Future Events
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Please note that these meetings are held on the FOURTH FRIDAY of every month - NOT THE LAST FRIDAY - in the Canon Roche Social Centre behind the Catholic Church at 21 Laindon Road, Billericay (car parking is usually available). Meetings start at 2:30 pm and the forthcoming events are listed below:
| Dates for your Diary | |
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| Meetings | |
| Fri Apr 26th | Frances Sparrow - The Black Death - PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED TALK. Frances Sparrow is a Colchester based speaker since 2014, speaking on a range of historical subjects. This talk is about the first pandemic to hit this country; the Black Death of the 14th century. |
| Fri May 24th | Paul Rogers - The German Occupation of the Channel Islands His source of information from his mother who was in Jersey at the time of the Occupation, also from a wad of authoritative accounts plus he still has relations on the Islands. The talk outlines the taking of the islands, the evacuations, the rules and restrictions imposed by the Germans, life on the Islands for the people, the difficulties of rationing, starvation and summary executions, and significant events. This is accompanied by a tangible display of rations. It does reflect the picture presented by the film Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. He also gives a special mention to Alderney, his mother’s birthplace and the current investigations into Camp Sylt. |
| Fri Jun 28th | A G M - please bring your membership card. Followed by a cream tea - members only, for catering purposes please inform Stuart King, our Membership Secretary if you'd like to stay for this. |
| Fri Jul 26th | Doreen Sim – the Guide Dog Association Doreen has been volunteering for Guide Dogs for over 25 years, covering many roles within the organisation from puppy raising to a speaker. Her talk will cover the history of Guide Dogs, breeding of dogs etc, puppy raising, training and their other services. |