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In addition to our monthly meetings, each with an interesting talk, we offer many different events, outings and holidays that you might like to come along on. Click on the event title to see the event detail.
*** WAITING LIST *** We are visiting Highclere Castle for a day. Well known for being the location for the very popular TV Series Downton Abbey. However it is, of course, the very beautiful home, belonging to the 8th Earl of Carnarvon. It is Grade 1 listed. Was built in 1679 and largely renovated during… Read More »A Visit to Highclere Castle
Presented by Major Gordon Corrigan, Military Historian The booking form is here: Current Threats to UK, NATO & European Security
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Michael Gilbert Michael has researched London over the centuries and gives us an insight into thetimes of London and its people prior to World War 11
Presented by Philip Harris, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Sussex The booking form is here: Truth, Lies, Risk & Reason There will also be a Recital by Menuhin School Pupils during the lunch hour
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Stephen Chater Stephen is Chairman of Churches Conservation in Greater London and a City of London Tour Guide and Lecturer. He studied History at Christ Church Oxford and will reveal art in our Churches.
From the Rise of the Elizabethan Playhouses to the Fall of Oscar Wilde. Presented by Giles Ramsay The booking form is here: 300 Years of English Theatre There will also be a Recital by Menuhin School Pupils during the lunch hour
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Richard Shenton Richard will give us the current events of the canal, followed by a journey alongwhat you can see today and ways to enjoy the canal and how money is raised for itsrestoration.
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Rob Goldsmith Rob has significant experience in designing and delivering digital experiences. He isa self employed Videographer and also a qualified Rescue Diver. In 2005 he becameone of the few people in the world to dive on the… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The Titanic
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Andrew Davies Andrew read Law at Oxford but only wanted to talk about history. He lectures extensively at Art Societies, National trust, Universities and the British Museum travelling all over the world, specialising in walks, talks, and outings… Read More »Monthly Meeting – St.Pancras and Friends
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Marcia Summers Marcia completed a 1,000 km trek across Sri Lanka in 2024, journeying from Galle inthe South to Point Pedro in the far North , to raise funds for the Women’s Development Centre and NGO based in… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Trekking Sri Lanka & Empowering Women Through Adventure