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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 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
Sunday 30 July 2023 Space Tithe Barn, Manor House Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EW From 12.30 – 4.30pm, Tickets £20pp An excellent cold buffet with vegetarian options and desserts supplied by the renowned local butcher Conisbee. Entertainment will be provided by The Mole Valley Silver Band Please bring plates, cutlery, glasses, drinks, tables and chairs space… Read More »Summer Event 2023
The talk will be given by:- Melanie Gibson-Barton "Murder, Madness and Mayhem (The Belgian Royal Family)" For a monarchy that has only been in existence since independence in 1830, be assured there’s lots to tell. Explore, too, their links with the British Royal Family. Melanie has delivered talks to an enormous variety of groups of… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Murder, Madness and Mayhem (The Belgian Royal Family)
7 September - 11 September 2023 Excluding the single supplement the basic cost of this holiday is £385pp but if the numbers travelling reach 35, this cost reduces to £359pp. The single supplement is £80.
The talk will be given by:- Dr Helen Naylor "Georgian London Through the Eyes of William Hogarth" Helen spent over 25 years working as a geologist in the energy sector after gaining a PhD in Earth Sciences. A “light bulb” moment during a guided tour of Wimbledon Tennis changed her life and within a few… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Georgian London Through the Eyes of William Hogarth
Wednesday 27 September 2023 Space Full Details TBA! The event will take place at:
Joint trip with Bookham u3a Wednesday 4th October 2023 Space The stage play is adapted from the novel of the same name by Yann Martel and originally published in 2001. Pi is a 16-year-old Indian boy stranded on a life raft after the ship he was travelling on sinks in the middle of the Pacific… Read More »Trip to Woking Theatre to see Life of Pi
Saturday 7 October 2023 Space TBA! space space space The event will take place at:
The talk will be given by:- Michaela Freed "RHS Wisley" We will all have visited RHS Wisley and admired the wonderful horticulture but Michaela will give us an informed talk on the new buildings, Hilltop and 3 new surrounding gardens and about the Laboratory which is becoming a Museum.