Programme 2025/2026

PROGRAMME 2025/2026

April 30th “How it used to be”

Chris Binks reflects on a railway journey from Gilling to Pickering, sixty years after closure, accompanied by historical slides.  Open Meeting

May 21st “Lastingham Treasure Trail ”

Followed by Tea and Cream Scones at Lastingham Grange. Members only (from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm)

June 25th “Bee Keeping” 

Louise from Ryedale Bee Keeping will talk to us about how important they are to all of us. Open Meeting

July 23rd “Summer Social”

Outdoor gathering with food and wine for members to be held in the village hall.  Members only (from 6.00 pm)

August:  No Meeting

September 24th“Wine Tasting”

Enjoy sampling wines from Ryedale Vineyards as Jack & Kit share with us how they produce their wines.  Open Meeting

October 22nd “Counter Terrorism! Firearms! Protection for the Royal Family”

Nicky & Mel share their experience of working for the Metropolitan Police.  Open Meeting

November 26th – Annual Meeting at the Moors Inn - Pre-booked places only (from 6.30 pm)

December 11th “London Squares & Gardens”

Joint meeting with Ryedale Gardening Club.  Members only (2.00 pm to 4.00 pm)

January 28th “Starry Skies”

Presentation by Richard Darn who is an enthusiastic astronomer. Open Meeting

February 25th “Tuneless Choir”

Nadine will talk to us about the choir ..….. don’t worry you won’t have to sing.  Open Meeting

March 25th “Peloponnese in Southern Greece”

Ian Watson will take us on a magical tour as he shares his experiences of his visits to this amazing area.  Open Meeting