by Mike Dodsworth Mike Dodsworth is a professional Performance Storyteller and Theatre Director and in this talk he will be delving into the world of literature and folklore to assist in our understanding of the trials that took place, so expect to find a balance of contemporary historical accounts with literary readings and traditional folktales. Read more

By Jim Stebbings Though acknowledging, respecting and marking the true meaning of Christmas, this talk is an eclectic collection of aspects of the traditional Christmas season conveyed through music, stories, humour, sentiments, images and pictures. Parts of the presentation provide opportunities for members’ vocal participation. This is a Christmas presentation with a difference that may… Read more

The Jane Austen Society A speaker from the Jane Austen Society will give this talk on arguably Britain’s best-known female writer of the 19th Century. The talk is designed to appeal to a lay audience. Read more

By Andy Strange Andy has several topics about WW2. This talk covers the roles of the RAF Special Duties Service and Special Operations Executive in supporting Resistance groups during World War II. The “Moonlight” Squadrons dropped SOE agents and war supplies by parachute. SOE also supported the Lines system of safe houses and contacts who… Read more

By Dave Willett Local man Dave has a range of historical and local topics. This talk will cover these historic institutions of the City of London. Read more

By Jason Middleton Jason returns to give another talk on jewellery. The talk focus is on what a pearl is, what produces them and where and the different types of pearls from fisheries around the world- a fascinating history line from early civilisations to pearls found in jewellery today. Examples of the Pearl types and their… Read more

By Graham and Mary Brace Following their presentations on Brazil and India, Graham and Mary return to give a third talk on their experiences as wildlife photographers. This talk covers our continent of Europe. Read more

By Gary Powell The events of May 1870, resulting in the brutal deaths of two Chelsea residents, including a man of God, would attract the attention of a nation as the detective branch of Scotland Yard put together the evidential pieces of this extraordinary crime. The talk examines the facts from a detective’s viewpoint and… Read more

Refreshingly funny, a little bit quirky, confident and knowledgeable, Lindsey has a wealth of knowledge to share from her lived experience and she is a confident and humorous speaker. Read more

Doors open at 1.30pm for refreshments And Afterwards...... Wildlife photographers Graham and Mary Brace give a third talk, this time on the continent of Europe. Read more