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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.
14:00-14:30 – Festive Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk NOTE THE DATE - this is on the SECOND Tuesday not our regular week. The talk will be given by Robin Sabastian Hunter sharing anecdotes from his career. Robin is a professional actor who has trod the boards for many years. His last… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Mulled wine, Mince Pies & hear Robin Sabastian Hunter
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Anna McGlaughlin Anna speaks on books and poetry in the media, at bookshops, festivals, schools andliterary events and loves Mythology, it pops up everywhere from brand names todays of the week.
Presented by Clare Bevan, Clare Waters, Georgina Waters, Sarah Wilson, Vicky Flynn & Richard ClaxtonPlaces will be available in the hall or for on-line viewing. The booking form is here: The Story, Development & Operation of the National Garden Scheme
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Dr. Bernard Winchester Bernard is a retired lecturer with a particular interest in local history and railways.He speaks at U3A’s, Probus and Croydon Astronomical Society. The Columbian Exposition was also known as the “Chicago World Fair” held in… Read More »Monthly Meeting – The Columbian Exposition of 1893
Presented by Dr Colin Summerhayes & Professor Jan Zalasiewicz The booking form is here: Global Warming & Your Grandchildren's WorldThere will also be a Recital by Menuhin School Pupils during the lunch hour
At THE OLD BARN HALL, BOOKHAM at 7pm (sharp) TICKETS £20.00QUIZ MASTER PAUL WILDEENJOY A DELICIOUS SUPPER FROM “ THE FRYING SQUAD”Menu Choices (all served with Chips :Cod (freshly battered on site)Whole tail scampiJumbo sausage (with or without batter) Chicken goujons (breast meat only)Battered halloumi (vegetarian) Vegan sausages (with or without batter) Battered Falafel (vegan) Please bring your own… Read More »Quiz Night
14:00-14:30 – Refreshments – 14:30-14:45 – Announcements – 14:45-16:00 – Talk The talk will be given by Peter Lord Peter is a retired Software Engineer and has worked in domains such as Finance,Telecoms and AI mostly on large servers with highly available logic. He has a numberof Computer related talks, which he gives to local… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Explanation of AI and how it affects us
*** 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