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Furness

Events

Forthcoming events

10th March 2026
10:15 am
Meeting
These were a group of four Scottish Painters who brought a new vibrancy to Scottish art in the early 20th Century using bold , expressive colour and brushwork. The presentation […]
14th April 2026
10:15 am
Meeting
The dig at Millom featured on the Digging for Britain TV Programme. It uncovered a range of historical artefacts from various periods including Roman and English Civil War. Bronze Age […]
12th May 2026
10:15 am
Meeting
Grange Lido was built in 1932 and closed in 1993. We will hear about the long tough campaign to save the Lido, when so many have been lost, and create […]
9th June 2026
10:15 am
Meeting
Originally built in the 14th Century to assert the authority of Furness Abbey we will hear much more of its fascinating history from Neil who is a keen volunteer at […]
14th July 2026
10:15 am
Meeting
George Romney born in Dalton in 1734 became one of the most fashionable artists of his day, painting many leading society figures including Lady Hamilton and William Pitt the Younger. […]
8th September 2026
10:15 am
Meeting
How it was formed, its rare natural attributes , severe human impacts  and prospects for recovery by Dr Ray Wilson. Dr Wilson has studied Urswick Tarn over the last 20 […]