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 (at no extra charge). 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 4th April 2025 we shall be asking for £2 from attendees (cash, please) to help cover the costs of the meeting. Thank you.
4 April 2025
Meeting
Queen Victoria to George VI in an Hour (4th April 2025)
Steve Lester will talk about probably the most pivotal 100 years in the development of the modern Royal family, as it moved towards its present guise as a constitutional monarchy.
Venue: Village Hall
Cost: £2
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: £2
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: £2
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: £2
5 September 2025
Social
Cost: TBA