Romsey & District

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

Dates for your Diary
Meetings
Wed Mar 20th Topic: Crossing the Severn
Speaker: Brian Margetson
Decsription: . Sit back and grip your seats as you are taken on the perilous voyage of man's attempt to secure a means of crossing the Severn Estuary.
This should be fascinating presentation, I do hope you will be able to make it.
Wed Apr 17th Topic: REX WHISTLER-ARCHIVE and LIFE Description
Speaker: Christine Mason
Description: Christine Mason works at the Salisbury Museum. Her talk covers the acquisition of the Whistler Archive by the Salisbury Museum in 2013 and the work cataloguing and preserving it. The life, work, friends and relevance to this area are also described.
Wed May 15th This will start with our AGM, followed by a talk

Topic: The work of the Blood Runners, delivering urgent supplies of blood, breats milk and medication.
Speaker: Steve Nicholson, a representative of the charity of Serv Wessex, Blood Runners.
Description: Who are the Blood Runners, what do they do, what do they transport, where do they work and who are the volunteers?
Wed Jun 19th Topic: WILDLIFE WANDERINGS
Speaker: DAVID BAILEY He is an award winning Wildlife Photographer and Author working on wildlife projects. He has appeared on various television and radio programmes eg BBC's 'Springwatch.'
Description: The talk covers a wide spectrum of species illustrated with stunning photography and includes a quiz and audience participation is encouraged.
Wed Jul 17th Topic: Concorde - A Legend of the Skies
Speaker: Phil Holt, Phil joined the National Air Traffic Services in 1972 serving in units at Heathrow, London Centre, Edinburgh and Manchester Airports.Before retiring, he was an instructor at the Air Traffic Control College in Bournemouth. He served as a reservist in the RAF as a Flying Instructor and is an active pilot.
Description: What better way to rediscover the grace and glamour of possibly the most beautiful aircraft in history, than this nostalgic presentation from Air Traffic Controller Phil Holt? Where did the name CONCORDE come from? Why was Concorde retired, how much did it cost and will one ever fly again? The ingenuity and expertise of designers and crews is revealed. Phil will also recall celebrities, the humour as he relates the Concorde experience.
Wed Aug 21st Topic: THEY THINK IT'S ALL OVER- A HISTORY OF SPORT ON TV
Speaker: JEFF EVANS A freelance journalist and author of 30 books, in particular television history.
Description: It has been nearly 90 years since a major sporting event was first shown on British TV. A fully illustrated talk covering many sports including warm memories, wacky moments and a chance to learn more about the many Presenters,Commentators and Analysts.
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 TBA