2026 April Newsletter - click to download the latest newsletter for our news, articles and member's events/talks.
Chair's Report
Well what a busy couple of months for your committee. Sadly our secretary stood down due to health issues. However
I personally hope when things get sorted she will want return, she is a big miss to the team.
The AGM and World Heritage Day planning and preparation consumed much of our time but it was a really worthwhile event with lots of footfall and opportunities for networking.
We try to have much of the following year plans and tasks ready for the first meeting after the AGM, that way we have time at meetings for supporting any new committee members (we can always dream).
You will be pleased to know that the subgroup leading on the new website and associated social media are moving things along.
I was interested to hear the Mayor 0f Durham at his welcome speech at The Castle on Saturday remind us all that we are the Emergency Responders for History and Heritage. All groups must keep raising their voices in defence of our local area and attempt to retain interest in the past without destruction of physical artefacts. If the destruction cannot be prevented, we need to be recording everything about our areas for future generations.
Have a good summer and watch out for events you might find interesting like joining us at the coffee catchups we have in the diary. Your opportunity to influence what we do on your behalf.
Cheers Marian.
Durham Museum Pop Up is located in 39 the High Street, Prince Bishops Place, near the Beamish Emporium. This Pop Up relocates some of the displays from Durham Museum, previously in the closed church of St Mary le Bow on North Bailey. The City of Durham Trust together with Beamish Museum, Durham World Heritage Site, and Durham County Council, are supporting this venture.
Durham Museum Pop Up is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. No admission charge.
If you would like to volunteer at the Durham Museum Pop Up please email helenbarker@beamish.org.uk
A voluntary association of local history societies and groups, heritage organisations and individuals interested in sharing and promoting the history and heritage of County Durham.