Meetings
Our Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 pm (doors open around 7:00 pm) in the History Centre on Platform 2 of Littleborough Station. The Centre is fully accessible via the station ramp. Light refreshments are served on arrival.
Non Members are very welcome to attend and there is a small charge:-
Members £2:50 Visitors £3:50
Free Parking is available locally GPS - postcode OL15 8AF
Address
Littleborough History Centre, Platform 2, Littleborough Station, Stephenson Square, Railway St, LITTLEBOROUGH, Lancs.
OL15 8AF
Email - lborohist@gmail.com
Future Meeting during 2023/2024
14th December 2023 - Members Christmas Social
11th January 2024 - Restoration of Rochdale Town Hall by Heather David
8th February 2024 - Littleborough Bandsmen by Roger Mason
14th March 2024 - Leaving a Legacy (Family History) by Liesl Beckles
11th April 2024 - Holcombe Moor Update by Neil Coldrick
9th May 2024 - GM Archaeological Update by Ian Miller
13th June 2024 - AGM followed by a talk (to be determined)
8 th June: AGM and talk by Steve Poole
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Station/History Centre Location Plan
Norden & District Local History Society
Meetiings at Norden Bowling Club, Trinity St, Norden, OL12 7RW All talks start at 7 pm
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