Upcoming Events
Tues. 18/07/17- Talk on "The Brigantes In Yorkshire" by Allan Wilson. 19:45 in Dore Old School, a talk not to be missed! Allan lectures regularly on archaeological themes where he brings in his extensive knowledge of European Archaeological sites as well as those closer to home.
Sun. 30th July - Heritage tours of Whirlow Hall Farm guided by The Time Travellers as an activity for "The Festival Of Archaeology". There will be two sessions: 10:00 and 13:30.
Mon. 07/08/2017 - Walk led by Roman Group (10:00am start) - The aim will be to revisit a stone feature just below Carl Wark and to reassess its position and role in the landscape in the light of recent discoveries at Whirlow and in particular the Roman signal station. We will meet at the pull-offs on the road below Higger Tor where there is space to park several cars. We will then climb Higger Tor to gain a view of the wider landscape. Lines of sight towards Whirlow and Navio Roman Fort need considering. We will then descend past Carl Wark to the feature. There will be an opportunity to visit Carl Wark and for the energetic to walk to Winyards Nick. This is not a long walk but does include a short climb and downward scramble. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Setting off at 10:00 am.
Tues. 15/08/17 - Summer Social event - Members and partners social evening meal at La Scala 19:00. A three course, delicious Italian meal. So, good food, good company! Come along to make the event a success. Book in with Robert Allcroft at roballcroft@gmail.com.
Sun. 10/09/2017 - Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Summer Fayre - visit our stand and hear of our discoveries of Sheffield's earliest past while the kids take part in an archaeological dig experience.
Sat. Sun. 16/17/09/2017 - Millennium Galleries - Come and visit our stand along with many other interesting heritage based stands at Sheffield's Millennium Galleries
Fri. 22/09/2017 - Eyam Village Tour - Meet at Dore Old School at 09:15 or in Eyam at the “stocks” opposite Eyam Hall at 09:45, for a tour of the excellent little museum focussing on the impact of the plague, followed by a guided tour of the Hall by one of our members, Cathy Jackson. Then lunch and for the energetic a guided tour of this unique local village at 14:00. Leaving Eyam circa 16:00. Entrance fees: Museum (£2.50/2.00 concessions), Hall (NT members free, others £8.09), Village tour (Free but donations welcomed, suggest minimum £2.00)
Pease book in with Robert Allcroft on roballcroft@gmail.com confirming whether you wish to meet at Dore Old School to consolidate cars at 09:15 or in Eyam at 09:45.
Pease book in with Robert Allcroft on roballcroft@gmail.com confirming whether you wish to meet at Dore Old School to consolidate cars at 09:15 or in Eyam at 09:45.
26-28/09/17 - Forest Of Dean and Welsh Castle Tour our summer away trip for 2017 details will be circulated as details of the trip are confirmed.
Tues. 10/10/17 - Talk on the Archaeology Of Castleton this will be be a fascinating and informative talk by Colin Merrony lead archaeologist on the archaeological excavations held in Castleton in recent years and to be held at 19:45 at Dore Old School.
