The Northumberland and Newcastle Society serves Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. It is a voluntary organisation run by its members with some salaried help.
Who are the Newcastle and Northumberland Society?
As individuals, we may feel powerless to influence decisions about planning matters that
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affect our lives. By joining with others, we can become part of an active and influential force. The Northumberland and Newcastle Society offers that opportunity. Founded in 1924, we are recognised as a major force in the North of England. The Society is regularly consulted on planning and environmental matters by local authorities and other bodies
We use pressure of informed public opinion to protect vulnerable buildings, landscapes and townscapes and to enhance the quality of life in town and country. We collaborate with other amenity societies at a local level - Civic Societies are affiliated - and on some major issues have joined forces with national bodies such as The Campaign to Protect Rural England and the Council for National Parks.
Events
Charles Avison: Why come back to Newcastle?
St Ann's Church, City Road, Wednesday 16 September at 7pm
Referred in the New Grove dictionary as the most important English composer of the 18th century, Newcastle coomposer Charles Avison is relatively unknown today. Our speaker, David Hughes, looks at the anomoly of being both important and yet unheard of, even in his own back yard.
Tickets include finger buffet with wine or soft drink. Members £10, Guests £12.50.
Alexander Davison: Northumbrian hero and friend of Nelson
Stannington Village Hall, Thursday 15 October, 7pm
A proud Northumbrian, born in quite humble circumstances at Lanton near Wooler, Alexander Davison rose to be one of the wealthiest men in the country, with a grand house in St. James Square, and becamd a great friend of Horatio Nelson. Davison's life resembles a rollercoaster ride but our speaker, Marion Anderson, hopes to convince you that he was a decent, kind man who was a victim of the "tall poppy syndrome".
Tickets include finger buffet with wine or soft drink. Members £10, Guests £12.50
More Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 9 December 2009
Once Upon a Time in the West: Archive film of Newcastle's West End throughout the 20th century
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Now We Are Five: Rewards, lessons and surprises after five years of The Sage, Gateshead
Monday 15 March 2010
Admiral Collingwood: local hero, national treasure
Monday 19 April 2010
Live Theatre: past, present and future
Thursday 20 May 2010
Land and Water: integrating and managing our enjoyment of the Tyne and its catchment
Further Information
For further information on the Newcastle and Northumberland Society please contact their regional office,
Jesmond Methodist chruch
St George's Terrace
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 2DL.
Tel: 0191 281 6266
Email: info@nandnsociety.org.uk|
Web: www.nandnsociety.org.uk|