Wednesday, 10 December 2008
A well attended AGM on 22nd November 2008 rounded off a very successful year of interesting and stimulating lectures and field trips and an increased membership of 25 new members. After the business side of the AGM was concluded refreshments were enjoyed followed by 3 short presentations by members.
Our programme for 2009 will commence on Thursday February 26th 2009 with a talk by Dr Hilary Walklett from Lancaster University entitled “Jiggers and Spelks: The Ports of Morecambe Bay, a trip through time looking at the effect that sea-trade had on life around the bay”.
Diary Dates for 2009
Feb. 26th “Jiggers and Spelks” by Dr Hilary Walklett
March 26th “Cumbrian Tollroads” by Mr Ken Broadhurst
April 30th “Cartmel Priory” talk by Mr David Sanders
May 28th “A Tour of Cartmel Priory” by Mrs Gail Swanson
June 25th “William Moss Settle” Architect, he designed shops and houses in the 1st phase of Vickerstown, a talk by Dr Ruth Hughes
July Field Trip to be arranged
Sept. 24th “Documents created through the Land Valuation Act 1909/10
and more, a talk by Dr Michael Winstanley of Lancaster University
Oct. 29th “The Families of Holker” by Janet Smith
Nov. 19th AGM – Refreshments and short presentations by members
All lectures are on Thursdays in Cartmel Village Hall and start at 7.30pm,
there is ample parking and easy access and new members and visitors are
always made most welcome. The annual subscription is a modest £6. It is
an excellent way to join a friendly group and learn about the history of
your area; the speakers pass on their knowledge in an interesting and
enjoyable manner.
For further information contact either Ruth Hughes 015395 32591/Barbara
Copeland 015395 33165