What's On Events Calendar for Darlington

Friday 13 January 2012, 8.49 pm

Anniversary of the crash in 1945 in which Pilot Officer William S. McMullen of the Royal Canadian Air Force was killed. He stayed at the controls of his burning Lancaster Bomber until the six members of his crew had parachuted to safety and the aircraft was clear of the densely populated area of Darlington. For more information see "A time and a place".

Wednesday 18th January 2012, 7:30 pm

"William Barningham, the Richest Man in Darlington" - a talk by Charles McNab of Hurworth to the Darlington Historical Society at The Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate. Non-members welcome.

Wednesday 18th January 2012, 7:00 pm

"A Roman Connection between Binchester and Pompeii" - a talk by Gordon Henderson to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 15th February 2012, 7:30 pm

"The History of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge" - a talk by Alan Murray, Transporter Bridgemaster to the Darlington Historical Society at The Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate. Non-members welcome.

Wednesday 15th February 2012, 7:00 pm

"Darlington Library 125 its part in the Peases' Downfall" - a talk by Chris Lloyd to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 14th March 2012, 7:00 pm

"Bishop Auckland Castle" - a talk by Jim Cole to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 21st March 2012, 7:30 pm

A.G.M. of the Darlington Historical Society followed by "An Evening of short talks by members of the Society" at The Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate. Non-members welcome.

Wednesday 11th April 2012, 7:00 pm

"My Great Great Grandmother - A Victorian Pitwoman" - a talk by Margaret Hedley to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 18th April 2012, 7:30 pm

"The History of the Darlington Mace" - a talk by David Allaway, Mayors Officer, Darlington to the Darlington Historical Society at The Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate. Non-members welcome.

Wednesday 9th May 2012, 7:00 pm

"Durham Cathedral" - a talk by Janet Thackray to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 6th June 2012, Meet at 7:00pm for 7:15pm

Tour of Hardwick Country Park by the Aycliffe Village Local History Society. £2 donation. Meet outside the front of Hardwick Hall Hotel.

Wednesday 4th July 2012, 7:00 pm

"George & Robert Stephenson - A Railway History" - a talk by Geoff Hughes to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 12th September 2012, 7:00 pm

"The Border Reivers" - a talk by Phil Nixon to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 10th October 2012, 7:00 pm

"The History of Burn Hall Estate" - a talk by Jenny Garnett to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Wednesday 10th October 2012, 7:00 pm

"The Later Edens of Windlestone Hall" - a talk by Gordon Morris to the Aycliffe Village Local History Society at Aycliffe Village Hall. Non-Members £2, Members £1.

Darlington Borough Council Events

Details of a range of events can be found Darlington Borough Council web site including the Darlington Community Carnival, the Race for Life and Darlington Cycling Festival.