What’s On
An Evening with Patrick Grant
Patrick Grant has a lot to say about clothes - who makes them, and how they are made. He also wonders why we keep buying more when our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: A Video Presentation
Ted Parker has provided some excellent video presentations so needs no introduction. One film that is on this evening's programme is the NELPG restoration of 60532 Blue Peter.
Chris Butterfield and Johnny Campbell
A show of story & song, celebrating the landscapes of Northern England with Alfred Wainwright archivist, Chris Butterfield & musician, Johnny Campbell.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: The Life of O Winston Link
Ogle Winston Link, known commonly as O. Winston Link, was an American photographer, best known for his black-and-white photography and sound recordings of the last days of steam locomotive railroading on the Norfolk and Western in the United States in the late 1950s
An Evening of Mediumship with Gareth Lewis
For more than 30 years, Gareth has conducted captivating and enlightening demonstrations of mediumship across various venues in the UK and Europe. His live events are deeply moving experiences, combining evidential mediumship with profound messages of healing and hope
Giggleswick Railway Circle: British Steam in the Preservation Era, 1970-1995
It is hard to believe that BR mainline steam finished in 1968. A lot has happened since then. David's presentation tonight covers, approximately, the first quarter-century of post-BR preservation.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Serendipity
Richard's illustrated talk will enlighten us on how 'Serendipity' affected his involvement in railways and his subsequent career.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Rail Cameramen
This is a history of the Railway Photographic Society (RPS) and its successor the Rail Camera Club (RCC) whose purpose has been, and still is, to improve the standard of railway photography.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: DW Castle Show No.3 from Manchester Victoria on L & Y Lines
Mike gave an excellent presentation in 2023 on the Settle and Carlisle using the images taken by Stuart James. Tonight, with images from the D W Castle collection, we will be reasonably close to home with a trip on Lancashire and Yorkshire lines.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Routes from Inverness
We've not had show devoted to Scotland so tonight we correct that omission. Having browsed David’s Flickr site I am sure we are in for an evening of great photography and views of spectacular scenery.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Excursions Down South
Roger is starting our new year with a show entitled 'Excursions Down South'. He does not have 'off the shelf' presentations but prefers to compile a new show every time. So, expected the unexpected!
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Two Video Presentations
There's nothing more to add than this is another dip into John Cooper's collection of marvellous images.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Railways of Warwickshire
This evening's presentation will be a mix of old and new images of the Railways in Warwickshire. Anthony Hicks is a well respected photographer as was his late father, Bryan, so we'll be treated to an evening of great photography
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Skipton to Carlisle, a Journey by Steam in the Sixties
Mike Taylor is presenting a Black and White journey from Skipton to Carlisle with images taken by his good friend, Stuart James. This is a fascinating look back at the railways, and S & C, of over 50 years ago. Stuart will be with us and I'm sure he will be able to answer any questions.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Derwent Light Valley
The Derwent Valley Light Railway was a privately owned standard-gauge railway in North Yorkshire, England, and was unusual in that it was never nationalised, remaining as a private operation all its life.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Paul Chancellor, A Tenth Colour-Rail Journey
I'm really pleased Paul has agreed to visit us in Settle to present his 'Tenth Colour Rail Journey'. This will be a mix of steam, diesel and electric, something for everyone.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Ivatt Diesel Recreation Group - Tony Brown and Andrew Hoseason
This evening we will hear a bit of history of the iconic LMS 'Twins' 10000 and 10001 and how the group are setting about recreating No. 10000.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Ian Pilkington, Steam in North Wales and the Borders
Ian has been to a couple of our meetings and in conversation one day at the lineside he offered to give a presentation. He suggested Steam around North Wales.
Memories of Empire: Ukraine and Russia
When Ukraine declared itself independent in 1991 it sealed the final collapse of the Soviet Union. Photographer Tim Smith’s images, taken both sides of this pivotal moment, illustrate his talk exploring the stories of Ukraine and British Ukrainians.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Peter Holden, A Shot in the Dark
We start the new year with Peter presenting a selection of images from his ever increasing collection of trains and railways at night.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: The Clan Project Building 72010 'Hengist'
A presentation by Ian Henderson from the Clan Project, 'Building 72010 Hengist'.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Spanish Selection
John Holroyd with some images of Spanish Steam, industrial and mainline, dating back to the 1970s. John is an excellent photographer and presenter, and on 35mm slides what's not to like?
Giggleswick Railway Circle: From the back of the cupboard
Accomplished photographer Steve Batty is travelling from his home near Selby to present 'From the Back of the Cupboard'.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Missed Locos, Lost Locations
Ted Parker with a video presentation 'Lost Locos, Lost Locations'. This is more an audio video presentation than straight "run past" scenes. Expect to see some locos no longer operating and locations no longer enjoyed.
An Evening with Su Pollard
Su is about to embark on her first ever “An Evening with Su Pollard” tour where she will talk about her exceptional career, which is sure to be filled with laughter and a few tears.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Steve Armitage - 3 Photographers - An Archive Collection
Some rare and interesting images taken by lesser known photographers.
Ukraine and Russia: Past and Present
When Ukraine declared itself independent in 1991 it sealed the final collapse of the Soviet Union. Photographer Tim Smith’s images, taken both sides of this pivotal moment, illustrate his talk exploring the stories of Ukraine and British Ukrainians.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: John Leck: Travels with a Mamiya
John is an accomplished photographer and one of the relative few who is still using film. Tonight’s presentation from his collection will be mainly Preserved Steam on the Mainline and Private Railways in this country and a selection from his travels abroad.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Roger Hepworth - Excursions from St Pancras to Carlisle with Diversions
Roger ably stepped in at short notice to provide an excellent evening last December and this promises to be an equally enthralling presentation.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: David Fowler- Steam's Last Redoubt
Don't expect a collection of grubby Black 5s and 8Fs. This will be a selection of images portraying the atmosphere and the personalities during the last days of steam on BR. Sure to be a photographic delight.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: John Leck: Travels with a Mamiya
John is an accomplished photographer and one of the relative few who is still using film. Tonight’s presentation from his collection will be mainly Preserved Steam on the Mainline and Private Railways in this country and a selection from his travels abroad.
Giggleswick Railway Circle: Where would you like to Go?
Anthony Hicks presents a show where the audience choose the subject matter from many different transport subjects, from a very wide variety of locations. Something for everyone, and no two presentations are the same!
Doug Allen- CANCELLED
Doug Allen is an award-winning natural history photographer, documentary filmmaker, diver, author and public speaker.
CANCELLED- Settle Sessions: Laugh Lines
Helena Nelson and Settle Sessions Chair John Killick preside over a discussion and illustration of the great variety of laughter-inducing forms (including dialect) that exist.
CANCELLED- Giggleswick Railway Circle: ‘Pick a Number’, A Mixed Set of Mini-Presentations
A show with a difference. It will consist of a number of small presentations of about 15 images, so you, the audience, choose a number without knowing the subject. They could be Narrow Gauge, Preserved Steam, BR Steam, Diesels or even favourite lines abroad.
CANCELLED Giggleswick Railway Circle: Travels with a Mamiya
John Leck is one of the relatively few photographers still using film. His presentation will be preserved steam on the main line and private railways.