A talk by Mark Randall Taking a look at the early development of flight leading up to the First world war and then moving into the introduction of Zeppelins and Bombers as a weapon of war. Concentrating on Essex, London, and slightly further afield. Read more

Jill Hipsey will talk about the Battle of Maldon Embroidery - how it was made and the history behind it. Read more

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Lindsey Barrel ( Aka Ms Cherry Bombe) How do we get to Burlesque and the Womens Institute as an actual thing. WI President Lindsey does a fabulous and funny job and heart warming talk that covers how she discovered Burlesque and then the WI and bought the two worlds together. Read more

A talk by Andrew Babicz Great British Gardens Part 2. Andrew is a keen Plantsman and has over 50 years of Horticultural expierence he started as an apprentice gardener at Invereue Gardens in North Wales. Read more

Mark Bathurst will be talking about the Paddle Steamer The Medway Queen - Heroine of Dunkirk, and the volunteers and donations needed to help with the restoration of the Steamer. Read more

Gary Jones - Teenage years to retirement. Gary Jones CBE is a nurse with over 40 years experience in emergency care. Many of those both in clinical and managerial positions. Sometimes referred to as the real Charlie Fairhead. Read more

Joanne Symons The future of the Monarchy - What next for the British Royal Family? As we enter the fourth year of the Reign of King Charles III, with things not quite having worked out as expected after his accession, what does the future hold for his descendants? Read more

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A five year excavation by Burnham u3a Archaeological Group A church demolished in 1878 brought back to life by the dedicated team of diggers, sievers and recorders over five years. A wealth of beautiful finds including medieval floor tiles, book clasps and coins dating back to 1180. Read more