Update on programme for the year

The history group will restart 2pm Thursday February 17th.I don't think it is a good idea to meet this month thanks to Covid. I expect  that we will be in a better position for face to face meetings next month.

In addition to the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday afternoons) I have been discussing the possibility of setting up a u3a heritage trail to celebrate our 20th anniversary later this year. This will be a separate project involving Hambleton council and other key organisations in Easingwold. I will update you later on this. 

I have started to pull a programme for the year and have a couple of suggestions from people that I will discuss with you at the feb meeting, eg repeat visit to Byland.The aim is to cover a variety of subjects and fix up visits to local historic areas or events.We have tried out a couple of meeting places, all have positives and negatives and I will let you know the venue for February closer to the date. Want to avoid Zoom meetings if possible.

In essence this is a discussion group and we need and welcome members to lead on any area they are interested in. I am happy to provide support.Contact me directly 075 0087 8998 if there is a topic you want included in the programme. We need someone for March (St. Patricks day), June and the rest of the year

I will kick off and lead with a discussion about the Bar Walls of York. Knowing a bit more about the history of the walls will help enhance our understanding of the history of North Yorkshire and enhance any visit to York.Its an opportiunity to share memories and information.

Dates for future meetingsMeetings normally start at 2pm, but that will change for visits

Thursday 17th. Feb 2022 - Bar Walls of York 

Thursday 17th. March 2022 - To be confirmed

Thursday 21st. April 2022 - Visit to Ryedale Folk Museum

Thursday 19th. May 2022 - Poorhouse to Workhouse to Hospital

Thursday 16th. June 2022 - To be confirmed

Thursday 21st. July 2022 - Walk around the Snickelways of York, part 2

Thursday 18th. August 2022 -  To be confirmed

Thursday 15th. September 2022 -  To be confirmed

Thursday 20th. October 2022 -  To be confirmed

Thursday 17th. November 2022 -  To be confirmed

Thursday 15th. December 2022 - no meeting

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Richard

Richard Orr075 0087 8998History & Heritage co-ordinator, Easingwold u3a