Meetings
Our talks take place every month from January to May and September to November in Dacre and Hartwith Village Hall, Dacre Banks. Just come along on the night and join the Nidderdale Society or simply pay a modest one-off amount. There is a hearing loop in the hall if needed. After the talk we invite you to join us for refreshments.
All talks start at 7.30pm
2024 Talks Programme
January 15
The Re-naturalisation of Rivers – Richard Hey
How the River Glaven in Norfolk has been altered to reach ecological status and could now be applied to the Nidd
February 19
Nidderdale Plus – Helen Flynn A look at the work of this thriving local community hub
March 18
The Commonwealth War Graves – Elizabeth Smith
Background to the work undertaken, including the Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate
April 15
“Come Dine With Me” – Susan Rogers
A popular returning speaker sharing her experience of taking part in the TV show
May 20
AGM followed by Yorkshire Air Ambulance
September 16
The Great American Songbook – Stuart Atkins
Manager of Batley Variety Club in the 1960s with his own orchestra.
October 21
Spellbound in the West Riding – Gordon and Anne Sharp
Film makers showing how the area was before it moved into North Yorkshire
November 18
Ripon Cathedral – Godfrey Wilson
An illustrated talk