Group Meetings Open to All Members
HISTORY GROUP; Second Thursday of each month.
ART GROUP; Third Tuesday of each month.
Unless otherwise stated Meetings commence at 8 pm and finish at approximately 10 pm. and are held in the Ravenmeols Community Centre, Park Road, Formby.
General Meetings, 2010.
The General Meetings cover the Winter Season from the end of September until the beginning of April. These meetings are also held monthly in the Ravenmeols Community Centre, Park Road, Formby, (hours as above).
Forthcoming Activities in Formby
08/02/2010 - Art Group
Interested in Art? The Art Group is an important contributor to the local ‘art-scene’, organising the annual Open-air Art Exhibition in Chapel Lane, each June. There is an active programme of painting and sketching visits to places of interest, Art Galleries and Exhibitions. Previous members include Muriel Sibley and also Lilian Rushton who created the monumental ‘Formby Tapestry’, now hanging in the Formby Library, depicting the history of Formby. Secretary; Barbara Mossop. Tel 01704 873920
08/02/2010 - History Group
The Society has been working on the history of Formby since it was established in the 1950’s. During that time it has built up a considerable archive consisting of maps, photographs and documents together with a useful local history library. It also includes the Sibley Collection of over 700 topographical drawings and watercolours together with over 2000 related transparencies. The maps include a rare copy of the original Formby Tithe Map together with its (card-indexed) schedule. Using these resources past and present members have written and published some important historical studies. These include ‘Viking Village’. (Edith Kelly, 1973) and ‘Britain’s First Life Boat Station’, ( B and R. Yorke, 1982). Other publications include several illustrated histories and a ‘Town-Trail’ type leaflet, ‘Discovering Formby’ reissued last year. Our resources are often used by local students and are available to all bonefide researchers, but particularly our members. Secretary; Barbara Yorke MBE. Tel 01704 872187
25/07/2010 - Visit to the Formby Lighthouse site.
10 30 am. Visit to the Formby Lighthouse site, Altcar Training Camp.(By kind permission of the Commandant Altcar Training Camp). To be led by Reg Yorke. Meet at the Camp Entrance 10.30 am. The building, built in 1719, was demolished in 1941. We will look at its site, discuss why it was built; (and why demolished!). This event is also included in the programme of the British Festival of Archaeology. For further information contact Reg Yorke on 01704 872187 or e-mail yorke@briardale.co.uk
18/08/2010 - Visit to Pendle Heritage Centre
Summer outing to the heart of Lancashire's Hill Country by coach, Leaving Formby 10 am, return 6pm. Situated beside an ancient crossing of Pendle Water, this group of attractive Listed Grade II farm buildings and walled garden, only a mile from the M65, offers the ideal day out for the whole family, and the perfect base from which to explore the Pendle area either on foot or by car. Discover the origins of the ancient farmhouse known as Park Hill, which has been carefully restored using traditional building skills to provide visitors with a vivid insight of how this historic house has developed and been adapted from the 1400s to the present day, showing the architectural styles of each period. The main exhibitions are in the old part of the house which still evokes the atmosphere of the 17th century. Museum A guide will meet us at Pendle Heritage Centre, were we will watch a DVD on the History of the Pendle Witches whilst enjoying a cup of Tea/coffee and biscuit. The guide will then join us on our coach and give us a guided tour of Pendle Witch Country (approx one and a half hours), taking in the beautiful surroundings. We will then return to the Heritage Centre for lunch (Pie, Peas with red cabbage or Vegetarian Option of Quiche and Salad) and then be taken around the 18th c Walled Garden and Museum. Once completed our guided tours we will have time to browse in the parlour shop and Pendle Arts Gallery. Most areas of Pendle Heritage Centre are at ground level, there are 2 steps up to the serving counter in the Tea Room. A flight of stairs to 1st floor in the Pendle Arts Centre. The Museum has ramped access and there is a lift to the 1st floor. The cost of this trip is £20 per person. For further information contact Reg Yorke on 01704 872187 or e-mail yorke@briardale.co.uk
How to Join the Formby Civic Society
If you wish to join in the activities of the Formby Civic Society then please don't hesitate to contact us or complete our application form.
