Talks, Events & Exhibitions

Talks

TALK ENTRY FEE: £5.00 - includes 1 tea/coffee/wine and biscuit. Museum shop and raffle tickets will be available.

DATE & TIMETALK TITLESPEAKERSLOCATION
7th June, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Weardale Railway: Past and PresentJohn AskwithSt Thomas Church Hall, 40 Front St, Stanhope, DL13 2UE
6th June, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
From Weardale to the World: The extraordinary story of Frosterley MarblePaul FrodshamFrosterley Village Hall, 17 Front St, Frosterley, DL13 2QW

30th May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Methodist Tapestries ProjectDavid Heatherington
Eileen Steinbock
Westgate Village Hall, Front St, Westgate, DL13 1RX
26th May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Disappearing Farms: How it all beganChris RuskinCowshill & Lanehead Village Hall, Cowshill, DL13 1DA
24th May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
A Family History StoryKen HeatheringtonIreshopeburn Institute, Ireshopeburn, DL13 1ER
23rd May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Stories behind the C of E churches in WeardaleBill HeslopBarrington Hall, Burn Foot, St John's Chapel, DL13 1QH
14th May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Quilting: A Cover StorySue HindeEastgate Village Hall, Eastgate, DL13 2HU
10th May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Creation of a Weardale Heritage CentrePhil NewboldIreshopeburn Institute, Ireshopeburn, DL13 1ER
9th May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Archaeological and Historical Research in Weardale: Back To Our RootsRob YoungRookhope Village Hall, Rookhope, DL13 2BP
3rd May, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
40 years of the Weardale MuseumMike Beer
David Heatherington
St Thomas Church Hall, 40 Front St, Stanhope, DL13 2UE

Events

DATE & TIMEEVENT TITLEDESCRIPTIONLOCATION
17th & 18th May, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
Methodist Tapestries ExhibitionAn exhibition showcasing the tapestries that tell the story of Methodism throughout the ages.Lord Crewe Arms, The Square, Blanchland, DH8 9SP
16th May, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
Journeying with the people called MethodistsA celebration of High House Chapel led by Lord Leslie Griffiths (Museum patron), and illustrated by the Methodist Tapestries Collection.

Featuring the presentation of Durham County Council Chairman's Medal for outstanding voluntary contribution to Weardale Museum Emeritus Curator, Methodist Tapestries Collection creator, and Artist David Heatherington.

A service will be held that mirrors that held in 1985 in High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn to mark the opening of the Weardale Museum.

To reserve your place contact through our website or social media
Weardale Methodist Church, High St, Stanhope DL13 2UP

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