Northumberland & Newcastle Society

Coming Events

Details of the following events will be published shortly. Meanwhile, please contact the Office if you would like more information.

Do Something Different: Diversification in Farming

Tuesday 21st September 2010 at 7pm Stannington Village Hall
Ian Byatt of Moorhouse Farm describes the development of the Moorhouse Farm Shop and looks at a wide range of diversification projects being tried by farmers throughout the region.
Tickets: £12 members; £14 guests and include finger buffet and wine or soft drink

Evolution of the Theatre Royal

Thursday 21st October 2010 at 6:30pm Olivier Suite, Theatre Royal, Newcastle
The talk, by Dr David Wilmore, will concentrate on the architectural history of the theatre and there will be opportunities to see some of the original drawings and proposals for the reconstruction by Frank Matcham.
Tickets: Members only due to limited space £12. Includes finger buffet and tea / coffee. Pay bar available for drinks

Lord Armstrong - Inventor and Philanthropist

Tuesday 7th December 2010 at 7pm Northern Football Club. McCracken Suite
Talk by Ken Smith focusing on the various aspects of the life and career of Lord Armstrong of Cragside.
Tickets: Members £12; Guests £13, including finger buffet. Pay bar.

More diary dates

January 2011 The Family at Seaton Delaval
Talk by Prof. J Cannon, venue to be confirmed

Thursday 10th March 2011 The New Tyne Tunnel Crossing
Talk by Trevor Jackson, MD of TT2, venue to be confirmed