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.