Our monthly Talks begin at 10.30am at the Central Methodist Church Hall in St Saviourgate, doors open at 9.45am. Parking is available nearby, and there are bus stops in The Stonebow (2 minutes walk) for bus numbers 9 (Monks Cross P&R), 12, 13, 14, 25, and the Coastliner (840, 843) - please check schedules before travelling.

There is no admission charge for members, but we ask for a voluntary donation from guests. Tea/coffee & biscuits are served from 9.45am, for which donations are accepted.

Talks (but not concerts) will also be available on Zoom for members, at no charge. The Zoom link will be sent out in the week leading up to the talk.

THERE IS NO NEED TO BOOK FOR SATURDAY TALKS – just turn up and enjoy! (Note – booking is needed for Saturday Socials).

Details of Upcoming Talks

King Cotton: social and family history in the textile industry

Saturday 12th September 2026

10:30 am

Roger Backhouse will talk about cotton's remarkable history and social impact, particularly in Lancashire.
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Venue: Central Methodist Church Hall

Cost: Free to members (non-member guests: voluntary contribution)

Climate, environment, and adapting for the future in York

Saturday 10th October 2026

10:30 am

Jenny Kent will talk about some of the challenges that extreme weather holds for York and North Yorkshire, and work in progress, from her position as York City Council's Executive Member for the Environment.
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Venue: Central Methodist Church Hall

Cost: Free to members (non-member guests: voluntary contribution)

Talks Schedule to July 2026

To view the Zoom recording for past talks (only the last three are kept), please request a link from Events Lead, remembering to specify which talk (by date or title). Note that Concerts are neither broadcast nor recorded.