Another meeting, another poem and another great success. Our monthly meetings are very well attended – not surprising as we have had some great speakers. Today was a talk on the George Elmy Lifeboat. A presentation which was both interesting and emotional. The next speaker at the September meeting is to be Norman Kirtlan from … Continue reading →

With our first visit under our belt here is what our group had to say about the Sunderland Canaletto! Continue reading →

A group of thirteen Members attended an arranged visit to Sunderland Magistrates Court on Wednesday 12th of August. It was a glorious sunny day and we spent a few minutes outside enjoying the sun and looking around Keel Square with its spurting fountains. We chatted away happily until we were lead into the court building, … Continue reading →

Bill Coates will give a talk on the “George Elmy” lifeboat during our  general meeting on the 26th of August. Continue reading →

  The History Group visited St Mary’s Church and Seaham Hall on the 12th of August. This area was the site of “old” Seaham a Saxon settlement inhabited as far back as 660 AD. The existing St Mary’s Church is of later origin dating back to the early Norman period although there is evidence to suggest that … Continue reading →

 The Red Hatters are going for Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 26th August at Seaham Hall. The cost is £22.00 and tea is served from 2.00pm.   Continue reading →

The first group meeting was a resounding success. 14 people attended the session, with several people still on holiday to further swell the numbers. Everyone was very enthusiastic and looking forward to collecting together their basic tools and materials before starting work on their individual projects. So much so that they have decided to get together twice … Continue reading →