We will be taking names for the events below at the monthly meeting next week…
Saltaire -Thursday 8th May–Saltaire Village is near Bradford in West Yorkshire,
England. It is named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill, known as Salts Mill and
this village on the River Aire. Designed by architects, Lockwood and Mawson, Saltaire
has beautiful Italianate architecture and a rich history. Saltaire Village was designated a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001.
Saltaire is a village where people live. You don’t have to book to come here and Salts
Mill is free to enter. There are shops, places to eat, wonderful architecture and a lovely
park.
Saltaire Heritage and Architecture
Building Plan | Almshouses | Boathouse | Congregational Church | Demolished buildings | Dining
Room | Hospital | Housing | Institute | New Mill | Railway station | Roberts Park | Salts Mill | School | Stables and
carriage houses | After Titus |
How Saltaire happened | Saltaire, World Heritage Site
Whitby – Thursday 12th June – our annual trip and much enjoyed.
There’s more to Whitby than meets the eye – with its connections to Captain
Cook and Dracula, its quirky narrow streets and bustling harbour overlooked by
the striking Gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, Whitby is a fascinating town, unlike
any other.
Carlisle – Thursday 10th July Carlisle’s turbulent history is very well told in the
displays and exhibits of the Tullie House Museum: a museum housed within a Grade One listed
Jacobean building, with a modern art gallery extension creating a blend of old and new.
Not far away, Carlisle Castle has history embedded in its very walls, chambers and
passageways. With a commanding position at the northern end of town, this impressive
monument – founded by William II in 1092 and built from stones taken from Hadrian’s Wall –
has protected the city from invasion since Norman times.
Just a stone’s throw away stands Carlisle Cathedral. Founded in 1122, it has seen a number of
changes throughout its time: from the rebuilding of its choir in the Gothic style in C13, to its
restoration between 1853 – 1870 by Ewan Christian. Its magnificent east window contains
stained glass from the 14th century; there are also fine wood carvings, medieval painted wall
panels and the Brougham Triptych altarpiece.
In the city centre, the medieval Guildhall offers the chance to discover Carlisle’s ancient trade
guilds and its civic history: it is now a museum housing treasures such as the great iron-clad
chest that stored the city’s documents, the medieval stocks, and the rare Carlisle Bells (the
oldest horseracing prizes in England).
Kynren – Saturday 16th August – Travel and Watch legends come to life.
Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage, this multi-award
winning live action spectacular delights and dazzles the senses, with its mix of hand-to-hand
combat, daring stunts, incredible horsemanship, stunning pyrotechnics and amazing special
effects.
Rated ‘Excellent’ on TripAdvisor, Kynren provides an unforgettable experience taking
audiences on a thrilling adventure through 2,000 years of history.
THE FIRE STATION – upcoming events
All tickets are £34 – £37
Fri 17th Jan – The Magic of the Beatles
Sat 8th Feb – A Tribute to the Carpenters
Fri 14th Feb – The Magic of the Bee Gees
Sat 15th Feb – Big Girls Don’t Cry
Tues 15th April – The Phantoms starring Lee Mead
If anyone is interested in seeing any of these shows please see Jan at the meeting next week.
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