April to October in Heptonstall Grammar School Museum

Slack Baptist Chapel Exhibition.

The exhibition tells the story of the first 100 years of the Chapel which is celebrating its Bicentenary this year. On Saturday July 14th there is an Open Day, Exhibition & Concert at Slack Baptise Chapel (see below) with further celebrations planned in October.

Saturday, April 21

Archival Packaging Day

Help us out with the Society archive! We could use assistance with tasks such as identifying old photographs, cleaning and sorting antique documents and filing them away properly for members' access. Instruction in basic archiving techniques will be given where appropriate.

Meeting Venue: Hope Baptist Chapel, Hope St., Hebden Bridge

Time: 12.30 - 4 pm
Cost:  Free

Saturday, May 19

Curiosities of The Ridge: a prehistoric and historic meander led by Dr David Shepherd.

David Shepherd of the Local History Prehistoric sub-section will be taking us to a variety of prehistoric sites in the Blake Dean area, including standing stones, a ring-cairn, a stone circle, rock art and other sites. Other features of fresher antiquarian interest than prehistory will also be viewed along the route.

Please note this walk is limited to 15 people, and must be pre-booked. Contact Rachel Smith on 01422 842847

Meeting Venue:     Details of meeting will be provided when booking is confirmed.

Time: 10 am (all day, with lunch break; finishing around 4pm at the latest)
Cost: £2 for members, £3 for non-members

Saturday, July 14

Heptonstall Slack Baptist Chapel & Centre: Open Day, Exhibition & Concert

Diana Monahan will be leading a brief walk around Heptonstall Slack before the Centre's Open Day.

Meeting Venue: Heptonstall Slack Chapel

Time: Meet for walk 1.30. Open Day 2-5 pm. Concert 6.30 pm
Cost: Walk free to members: Suggested donation of £1.50 to offset chapel expenses

Thursday, September 6

Mitchell Estate & Wainsgate Chapel

Diana Monahan will guide walkers around parts of the Mitchell Estate, managed by Abraham Gibson of Greenwood Lee; followed by tour of the chapel by the Friends of Wainsgate..

Meeting Venue: Old Town Mill Rd, outside Cricket Club (NB No parking near chapel, please; HB bus service arrives shortly before 7pm)

Time:  7 pm (walk) 8 pm (chapel tour)
Cost: Members free: Suggested donation of £1.50 to offset chapel expenses and restoration

Archive - see events from the Winter 2006-7 programme