Home »
All Our Programmes | Monthly Meetings | Special Events | Outings & Holidays | Study Days | Past Events |
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:- Prof David Phillips CBE FRS "Chemical Composition in the Atmosphere and Climate Change" The Talk will cover understandable and proven facts on Climate Change and how it is affecting the Planet. David is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London. David is also Past-President of… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Chemical Composition in the Atmosphere and Climate Change
Thursday, 7 July 2022 Visit to Shell Grotto in Margate, Lunch and Ramsgate Tunnels Hidden underground, the magnificent Shell Grotto of Margate held its secrets of the past, until it was discovered in 1835. Approximately 4.6 million shells line the walls, ceilings, an altar, and a dome that opens to the sky. The entire grotto… Read More »Ramsgate Tunnels Trip
The talk will be given by:- John De Ronde "Tanzania and the Kilimanjaro Region ABC Dreams" Currently swinging between London and Tanzania, I came to Tanzania originally on a Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) expedition in September 2007. I was assigned to the Marangu Teachers Training College, perched on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, to train staff… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Tanzania and the Kilimanjaro Region – ABC Dreams
Sunday 7 August 2022 Space Tithe Barn, Manor House Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EW From 12.30 – 4.30pm, Tickets £20pp Please book with Chris ASAP by email or on 01372 879486 Cold Buffet, Vegetarian Options, Desserts Entertainment will be by The Mole Valley Brass Band Please bring plates, cutlery, glasses, drinks, tables and chairs space Our… Read More »Summer Event
The talk will be given by:- Callum Russell Callum is an experienced speaker on behalf of “Sight for Surrey” and is totally blind himself. “ Sight for Surrey” provide highly specialist support for people with sensory loss in Surrey. A large part of their life changing work depends on voluntary donations, which makes all the… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Sight for Surrey
4 Day Trip to the Peak District £419pp in a twin/double (£70 Single supplement) Itinerary DAY 1 - TRAVEL TO YOUR HOTEL DAY 2 - CHATSWORTHIn the morning, we visit Chatsworth, the family home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Our visit starts with a 90-minute private guided tour that includes the magnificent Painted Hall, regal… Read More »Peak District Short Break
"Attaining and Maintaining Health in the Third Age" by Prof. Norman Lazarus Centre for Human Applied and Physiological SciencesGuy’s Hospital & Kings College London 2pm on Thursday 8th September 2022St Mary’s Church Hall, 10a Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey KT22 9AZTurn off The Ridgeway following the signs and there is parking by the hall This meeting is… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Attaining and Maintaining Health in the Third Age
"Voices from Ancient Mesopotamia" by Dr Irving Finkel This four-part study day is an eye-opening introduction to the world of Ancient Mesopotamia, usingancient cuneiform writing and inscriptions with surprising results! An important point that will beconsidered is that, thanks to their own words, how long-dead Sumerians, Assyrians and Babyloniansare surprisingly accessible to us, and even… Read More »Surrey Network Study Day – Voices from Ancient Mesopotamia
Wednesday 21 September 2022 CANCELLED!
The talk will be given by:- Geof Roles "Notorious Soho" At the September meeting, Geoff will introduce us to some of the "highs and lows" in the history of "Notorious Soho". Geoff spent his professional life in the building industry. He was involved with many projects in the City of London and in the London… Read More »Monthly Meeting – Notorious Soho