Events

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

The Buckley Society welcomes back Gareth Edwards for an illuminating talk on the rich history of Patagonia and its deep connection to Wales.

From the legend of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to the survival of the Welsh language in South America, this talk explores the remarkable stories that link Wales and Patagonia across generations.

Membership £12 per annum

Visitors £3 Refreshments provided

Contact Secretary Celia Drew via e mail bucksoc23@gmail.com

Website www.buckleysociety.org.uk 

A talk for the Flintshire Historical Society by Dr Bethan Atkinson  Retired Senior Lecturer (Accounting and Finance)

Booking not required, Non Members very welcome

For more information contact Secretary21fhs@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/FlintshireHistory/

https://www.flintshirehistoricalsociety.org.uk/

The 314-million-year-old Fossil Forest at Stori Brymbo is set to appear on national television as part of series 13 of the BBC programme, Digging for Britain.

The episode showing the Brymbo excavation is currently scheduled to be broadcast on February 4 at 8pm, although viewers are advised to check TV listings closer to the time as schedules may change.

https://www.brymboheritagetrust.org/

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1494429541616452

Thousands of digitised videos and television programmes from the BFI National Archive and partner UK regions and nations film archives are available to browse and enjoy, research or study – with some familiar and memorable, others rare and unseen for decades.

To date only Wrexham and Rhyl Libraries in the North-East of Wales have this facility, for more information and details of how to access the facility visit  https://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-replay

Heneb – the Trust for Welsh Archaeology – is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from individuals who would like to join our Regional Advisory Panels. These panels play a vital role in shaping the future of archaeology in Wales by providing insight, guidance, and fresh perspectives on our work.

We are particularly keen to hear from:

• Younger people who can bring new ideas and energy
• People from diverse communities to ensure our archaeological work reflects and serves all of Wales
• People with disabilities whose lived experience can help us make heritage more inclusive

Your voice matters. By joining a Regional Advisory Panel, you’ll help influence decisions, share your knowledge, and contribute to preserving and promoting  Wales’ heritage for future generations.

Regional Advisory Panels (RAPs)

Heneb operates across Wales through four regional panels:

• Gwynedd
• Clwyd-Powys
• Glamorgan-Gwent
• Dyfed

When applying, please indicate which region you are most interested in supporting.

How to Apply

Please send your Expression of Interest to hello@heneb.org.uk by 3 May 2026 in one of the following formats:

• Covering letter (written)
• Video or voice note
  Along with either:
• CV or
• Oral description of your experience

Tell us why you’d like to be involved, what you can bring to the panel, and any relevant experience or interests.

Key Dates

• Call Opens: 5 January 2026
• Deadline for EOIs: 3 May 2026

For more information about Heneb and our work, visit http://www.heneb.org.uk

A talk by Morgan Ditchburn

History Lecturer and Tour Guide at Conwy History

Non Members are welcome

Booking not required, small entry fee at the door for non members

For more information contact  secretaryfhs21@gmail.com

https://www.flintshirehistoricalsociety.org.uk/

NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE

A talk by Nowell Snaith creator of the 'Curious Clwyd' website presents an illustrated  talk on the Medieval Crosses of Clwyd

Members free

Non Members £3

Annual Membership £10

http://moldcivicsociety.org.uk/

A fascinating talk by Rob Jones on the history of Chester's trams. Like Chester's history the tramways of the city played an important role in their time.

Find out how they came about and why the sudden disappearance of Chester's much loved trams occurred.

Doors open 7pm for a 7.15pm start.

Membership is £12 pa

Non Members £3 per meeting

For more information contact buckso23@gmail.com

Web site http://www.buckleysociety.org.uk

Flintshire Historical Society

A talk for by Chris Matthews MRes Bsc Senior Project Achaeologist, Heneb on recent excavations.

2.30pm Saturday 28th March 2026. Every one is welcome booking not required. For further information contact secretaryfhs21@gmail.com or telephone 07778659648

Note! the meeting date for this event has been moved to the second Friday of the month, because the previous Friday is a bank holiday.

A talk for the Buckley Society by Peter and Gillian of the Thomas Brassey Society, who will describe the life and career of the Chester-born railway engineer whose statue is now in place in front of Chester Railway Station.

Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm start

All are welcome, non members £3 at the door.

Refreshments provided at the end.

http://www.buckleysociety.org.uk

For more information contact Celia at bucksoc23@gmail.com

FREE ENTRY AND FREE PARKING

Join us for a celebration of our local heritage

Explore stalls from local history groups

Enter our raffle

Enjoy light refreshments from the Leisure Centre cafe

INTERESTED IN HAVING A STALL?

Stalls are just £10 - perfect for local groups or individuals with historical displays or memorabilia

GOT SOMETHING TO DONATE TO THE RAFFLE?

We'd love to hear from you!

