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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T123000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & talk 'all wrapped up: a Christmas confection'
DESCRIPTION:ALL WRAPPED UP: A CHRISTMAS CONFECTION Caroline Bacon\, Former Curator of Cecil Higgins\, and Manager of Rothsay Education Centre \nTaking Christmas\, Winter and the Nativity as our theme\, we will look at a number of artists from Breughel to Damien Hirst and their response to Christmas (or winter) through a variety of art media. An opportunity to discover how the concept and image of Christmas has changed over the centuries. \nBranch social activities are arranged in order to raise funds for\, and promote an awareness of\, our educational activities in schools.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-all-wrapped-up-a-christmas-confection/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T133411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T130146Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Christmas Lunch & Talk\, 'Ways for wildlife'
DESCRIPTION:Richard Macaulay is a member of the Sandbach Woodland and Wildlife group of volunteers who\, over the past seven years\, have regenerated the woodland area in Sandbach\, increasing biodiversity by new planting and creating a variety of habitats for woodland creatures and new trails to explore.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-christmas-lunch-talk-ways-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190902T092926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T093746Z
UID:5279-1575568800-1575576000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Festive Supper
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Christmas at Howell’s School\, Llandaff with the Senior Girls’ Choir and Festive Supper.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch/
LOCATION:Howell’s School\, 134 Cardiff Road\, CF5 2YD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Wales Branch":MAILTO:esuswb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20191126T102956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T102956Z
UID:5427-1575460800-1575469800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Event at Royal Victoria Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Buffet Meal.\nWe shall be joined by Special Guest\, Josephine Stanley (Librarian) from Bexhill High Academy who will update us on the latest events. She will be accompanied by two pupils as before. \nPlease let me know by Wednesday 27 November if you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/christmas-event-at-royal-victoria-hotel/
LOCATION:The Royal Victoria Hotel\, St. Leonards on Sea\, Marina\, St. Leonards on Sea\, East Sussex\, TN38 OBD\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Plumbe":MAILTO:m.plumbe@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20191126T101259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T150552Z
UID:5426-1575454500-1575471600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Epping Branch: OUR TRAVELS – A LOOK AT SOME PAST HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS
DESCRIPTION:As this is our Christmas’ meeting we have decided to dispense with an outside speaker and make it a more social event with time for chat over refreshments.   We will be showing pictures of some of the holidays and visits which we have had during the Chairmanship of Tony Meagher and we hope that those who enjoyed the events will be happy to reminisce\, whilst those who weren’t able to support the visits programme will be inspired to do so in the future.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/epping-branch-our-travels-a-look-at-some-past-holidays-and-events/
LOCATION:The Murray Hall\, Loughton\, Essex\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex\, IG10 3SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190912T125938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T130041Z
UID:5329-1575454500-1575471600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Salisbury & Wiltshire Branch: A Christmas Lunch with a Raffle to raise funds for the Kings School\, Tamil Nadu\, India
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Lunch with a Raffle to raise funds for the Kings School\, Tamil Nadu\, India.   \nKings School\, a boarding and day school for boys and girls\, was opened in 2005.  It is an English-medium school built to the highest international standards and our sponsorship of the School\, together with our Gap Year Student grant scheme\, is the Branch’s contribution to the teaching of English overseas.  The Talk today will be – \n“Schools I Have Known” \nMartin Marriott  \nMartin was headmaster of Canford School from 1976 to 1992.  He will talk to us about a lifetime spent in education. \nLunch & Talk £18; Talk only £10 – Talk FREE for first-time visitors.  Advance booking essential.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-wiltshire-branch-a-christmas-lunch-with-a-raffle-to-raise-funds-for-the-kings-school-tamil-nadu-india/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190606T085933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T191607Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House: Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dorothy Byrne\, Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Television\, giver of the MacTaggart Lecture 2019 and a former winner of our Schools’ Mace debating competition\, will be our guest speaker at this year’s English-Speaking Union Thanksgiving Dinner. We very much hope you can attend. \n\nRSVP\nevents@esu.org\nhttps://esuthanksgiving.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch: Thanksgiving Lunch at Weston Manor\, speaker Lord Wasserman
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Lunch at Weston Manor\, speaker Lord Wasserman\, former Rhodes Scholar. \nLord Gordon Wasserman\, born in Montreal\, Canada\, he was educated at McGill University and New College\, Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship. After a varied and distinguished career in the Home Office\, including 12 years with responsibility for scientific and technological support to UK police forces\, he spent 12 years in the USA advising police chiefs in New York\, Philadelphia and other cities. From May 2010 to April 2012\, he was senior adviser on policing and criminal justice to PM David Cameron and Home Secretary Theresa May.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-thanksgiving-lunch-at-weston-manor-speaker-lord-wasserman/
LOCATION:Oxfordshire\, Oxfordshire
