Forthcoming events 2024

Wednesday 20^th November 2024

Joint Zoom Meeting with the Scottish Branch

Dr Sandra Pendlington will present some unusual aspects of Richard’s 1482 Scottish Campaign. This entirely free presentation will be via the Zoom Platform of the Scottish Branch. Branch Members interested should contact Graham Mitchell who will supply the zoom ID and password.

Monday 30^th December 2024

Commemoration of the deaths of Richard Duke of York and Edmund Earl of Rutland

2.00 pm - Laying of white roses at the Duke of York's Statue in Manygates Lane and thereafter at the Chantry Chapel on Wakefield Old Bridge. All are welcome to attend.

Saturday 22^nd February 2025

Branch Lecture

"Gardens in the Age of Chivalry" Illustrated Presentation by Michael Brown

2.00 pm at St Bede's Pastoral Centre Blossom Street York (next door to The Bar Convent)

Michael has an M.A. in garden history and created the medieval garden at Nassington Prebendal Manor. He is an author and has been a consultant to many heritage sites. He will lead you through a medieval garden, explaining the garden features, uses of the garden and some of the plants.

Please book your place at the AGM and/or lecture by emailing or telephoning Branch Secretary Graham Mitchell.

Luncheon is recommended at The Bar Convent restaurant. Tel (01904) 464910 to reserve a place.

Saturday 13^th September 2025

Branch Annual General Meeting

1.30 pm at St Bede's Pastoral Centre Blossom Street York (next door to The Bar Convent)