Events
Forthcoming Events
All our forthcoming events, whether they are the next in a regular programme or a one-off event, are listed in the Dates for Your Diary section further down this page.
COVID and INFLUENZA |
The principle of ‘self-responsibility’ will apply to monthly meetings and TED Talks. Individual members with high vulnerability or risk-aversion should opt out of events according to their own judgement. Members with any covid-like or influenza symptoms should not attend these meetings.
Monthly Meetings/Talks
On the first Thursday afternoon of every month, except August, we have a meeting with a Speaker, who gives a 50-60 minute talk on an interesting topic, followed by Questions and Answers. The Topics are extremely diverse, such that over time an eclectic range of subjects to suit everyone is covered. These meetings are held in the Gates Hall at the Lymington Centre. Tea is served in the café afterwards. You do not need to book to attend these meetings, which are open to all members. (Non members may attend twice - £2 per visit)
Contact the Speaker Secretary.
TED Talks
A short (approximately 20-minute) 'TED TALK' video on a thought-provoking theme is shown, followed by informal discussions in small groups. The concept originated in the USA, where the talks initially focused on Technology, Entertainment and Design – hence the name “TED Talks” – but they now cover a huge range of diverse topics, from science to business to global issues. TED Talks are held on the third Monday of every month (except public holidays) from 10.00 to 11.30am in the Lymington Centre Gates Hall. You do not need to book to attend these meetings, which are open to all members. (Non members may attend twice - £2 per visit)
Questors: Trips & Visits
Details of forthcoming outings are e-mailed to members who have signed up to receive them. If you have any suggestions for future outings or are willing to help organise trips the Questors organisers would be pleased to hear from you.
Join Questors Group to sign up for information about trips
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Dates for your Diary | |
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Meetings | |
Thu Apr 4th | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: Lepe Beach and the Mulberry Harbours Speaker - Philip Benstead . |
Mon Apr 15th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: Why museums are returning cultural treasures Archaeologist and curator Chip Colwell collects artifacts for his museum, but he also returns them to where they came from. In a thought-provoking talk, he shares how some museums are confronting their legacies of stealing spiritual objects and pillaging ancient graves -- and how they're bridging divides with communities who are demanding the return of their cultural treasures. . |
Thu May 2nd | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: The Mysterious Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels Speaker - Steve Herra . |
Mon May 20th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: Four reasons to learn a new language English is fast becoming the world's universal language, and instant translation technology is improving every year. So why bother learning a foreign language? Linguist and Columbia professor John McWhorter shares four alluring benefits of learning an unfamiliar tongue. |
Thu Jun 6th | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: Lumberjills Speaker - Joanna Foat . |
Mon Jun 24th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: TBA Speaker - TBA . |
Thu Jul 4th | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: Winchester Speaker - Andrew Negus . |
Mon Jul 15th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: TBA Speaker - TBA . |
Thu Sep 5th | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: Tales From Downton Abbey Speaker - Bronda Dossett . |
Mon Sep 16th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: TBA Speaker - TBA . |
Thu Oct 3rd | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: Climate Change Speaker - Ben Collins . |
Mon Oct 21st | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: TBA Speaker - TBA . |
Thu Nov 7th | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm TALK: Aspects of the New Forest Speaker - Brice Stratford . |
Mon Nov 18th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: TBA Speaker - TBA . |
Thu Dec 5th | 14.15 pm for 14.30pm THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE: The Creativity of Miss Jekyll Jane Glennie . |
Mon Dec 16th | 10.00am coffee / 10.15am talk TED TALK and DISCUSSION: TBA Speaker - TBA . |