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Sun21Dec2025Tue06Jan2026
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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Fri02Jan20267pm for 7.15pm startHawkesbury Community Centre, Mill Road, Buckley CH73HA
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
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Sat24Jan20262:30 pmEbenezer Baptist Church, Glanrafon Road, Mold CH71PA
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/
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Sat07Feb2026Tue31Mar2026Former Steelworks site Brymbo near Wrexham
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
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Thu26Feb2026Thu31Dec2026Rhyl and Wrexham Libraries
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
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Sat28Feb2026Sun03May2026
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
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Sat28Feb20262:30 pmTalacre Community Centre, Gamfa Wen CH89RT
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/
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Fri06Mar20267:00 pmHawkesbury Community Centre, Mill Lane, Buckley CH7 3HA
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
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Sun12Apr20269.30am to 3.30pmHolywell Leisure Centre, Gwenffrwd Rd, Holywell CH8 7UZ
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
