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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.
"The Most Famous Pharaoh of Them All: Tutankhamun, The Boy King" by Clive Barham Carter Tutankhamen was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who was the last of his royal family to rule during the end of the 18th dynasty; he ruled c. 1334 – 1325 BC in the conventional chronology during the New Kingdom of Egyptian… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Tutankhamun, The Boy King – Clive Barham Carter
The talk will be given by Peter Vardy from The National Memorial Arboretum "The National Memorial Arboretum" For those of you who have not visited the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire the speaker will pass on to you the wonder of this memorial and how it was established and how it is organised. You will definitely want… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The National Memorial Arboretum
"THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH STYLE +DESERT ISLAND ANTIQUES + LIFE ON THE ANTIQUES ROADSHOW" by Paul Atterbury From the 1870s the British domestic house and its contents changed almost beyond recognition, reflecting the social and economic revolution that paved the way for the modern world of today. Many factors contributed to this change, from William… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – The Development of British Style – Paul Atterbury
"AGM / England’s Greatest Magician by Ian Keable" We will first hold our brief AGM which will be followed by the the talk. David Devant was the first President of The Magic Circle, the first magician to be booked on a Royal Variety Show and the second person to publicly show animated films in this… Read More »Monthly Meeting – AGM + England’s Greatest Magician
Christmas Party 2021 SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER 2021St Mary's Church Hall 14:00 - 16:30 A DELICIOUS TEA, INCLUDING HOME MADE CAKES, MULLED WINE, GOOD COMPANY AND CHATTER COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON ONLY £12 per person BE ENTERTAINED BY MARTIN FIRMO: Martin specialises in all types of magic and conjuring and will bring us… Read More »Christmas Party
The talk will be given by:- Jane Turner "The Watts Gallery - Artists' Village" Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is a unique Arts & Crafts gem nestled in the Surrey Hills. Discover stunning Victorian paintings and sculpture in the historic Watts Gallery before treating yourself to lunch or a cream tea in the Tea Shop.… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The Watts Gallery – The Artists’ Village
"A PASSION FOR DRAWING" by Colin Wiggins Drawing is the foundation stone of western art. In the 15th century artists used drawing to try out rough ideas before arriving at their final compositions. They made drawings from life that acted as studies for finished paintings. By the 16th century, artists like Leonardo and Michelangelo were… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – A Passion for Drawing – Colin Wiggins
The talk will be given by:- Siobhan Clarke "The House of Romanov" During 1917, violent revolutions tore Russia apart, overturned the monarchy of Tsar Nicholas II and set in place a communist regime. This talk will cover the tragic series of events that led to the murder of the Russian Imperial Family at Ekaterinburg in… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The House of Romanov
ANNUAL SPRING QUIZ SATURDAY, 5 MARCH 2022 at The Old Barn Hall, Great Bookham 7.00 pm (sharp!) Tickets: £25pp Enjoy a delicious 2 course supper Bring your own drink, glasses, cutlery and of course your brains How about a U3A Group entry? (Maximum table size is 8) Full booking details are available HERE: The event… Read More »Spring Quiz