Bellingham Heritage Centre – 09
Tuesday 10th November. 2pm Meet in the car park of the Heritage Centre, Old Station Yard, Bellingham, NE48 2DG, for tea in the Railway Carriage.
Tuesday 10th November. 2pm Meet in the car park of the Heritage Centre, Old Station Yard, Bellingham, NE48 2DG, for tea in the Railway Carriage.
Tuesday 10th November. 7pm Join us for Writers' Group discussion.
Wednesday 18th November 11:00 Gwen John: Strange Beauties – Modern Two Strange Beauties, at Modern Two, 3 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, is the first major retrospective in over forty years dedicated to Welsh painter Gwen John (1876—1939). One of the first generation of women to receive a formal art education, John studied at the Slade School of Art in London, before settling in Paris. The exhibition showcases celebrated oil paintings and rarely seen drawings, ranging from her early years in Wales, through to experimental late works inspired by John’s religious beliefs, French modernism, and her surroundings in the Parisian suburb of Meudon. Marking one hundred and fifty years since the artist’s birth, Strange Beauties offers a fresh new perspective on Gwen John’s work and artistic legacy. Meet in the foyer. Book tickets at Book tickets | National Galleries of Scotland Full price £14.00, concessions £7.00. Free to friends and patrons
Thursday 19th November. 2pm Meet at Oxford Castle and Prison, 44-46, Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY. The tour needs to be booked, and it is only 20 per tour so is essential that you let the Local Contact know by 1st October so that we can all obtain tickets.
Saturday 21st November. 11am Meet at Clumber Park, Clumber Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3BE in the Turning Yard café close to the accessible car park. There is much to explore, the Gothic style chapel, walled kitchen garden as well as a lakeside walk and trees, hopefully, in their full Autumn glory. This is a National Trust property.
Saturday 21st November. 11am Meet in the café at the Harris Museum Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PP. The Harris reopened in September 2025 after a £19 million transformation. This Grade I- listed building now houses free exhibitions, a library woven throughout the galleries, and the Wallace and Gromit exhibition celebrating Preston-born animator Nick Park. The Harris sits on Market Square in the city centre, about a ten-minute walk from Preston railway station. Turn right onto Fishergate from the station, walk straight until you reach Boots, then turn left onto Market Square.
Saturday 21st November. 11.30am Meet in the entrance to the Hull Maritime Museum, Queen Victoria Square, Hull, HU1 3DX. The museum is scheduled to re-open in August after refurbishment. Please double check nearer the time on the Museum website or contact the West Yorkshire Local Contact.
Thursday 26th November. 1pm Meet at Browns, 23, Trumpington Street, Cambridge (CB2 1QA) for lunch, for our final event of the year. Enjoy catching up with the group over a pleasant lunch with plenty of opportunity to visit one of the neighbouring museums before heading home.
Wednesday 2nd December. 3pm - Join the Edinburgh Group for a chat
Thursday 3rd December. 12noon Meet at The White Hart, Unit 4, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UR for coffee and/or lunch.
Saturday 5th December. 10.30am Meet at the City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 9BH. Although the mill race will probably be closed to visitors, the remainder of the building will be available. Entrance is free; there is no parking on site, so use the park-and-ride bus and alight at the foot of the High Street. Lunch at the The Bishop on the Bridge.
Saturday 5th December. 11am Please note that the date in the Summer OMEGA was incorrect Meet with the Chairman, online to chat. A chance to join in an informal discussion with members from all Regions and Nations. The topic this month will be ‘Which do you chose to send for special occasions – Cards, Letters or Emails?’ Contact the Chairman for International Zooms log on details. jean.hertzog@aoug.org.uk