NORTH BELFAST FUSTORICAL SOCIETY NIC 102097
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022-2023
The objcctive of thc Socicty, as set out in the Constitution is the advanccment of
education by promoling interest in local history with a focus on tho North
Belfast area.
The Society operates in North Belfast but visitors from anywhere are
encouraged and welcome to attend our meetings. We invite specialist speakers
to give talks and presentations on a variety of topics, usually followed by a
question-and-answer session.
In setting the objectives and planning the activities for the year, the Trustees
considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance.on public
benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the Society's
purposcs and provide a benefit to thc beneficiarics. The Society is opcn to all
regardless of faith. race or personal circumstances.
A successful series of nine monthly talks were held from September 2022 to May
2023. Topics covered included:
The Merchant Families of Belfast as viewed through their Memorials in
Belfast City Cemetery
Biblical Architecture
The History of St Malachy's College
The Tribulations of Two Victorian Railway Companies
'rhe Vikings in Ireland
Thc Cavchill
Killyleagh
Herbert Hughes: Composer, Organist, Arranger of Irish Folk Songs
The following served as trustees: Daphne Mcclements (Chairperson), Timothy
Wilson (Secretary), Colin Bell, Anne Fitzpatrick Quintin Mulligan, Ruth
Starrett, Margi Crawtord, Rosemary Johnston, Patsy Rainey and Pauline Tohill.
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