COME AND CONNECT WITH THE PAST - AND YOUR COMMUNITY

CONTACT ANDREA - holywellhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

A talk for Flintshire Historical Society by Ewan Titcombe, Palaentologist, Stori Brymbo

https://storibrymbo.co.uk/

Non-members welcome for a small donation at the door

For further information: Secretaryfhs21@gmail.com

https://www.flintshirehistoricalsociety.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/FlintshireHistory/

OUR HISTORIC LLANGOLLEN                 HANESYDDOL I BAWB

An intriguing tour through Llangollen’s history. Join in or leave at any stage

Free to attend.
All welcome.
No bookings.
Just turn up!

10.00 St. Collen’s Through Time: a guided
journey through the history of St Collen’s,
revealing its remarkable heritage and the ongoing
work to conserve, reinterpret and make the
church more accessible for all. St Collen’s
Church, Regent Street, LL20 8HU.
11:00 Crime and Punishment in Early Victorian
Llangollen: hear the stories of Victorian criminals
and how they were punished in Llangollen’s first
magistrates’ courtroom, gaol and police station.
The Lock Up Heritage Centre, Victoria Square,
LL20 8ET.
12:00 Welcome to Plas Newydd: discover the
story of two remarkable women and the home
they created in one of the most beautiful
landscapes in Wales. Plas Newydd, Hill Street,
LL20 8AW.
Why not stay for lunch at the delightful
'Stable Tearoom' at Plas Newydd?
14:00 Hands on History: A journey through
history and prehistory, viewing and experiencing
items from the Stone Age to the present day.
Llangollen Museum, Parade Street, LL20 8PW.
15:00 Celebrating the Llangollen Railway: A look
back at the preservation and development of
Llangollen Railway. Llangollen Railway, Abbey
Road, LL20 8SN.
16:00 Peace and Music across the Years: the
story of Llangollen International Musical
Eisteddfod. Royal International Pavilion, Abbey
Road, LL20 8SW.

A Workshop looking at Immigration and Emigration into and from North East Wales.

Local History Groups and interested individuals are invited to join us for this workshop organised in partnership with Nort East Wales Archives

For further information or to book a place please e mail NEWales.HeritageForum@outlook.com

Reproduced from Denbighshire County Council Web page.

Plans for a new state-of-the-art archive centre for North East Wales are continuing to progress, with residents invited to attend a series of public drop-in sessions to find out more about the ambitious project.

In April 2024, The National Lottery Heritage Fund approved development phase funding to support plans for a new purpose-built archive centre adjacent to Theatr Clwyd.

The proposed new centre will bring together the staff and collections of both Flintshire and Denbighshire archive services, creating a modern, accessible home for the region’s rich historical collections while also supporting a wide-ranging three-year community activity programme.

Following a successful tender process through the North Wales Construction Framework, Wynne Construction has now been appointed as the project’s Design and Build Contractor.

A pre-planning consultation process for the planning consent will run from 21 May to 18 June. If you’re interested in seeing these documents, they are available at:

• North East Wales Archive (Hawarden), The Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Hawarden CH5 3NR; open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (9.30am – 4.30pm); and
• North East Wales Archive (Ruthin) The Old Gaol, 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin LL15 1HP; open Wednesday to Friday (9.30am – 4.30pm)

As part of this next stage, residents are being encouraged to attend two public consultation events. The sessions will provide an opportunity for people to learn more about the proposals, ask questions and share their views.

The two public pre-planning consultation events will take place at:

• Old Courthouse Ruthin: Thursday, 4 June (3pm – 7pm) (St Peter’s Square, Ruthin LL15 1AA)

• Mold Library: Wednesday, 10 June (12 noon – 5pm) (14 Daniel Owen Precinct, Mold, CH7 1AP)

Alongside the development of the building plans, a wide-ranging programme of activities is also being developed to introduce archives to a broader and more diverse audience across North East Wales. The activities aim to encourage more people to explore and engage with the rich cultural heritage and stories of North East Wales.

Councillor Emrys Wynne, Denbighshire County Council’s Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage said:

“This is an exciting opportunity to create a modern archive centre that will help preserve and celebrate the shared history of our communities for generations to come.

“The project is about far more than a building – it is about creating opportunities for more people to connect with the fascinating stories, collections and heritage of North East Wales. We would encourage residents to come along to the drop-in sessions and find out more.”

Councillor Mared Eastwood, Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Welsh Language, Culture and Leisure said:

“This project represents a significant investment in the cultural heritage of the region and will help ensure our important archive collections are protected, accessible and enjoyed by a much wider audience.

“It has been fantastic to see so many people already involved in helping shape the activity programme, and we look forward to continuing that engagement as the project develops.”

Andrew White, Director for Wales, The National Lottery Heritage Fund said:

“We are pleased to be supporting the continuing development phase of this exciting project and look forward to seeing it progress over the coming months. Thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to bring communities together to help design a welcoming, accessible space that protects and shares the region’s rich heritage for future generations.”

The project is being funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Flintshire County Council, Denbighshire County Council and Welsh Government.

For anyone wishing to learn more about the service that NEWA offers or the latest news on the Creative Archives project, please visit our website – https://www.newa.wales/

They may take our Wales but they'll never take our freedom: Edward 1- from Cymru to Caledonia

A talk for Mold Civic Society by Dr Erin Lloyd Jones

Members free - Non Members £3

Annual Mmembership £10

http://moldcivicsociety.org.uk/