Wednesday, 02 December 2009
Our AGM was held on the evening of Thursday November 19, one of the wettest days in the history of Cumbria. Consequently there were 12 members present. The Chairman thanked the Committee members for all their hard work. Membership had again increased by 50% and now numbers 102. Reports were presented by the Secretary and Treasurer.
Special thanks went to Dr Stuart Alan, a founder member and now a life member, and his wife Rita. After the business side of the AGM was concluded refreshments were enjoyed, and this was followed by a quiz entitled Name this Place, presented by Nigel Mills. A series of old black and white photographs taken around the area were shown and this produced lively debate. Members were able to identify some of them. The meeting was closed at 9.00pm.
Our programme for 2010 will commence on Thursday February 18 with a talk by Harry Hawkins on Shap Abbey and the monks who lived there in medieval times. Please note that all our meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Diary Dates for 2010
Feb. 18 See above
March 18 Andy Lowe talking about Lakeland Architecture
April 15 Judith Shingler on the history of Shorts Flying Boats
May 20 Field Trip
June 17 Chris Craghill talking about Yeoman Farmers and Reformation
July Field Trip
August Field Trip
Sept. 23 Bette Kissack talk on the life of Thomas Hayton Mawson, the
famous Gardner and Landscaper
Oct. 21 Sheena Gemmell talk on the Dark Ages in Cumbria
Nov. 18 AGM
All will be held in Cartmel Village Hall at 7.30pm. Members free and Visitors £2, most welcome. Watch our website www.cartmel-peninsula-lhs.org.uk or contact Ruth Hughes on 015395 32591 for further information.