Saturday, 12 October 2024, 10.30am

Archaeology pre-walk meeting with Alex Whitlock at Booths
café in Barrowford, followed by a fieldwalk.

Tuesday 22 October 2024, 7.30pm

FoPH AGM followed by a talk, book sales, and refreshments. ‘A teacher should stay at the school each dinner hour to prevent it being demolished’. 

A look back at Schools in Thornton-in-Craven and Elslack from the mid 19th century to the 1970s by Vera Brearey, author of a 2023 book published by Earby History Society.

No charge. Higherford Methodist Church, Barrowford BB8 9NY  

Saturday, 9 November 2024, 10.30am

Archaeology pre-walk meeting with Alex Whitlock at Booths
café in Barrowford, followed by a fieldwalk.

Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 2.30pm

‘Three yards a penny! Song, song, songs!’ with Peter & Barbara Snape is a journey into the world of John Harkness in Victorian Preston with a selection of songs being ‘hawked and
peddled’ along the way.

John Harkness is the man behind a broadside ballad collection that put ‘Proud Preston’ on the map and who is regarded as a significant figure in the printing and distribution of broadside ballads – printed sheets of paper with songs for entertainment and news value, affordable and popular amongst everyday working people, selling at a penny or halfpenny a sheet and providing a ‘window on the world’ for those who did not have access to more formal (and more expensive) forms of media. The Harkness Press at Preston was one of the two largest provincial printers of Victorian street ballads.
Members £3, Non-members £5, Refreshments £1
Higherford Methodist Church, Barrowford BB8 9NY

Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 2.30pm

Geoff Crambie:

‘I’m proud to have known Wilfred Micah Spencer’.

Geoff has mentioned Wilfred Spencer in every book he has written.

Members £3, Non-members £5, Refreshments £1
Higherford Methodist Church, Barrowford BB8 9NY

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 2.30pm

Sean Clayton, Managing Director of Peter Reed,

delves into the world of Peter Reed and luxury linens, discussing the brand’s rich history, manufacturing in Lancashire, and recent collaborations.

Since 1861, Peter Reed has been renowned for crafting high quality linens in Lancashire, with a Royal warrant highlighting their meticulous craftsmanship. They offer a range of Percales, Sateens, and Linens with thread counts from 210 to 1,000, specialising in custom options like monograms and embroidery tailored to individual tastes.

The skilled team at Butterworth Mill in Nelson ensures every piece is crafted with precision and artistry.
A donation for this talk is being made to Healthier Heroes, Burnley.
Members £3, Non-members £5, Refreshments £1
Higherford Methodist Church, Barrowford BB8 9NY