Join us at 7pm on 14th November 2016 at Rawdon Community Library for a talk by Family & Local Historian Jackie Depelle.

7:30 pm,  Thursday 24 November 2016 at Rawdon Community Library (Rawdon Crossroads) Author, Local Historian &  1st World War Specialist   JOHN DAVIES Will be giving an illustrated talk on: "The Battle of the Somme" In commemoration of its 100th Anniversary 1915 - Army Recruitment. View of Westfield Mills from Kirk Lane, Yeadon (now Homebase store in building on far left) Territorials at Guiseley Station waiting to leave for the Front The Battlefield Last year John Davies gave Civic Society…

Thomas Chippendale: A Celebration Of His Life & Wonderful Craftsmanship on the 300th Anniversary of his birth in Otley:   with Ruth Martin Ruth’s illustrated talk explains why Chippendale was so important in the history of design. We will also hear about his life and how his business suffered from the aristocracy’s reluctance to pay their bills on time. The talk is an excellent introduction to the current exhibition at Leeds City Museum and to his work for our local stately…

Will talk about her 35 years behind bars with some of Britain’s most NOTORIOUS PRISONERS

Colin Speakman and his wife Fleur talk about their latest book on the Yorkshire Wolds and give some fascinating cameos about some key Wolds people and the area in an interesting and informative presentation. (Book available on the night at discounted price.)

Keith Barber looks back and recalls some interesting events, objects and people from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. This is a very humorous, enjoyable and nostalgic, illustrated reminiscence.  Highly recommended -   expect to participate.