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WINTER - SPRING 2022

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STOP PRESS: (updated 07/01/2022)
TALK on Tuesday 18th: It is currently intended to proceed with this talk, subject to any change in the rules - watch this space. All are required to wear face masks and requested to take lateral flow tests beforehand if possible. See also the precautions listed below.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH: Regretably the Lunch had to be cancelled due to the new wave of Covid infections. It is hoped an event can be held in the Spring to include the Arts and Crafts exhibition.
SCOTTISH HOLIDAY The Scottish Holiday is back on! Scheduled for 15th to 19th May 2022 with virtually the same itinery as before, and slightly cheaper. Details and booking information are in the August Newsletter. [Details] Still room for more members. [Booking Form]
NEWSLETTER 121 The Christamas edition of the Newsletter was posted on Wednesday 29th. December, with a copy on the Archive page of this website.
SUBSCRIPTIONS The subscription holiday is over and renewals will be invited from January in the month they are normally due.
DOCUMENTS Useful documents for use by Event Organisers available on the 'Documents' button above.

CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS AT TALKS The conference centre has measures in place to mitigate any risks, and asks that all visitors wear a mask on arrival and when moving around the building. We need an accurate record of who is there, just in case we need to contact people in the event of an attendee becoming ill.
- Please bring and wear a mask when requested
- Please bring your own pen for the attendance register
- Unless your signature is easily readable, please write your name in register rather than signing it
- Guests are welcome as usual. They will be asked for a contact phone number
- Tea/coffee available after the talk as usual, but no biscuits for now
- Tea/coffee is £1.50, please bring exact money if you can 
- Bring hand sanitiser if you wish
- Relax and enjoy!

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  • Please note that it is advisable to book early since many excursions fill very quickly.
  • Booking should be made using the forms contained in the most recent Newsletter.
  • Coach visits normally depart from Brunswick Terrace at the front of the Jubilee Baths in Newcastle-under-Lyme (see map)
  • Lectures normally start at 7:30 at the North Staffordshire Conference Centre, Stoke on Trent (see map)
  • Any enquiries to the outing organiser whose contact details are in the current Newsletter

    • For the descriptions and further details see the most recent Newsletter in Archives


    January
    Tuesday 18th Talk: Bob Kermeen - Soraya Empress of Iran
    Wednesday 26th Car Trip and Walk: Etruria, Industrial Museum and guided tour, history of the Shirley family
    February
    Thursday 3rd Walk:  The Rum Tum Tardy Um Walk, Caverswall
    Tuesday 15th Talk: Henry Birks - The Forgotten Artists of North Staffordshire
    March
    Tuesday 15th Talk: Kath Reynolds - The Famous Folk of Stoke
    Thursday 17th Car Trip: with Guided tour of Sandon Church, churchyard and bell tower
    April
    Sunday 3rd Walk: Apedale Country Park
    Tuesday 19th Talk: David Skillen - 'Five Years in 50 Minutes- An Overview of the American Civil War'.
    Thursday 28th Car Trip: Staffordshire Wildlife Centre with a 2 hour guided tour
    May
    Wednesday 4th Coach Trip: Coventry Transport Museum and Cathedrals
    Sun 15th - Thu 19th Coach trip: Association Scottish Holiday
    Tuesday 24th AGM and talk:
    June
    Wednesday 22nd RHS Bridgewater Garden in Salford
    July
    Thursday 7th Car Trip: Evening canal cruise with fish and chip supper
    Tuesday 19th Coach Trip: Boughton House, Kettering, Northants

    For past Newsletters and lists of meetings and events, see the Archive

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