What makes a garden ‘Great?’ Is it the imposing house, the landscape or the plants? With the help of photographs from Sissinghurst, Kew and other stunning gardens Andrew will tell you what he thinks makes them ‘Great'. Read more

Over 700 people were accused of witchcraft, in Essex, between 1560 and 1675. More than any other county. Why? A woman could easily be accused of the dark arts merely by owning a cat. Peggy makes this serious subject both interesting and humorous. Read more

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In this talk I will reveal how and why I fell in love with Norway and tell you about the people, the landscape, the customs and idiosyncrasies of the Land of the Fjords.There will be funny stories about quaint Norwegian pastimes, stunning photos of Norwegian scenery and an introduction to the Norwegian language and how… Read more

Working with Penney McAvoy, this presentation uses photographs and the knowledge of a trained guide to give delegates a virtual tour from the ground floor to the roof of the 15th Century Moot Hall in Maldon. All without the need to climb up and down the stairs! The history of this building is truly fascinating… Read more

Margaret Thatcher was our first female Prime Minister and regarded as the most divisive in history. The IRA couldn't kill her; she won a war to save the Falklands and was once a scientist who helped improve the flow quality of ice cream. Read more

Essex Police Fraud Prevention Officer Tammy Blest gives a talk on the latest frauds and scams. This is a good opportunity to raise awareness and receive useful tips on how to prevent being a victim of crime. Read more

Mike Shuker is giving a follow-up talk following the very humorous and informative 'We Went to Sea - The Early Days' talk he gave in January 2023. Read more

The history of what we term 'belief' sometimes lies hidden behind hierarchy and social structures.Jane Gosling will unwrap some examples of beliefs that became promoted as Guildhalls grew in strength and number. Read more

A year in the life of a beekeeper. I will go through from overwintering bees through to honey harvesting and explaining how a colony works. The role of the Queen bee. The reason for swarms and just a general overview of bee management. I will be bringing a hive along to show what one looks… Read more