ABOUT GOOLE
ABOUT GOOLE
Goole Guide
Community information website
The iconic Salt and Pepper pot water towers sit next to the railway line into Goole
Goole Town community bus service
Clock Tower alongside the Market Hall in Goole Town centre
The iconic Salt and Pepper pot water towers sit next to the railway line into Goole
Boothferry Family and Local History Group
Introduction
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In 1988, a small group of local residents joined together to form the Boothferry Family and Local History Group.
Their initial work was researching about families and documenting family trees, this was soon followed by an interest in local history.
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Soon they were displaying their research and work at the 'Hobbies Exhibition' - at Goole Leisure Centre, a practice which they have carried on to this day.
Hobbies Exhibition Display at Goole Leisure Centre
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At their regular meetings, which has changed venues over the years, they progressed to inviting guest speakers to talk on various subjects.
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They have built up a large collection of photographs, documents and family tree information, which is available to view at the regular meetings.
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A Bi-annual magazine, 'The Norseman' is published by the group, to update members on recent research, stories and upcoming events.
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They occasionally arrange group outings to various locations in the local area to conduct research or visit places of special interest.
A day trip out for the group
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Boothferry Family and Local History Group hold their meetings at the Courtyard on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, starting at 7.00PM
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Annual membership is £10, also visitors are welcome to attend meetings, with a small charge of £2 per meeting. A raffle is usually held at the meetings.
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Current membership stands at aound 80 people.
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To get involved, please visit one of the meetings, a warm welcome awaits you.
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You can contact the group by telephone :-
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Chairman and events organiser - Mr Gilbert Tawn, Tel : 01405 762189
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Treasurer and editor of The 'The Norseman' - Mr Harvey Tripp, Tel : 01405 761790 email : harvey.tripp@btinternet.com
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Address for the Courtyard Goole is :-
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Boothferry Road (opposite Morrisons supermarket)
Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire
DN14 6AE
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Diary of events for 2024
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April 2024
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8th April. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by Janet Niepokojczycka Lakeland Journey (2)
May 2024
13th May. Boothferry family and local history society - Treasure Hunt at Howden
June 2024
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11th Jun. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by Elaine Perkins, The Cunning Woman
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July 2024
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8th Jul. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by Dulcie Lewis, Down the Pan
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August 2024
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12th Aug. Boothferry family and local history society @ The Courtyard - Talk by Dr Alex Ombler Reuben Chappell, Goole's Marine Artist
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