Programme 2024
16th January
York Rescue boats
A talk by a crew member on the role of the rescue boats.
20th February
Annual meeting
and Yorkshire photo quiz by Roger Poyser from Bishopthorpe Camera Club
19th March
Festive Fifties
Meridith Towne
Meridith’s passion for sewing and historical costume started with the joint gifts of a plastic needle and a ball of wool.
16th April
Music therapy
Laura Festa
Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish goals, like reducing stress or improving quality of life. There will be a chance to have a go then listen to a case story.
21st May
Resolutions / Cyber crime
A presentation on this year’s resolution followed by –
Matthew Bulmer
North Yorkshire Police Cyber-crime unit
18th June
The Laughing Gardener
Paul Robinson has been involved in gardening for 37 years and he loves being in the garden and outdoors with nature.
16th July
Hearing dogs for deaf people
Jan Shally talks about the organisation and how it supports those with hearing loss. A chance to see a dog (Beck) in action.
20th August
Outdoor meeting – T.B.A.
17th September
The Cone Exchange
Chris Powell
This is a community store in Harrogate selling repurposed & recycled craft materials to raise funds for charity
15th October
Strange and Ghostly Tales of Treasurer’s house
Glennis Whyte is a member of the National Trust Volunteers Talks service.
19th November
Tasting journey through chocolate
Claire Bingham form Butterflies Chocolates
Tastings and samples with products available for purchase on the night
17th December
Christmas social evening