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
2026 Talks Programme
January 19
Round the World – Anita Wood
An illustrated talk about a cruise to the furthest corners of the world (by one of our own Team members!)
February 16
Knaresborough’s War – The People’s Story – Kathy Allay
The myriad and sometimes surprising ways the inhabitants contributed to the war effort
March 16
Racehorses, Waterfalls and Cheese – Roger Oldfield
An illustrated talk, by an old friend of the Society, about Wensleydale
April 20
A History of Shops and Shopping in Harrogate – Paul Jennings
A retired University lecturer who has researched a detailed history of Harrogate
May 18
Boston Spa from Hamlet to Victorian Spa – Lesley Newnham
Followed by AGM
September 21
Forest Moor and Bletchley Park – Jerry Anderson
The little known connection between the two!
October 19
Of Picas and Antelopes – John Hartshorn
How Nidderdale nature has changed since the last Ice Age
November 16
Nidderdale Museum 1975-2025 – Jane Simpson
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this local gem