Upcoming Lectures

07
Dec
2026

Christmas and Ghost Stories followed by Social Gathering and Seasonal Refreshments

Mike Wabe

04
Jan
2027

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Rory O'Brien

01
Feb
2027

From Vicar's Son to BBC Producer

Charles Garland

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Charles has delivered this personal story about his eclectic life across the country. It is delivered with a light touch, and is full of humour. From life in the Vicarage, and behind the scenes in the parish church, to a diverse career as a dancer in a musical, clarinet player in a military band, singer/guitarist and organist in hotels and clubs, cabaret artist and restaurateur in London’s Belgravia, until he joined the BBC as Sir Jonathan Miller’s assistant. He then rose from making the tea on Hi-De-Hi! to becoming producer (eventually) of David Croft’s last TV comedy series, Oh Doctor Beeching! and series editor of Dad’s Army.

01
Mar
2027

AGM followed by The History of Chocolate

Tony Diamond

05
Apr
2027

Eccentric Gardens

Dr Steve Jones

04
May
2027

TUESDAY! Paddlers and Piers

Chris Turland

07
Jun
2027

Dissent, Riot and Rebellion

Terry O'Donoghue

05
Jul
2027

RSPB Minsmere

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