All our events are open to non-members for a small charge.
Zoom talks will be arranged during the winter months and added to this list asap.
For further information about any of them please contact cihs@cumbria-industries.org.uk.
Please note that all these events are subject to change in response to government restrictions.
DATE | ACTIVITY | VENUE | TIME |
Wednesday 10th January | Zoom talk by Phil Tuer : The railways of Carlisle | Register your interest with Robin Yates – robin@phonecoop.coop | 7.30pm |
Wednesday 14th February | Zoom talk by Chris Donaldson : Glories of the mines – West Cumbrian coal | Register your interest with Robin Yates – robin@phonecoop.coop | 7.30pm |
Wednesday 13th March | Zoom talk by Erika Freyr : The history of writing materials | Register your interest with Robin Yates – robin@phonecoop.coop | 7.30pm |
Saturday 23rd March | Spring Conference and AGM : Roads – from byway to highway : 2024 Spring_Conf_Booking_form | North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, CA11 8QT | 9.30am |
Wednesday 15th May | Walk with Roger Baker : To the west of Bassenthwaite Lake | Booking essential. Contact Roger on 07733 167999 or mbarb@freenetname.co.uk | 10.30am |
Wednesday 19th June | Guided visit to Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum | Park at the top near the museum. £8.00 charge on the day for the visit. Contact Graham Brooks on 07876 417695 |
2.00pm |
Tuesday 16th July | Guided walk – Industrial Staveley | Meet outside the Staveley Institute, LA8 9LY. Contact Jean Turnbull on 01539 722349 |
7.00pm |
Wednesday 14th August | Guided walk – Carnforth slag bank | Park on the roadside verge at the end of Sand Lane, SD 486715 | 2.00pm |
Wednesday 9th October | Zoom talk by TBA | Register your interest with Robin Yates – robin@phonecoop.coop | 7.30pm |
Wednesday 13th November | Zoom talk by TBA | Register your interest with Robin Yates – robin@phonecoop.coop | 7.30pm |
Wednesday 11th December | Zoom talk by TBA | Register your interest with Robin Yates – robin@phonecoop.coop | 7.30pm |