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190829T120629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T120700Z
UID:5258-1574425800-1574434800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:West Sussex Branch: Thanksgiving Lunch
DESCRIPTION:West Sussex Branch invite you to their Thanksgiving Lunch\, please arrive from 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/west-sussex-branch-thanksgiving-lunch/
LOCATION:Boxgrove Village Hall\, The Street\, Boxgrove\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO18 OEE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thanksgiving.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="West Sussex Branch":MAILTO:adrienneon42@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T103714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T140906Z
UID:5236-1574339400-1574350200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'An unscripted life'
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Jill Edwards\, Member\, English-Speaking Union. \nJill is going to talk about people she has met and events that have occurred in her lifetime. Educated at Roedean School and the Royal  Central School of Speech and Drama\, she was a contemporary of Dame Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave. She has acquired over the years an extraordinary knowledge of actors and the world of drama.   She has taught Speech and Drama and remedial reading in schools in the UK and abroad.  In recent years she has worked for Relate as a marriage counsellor. \nLuncheon meetings start at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-take-an-unscripted-life/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, The Sharnbrook\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/masks.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191120T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20191114T112125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T151645Z
UID:5411-1574277300-1574285400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Bristol branch: The History of the Victoria Cross
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Victoria Cross – Harold Ackroyd and other VC heroes \nSpeaker Christopher Ackroyd
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-branch-the-history-of-the-victoria-cross/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191120T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190701T105922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T150852Z
UID:5099-1574253000-1574262000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Lunch & Talk 'The Life\, Times and Legacy of Nancy\, Lady Astor'
DESCRIPTION:In 1919 Lady Nancy Astor was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. She was MP for Plymouth until 1945. Born in the US in 1879\, in 1906 she married Lord (Waldorf) Astor\, the  owner of Clivedon. In parliament she supported social issues including the rights of women and the welfare of children. She became increasingly controversial\, for example supporting appeasement with Germany. Alexis Bowater began her journalistic career as a reporter for the Exeter Express & Echo. She moved into television to become a presenter and producer. Alexis has recently promoted a successful appeal to raise funds for a statue of Lady Astor on The Hoe.   \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-lunch-talk-the-life-times-and-legacy-of-nancy-lady-astor/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/house-of-common.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190809T114013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T193859Z
UID:5204-1574188200-1574193600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Alexander Ullman Piano Concert at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union London Region Branch welcomes you to an intimate evening piano recital with the winner of the 2017 International Franz Liszt Piano Competition\, Alexander Ullman. \nProgramme \nLiszt – Harmonies poétiques et religieuses Nos. III\, VII and X \nTchaikovsky/Pletnev – Nutcracker Suite \nStravinsky/Agosti – Firebird Suite \nDrinks from 6.30pm \nRecital begins at 7pm sharp\, the recital will end at approximately 8.30pm. \nAll proceeds from this performance will support the ESU’s Educational Programmes. \nPlease reserve your ticket here: https://esupianoreception.eventbrite.co.uk or send a cheque to English Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House\, London W1J 5ED. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-alexander-ullman-piano-concert-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Reid":MAILTO:janereid440@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191115T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190902T125639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T125639Z
UID:5295-1573821000-1573837200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Norwich & Norfolk Branch: Lunch & Talk 'The Tower of London'
DESCRIPTION:Lunch followed by a talk about The Tower of London by David Morton
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/norwich-norfolk-branch-lunch-talk-the-tower-of-london/
LOCATION:Park Farm Hotel\, Norwich Road\, Hethertt\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwich & Norfolk Brach":MAILTO:jane.knudsen@tiscali.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191112T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T132927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T120537Z
UID:5246-1573559100-1573570800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Lunch & Talk\, 'On the road with the BBC'
DESCRIPTION:After postgraduate training as a teacher of languages\, John Miller made an early move sideways to join BBC staff where he remained for nearly 30 years. Most of that time was spent in television production. He began his BBC career in Sound radio operations  in London\, soon moving north to Manchester and into network television production. After an early mix of quizzes and children’s programs\, he went on to produce a wide range of current affairs\, documentaries and feature programs. Later he produced exhibitions\, shows and live events\, first as the BBC is corporate exhibitions manager and later as a freelance for mainly  BBC related companies.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-lunch-talk-on-the-road-with-the-bbc/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/book-club.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191107T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190902T102353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T110429Z
