Our Programme

Presented by Professor Craig Underwood, Emeritus Professor of Spacecraft Engineering, University of SurreyPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. This study day examines how the University of Surrey came to pioneer a new approach to carryingout space missions using small satellites. This work has developed over many years, with Craigbeing involved… Read More »Pioneering the “NewSpace” Revolution

14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Mark Lewis.

Presented by Sandy Burnett, Musical Director and BroadcasterPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. Especially appropriate for the lead up to Easter, Sandy Burnett joins us for a special presentation onJohann Sebastian Bach’s Matthew Passion, a masterful work which combines tunefulness,craftsmanship, dramatic power and spirituality in equal measure. Initially composed for… Read More »Exploring Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion

14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Simon Waterfield. Historical Interpretation Through Drama Simon Waterfield is a historical researcher, writer and storyteller. He creates stories that bring history and people to life. Historical Interpretation through drama answers the question ‘What is History?’ from the view… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The Kilted Tommy

Study day planned.Places will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.

14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk Britain once had an enormous and arguably the most advanced aircraft industry in the world. How did we reach there and why are we now so weak, or are we? Greed, Bad Management, Corruption and Politics all played a part. The talk includes both… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Britain’s Amazing Aircraft Industry

Presented by Steve BirdPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.

14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Richard Griffin. In his talk, Richard Griffin speaks of his 30-year career as a Royal Protection Officer, to one of the world’s most famous families, during which time he served Prince Philip for13 years and Her Majesty, Queen… Read More »Monthly Meeting – My Life as Personal Protection to HM the Queen

Study day planned.Places will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing.

14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Julian Pooley (Public Services and Engagement Manager) The Surrey History Centre in Woking collects and preserves the records of Surrey's past and present, documenting the story of the county and its people from the 12th century to the… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Work of the Surrey History Centre