Saturday 25th October, 1.45pm for 2.15pm start. Maurice Jagger Centre Halifax.
TALK ON THE STREET ANGELS by Paul Blakey.
Paul Blakey MBE is the founder of Street Angels, a project which, with
the help of an amazing team of volunteers, has made a massive
difference in over one hundred towns and cities across the UK and
overseas. Founded in November 2005, the scheme has seen violent crime and
sexual assaults reduce dramatically in many of the communities where
the projects work. We have expanded our work to inside pubs and clubs,
at music festivals, in communities and at train stations.
Paul was awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours 2010 by Her Majesty the Queen.
Paul now heads up a network of local projects, ROC Angels. He has
published a book -“Street Angels – the amazing story from binge to
better”. Paul is an assessor for the Kings Award for Voluntary
Services and has set up various other initiatives such as
#Do1NiceThing.
All welcome. Members of group £4.00, non-members £5.00 (includes refreshments) Enquiries 07779 233048
Saturday 15th November.1.45pm for 2.15pm start. Maurice Jagger Centre Halifax.
PRISONER OF HARDWICK AND THE TOWER–Arbella Stuart by David Glover.
Granddaughter of Bess of Hardwick , also a claimant to the English and Scot’s thrones, Arbella Stuart lived a privileged life. From her parents’ marriage, arranged by the famous Bess, we learn of a young, tortured soul, who shone briefly at Elizabeth’s Court, then suffered utter segregation at Hardwick. Welcomed again at the Court of James I, but suspicion of plots and the a foolish marriage caused her arrest. A brief escape and then ….The Tower. A little known, fascinating tale.
David is a well-known local historian.
All welcome. Group members £4.00, non-members £5.00 (includes refreshments). Enquiries 07779 233048.
SPRING 2026:
NATIONAL TRUST SUPPORTERS’ GROUP SPRING 2026 TALKS
Saturday 17th January 2026 at Maurice Jagger Centre, Halifax 1.45 for 2.15pm start
A JOURNEY ALONG THE LEEDS AND LIVERPOOL CANAL by Alun Pugh.
Alan says this illustrated talk could almost be described as a poor man’s Michael Palin.Alan is a
retired Leeds teacher and is now a Leeds tour guide and Chair of The Friends of Beckett Street
Cemetery near St James’s Hospital in Leeds.
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Thursday 5th February, at The Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall.10.00am for 10.30 start
HALIFAX COCOA HOUSES-PART OF THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT by Corinne
McDonald. Corinne is a local historian.
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Saturday 21st March 2026 at Maurice Jagger Centre, Halifax. 1.45pm for 2.15pm start.
WALKING THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS WAY by Paula Connelly.
The talk follows Paula’s completion of the Wolds Way, from the banks of the Humber to Filey.
Following a brief introduction to the Wolds Way, Paula guides us along the 79 mile walk, visiting
key highlights, including historical sites, nature and a few notable pubs.
Paula is a keen walker, published photographer and writer. She has walked extensively in the
North of England, and has completed several long distance trails.
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Thursday 9th April, at The Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall. 10.00am for 10.30 start.
THE STORY OF THE DENBY DALE PIES, by Cheistine Leveridge.
This is an illustrated talk by Christine, a local historian with an interest in the subject.
For all talks: Members of the group £4.00, non-members £5.00 (includes refreshments.