Our full meetings take place on the 1st Friday of each month. We meet at 2:30pm (doors open at 2:15pm) for a talk given by a guest speaker on a subject of general interest followed by tea / coffee. Prospective members are welcome to come along for a trial visit to any of our general meetings. Come along – you will be sure of a warm welcome!
Note: From 5th January 2024 we shall be re-introducing a £1 charge (cash, please) to help cover the costs of the meeting. Thank you.
1 November 2024
Meeting
Still at Sea - A talk by Mike Shuker (1st November 2024)
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.
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
6 December 2024
Social
Christmas Social (6th December 2024)
More details to follow...
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: TBA
3 January 2025
Meeting
Mrs. Thatcher - A talk by Tony Harris (3rd January 2025)
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 […]
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
7 February 2025
Meeting
History of Moot Hall, Maldon - A talk by Mike Fogg (7th February 2025)
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 […]
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
7 March 2025
Meeting
The Wonders of Norway - A talk by Joanne Larner (7th March 2025)
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 […]
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
4 April 2025
Meeting
Queen Victoria to George VII in an Hour (4th April 2025)
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
2 May 2025
Meeting
The First Essex Witch Trials - A talk by Peggy Griffin (2nd May 2025)
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 […]
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
6 June 2025
Social
Social Afternoon (6th June 2025)
Cost: TBA
4 July 2025
Meeting
Great Gardens of Great Britain - A talk by Andrew Babicz (4th July 2025)
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 […]
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
1 August 2025
Meeting
Fraud Prevention - A talk by Tammy Best (1st August 2025)
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 […]
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £1
5 September 2025
Social
Cost: TBA