Index of Past Events
from 2024

   Our group has organised many exhibitions and participated in various events over the years. Descriptions of some of these are provided here for you to see what went on!
   Just "Click" on the item in the list below or page scroll down.

2024 -    3 items
Nov 2024 - Remembrance Day Service
Oct 2024 - "Angel of the Cemetery"
July 2024 - Annual Exhibition

11th Hour of 11th Day of 11th Month
    Monday 11th November 2024
      - Remembrance Day Service

  Our Normanby Local History Group organised a short Remembrance Day Service on Monday the 11th November 2024 at the new Remembrance Garden in Cleveland Street.   Those participating assembled at the Remembrance Garden at 10:50am.

  The service was led by our new Minister the Reverend John Howard-Norman. Phil Meadows played the Last Post on the bagpipes as usual and the standard bearers were Eric Taylor and Brian Haggath. Several wreaths were layed - including that by Keith Gatenby (group member) on behalf of our group - then others placed their own personal poppy.

   After the service concluded with the closing prayer all who wished to proceeded to Normanby Methodist Church for refreshments and to look at the display featuring Herbert J.E. Robinson’s Bravery.

(Note that sadly the service could no longer be held at the Normanby Great War Memorial on the corner of High Street & West Street because of the changes to traffic routeing.
However a wreath was laid at the Great War Memorial by Paul Boden on behalf of our group.)

Click on the images opposite for larger images of
the Poster and "Order of Service" sheets
(open in new window).
For views of this ceremony and the wreaths laid
go to our Photo Gallery
(photos by John Chaney)

Tuesday 8th October 2024
 - "Angel of the Cemetery"
           Unveiling in Eston Cemetery

  This is the story of the "Angel of The Cemetery" that was officially unveiled on 8th October in Eston Cemetery, which formed part of Arts project funded by Borderlands Creative People and Places.
  One aspect of the project was the design and creation of an angel wood sculpture, created by Baxter Chainsaw Carvings  and installed along a main pathway in the old part of the cemetery.   Work on the sculpture began following meetings between Sam Baxter and the community to decide the design of the sculpture.   Carved in his workshop, transported to the Cemetery and put into position on the remains of a tree stump.   In front of the Angel, 3 children were laid to rest in an unmarked grave between the late 1870s and 1880: Bessie Jane, Esther Mary and Mary Jane.
  The official unveiling performed by 3 pupils from Whale Hill Primary School was followed by a blessing by Rev. Graham Potter (Vicar of Christ Church and St George’s) including sprinkling water from the River Jordan.   (See our Video  page)
   Vince Smith (Chair of Friends of Eston Cemetery) said -
   "The Angel I think brings with her presence, a sense of calm and reflection on loved ones we have laid to rest, as well as being an interesting feature for visitors or those just passing through."

  Last month, Friends of Eston Cemetery celebrated the success of their creative community award project with an art exhibition at Sabaat Gallery.   Friends of Eston Cemetery was awarded one of the creative community awards from Borderlands, with the aim of the project being to redecorate Eston Cemetery with support from the local community.

  Another aspect of the project was the creation of a brick bridge mural just outside the cemetery grounds, designed and created by Whale Hill Primary School’s pupils and their parents.   Local Artist Jo Falloon-Shakespeare supported the mural’s creation, which was finished last month, even pulling extra shifts to repair parts of the mural after heavy rain had partially damaged it.

  Alongside these, Friends of Eston Cemetery has provided complimentary art workshops to encourage and support creative talent in the Eston area.   Artwork from these five workshops, including those created by pupils of St. Peter’s Catholic College, was then displayed at the Sabaat Gallery  exhibition event.

  Former local councillor Vince Smith, who formed Friends of Eston Cemetery following the pandemic, has been the main voice of support for the project and has worked with Borderlands to see it through.   Following the mural’s completion, he voiced his pride in the project and all of the work done to the cemetery since he first committed to its improvement saying:
   "It’s nice to get out with the community and meet different people.   Seeing that they enjoyed creating the art as well, it’s really good.   I’d encourage other people to get involved because it’s nice seeing what you can achieve.   They say that art is really therapeutic and a great thing to be involved in, and it’s good for people’s mental health."

  Above text kindly provided by Vince Smith
(Chair of Friends Of Eston Cemetery)

More photos will be eventually added in a new Photos Gallery.

Saturday 13th July 2024
 - Normanby Local History Group’s
           Annual Exhibition

  Our Normanby Local History Group’s Annual Exhibition took place on Saturday in Normanby Methodist Church with preparations of displays and stalls taking place on the day before.
  Despite the adverse weather our exhibition proved to be very successful and the displays generated much discussion between visitors and members.
  Harry Greenmon did a roaring trade selling our group’s Publications  as well as our postcards.
  The refreshment team and cake stall were kept busy!
  Many thanks to all those who generously donated food, drink and prizes for the tombola.

  The day was deemed a great success that wouldn’t have been possible without all those who researched, donated, organised or helped in any way -
  and especially the residents of Normanby & beyond
who really did want to find out more about Normanby’s past !
  Thanks to you all !

To get an overall impression of our 2024 exhibition
go to our photo gallery  page
(photos by Amanda Proud)

If any of the photo captions are incorrect
or you know the missing names
- then please Contact us   with Message Subject
"2024 Exhibition Photos"

All visitors were made very welcome !
ENTRANCE WAS FREE !
All exhibition costs (such as accommodation hire & insurance)
were covered by our Group.
Please come again next year !