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SUMMARY:Epping Branch: A talk by Camilla Nicol on the Antarctic Heritage Trust
DESCRIPTION:The Trust exists to protect and conserve British Antarctic Heritage which includes six historic buildings and associated structures along with tens of thousands of artefacts which need great care and protection to ensure they survive in the hostile Antarctic climate.   The most well-known of these sites is Port Lockroy\, where the Trust mans a British Post Office in the Summer Season and provides tourists\, who are fortunate enough to land\, with an insight into the historic working conditions of the original explorers.   Camilla is Chief Executive of the Trust and has\, herself\, recently visited Port Lockroy so she is ideally placed to explain the work of the Trust and its Conservation teams.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/epping-branch-a-talk-by-camilla-nicol-on-the-antarctic-heritage-trust/
LOCATION:The Murray Hall\, Loughton\, Essex\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex\, IG10 3SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/arctic.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20191025T144315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T144315Z
UID:5388-1573041600-1573059600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Hastings Branch:
DESCRIPTION:The November meeting will be at the Royal Victoria Hotel on 6th November.  The arrival time will be 12 for 12.30pm. \nThe ticket price will be £15.00.  it will be a pre-Christmas hot and cold buffet lunch.  Louise Denny will be at the piano playing music Hall songs.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/hastings-branch/
LOCATION:The Royal Victoria Hotel\, St. Leonards on Sea\, Marina\, St. Leonards on Sea\, East Sussex\, TN38 OBD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/esu-branches-hastings.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190902T103532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T110134Z
UID:5286-1572739200-1572825599@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Epping Branch: Concert at the Royal Festival Hall
DESCRIPTION:Tickets have been reserved for this matinee performance by the London Philharmonia Orchestra. The Conductor is Santtu Rouvali\, with Nickolai Lugansky on the piano. The concert begins with Stravinsky’s “Fireworks” and is followed by Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and then excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/epping-branch-concert-at-the-royal-festival-hall/
LOCATION:Royal Festival Hall\, Southbank Centre\, London\, SE1 8XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/music.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20191028T101900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T101900Z
UID:5391-1572541200-1572564600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth House early closure
DESCRIPTION:Dartmouth House will be closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 31 October for a private event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-early-closure/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/for-members.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191025T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190903T101915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T101915Z
UID:5307-1572004800-1572022800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch: Afternoon tea & talk by Katherine Harborne\, 'GM Crops and Lady Chatterley'
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Katherine Harborne\, “GM Crops and Lady Chatterley” Priory Room\, Christchurch College. Afternoon tea.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-afternoon-tea-talk-by-katherine-harborne-gm-crops-and-lady-chatterley/
LOCATION:Oxfordshire\, Oxfordshire
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190829T114517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T114517Z
UID:5257-1571927400-1571934600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:West Sussex Branch: Talk 'Kitchener - Forgotten Hero?'
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Lady Kenya Tatton-Brown and her daughter Sandra Lowton\, decedents of Lord Kitchener.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/west-sussex-branch-talk-kitchener-forgotten-hero/
LOCATION:Boxgrove Village Hall\, The Street\, Boxgrove\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO18 OEE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC8417.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="West Sussex Branch":MAILTO:adrienneon42@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T103020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T141313Z
UID:5232-1571920200-1571931000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'The truth about Education'
DESCRIPTION:Professor Alan Smithers\, Director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research\, University of Buckingham \nAlan Smithers is a highly regarded national figure who is frequently consulted for his views on a wide range of current issues.  He will talk about the present day state of England’s education\, how it got there\, what is functioning well\, where there are particular problems\, and where it might go in the future. \nLuncheon meetings start at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-the-truth-about-education/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, The Sharnbrook\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191018T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190902T124813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T124930Z
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SUMMARY:Norwich and Norfolk Branch: Lunch & Talk about the Air Ambulance
DESCRIPTION:Lunch followed by a on the Air Ambulance by Carol Watkinson
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/norwich-and-norfolk-branch-lunch-talk/
LOCATION:Park Farm Hotel\, Norwich Road\, Hethertt\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwich & Norfolk Brach":MAILTO:jane.knudsen@tiscali.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190701T104143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T100741Z
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Dinner & Talk by Vic Marks 'The Broadcasting Phenomena that is Test Match Special'
