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 2025

Visit to Hopetown, Darlington, DL3 6SW

  • 45-minute guided tour then free to roam

  • £5 members / £10 non-members

  • Meet at Hopetown 2pm or Cotherstone Village Hall 1pm
    (Outdoor meeting)

Wednesday 4th June 2025

Visit to The Story, Durham (formerly Durham County Record Office), DH1 3TQ

  • £5 members / £10 non-members

  • Meet at The Story at 2.30 pm, or outside Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH) at 1 pm
    (Outdoor meeting)

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Visit to St Mary’s C of E Church, Barnard Castle

  • Meet at the church at 6.30 pm, or outside Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH) at 6 pm
    (Outdoor meeting)

Wednesday 6th August 2025

Guided walk in Cotherstone — led by Judith Barnett and Jeff Lynn

  • Meet outside Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH) for a 6.30 pm start
    (Outdoor meeting)

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Guided walk in Barnard Castle — led by Martin Roberts

  • Meet 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 Moverley

  • Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm
    (Indoor meeting)

Wednesday 5th November 2025

A Georgian Family of Lawyers: the Lodge family of Barnard Castle — talk by Catherine Ryan

  • Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm
    (Indoor meeting)

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

28 Market Place, Barnard Castle — talk by Martin Roberts

  • Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm
    (Indoor meeting)

Wednesday 4th February 2026

The Archives at Raby Castle — talk by Raby archivist Joseph Reed

  • Cotherstone Village Hall (DL12 9PH), 7.30 pm
    (Indoor meeting)

Wednesday 4th March 2026

AGM 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 2026

The Turnpike Roads of Teesdale — talk by David Butler

  • Cotherstone 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.
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