On the Edge – Nicola Garrard
At our January ’26 meeting Nicola introduced us to her new YA book “ On the Edge” (2025). She set this book closer to her home and childhood in Devon…
A Butler’s Christmas: Dr Bob France
Our Dec ’25 talk by Dr Bob France gave us an interesting tour around the Georgian and Victorian Christmas customs. Dr. France Is a guide and at Uppark and Petworth…
Beast, Angel and Madman : Josh Brown
Our November ’25 meeting featured a talk by Josh Brown on Dylan Thomas. Josh Brown’s book “Unjudging Love” published in 2024, attempts to debunk the persistent myths about Dylan Thomas…
A Close Shave with Sweeney Todd: Fay Shaefer
Our Oct ’25 talk featured a tour around the legend of Sweeney Todd. The story has been around since 1846 with many creative versions since. The character of Sweeney Todd…
Tin Hats, Dragons’ Teeth & Squander Bugs
Tin Hats, Dragons’ Teeth and Squander Bugs: David Warwick – Sept 2025 Dave Warwick described growing up in a rural Hampshire village (Wickham) in the 1930’s and 40’s when invasion…