Wanley Street, Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 1DP
Contact: Carol Trinder
Email: blythbranch@ndfhs.org.uk
Meetings on 3rd Tuesday in the month at 1pm – Note Change of Time
(No meetings in July and August)
All visitors are welcome
| Date | Subject of Talk | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 15th Oct 2024 | Pickfords Heavy Haulage | George Nairn |
| Tue 19th Nov 2024 | The Forgotten Airfield | Malcolm Scott |
| Tue 17th Dec 2024 | Christmas Cheer | Alison Thorburn |
| Tue 21st Jan 2025 | AGM + The Newbiggin Genealogy Project | Hilton Dawson |
| Tue 18th Feb 2025 | Blyth in the 1900’s | Mick Killen |
| Tue 18th Mar 2025 | Emily Davison | Chris Killen |
| Tue 15th Apr 2025 | The Sea Is In My Blood | David Hastings |
| Tue 20th May 2025 | A Street Through Time | Prof. John Heckels |
| Tue 17th Jun 2025 | Members Forum – A Treasure From The Past | – |
Reports of meetings
September 2024
We had 15 members and guests at our meeting on Tuesday 17th September. Ed Waugh came to give a very interesting talk and presentation on The Cramlington Train Wreckers. This has also been made into a stage play which will start it’s tour in Cramlington. Everyone enjoyed this meeting.
June 2024
Branch report for Tuesday 18th June. We had 12 members present and 1 apology. Fiona Mitford gave an unusual talk on Thomas Taylor and family . This was a different talk to what we had thought.
We have no meetings in July or August. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 17th September.
May 2024
Branch report for Tuesday 21st May. We had 12 members present and 2 apologies. Our speaker was Mick Killen who gave a very interesting talk on Blyth RNLI. Next month it is Fiona Mitford with a presentation on Stannington Maternity Hospital.
April 2024
On Tuesday 16th April with 14 members present. Our speaker was David Hastings with a very interesting talk on True Heroes of the Sea. Lots of questions asked.
March 2024
On 19th March we had 18 members present, which included some new faces. Our speaker was Chris Killen who gave an insight on the work and lives of the Herring Lasses. Very interesting.
Next meeting is on Tuesday 16th April with David Hastings talking about The True Heroes of the Sea.
February 2024
Blyth branch report for Tuesday 20th February. We had 12 members present, with 2 apologies. Our speaker was George Nairn who as always gave us a wonderful talk and presentation of the history of postcards. Everyone enjoyed seeing the various types of postcards.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 19th March with Chris Killen talking about the Herring Lasses.
January 2024
The meeting on the 16th January was attended by 14 members plus 3 apologies.
This was the Branch AGM when all of the Committee was re-elected although the Treasurer has indicated he would like to stand down.
December 2023
Meeting held on Tuesday 19th December, Blyth branch. We had 14 members present and everyone enjoyed Alison’s funny stories. Our buffet was next and then we had our knowledge tested with a quiz, which got everybody talking.
November 2023
Blyth branch report for meeting held on Tuesday 21st November. We had 23 present with some new faces which was good to see. Brian Godfrey gave a presentation of old photographs and postcards of Blyth. This had everyone remembering past events and old buildings which no longer exists.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 19th December with Alison Thoburn with her Christmas Cheer.
October 2023
At the meeting held on Tuesday 17th October. We had 12 members present and 4 apologies.
Alan gave us an interesting talk on Blyth Police Station with pictures of what it was like before it was closed. This was followed by some questions, which Alan answered. Some old photos was also handed around of the building and surrounding area.
Next meeting is on Tuesday 21st November with Brian Godfrey talking about “Blyth”.
September 2023
At the meeting held on Tuesday 19th September we had 11 members present and 4 apologies. Everyone enjoyed a very interesting and informative talk by Kevin Johnson. He told members how to access the website and about all different aspects of the society. Also what information is available that can help you with your family history. Various questions were asked and Kevin was able to answer all queries. We also had a member join the society.
(Last updated 27th September 2024)
