Events Autumn 2014
In the Footsteps of the Lead Miners – Guided Walk, Allendale
Thursday 2nd October. 10.30am – 3.30pm. Part of the North Pennines Walking Festival
8 mile walk along quiet lanes,moorland tracks and riverside paths, climbing to a height of 1200ft to get a stunning view of the North Pennine Valley. We’ll pass relics of the industry – the miners’ homes, school, church and chapels, places of work and the routes the lead miners trod. £4. More info and booking at fotnp@hotmail.co.uk
Dukesfield Arches and The Devil’s Water – Guided Walk, Hexhamshire
Friday 3rd October. 11am – 2.30pm. Part of the North Pennines Walking Festival
6 1/2 mile walk starting at Dukesfield Arches, this walk will reward you with beautiful views of Hexhamshire and fascinating historical facts.£4. More info and booking at fotnp@hotmail.co.uk
Blaydon and the Lead Industry exhibition
Blaydon Library, 25th September to 6th October
An exhibition illustrating the importance of Blaydon to the lead industry through newly discovered and rarely seen maps and extracts from contemporary documents
Project update evening – Discoveries, Inspiration and Enigmas
Friday 10th October – doors open 7pm – Whitley Chapel Hall
Beer tasting, archaeology findings, research discoveries and lots more!
The Rise of the Lead Industry in 17th Century Tynedale – talk by Greg Finch
Wednesday 5th November 2014 at 11am at The Mining Instotute, NEwcastle NE1 1SE
Tea and coffee served from 10:30am. Buffet £5 and cash bar following the lecture at 12:30pm.www.mininginstitute.org.uk Tel: 0191 233 2459
Carry on Mining…Ore – opening night of our comedy play
Saturday 8th November – 7-10pm – Slaley Commemoration Hall
Opening night of our comedy loosely based on the research into the lives of the smelters and carriers. Performed by David Nixon and his cast. Three course meal served between acts. Bar will include the special beer brewed for the Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project. Tickets available from: Pat Wilson 01434 673388. Pat Goodwin 673408. Margaret Weatherley 01434 673495.
