2.30pm Tuesday 24 February 2026

Graham Topping

NORI Bricks – Part 2

Following Graham’s very informative and entertaining talk last year, the story continues with NORI Bricks – Part 2, The History of the Accrington Brick Industry. The Accrington Brick and Tile Company Ltd began manufacturing at their Whinney Hill, Altham, location in 1887.

Members £4, Non-members £6, Refreshments £1

Higherford Methodist Church, Barrowford BB9 6JH

2.30pm Tuesday 24 March 2026,

Jane Hellebrand

Jane is the author of the biography ‘Undaunted’, which explores the remarkable life of The Hon Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth MBE (1886-1967), embroiderer, lace-maker, textile collector, teacher and philanthropist – the people and circumstances that influenced her. The book celebrates Rachel’s legacy which remains as important and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. Copies of ‘Undaunted’ will be available to purchase and Jane will be pleased to sign each book. A donation for this talk is being made to Gawthorpe Textiles Museum.

Members £4, Non-members £6, Refreshments £1. 

Higherford Methodist Church, Barrowford BB9 6JH (Free car parking and entry at the rear of the church).