2025 Monthly Meetings

The Forensic Experience with Hayley Scott

Hayley is a former Crime Scene Examiner with over 14 years of experience working with the Metropolitan Police.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance

Keith Smith was the inspirational volunteer speaker provided by the charity, to gain a deeper understanding of what the Air Ambulance does.

Craft Evening- Rag Wreaths

This Spring, we made our own Rag Wreaths. Please check out some of the ones we created below!

A-Z of the English Dictionary with Susan Purcell

The history and development of the English dictionary.

Running Fawlty Towers with Susan Howe

A lighthearted look at running ‘Fawlty Towers’. So many people think running a hotel must be fun. Susan will enlighten you about the mishaps and unforeseen dramas.

Secrets & Scandals of the Royal Courts with Sarah Slater

Sarah's talk, on Britain’s Royal Court from 1660 to 1830, will tell you the naughty bits of history you would probably not have learned about at school!

Weird & Wonderful World of the Law with David Allen

Join David on a sideways journey through bizarre true-life oddities, daft old laws still in place, and political correctness gone raving mad!

Summer Event - August

Details to follow

Volunteering with Elephants with Jenny Nockolds

Jenny will talk about the month she spent in Northern Thailand, helping a village prepare for hosting tourist trips to see the elephants.

Victorian Culinary Delights with Judith Hill

The role of the cook "Queen of the Kitchen" in the Victorian country house but was it culinary delights for the total population?

AGM and Meditation with Louise Ryrie

After the business of the AGM, Louise will give us an introduction to meditation, which can reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.

Christmas Entertainment led by Chris Clark

Details to follow- volunteers will be needed!