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Workshops are convened on a monthly basis to cover a wide range of interests. The Convenors are always open to new ideas from members about subjects, crafts, skills and interests that they want to learn about, develop or practise.

We started in September 2021 with a Poetry session led by local published poet, Meg Peacocke. Subsequently we have been meeting as a monthly Poetry Group. In October we held an Embroidery workshop, and in November a visit to the Observatory at Grassholme was arranged for those interested in the night sky.

Additionally, social events open to all members, and others where indicated, have been organised.

We have a number of workshops and social events this year which are listed below.

Latest Reports

• August 2026 - First detailed map of Barnard Castle
  Next year marks the two hundredth anniversary of the first detailed map of Barnard Castle. Our August workshop assembled to enjoy an informative and entertaining talk on Georgian Barnard Castle by Dr. Richard Witham. In… Read more: August 2026 - First detailed map of Barnard Castle
• June 2026 - Move it or Lose it!
  We met at the Guide HQ, in curiosity rather than massive enthusiasm, to discover in what ways our largely sedentary bodies could improve their potential to serve us well. The class was taken by Simon… Read more: June 2026 - Move it or Lose it!
• July 2026 - Dry Stone Wall Workshop
  A few days before the workshop the country was sweltering under the heat dome. No such concerns bothered our hardy group who made our way across the tussocks in drizzle to our fallen-down stretch of… Read more: July 2026 - Dry Stone Wall Workshop
• May 2026 - Glass Workshop
  Fifteen keen crafty folks met on Saturday 9th May in the Guide HQ for our second Glass Workshop led by Helen Wearmouth, the Crafty Cumbrian Lass. Following instructions for cutting the coloured glass into different… Read more: May 2026 - Glass Workshop