Our current series of talks is listed below. For more detail about any of these events, please contact Bob Horne on 01422 201269 or email
| 27 September 2023 |
The Stray On the centenary of its opening, Bob Horne relates the story behind this memorial to the village's fallen. |
| 8 November 2023 |
Passengers No More John Brooke recalls the Beeching Report of 60 years ago and its effects on the local rail network |
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6 December 2023
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A Pot Pourri of Local Memories Chris Helme looks back at the rich and varied aspects of the history of our district. |
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17 January 2024 |
The Walkers' Property Empire Ian Philp visits mills, farms and pubs associated with the family, within a ten-mile radius of Crow Nest.
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6 March 2024 |
Learning about Lightcliffe Dorothy Barker explains how she researches information about people and places connected with our community. |
1 May 2024 1820 and All That
Bob Horne takes Samuel Washington's 1820 map of our area as a starting point and looks at the history of some of the properties that existed at the time. Preceded by a brief AGM.
Meetings are held in Lightcliffe CE Primary School on Wednesday Evenings from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. This includes a refreshments interval at 8.15 pm.
Membership subscription £10. Non-members £3 per meeting.