A Curious Flowering

Stephen Graham

Have you enjoyed a relaxing break at one of Scotland's famous hydros?

This talk will highlight the surprising history of the hydrotherapic hotels and explain how they flourished in 19th century Scotland  

This will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting. 

Bold as Brass

Suzanne Fletcher

This evening we welcome Suzanne who will enthral us with the life story of Brass Crosby. A son of Stockton, Crosby went on to become Lord Mayor of London and was also imprisoned in the Tower of London. 

Stockton to Darlington Railway 200 years

Chris Lloyd

This evening we welcome back Chis Lloyd to talk about the 200th anniversary of the Stockton to Darlington railway. 

Early Doors

We are pleased to introduce Early Doors ukulele group to get us in the mood for the festive season.

Clydebank and the Singer Sewing Machine Company

This fascinating film has something for everyone; including the social history of Clydebank, the engineering associated with development and production, the novel sales strategy, the skills associated with sewing and how vintage machines are providing opportunities in Africa. 

In style this film is very similar to last year's Forth Road Bridge production. 

Jane Gardam

Peter Sotheran

This evening Peter will guide us through the life and works of Jane Gardam. Jane, a multi award winning writer was born in Redcar and is renowned for her novels highlighting 'the more subversive side of middle-class life'. Several of her books are set in North Yorkshire. 

Why Assynt?

David Haines

'Why Assynt?'  is a photographic wander around David's chosen home looking at the incredible landscape, geology and wildlife.

Hidden North East 

Dave Dean

As we move around the area, unbeknown to us, we will travel past some hidden gems of our history; gems shrouded in the mists of time. This evening, Dave will peel back time to reveal some of the long forgotten stories of ‘The Hidden North East’.