News/Reviews

A very interesting talk by John Lee about the Knights templar in Yorkshire, telling us about their history and their presence in our local villages.

A few questions were asked, small nuggets of information were unearthed, which may lead to more research. Coffee was also consumed!

 Two speakers from our own ranks told us about nursing in the Selby District and a relation who rose to high ranks in the big department store business, both very interesting talks. Thanks.

 A busy research session, with questions and discussions abounding!

This morning a visiting speaker, Elizabeth Hallett BEM spoke to us in a very entertaining way about the life of a district nurse in East Yorkshire during the last decades of the twentieth and the early part of the twenty-first centuries. It was fascinating to hear some of the stories and how much was expected of a small band of nurses. Some very funny stories too!! Thank you.

A busy morning of research, training and copying, all three happening along with coffee!! 

The Fun Day was a great success, plenty of people came by to see who we are and what we do, lured by the jigsaws and books, CDs and DVDs, etc. We were also judged to be the best decorated stall!!! This was in large part due to Sheila, (thank you) who had gathered news about Selby in 1974 which was displayed at the front of our booth. KCOM and the Town Council gave the group a prize! Thanks also to the members who came along to sit behind the table and have conversations with the visitors, much appreciated. 

This morning's meeting was a very interesting talk by Brian Luckins, about his uncle and his life in uniforms of one sort or another. Very interesting, thanks Brian! 

 A small number gathered to exchange news, research tips and and ask questions. 

I haven't heard any news of  a great disaster while meeting by zoom, so I assume it went well.

A few members joined to continue research and discuss recent findings.

 A small number met to listen to Jenny explain about Dr. Todd and his life in and around Selby. This interesting talk led on to a general discussion about Selby in the past, and the locations of doctor's surgeries, dentists and other locations, using Google maps street view as a visual aid!