Events
Our programme of monthly talks, which are open to all members and their guests, are delivered in Crosfield Hall, Romsey. When speakers are agreeable they are also shared with an online audience using Zoom. If for any reason it is not possible to meet in Crosfield Hall the monthly meeting is held online.
Below is the current scheduled meetings and details, we look forward to seeing many of you. Meetings start at 10.30am promptly, doors open at 10.00am, refreshments after the talk.
Gill and Tim Bailey, Coordinators you can reach them on Email: events team
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| Wed Sep 18th | Topic: THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS Speaker: KEVIN PATIENCE- He served in the RAF and was a commercial diver in the Arabian Gulf and is an author of books on military and transport history. Description: In April 1943, a body dressed as a Royal Marine Officer was deliberately washed ashore in Spain. Code named 'OPERATION MINCEMEAT'it was one of the best kept secrets of World War2. A true story of this deception. |
| Wed Oct 16th | Topic: EXPLORING the SOUTH ISLAND of NEW ZEALAND Speaker: ROSEMARY LEGRAND She is a Horticultural Speaker, Photographer, former nursery owner and experienced Public Speaker is making a return visit. Description: A tour of the scenic South Island of New Zealand in search of whales, sea lions, albatross and yellow eyed penguins. Join Rosemary as she flies over Mount Cook, takes a walk in Christchurch Cathedral and visits the paradise Cook Islands. |
| Wed Nov 20th | Topic: OP OVERLORD- D DAY, THE NORMANDY LANDINGS Speaker: JEREMY PRESCOTT Jeremy served for 27 years as a British Army Officer in the Infantry and since retiring has developed and presented the Sacrifice and Remembrance Project. Description: Commemorating the 80th anniversary (June 2024) of the allied invasion, which led to the defeat of Germany in WW2 seen by an allied and German perspective. The Talk includes the planning for D Day, the deception over the chosen beaches, rehearsals etc. |
| Wed Dec 18th | TOPIC: INDISCREET REVELATIONS OF A TOUR GUIDE SPEAKER: SUSAN HOWE , Susan is an historian, enthusiast, entertainer and qualified London Tourist Board Guide. She has also worked as a P.A.to Sir John Betjeman, cooked in St. Moritz and owned award winning country house hotels. DESCRIPTION: How to deal with difficult clients and how to avoid being eaten by a tiger. Susan speaks in a funny, individual, conversational way with great enthusiasm. |
| Wed Jan 15th 2025 | TOPIC: THEATRICAL SUPERSTITIONS, MYTHS AND LEGENDS SPEAKER: WAYNE NEWPORT, Wayne is a professional actor,emcee, presenter and speaker.He has been an actor for over 30 years predominantly on stage but he has also done TV, film and commercials.He has also written and produced several shows. DESCRIPTION: There are many superstitions, myths, legends etc.associated with the theatre. The Talk covers the origins of these and what these really mean to those employed in the industry.The Speaker gives an illustrated talk covering the most common, the most wonderful and the most bizarre. |