Sunday School

We are gathering memories of Sunday School as part of our plans to restore the former Primitive Methodist Chapel (1867) which was also the Salvation Army’s Citadel between 1961 and 2016.

The original ground-floor Sunday School room is now a multi-purpose community space  and the remnants of the Chapel can be see on the first floor.

We’d like to hear about your memories of Sunday School – here or elsewhere to add to our story of education.

10am -4pm

Free

First floor access by stairs or stair lift only.

Tales of a Barton Lad

Local author and after-dinner speaker, Mervin Dove, relates humorous and honest tales of his schooldays.

This informal talk is in the Reminiscence Classroom adjacent to the Old School Canteen coffee shop and will take around one hour.

2pm                 Booking not required

£4

Barton Civic Society 1969-2019 – Waters’ Edge

Waters’ Edge Country Park was created from reclaimed industrial land which had become one of the most toxic sites in Europe.  Landscape historian Richard Clarke traces the story of the site and the clean-up challenge inherited by North Lincolnshire Council – an issue closely monitored by the Civic Society in the 1990s.  The talk is part of the Society’s ongoing celebration of its fiftieth anniversary, and takes pace in the Joseph Wright Hall starting at 7.30pm

Non-members are welcome (£2).  Ground floor with wheelchair accessible toilet.

Safeguarding Barton’s Heritage 1969 – 2019

An exhibition by Barton Civic Society, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, in partnership with Barton Camera Club, tracing changes in the town over five decades and examining projects that involved the Civic Society.

The exhibiton ca be seen in the Joseph Wright Hall on Thursdays – Sundays between 13 – 15 and 19 – 22 September, 10am – 4pm.  Admission is free.

Victorian Music Hall Show

Book your pew, plan your costume and you’re ready to savour the variety of another  Victorian music hall show as part of Heritage Open Days 2019.

7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall, first floor (stair access)

Bar & doors open 6.30pm

Adults £10.  Tel. (01652) 635172 to book – tickets on sale now.

Folklincs Concert

Singers from Barton, Goxhill, Barrow and East Halton perform as part of Barton Arts 2019.

6pm in the Joseph Wright Hall (first floor – restricted access).

£5 (children free)

bartonarts.co.uk for tickets and more details

Folklincs Workshops

Part of Barton Arts 2019, this is a free session to learn a song or tune on the penny whistle, and talk “folk” with members of the group,  between 3.30 and 4.30pm.

Annual Graham Saunders Lecture

Part of the Barton Arts 2019 programme, Graham will be choosing discs for a desert island in the Varah Room fully accessible).

2pm-5pm

£5  Check bartonarts.co.uk for more details and booking

Bhangra Workshop

As part of Barton Arts 2019 Arts Trail we’re hosting a one hour bhangra workshop to join in or watch, in the sunny Wilderspin Playground, at 3pm today.

Barton Ukes

Barton’s own ukulele ensemble perform in the Playground as part of Barton Arts 2019 Art Trail at 2pm.

Full Barton Arts programme at bartonarts.co.uk