Bibby Lecture given by Warren Maguire
This year’s annual lecture was delivered by Dr Warren Maguire, of Edinburgh University. He took as the basis of his talk Thomas Wilson’s famous poem The Pitman’s Pay and demonstrated how … Read More
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New CD Titles in the shop!
4 new CD’s are available in the Society’s shop. All are collections of songs and tunes from North east England and beyond. More details of the artists are at … Read More
New Chairman at NLS
At last nights Annual General meeting, A new Chairman, John Davidson, was elected following the stepping down of Stuart Lawson. John paid tribute to the sterling work done by Stuart … Read More
2022 Fred Reed Neet and AGM. April 30th
This years’ annual General Meeting will take place at the Waterford Lodge on April 30th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Following a Pie & Peas supper an evening of Northumbrian … Read More
Northumbrian Gathering 2022 details
Dialect competitions are alive and well this year for the Northumbrian Gathering – you may find all details here http://www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering/competitions.htm The full Gathering online events programme for 23rd April … Read More
Geordie accent voted as the most desired regional UK dialect in survey by Babbel
Well, It’s hardly official, but look here Do you agree? Send us a note if you do (or if you don’t)