Area: County Durham

Monthly lectures, Saturday afternoons.

'Meeting are held on Wednesdays at 7.00 pm.'

Monthly Friday Talks for the Friends 'The meetings are always well attended and enjoyed by all. Most of the speakers are eminant experts in their field. Come along if you can make it. You won't be disappointed.'

'The display of the collections and exhibitions are accompanied by a vibrant events programme. Gallery talks and lectures, family fun days, outdoor festivals, theatre and music are some of the delights on offer.'

Meets 'on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except for Aug. & Dec.)'.

'Meets every Monday night 7.30 from September to June.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings at 7.45 pm: 'These meetings are free of charge for Cleveland FHS members otherwise the charges are £1.10 for under 60 years and 70p for 60 years and over'.

'Meetings on Monday at 7.30 pm.'

'We meet every month on the Second Wednesday evening at 7.00 pm.'

'In the winter months (September to April), meetings are held ... on the 1st Thursday of each month, where speakers with a knowledge of beekeeping and its associated crafts are invited to address the Association.'

'Meetings are held between September and April on the Third Wednesday in the month ... at 7.30 pm prompt.'

'Meetings are held ... on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, starting at 8.00 pm ... Prospective members are welcome to attend any meeting.'

‘The department organises a wide variety of research events from major international conferences and to regular papers. Additional events are organised as part of our numerous research projects, by our research clusters and through the Sense Perception in the North (SPIN) Network.’

'The Department is host to four major lecture series ...' (and other occasional public lectures are given). Enquire about attendance.

'We're a friendly bunch of honey bee enthusiasts who meet on the last Wednesday of every month ... for bee related conversation and information.'

Usually held mid-October.

'Meetings are held ... usually on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7.30 pm.'

Monthly talks, Saturday afternoons.

'We usually meet on the second Wednesday of each month ... at 7.30 pm.'

'Founded in 1892 and has run continuously in its present form since 1947. Our weekly programme features presentations by leading photographers from regional and national circuits. We have a large dynamic membership and in addition to Thursday evening meetings there are many and varied activity groups - digital workshops - assignment outings - online photo forums - exhibitions - community projects - the list goes on ...'

'At Durham University you'll find an extensive programme of public lectures and seminars available. With an impressive line up of experts and renowned academics speaking on a myriad of topics, the aim is to share knowledge and encourage debate. Lectures on thought provoking subjects as diverse as history and astro-physics are aimed at a general audience and delivered within historic University buildings ... Public lectures are free of charge and open to all.'

'The Friends of the Garden was established in 1982 to support the work and to encourage the wider appreciation of Durham University Botanic Garden. Activities include lectures, social functions, visits to other notable gardens and a residential weekend; details of these are included in the programme ... All lectures, unless stated, are in the Visitors' Centre at the Botanic Garden at 7.30 pm.'

'Branch Meetings are held ... usually on the first Saturday of each month, commencing at 2.00 pm.'

Meet '2nd Sat of each month at 2 pm'.

'Meetings are held ... the second Tuesday in each month, September to May inclusive at 7.00 pm.'

'Meetings are held ... on Saturdays from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.'

'Head of Steam is a rich source of information for those who are interested in the railways, as well as general local history and heritage. We run a series of lectures throughout the year, in conjunction with the Friends of Head of Steam Museum.'

Monthly evening meetings.

'The range of events that are organised at the IAS are all intended to either advance the research of the individual Fellows and that of researchers at Durham or, in the case of the outreach events such as the art exhibitions, public debates and public lectures that we organise, to inform an interested public who want to learn more about the cutting-edge research that is carried out at Durham and elsewhere in the world.'

Winter monthly evening talks.

'The Northern Section has local groups that hold meetings, usually monthly or bi monthly, they are especially helpful to new members and help and advice are freely given in all aspects of Primulas, growing and showing. Talks and slide shows by some of the more experienced members make these meetings popular and a good way to spend an evening in good company.' ALERT The Northern Section at Review only listed a North East Group, and so I have referenced their Meeting place in this Record.

Occasional talks and tours: 'Free for all'.

'Our winter programme of talks cover a wide range of topics of interest, they are held at 7.15 pm (2 pm in Jan & Feb).'

'Meet the last Tuesday of the month at 7.15 pm ... This friendly society welcomes new members and gives encouragement to all who are interested in orchid growing, whether they have large collections or one orchid growing on a windowsill.'

'The society arranges a series of lecture meetings on geological/environmental topics in the winter months (October to March). The lectures,usually illustrated, are given by professional/academic geologists.'

'Members of the public are welcome to attend our monthly social meetings with the exception of the AGM which is, of course, members only.'

'We hold our meetings ... the first Sunday in every month, commencing at 2.30 pm.'

'The Oriental Museum has a busy programme of events for adults and families relating to our collections and temporary exhibitions ... Information on the Friends of the Oriental Museum Lecture Series and other Friends events can be found on the Friends page.'

'Meetings are held ... usually on the last Monday of each month, September through May at 7.15 pm.'

Monthly meetings, Thursday evenings.

Monthly winter evening meetings.

'During the winter, Indoor Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of the month ... beginning at 7.30 pm ... Visitors/non-members are welcome at all meetings.'

'Monthly meetings, September to June, either at 2 pm or 8 pm.'

‘We meet ... on the second Monday of every month 7.30pm. All are welcome. Meetings are free but we ask for a discretionary entry fee ... This is a voluntary donation to help pay for room hire and speaker expenses.’

'We hold meetings on the last Wednesday of every month (except August and December) ... The meetings start at 7.30 pm and there is always a speaker who gives a one hour presentation on a topic of local interest or history.'