Wednesday Talks Programme
Held in the library once a month at 3pm - everyone is welcome and admission is free.
December No Meeting
January 4th 'Dragons, hobs and worms'
Vic Wood returns to talk about the folklore of South Durham and North Yorkshire.
February 1st 'Lord Armstrong, a Victorian entrepreneur'
Bill Ferguson returns to give an illustrated talk about how the mighty Vickers-Armstrong Company developed and diversified.
March 7th 'Stockton Parish Church'.
Jenny Braddy, local historian talks about the history of the Parish Church.
April 4th 'Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - International Work'.
Amanda Martin from the R.S.P.B. gives an illustrated talk, about this little known area of their work.
May 2nd 'Conservation work at Teesside Archives'.
Helen Kendall, Archive Conservator, will give a short illustrated talk. Examples of conservation materials and archival packaging will be on display. You are invited to bring along any books, photos or documents for advice on how to care for them at home.
June 6th 'Rod, the builder' - experiences of Broadacres Home Improvement Agency'. Rod Waite talks about his experiences before and after joining the Agency. The agency provides a free advisory service for Stockton residents arranging repairs and improvements.
