Friends of Heysham Library

06/09/2026

This type of ring is called a posey ring. Posey rings get their name from the Old French word poésy, which means a short poem, rhyme, or motto. They were particularly popular from around 1650-1750 and were often used as betrothal or wedding rings.
The special thing about them is that each one is personal, usually passing on a message of love from one person to another. A message that would be worn next to the skin, but hidden from the rest of the world.
This posey ring was found in 2018 at Yealand Conyers. The message inside reads 'Harts Content. Cannot Repent'. It was kindly purchased for the museum collections by the Friends of Lancaster City Museum through the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
If you would like to see this beautiful, but simple, symbol of affection across the ages, as well as the two others in the museum collection, visit the Hidden Hoards exhibition at the City Museum. Remember, all local residents have Free entry - just walk in and speak to the member of staff at reception.

Friends of Lancaster City Museum

06/09/2026

Sharing in our community! This is so lovely 🧡🦀

We are looking to help and support our local community groups by providing any of our venues free of charge for your monthly or weekly meets.

If you know of any mental health groups, ladies/mens or any group that means something to you then please comment below. We will contact them or they can contact us, we have locations in Morecambe & Heysham ☕️🍰

06/09/2026

👇📜NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVES!📜👇 The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is out now. Follow the link to find out more about the Archives, events and new collections: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/9BsZx1O4oNM6ZS60?ref=email

And with another month, another map! You may well have seen this before but it is a worth another showing! This one is: 'A Mapp of Ye County Palatine of Lancaster with its Hundreds' by Richard Blome from the 1670s.

https://lancashire.epexio.com/records/DDX2365/2

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04/09/2026

Sharing in the community:

Fascinating local event happening in Morecambe and at this upcoming Tuesday!

There is a walk on the prom followed by conversation, screenings, and activities in the library.

Its a voluntary event in respect of the Curlew and other endangered species.

Please contact the email address on the poster if you are planning on attending the walk, in order to be kept updated on any changes due to weather. Otherwise please drop in to the library and stay for as long or as little as you’d like! 🪶🧡

03/09/2026

🌿💙 Bold in the Bay – Free Nature & Wellbeing Events 💙🌿

BMG Patients, are you looking for a chance to get outdoors, connect with nature and meet new people? 🌊🌱

Bold in the Bay is offering a fantastic programme of free nature and wellbeing events at Hest Bank, including:

🐦 Seasonal wildlife & birdwatching
🌿 Coastal walks & nature connection
🧘 Mindful moments
🎨 Nature-inspired crafts
💬 Conversation & community
☕ Refreshments and more!

📅 The 1st Sunday of each month
⏰ 3pm – 4.30pm
📍 Bold, Hest Bank, LA2 6HP
🎟️ Free entry – open to all over 18

There are different activities throughout the autumn and winter, from coastal walks and wildlife spotting to festive nature crafts and new year walks. 🍂❄️🌱

👉 Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up and find out more!

Why not take some time for yourself, enjoy the fresh coastal air and connect with your local community? 💙🌊

03/09/2026

Calling all 11-18 year olds who want to sew, stitch and up-cycle clothing!!

Starting next week on alternate Tuesday evenings, the fabulous will be leading a fashion upcycling project, in collaboration with !

So if you want to learn some useful skills such as:
how to rescue old items of clothing;
how to customise old clothes and make them unique;
how to design fashion pieces that match your style...

now would be the perfect time to join our FREE Sew Good project!

The sessions will include hands-on, relaxed and creative, building skills while giving you the freedom to experiment and express yourself.

So sign up today here:

https://escape2make.org/club/sew-good/

03/09/2026

Baffled by A.I.? Don't be. Join us for an introduction to A.I. at with Lancashire Adult Learning.
Thursday 1 October
10:00 to 12:00
https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=4154303

03/09/2026

31/08/2026

🔨 NEW Mini-Exhibition & Talk at Lancaster City Museum!
200 years ago, thousands of desperate handloom weavers from across Pennine Lancashire took to the roads demanding help in the face of starvation.
Their pleas were not met with support, but with sabres, bullets and bayonets - a defining moment in the history of protest and resistance.
Now the Weavers' Uprising Bicentennial Committee have planned a touring exhibition and lecture series to mark the bicentennial of the 1826 Lancashire Rising.

🏵️ The exhibition is at Lancaster City Museum in Market Square from 18 August to 14 September. It's included with standard museum admission.
🕥 Visit 10:30am - 4pm, every day except Wednesdays & Thursdays.
👉 www.lancaster.gov.uk/sites/museums/city
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🏵️ We're hosting one of the talks at the City Museum too:
Protest, Punishment and Legal Repression: State Responses to Popular Dissent in the 1800s, with Dr David Gordon Scott & Kate Hurst.
🕑 Wednesday 2 September - 2pm
👉 The talk is FREE but advance booking is required: https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=3131589
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