The talk will be given by:- Dr. David T. Jones "How the Rainforest Works" Tropical rainforests are the most biologically diverse and complex habitats on the planet. Only around 5% of Earth’s land surface is rainforest – but about half of all animal and plant species live there! According to National Geographic a quarter of ingredients in modern… Read More »Monthly Meeting – How the Rainforest Works

The talk will be given by:- Paul Whittle "Steaming On!" Britain's Heritage Railways - A wide-ranging, colourful look at some of the country's best revived railways, their beautifully restored stations, carriages and old steam locomotives. Plus a look behind the scenes at some of the many volunteers who help to recreate rail travel from a… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Steaming On!

The talk will be given by:- Simon Waterfield "The Agincourt Archer" The story covers the archer’s journey to join the army; along the way he meets Chaucer and the pilgrims on the way to Canterbury. Spoken and acted in a way to include the audience in his reminiscence, the archer tells of his experiences at… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The Agincourt Archer

The talk will be given by:- Sharon Wright "Pluck, Luck and Parachutes" Edwardian skydivers Lily Cove and Dolly Shepherd were among the brave breed of women who made a living leaping from balloons and floating to earth by parachute, to the wild delight of the crowds that gathered to watch. Except it didn’t always happen… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Pluck, Luck and Parachutes