Beretun Weavers & Spinners

Drop in and chat with the weavers and spinners who meet at Wilderspin each month.

11am  –  3pm, free

The Age of the Train

To mark the 175th anniversary of the railway reaching Barton, award winning railway writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar tells the fascinating history of the rise and fall of the state-owned British Rail from its post war origins to its dismantlement fifty years later reflecting the political dogmas of the times.

In partnership with Barton Civic Society

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7.30pm

Tickets are £10 in advance* (£12 otd) and £6 for Civic Society Members. (Tel 01652 635172 to book)

Barton Church School 180

Between April and December 1844, the school on Queen Street was conceived, designed and built, opening as a National School for Boys, Girls and Infants in the New Year.  This remarkable achievement is documented in the School’s Minutes Book and is the focus of this special exhibition at St. Mary’s Church, Burgate.

Brilliant Buildings

A display of models of  historic Barton buildings by pupils from Castledyke School.

Friday 6 – Sunday 8 & Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September

11am – 3pm, free

Works of Art

An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.

Friday 6 – Sunday 8 & Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September, 11am – 3pm, free