We are excited to announce a vibrant opening programme of activities and events to celebrate the opening of Wakefield’s new Library and Museum.
From handling real animals to getting into the mind of a Doctor Who writer – there’s something for everyone!
See the full programme of events here:
Find out more about Wakefield’s new Library and Museum here: 
We look forward to welcoming you!
Museums Learning
Wakefield Council – Sport and Culture
The advert for the Sheffield Museums Archaeology Curator job is out, details can be found here:
http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/about/working-with-us
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Click here for details of the Ecclesall Woods Heritage Day Sunday 28th November
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Elmet Archaeology are pleased to announce their next workshop will be
Saturday 10th November at Wath Trinity Community Hall.
Andrew Reid will be leading a session on Arch GIS from 10am til 3pm.
Tickets will be £16 and are available by request.
To book email Stella Matthews or Chris Rawson at
S.Matthews@elmetarchaeology.co.uk or C.Rawson@elmetarchaeology.co.uk.
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Friends of Wincobank Hill
The Five Arthurs — A talk by David Anson
Lantern Walk up Wincobank Hill
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New Heritage project based on Dungworth
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A day of fascinating talks about the Pre Raphaelites in the Sheffield area with the Roddam project
Forthcoming events
The Industrial Heritage of Hartwith-cum-Winsley
Saturday 27th October 2012 2pm-6pm
An exhibition and open day at Summerbridge Methodist Church, with Hartwith Heritage Group.
Free entry, refreshments will be available, all welcome!
Darley Heritage Day
Saturday 10th November 2012 11am-3pm
Christ Church Community Centre, Main Street, Darley
There will be exhibitions and displays from the Darley Heritage Group, and other local groups. A new book from Darley Heritage Group Darley Celebrations is to be launched at 12.15pm. FREE entry
Two-day workshop for owners of historic buildings
Saturday 3rd and 24th November 2102 10am-4pm
The Old Workhouse, Pateley Bridg
nidderdaleaonb@harrogate.gov.uk
FREE residents of Yorkshire Dales LEADER area
Energy Efficiency in historic buildings
Friday 23rd November 2012 10am-12noon
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal nidderdaleaonb@harrogate.gov.uk FREE
Projects
Nidderdale’s World War One Heritage
Sarah Kettlewell, Nidderdale AONB project development officer, is currently gathering ideas to develop a project to research and conserve Nidderdale’s World War One heritage, to coincide with the forthcoming centenary commemorations.
Please get in touch with Sarah if you are interested in getting involved in any way, or have any suggestions: sarah.kettlewell@harrogate.gov.uk
Many thanks and kindest regards,
Sally Childes
Heritage Officer (Mon & Tues)
Nidderdale AONB
Direct Dial: 01423 551671
Switchboard: 01423 712950
Mobile: 07525988168
Please see the attached poster for a fantastic talk which is being held on November 3rd.
Suzannah Lipscomb, the up and coming TV historian will be talking about ‘the year that changed Henry VIII’ – a fascinating subject as I am sure many of you will agree.
The talk will be in Sheffield City Centre at the Central United Reformed Church.
Please see poster for more details and how to purchase tickets.
Please see the attached posters for christmas events at Bishops House and the launch of the Sheffield Antiques Quarter with Christmas Market.
I have just received Gillian Hovell’s latest e-mail newsletter with details of all kinds of interesting and exciting events that she is planning.
If you visit our Heritage Shop and click on Gillian’s Muddy Archaeologist link, you can find out about all these activities.
As much as we may want to push it out of our minds until at least the end of November, there are several christmas events beginning to be publicised.
Here are the first:
Lecture in Huddersfield –
There is no charge and a buffet will be served before the lecture.
A new group getting started, feel free to come along. See attached details and schedule.
Jon Kenny
Community Archaeologist
York Archaeology Trust
Tel: 01904 663020
There’s plenty going on this half term across our sites.
Take a look at the attachment for lots of great activities with lots of Halloween fun included.
West Yorkshire Heritage Forum 