St James' Church & Centre for Heritage & Cultureat the junction of Benwell Lane, Atkinson Road,

Adelaide Terrace and Condercum Road, NE15 6RR

West end places and people

LocalHistory Talks

Family HistoryAdvice

Films &Slide Shows

Exhibitions& Activities

Guided tours and walks

St James’ in Benwellcentre for heritage and culture

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Website: http://stjameschurchnewcastle.wordpress.com Email: stjamesbenwell@gmail.com

St James’ Heritage & Environment Group Events Programme

Events and Activities at St James’ Church & Centre for Heritage and Culture

All events and activities are free of charge unless otherwise stated

St James’ Church is open for visitors on Tuesdays between 12noon– 4pm and Thursdays between 9.30 – 11.15am, or by arrangement.

Drop in to St James any Tuesday between 1–4pm – view historic church and graveyard, exhibitions, archive films, publications, family and local history advice .

Thursday 1 September 10.30amThe west end’s parks and green spacesSlide show and coffee morning

Thursday 8 September 10.00am The Other Walter Scott: Benwell’s first millionaireIllustrated talk by Olive Taylor. Coffee and scones at 10am. Talk starts at 10.30.

Saturday 10 September 10.30am – 4pmHeritage Open Day & Guided TourChurch open all day for visitors – light refreshments, exhibition, information and tour leaflets available1.30pm – guided tour of historic church.

Tuesday 13 September 2pmRemembering NewcastleA journey through time with archive film of Newcastle.

Tuesday 20 September 2pm Guided tour of St James’ GraveyardTour of the historic graveyard, burial place of Richard Grainger and other Victorian notables.

Tuesday 27 September 2pmBenwell at WarGuided tour of the war graves and memorials at St James’.

Tuesday 4 October 1.30pmAutumn ArtSeasonal craft session. Materials and help provided.

Thursday 6 October 10.30amMake your own beads and buttonsCraft activity and coffee morning.

Tuesday 11 October 2pmBenwell’s Lost CoalminesGuided walking tour tracing the area’s coalmining heritage. Involves some uphill walking.

Saturday 15 October 10.30am – 1pmHeritage Open Day & Guided TourDrop in for exhibition, information and light refreshments. 11am – guided tour of historic graveyard.

Tuesday 18 October 2pmGo West - along the A186Slide show of the West Road – shops, houses and all.

Tuesday 25 October 2pmElswick through the yearsLaunch of new exhibition of Elswick in maps and photographs.

Tuesday 1 November 1.30pmPlant your own bulbsPlant a pot of spring bulbs to take home. Materials and help provided.

Tuesday 1 November 2pmRemembering Adelaide TerraceShare memories and photos of Adelaide Terrace over the years. Help build up an illustrated map of the changes along the Terrace.

Thursday 3 November 10.30amHave a go at tai chiTaster session and coffee morning.

Tuesday 8 November 2pmSharing memories of Adelaide TerraceIllustrated talk by Michael McHugh of the Discovery Museum about using “History Pin” to share our memories and photos of Adelaide Terrace.

Tuesday 15 November 2pmA century of Adelaide TerraceSlide show about the history of Adelaide Terrace – shops, churches and more.

Tuesday 22 November 2pmRemembering Adelaide TerraceShare memories and photos of Adelaide Terrace over the years. Help build up an illustrated map of the changes along the Terrace.

Tuesday 29 November 2pmRemembering Adelaide TerraceShare memories and photos of Adelaide Terrace over the years. Help build up an illustrated map of the changes along the Terrace.

Thursday 1 December 10.30amChristmas craftsCraft activity and coffee morning.

Tuesday 6 December 1.30 – 4pmA Winter’s TaleWarm yourself at our winter event with seasonal stories, crafts and refreshments. £2 entry – free to Heritage & Environment Group members

Tuesday 13 December 2pmGuided tour of St James’ ChurchGuided tour of the historic Dobson-designed church.

Tuesday 20 December 2pmRemembering NewcastleA nostalgic journey through time with archive film of Newcastle.

St Margaret’s Church celebrates its centenary in 2017.

Can you help us put together an exhibition about its history? Do you have any photographs, documents, stories or memories you can share with us?

St Margaret’s Church, Scotswood

Activities at West End Library

Visit West Newcastle Picture History Collection

West End Library, Condercum Road, Benwell

West End Library, Condercum RoadFrom Japan to Elswick Monday 19th September 1pm, West End LibraryIllustrated talk about the links between the west end of Newcastle and Japan during the 19th century – hear about naval delegations, acrobats and the Japanese seamen in Elswick cemetery.

Benwell in the early 20th centuryMonday 17th October 1pm, West End LibraryIllustrated talk by Mike Greatbatch about what was happening in Benwell and the surrounding area during a period that saw the building of Pendower Estate and other developments.

Fun, frolic and football: The story of Newcastle’s Town Moor Monday 21st November, West End LibraryAn illustrated talk by Pat Lowery about the many uses of the Town Moor over the years.

LOCAL HISTORY MONDAY

These events are organised by St James' Heritage & Environment Group supported by West Newcastle Picture History Collection, Search & West End Library. Everyone welcome | Free entry

at the West End LibraryMondays between 10am and 4pm and by arrangement

West Newcastle Picture History Collection holds a treasure trove of over 19,000 photographs of West Newcastle as far as out as Throckley from the 1880s to now.

Awaken memories of earlier times. Look through this wonderful collection of photographs. Even better, bring your own photos to add to the collection.

Film ClubFilm club meets monthly in the community room, West End Library. Everyone welcome.Friday 16 September, 21 October, 25 November and 16 December – starting at 2pm