Event Category: Meeting
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‘Make Do and Mend’ by Amanda Sutherland
Amanda returns to give top tips on recycling old garments Read more
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’My Life in Magic’ with John Richard
From a childhood hobby to performing around the UK Read more
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Essex Therapy Dogs 🐾🐾
Story of Essex Therapy Dogs and how they can help people. Accompanied by a four-legged friend or two! Read more
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‘Cleopatra’s Needle' an illustrated talk by Phil George
The little-known tale of Cleopatra’s Needle, from its creation in ancient Egypt to its perilous voyage to London in the 19th century. PLEASE NOTE: this is a change to the talk shown in the Yearbook Read more
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'The Fascinating History of Lloyd's of London’ a talk by Mark Butterworth
A talk about the very first coffee houses to insuring the Titanic Read more
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‘All About Willow’ with Deb Hart
The history and uses of willow, plus a demonstration PLEASE NOTE: this meeting will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month due to a booking clash with the Millennium Centre Read more
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2026 AGM followed by ‘On the Buses!’
Mike Nel talks about his brief career as a bus conductor Read more
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'If you don’t use it - you lose it!' Part 3 with Karen Lawrie
Karen is back for another gentle seated exercise session and more! Read more
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'Rail 200' - a lighthearted talk by David Gibson
A lighthearted talk celebrating 200 years since the first passenger train Read more
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A look back at 2025 trips and a look ahead at the programme for 2026
Join us for the first meeting of 2026 where we look back at some of the highlights of our 2025 trips A first look at the programme of meetings and trips for 2026 Read more