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The Next Walk

Thursday 4th. August Cuddy’s Corse Approx. 7.5 miles total – follows in the footsteps of the of St. Cuthbert’s Community from Lindisfarne to Durham. This final section is from Chester-le-Street to Durham via Gt. Lumley and Finchale Abbey. Meet at Chester-le-Street Riverside car park (DH3 3SJ) at 0915hrs. For 0930hrs. Start. We will have a … Continue reading

First Of The Month Quiz

There’s just seven very easy questions so give them a try… 1. What is the birthstone for August?2. What is the birth flower of August?3. If you were born on the 30th August, what would be your star sign? 4. What or who was the month of August named after? 5. Back in history, on the 5th August 1962, Nelson … Continue reading

Film Club

Showing this week ….. Thursday 28th July 2pm Seaham Town Hall THE DUKE In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying … Continue reading

Monthly Meeting Notices

Wednesday 27th July – 10am – Seaham Town Hall Speaker – Geoff Hughes – Wallington and The Trevelyans Social Outings We will be taking names for the following events  WHITBY DAY TRIP – FRI 9TH SEPTEMBER QUIZ  IN THE MALLARD WITH HOT BEEF SANDWICH AND ROAST POTATOES – FRI 14th OCTOBER LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAYRE, … Continue reading

Gardening Outings

Seaton Delaval Hall and Gardens plus stop in Whitley Bay Wednesday 3rd August We will be taking payment of £15 for this trip at the meeting next Wednesday. Numbers are limited so if you have put your name on the list and no longer wish to go please let me know as soon as possible … Continue reading