Events
MONTHLY MEETINGS are being held on ZOOM for the meantime, and will be at the normal time of 2.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month, although it is a good idea to log on from around 2.15pm
We now have a ZOOM licence that allows 500 people to join our meetings so there is no need to make a reservation. The invitation link will be emailed to all of our members a few days before the talk.
| Dates for your Diary | |
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| Meetings | |
| Wed Jan 27th | MONTHLY MEETING 2.30pm on ZOOM Becoming an Astronaut by Dr Jackie Bell Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an astronaut? Join Dr Jackie Bell as she takes us on a journey through her unique experience as a candidate on the BBC documentary series "Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?" where she was selected from over 3,500 applicants to undertake tests similar to those used in astronaut selection processes at space agencies around the world |
| Wed Feb 24th | MONTHLY MEETING at 2.30 on ZOOM Richmond Upon Thames Annual General Meeting followed by a talk The Last Gentleman of Film by Jane L’Epine-Smith In 1916, aged 13, Eric L’Epine Smith ran away from home to appear in a silent film. Whilst running a theatrical agency he discovered Michael Wilding, Errol Flynn, Rex Harrison, Petula Clark, Vera Lynn and Diana Dors, etc. His daughter, Jane, takes us on a fascinating journey, giving interesting insights into the British film industry of the 1930s and 1940s. |
| Wed Mar 31st | MONTHLY MEETING on ZOOM at 2.30pm The Rotary by Mark Scudamore, Chris Hack and Brian Holding Rotary is an international service organisation that has been going for over 100 years. It brings together business and professional people to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. You will learn what Rotary is today and about the activities of one of the Rotary clubs in our Borough. Our speakers are Mark Scudamore and Brian Holding - two long-serving Rotarians - and Chris Hack, the new boy. |