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Wednesday 10 September

Speaker - Colin Van Geffen - 'Lucy Houston, the woman who saved the Nation'.

The fascinating story of Lady Lucy Houston DBE, a wealthy, powerful socialite, political activist and philanthropist and one of the most forward-thinking women of her time.

​​Wednesday 8 October

Speaker - John Jameson-Davis -  'Forged Signatures and How to Detect Them'.

A fascinating and entertaining talk from an acknowledged expert who illustrates the trail of clues that lie within pen strokes.

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Wednesday 12 November

Speaker - Juliet ten Doeschate - 'Brilliant mini beasts'

Illustrated with stunning photos, Juliet introduces us to the bug world - including wasps, ladybirds, hover flies and more.

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Wednesday 10 December

Christmas Social

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2026

Thursday 15 January - note change of day and 2 pm start

A speaker from Wiltshire and Swindon Prepared – 'Responding to Disasters'

This multi-agency service will give us an insight into how they identify potential risks, produce the emergency plans and training to prevent or mitigate the impact of any incident or disaster in our local communities.

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Thursday 12 February - note change of day and 2 pm start

Speaker John Handby – 'Artificial Intelligence - the future is now'

Leading Information Technologist, John Handby, explains this new and exciting technology, how it affects us and the major implications for human society and our way of life.

Wednesday 11 March

Speaker Val Greathead – 'From Script to Screen'

Retired leading costume designer Val describes and illustrates the journey of the process, challenges and pitfalls that accompany costume design for the silver screen.

Wednesday 8 April

Speaker Dr John Sinclair Robson – 'Travels of a Forensic Dentist'

Dr Robson, one of the world’s leading forensic dentists, talks about the many strange, bizarre and amusing situations he has encountered in his worldwide travels.

Wednesday 13 May

AGM followed by a short talk by our Chairman - Ian Budniak

'Britain … A Place in the Sun'                                                    

Britain’s 18th Century involvement in the Balearics.

Wednesday 10 June

Summer Social

Enquiries: Jenny Stone

Tel:  01722 334231  Email  jstraceystone@hotmail.com​​​​​