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LECTURES
PROGRAMME 2011
Some of our lectures last year
10 Feb Andy McConnell – “The decanter; an illustrated history
to 1900.”
Another visit from our local Antiques Roadshow glass expert, with slides.
Please note that the January and February lectures are
at 2.30pm at St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden
10 March Ian Rumsley-Dawson – “Wildlife in
the Canadian Backwoods.”
An illustrated lecture from our most popular wildlife lecturer.
14 April Commander Patrick Coulcher –
“Shackleton”
An illustrated talk with slides from the
author and naturalist.
12
May Robert Fromow - “The Alhambra Palace
of Granada”
Talk with slides
by the registered guide and lecturer.
9 June Chris McCooey – “Sir Archibald McIndoe”
A talk about
pioneering plastic surgeon and work at East Grinstead Hospital treating burns
victims during the last war.
14 July Russell
Bowes – “The Capable Mr. Brown”
The lecturer who
talked about “Gardens of the Tsars” in 2008 will give a lecture with slides.
11 Aug Judith
Kinnison Bourke – “My Oxford Canal
Family”
This University
teacher of History will give a light-hearted talk in costume.
8 Sept Dr.
Ann Kneif – “The Bevin Boys”
An illustrated
talk.
13 Oct Ian
Bevan – “Inns of Court”
The London Blue
Badge Guide will give a talk with slides.
10 Nov AGM. Speaker
– Sue Medway who
is General Manager for Sissinghurst, Smallhythe Place, Lamb House and Stoneacre,
followed by Helen Ansen with children’s costumes from Bodiam Castle.
Please note that
the November evening meeting starts half an hour earlier, at 7.00 pm in order
to allow time for the AGM.
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