Meetings The Society normally holds 11 monthly meetings each year…Day members (non-members) are welcome at all meetings, indoor or outdoor, when a donation of £4 would be appreciated. Wednesday 7th May 2025Visit to Hopetown, Darlington, DL3 6SW45-minute guided tour then free to roam£5 members / £10 non-membersMeet at Hopetown 2pm or Cotherstone Village Hall 1pm(Outdoor meeting) Wednesday 4th June 2025Visit to The Story, Durham (formerly Durham County Record Office), DH1 3TQ£5 members / £10 non-membersMeet at The Story at 2.30 pm, or outside Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH) at 1 pm(Outdoor meeting) Wednesday 2nd July 2025Visit to St Mary’s C of E Church, Barnard CastleMeet at the church at 6.30 pm, or outside Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH) at 6 pm(Outdoor meeting) Wednesday 6th August 2025Guided walk in Cotherstone — led by Judith Barnett and Jeff LynnMeet outside Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH) for a 6.30 pm start(Outdoor meeting) Wednesday 3rd September 2025Guided walk in Barnard Castle — led by Martin RobertsMeet at Amen Corner (near St Mary’s Church) for a 6.30 pm start(Outdoor meeting) Wednesday 1st October 2025“The Great Grazing Country of the Children” — talk about the Yorkshire/London schools by Marion MoverleyCotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm(Indoor meeting) Wednesday 5th November 2025A Georgian Family of Lawyers: the Lodge family of Barnard Castle — talk by Catherine RyanCotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm(Indoor meeting) Wednesday 3rd December 202528 Market Place, Barnard Castle — talk by Martin RobertsCotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm(Indoor meeting) Wednesday 4th February 2026The Archives at Raby Castle — talk by Raby archivist Joseph ReedCotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm(Indoor meeting) Wednesday 4th March 2026AGM at 7 pm, followed by Update on recent excavations — by Tony Metcalfe (Altogether Archaeology)Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7 pm – 7.30 pm(Indoor meeting) Wednesday 1st April 2026The Turnpike Roads of Teesdale — talk by David ButlerCotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm(Indoor meeting) ℹ️ Important Information 👥 Day-members (non-members) are welcome at all meetings; a donation of £4 is appreciated. 🌿 Outdoor meetings may involve walking — please wear suitable clothing and sturdy waterproof footwear. 🚗 Where travel is required, please arrange your own transport unless contact details are given in any publicity.