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02/05/2026

Lovely to see many visitors to our stand on Saturday at the Vintage Day.

Hope to see more on Wednesday 6th May when we have a talk
about the History of RAF Snaith by Tony Kisby of the RAF Snaith Museum ( at Pollington)

The talk is at 7.30 at the

HOWDEN METHODIST CHURCH

ALL WELCOME

£3 non-members- tea/coffee & biscuits provided

30/04/2026

We are inviting more entries for our art competition which we are holding in appreciation of former Civic Society member Cynthia Potter.
Some will remember Cynthia as an enthusiastic games teacher at Goole Grammar School. She was a talented hockey player and encouraged many girls to follow in her footsteps.
But she was also a talented artist - as shown in this lovely view of the Minster- and a supporter of our civic society.
So we would like amateur artists to submit entries illustrating some aspect of Howden. They can be in any medium and should be A4 or smaller. Only one entry per person and they must be the original work of the entrant.
Closing date is Friday 19th June and entries will be displayed on our stand at Howden Show.
There will be a prize of £100 for adult entrants and £50 for entrants under 16 [ give age on entry].
Further details from Philip Mepham via email on [email protected] or by phone on 07419127105

26/03/2026

We are looking forward to our meeting next week on Wednesday April 1st at 7.30pm when our speaker will be Howden resident Air Commodore Ian Stewart CBE.
His talk is entitled Mach Numbers & Mess Nights. He will be talking about life as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force.
He will also touch on conflict in the Middle East from a military point of view.
Members are free but visitors pay £3 - but you get tea and biscuits as well.
Don't forget too that we now meet in the Methodist church on Hailgate.

07/03/2026

It was good to see everyone at the recent talk about the battle of Waterloo where Charles Ledsham, who is buried in Howden churchyard, fought and almost died.

We are looking forward now to our next meeting on Wednesday April 1st at 7.30pm when our speaker will be Howden resident Air Commodore Ian Stewart CBE.

His talk is entitled Mach Numbers & Mess Nights. He will be talking about life as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force.
He will also touch on conflict in the Middle East from a military point of view.

Members are free but visitors pay £3 - but you get tea and biscuits as well.

Don't forget too that we now meet in the Methodist church on Hailgate.

27/02/2026

Our next meeting is on Wednesday March 4th at 2pm in the Methodist church on Hailgate.

There will be a short - very short - AGM at the beginning - we really need volunteers to join us on the committee. Our small group is enthusiastic and very friendly - but we are very thinly stretched! Come and talk to us on Wednesday if you are interested.

Our speaker at the meeting will be Paul Brunyee of the Waterloo Association. He will be talking about Howden's own Waterloo hero, Charles Ledsham and his military career. He has promised to bring weapons to show us!!

Tea and coffee afterwards. Members free, visitors £3

01/02/2026

Don't forget our meeting on Wednesday. Looking forward to an interesting talk by Chris Cade - he is an excellent speaker

05/01/2026

Best wishes to all for 2026. Looking forward to our first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 2pm in the Methodist chapel on Hailgate. We are having a fun music quiz and afternoon tea. This is a pre-booked event so if you have not told us you are coming then sadly we shall see you in February!!!! 🥲🥲

Here is a picture of all our junior members getting ready to enjoy the event!! [ nb this was taken in the original chapel which is now where the car park is]

17/12/2025

We would like to invite you to our 'after Xmas' party on Wednesday January 7th. This will be a fun afternoon- a light hearted music quiz by Tunes and Trivia aka Amy Butler and Kath Backhouse and afternoon tea by Sweet Thoughts [Cheryl Mell].
All are welcome - members or not. Just let us know you are coming. Cost is £10 - you can pay on arrival. Contact Philip - details on the poster - but we need to know asap so Cheryl can make enough sandwiches!!

07/12/2025

Just a reminder that our next meeting is on Wednesday 10th when Gary Tavender will tell us about recent local archaeological discoveries. The meeting is at 2pm in the Masonic hall.

This also your chance to book for our event in January when we are having a musical quiz and an afternoon tea.

Both events are open to all - not just civic society members

30/11/2025

Our next meeting will on December 10th when Gary Tavender of the Howdenshire Archaeological Society will be speaking about recent discoveries in the area. This meeting will be our last in the Masonic Hall as our future meetings will be in the Methodist church on Hailgate.

The first event of 2026 will be a social event for members and non members to enjoy an afternoon tea and fun music quiz. The cost will be £10 and you can book at the December meeting.

09/11/2025

On this special weekend let us also remember Howden's hero of the Battle of Waterloo, Charles Ledsham, whose grave in the Howden Minster churchyard is now marked with a brand new headstone. We plan to publish a booklet soon describing his life and exploits so watch this space.

31/10/2025

Looking forward to our meeting on Wednesday 5th November at 2pm in the Masonic hall. Our speaker will be Enid Harrison from Asselby Nurseries talking about Autumn Colour.

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