DESCRIPTION:What is it about a radio programme that is about cricket but which  appeals as much to those who have no interest or knowledge of the game as its aficionados? As one critic said ‘If you want the best of the English and the best English\, there is nothing to beat Test Match Special. It is just such a joy to listen to.  There is something so quintessentially English and ‘summery’ about having TMS on in the background’.  \nWith his dry wit and scholarly demeanour\, Vic Marks has been part of the TMS team for many years. Vic played cricket for Oxford\, Somerset and England before becoming a journalist and author. He writes for The Guardian and The Observer. Vic will tell us something about his years behind the microphone and why it is that an apparently niche programme holds a fascination for such a wide range of listeners. \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-dinner-talk-by-vic-marks-the-broadcasting-phenomena-that-is-test-match-special/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191016T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190912T125423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T125545Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury & Wiltshire Branch: lunch and talk 'Sailing Around the World'
DESCRIPTION:“Sailing Around the World” \nPeter Forbes \nAt the age of 8\, Peter Forbes was taught to sail by his mother in a felucca at the confluence of the Blue and the White Nile in Khartoum. This early happy experience engendered a lifelong love for sailing and for the sea and led to the nurturing of a dream over the intervening years to sail around the world. A meeting with Italian beer baron\, Rudi Peroni\, led to the acquisition of Carango\, his beautiful 54ft yacht and to the training in its management. By 2015 Peter and Vicky\, his wife\, were ready to set sail and to fulfil this dream by embarking upon their great journey. Paying specific attention to the Panama Canal\, the Galapagos and Cape Town\, the talk will cover the interesting experiences and exciting challenges that they faced during this long voyage. \nLunch & Talk £18; Talk only £10 – Talk FREE for first-time visitors.  Advance booking essential.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-wiltshire-branch-sailing-around-the-world/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191008T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T132324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T122542Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Lunch & Talk\, 'It's about time'
DESCRIPTION:Ian Morison is Emeritus Gresham Professor of astronomy\, the oldest chair of astronomy in the world dating from 1597 and once helped by Sir Christopher Wren. He studied physics\, maths and astronomy at Oxford university and became a research student at Jodrell  Bank Observatory in 1965 before he joined the staff. He lectures widely and is the author of many publications.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-lunch-talk-its-about-time/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191003T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T105648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T105739Z
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SUMMARY:Epping Branch: A Talk by Nick Dobson entitled “An Underground Guide to Historical London”
DESCRIPTION:Nick Dobson is new to us as a speaker but he has many strings to his bow – he will take us on a virtual tour of London by tube\, stopping off to look at places of historical interest on the route. \nRefreshments are available from 10.15am and the talk will start at 10.45am.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/epping-branch-a-talk-by-nick-dobson-entitled-an-underground-guide-to-historical-london/
LOCATION:The Murray Hall\, Loughton\, Essex\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex\, IG10 3SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190618T093658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T124922Z
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SUMMARY:Buckinghamshire Branch: Suffragettes and the Hughenden Vote
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Buckinghamshire Branch invites you join them for a fascinating talk by Edward Thonne on the Suffragettes and the Hughenden Vote. \n7.00pm Wednesday 2nd October \nChurch House Hughenden Manor \nEvent is Free with contribution for refreshments. \nFor Bookings – contact Simon Kearey simonkearey@gmail.com 07956 183262
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/suffragettes-and-the-hughenden-vote-buckinghamshire-branch-event/
LOCATION:Church House Hughenden Manor\, Church House Hughenden Manor\, High Wycombe\, HP14 4LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190701T215706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T215729Z
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SUMMARY:Brighton Branch: Talk 'Libya. A love lived\, a life betrayed'
DESCRIPTION:The talk follows the trajectory of Susan M. Sandover\, who was lucky enough to have chosen an enlightened\, forward-thinking Libyan career diplomat\, Bashir\, to spend her life with. They supported each other through the traumas\, difficulties\, and terrifying experiences associated with the Gaddafi regime of US and NATO bombings\, coups\, a revolution and a blasphemy case but also enjoyed years of good times together.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/brighton-branch-libya-a-love-lived-a-life-betrayed/
LOCATION:The Hove Club\, 28 Fourth Avenue\, Hove\, BN3 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brighton Branch":MAILTO:jim.gowans7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T054036
CREATED:20190828T094421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T141243Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk on 'Ethics & Empire' by Professor Nigel Biggar
DESCRIPTION:Professor Niger Biggar\, Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology\, University of Oxford will deliver a talk on Ethics and Empire. \nFrom the 18th century until the years after the Second World War  Britain ruled an enormous  empire. Attitudes to this have changed over the last 100 years\, moving from popular pride to doubt and guilt. Our speaker is leading a 5 year project attempting to achieve a balanced assessment of empire. Is such an appraisal possible? The project has proved to be controversial\, and has raised issues of free speech and the discussion of “incorrect” views. How should we regard the British Empire and\, indeed\, other empires? Can it and they be defended? \nLuncheon meetings start at 12.30pm for 1.00pm lunch\, followed by the talk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-talk-on-ethics-empire-by-professor-nigel-biggar/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, The Sharnbrook\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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