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  • The speed and glamour of Concorde

    The Sharnbrook Hotel, Bedford Park Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1LX, United Kingdom

    Captain Les Evans flew the Concorde for 4 years from 1999 to 2003. In this talk, he will share with us why the 'magnificent aircraft' was retired and how it captivated the world with its speed and glamour. Time: 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch, followed by the talk. Cost: members £19; guests £22. Venue: The Sharnbrook […]

  • English Law – a great English export?

    The Apostle Room, Clifton Catholic Cathedral, Bristol Clifton Catholic Cathedral, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A talk by Robert Bourns of TLT Solicitors. Time: 7.45pm, refreshments available from 7.15pm Cost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5 Venue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral, BS8 3BX

  • Author Joan Ward discusses her book ‘Living with Arabs’

    Joan started out with a commission in the RAF before starting a teaching career. Her last post before retirement was Head of English at the International Community School in Amman.  On her retirement in 2006 she remained in Jordan and spent many years living in Um Sayhoun with the Petra Bedouin. She has chronicled her […]

  • Spring lunch at the Cricketers at Clavering

    By way of a change this year our Spring Lunch will involve a coach drive into the country and it is open to members and friends.  Because of the need for a coach, the outing will be relatively expensive at £52 to include the coach and a three-course lunch with a glass of wine. Time: 12pm […]

  • The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations

    Park Farm Hotel and Leisure, Norwich Hethersett, Norwich, United Kingdom

    Professor James Raven will be joining us to give a talk on ‘The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations’. Time: 12.00pm Cost: £18 Venue: Park Farm Hotel and Leisure, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DL Further information: Bookings for lunch to be notified to the secretary on 01693 45661 by Wed 13th March

  • The criminal conversation of Caroline Norton

    Diane Atkinson taught history, was a lecturer and curator of the Museum of London, specialising in women’s history on which she is the author of several books. In this talk she will discuss the extraordinary events featured in her book ‘The Criminal Conversation of Caroline Norton’ which were part of the move to improve the legal […]

  • Bristol and the legacy of the slave trade

    The Apostle Room, Clifton Catholic Cathedral, Bristol Clifton Catholic Cathedral, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A talk by Dr. Madge Dresser, Honorary Professor of Historical Studies, University of Bristol. Time: 7.45pm, refreshments available from 7.15pm Cost: Members entrance £2, guests and visitors £5 Venue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral, BS8 3BX

  • A religious history of London by Philppa Bernard

    Philippa Bernard has lived most of her life in London. For many years, she and her husband had an antiquarian bookshop in Chelsea, a mecca for book collectors across the world. She has written several books on religious themes and a biography of the poet Kathleen Raine, and lectures on historical subjects for groups such […]

  • My great pleasures

    Exeter Golf & Country Club Topsham Road, Exeter, United Kingdom

    British actor, Michael Wade has worked in theatre and films in the UK and overseas. He has appeared in film and television in such favourites as ‘A Man for All Seasons’, ‘A Dance with the Music of Time’ and ‘Brighton Belles'. He has worked with Antony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman and Robert Stephens and many other […]

  • The restoration and preservation of historic buildings

    Buildings Rodney Melville is an architect who specialises in the important work of conservation of historic buildings. He has consulted on some of the most significant buildings in the country including Chequers which has its origins in the 16th century and was given to the nation in 1921 as a country home for the Prime […]