Members £5.00 Non-members £7.00

Tuesday September 16 – Lotherton Hall

A guided tour of this country house, located near Aberford, once owned by the Gascoigne family and now owned by Leeds City Council.

Tour at 11.00 a.m. Members £5.00 Non-Members £7.00.

Monday, 13 October – Autumn Talk

“MONTAGUE BURTON – The Tailor of Taste” by Jeremy Burton
At the St James’ Church Centre at 7-30p.m.

Members £5 Non-members £7. Pay at the door – No Booking Required

Group on guided town walk in Wetherby — Group at the Bath House on one of our regular Autumn Wetherby Civic Society Guided Town Walks