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PROGRAMME 2024
Friday 13th December 2024
Christmas Lunch at Highfield Park Hotel For some years our Centre has held a series of successful Christmas lunches at Highfield Park Hotel, so we have decided to return once more. This hotel offers us the very best menu choice. We can enjoy a welcome drink, included in the price, in the bar overlooking the sweeping grounds. We will again have the delight of being entertained by Graham Hix on keyboard. Many of you will remember him from previous years and the many concerts and musical shows in which he is involved.
The menu choices will be forwarded to you on completion of the Booking Form below and will include three starters, three mains and three desserts. There will also be a vegetarian option. There has been an increase in price this year, which reflects common practice in the hospitality industry, but we feel certain that members will have good value for their money.
This event is now full booked. Please only complete the Booking Form if you wish to go onto a waiting list for any possible cancellations.
* A google account is required to complete the online Booking Form. CLICK HERE to see the benefits of having a Google Account and how to register.
PROGRAMME 2025
Thursday 16th January 2025
The Art of Trickery
Magicians in art (& some tricks)
Presented by Ian Keable
Ian’s presentation will include some actual magic and show how magicians have appeared in art throughout the centuries, whether in paintings, satirical prints or cartoons.
Commencing at 2:30pm - doors open 2:00pm Members £4:00 Non-members £5:00 on the door
Thursday 20th February 2025
Was Shakespeare really de Vere?
Presented by Amanda Hinds
An encyclopaedia entry reads: Edward de Vere is intimately connected to what is known as the ‘Oxfordian theory’ of Shakespearean authorship. This refers to a broad theory that William Shakespeare was a pen name used by a yet undiscovered writer.
Commencing at 2:30pm - doors open 2:00pm Members £4:00 Non-members £5:00 on the door
Thursday 27th March 2025
Sex, Scandal and the Royal Court
(Some 'saucy' stories 1660-1830)
Presented by Sarah Slater
And Spring Lunch
Sarah Slater is a tour guide at Hampton Court Palace, a guide lecturer and a public speaker.
LUNCH arrangements:
Spacing out our social events, we are going to continue to have a SPRING LUNCH in lieu of an autumn one. Having already experienced her excellent fare, we shall once more use the services of Nicola Leonard, from whom we shall order two choices of main dish and two desserts, and a vegetarian option, which you will be asked to select later after you have booked. Water will be provided on the tables, but please bring your own drink and glasses (wine is allowed) to accompany the meal.
The cost is £16.50 Members and £18.50 non-members (inclusive of the normal entrance fee of £4.00/£5.00) Please use the Booking Form below. Doors open 12.30pm for 1.00pm lunch. Pre-booking for this event is essential.
* A google account is required to complete the online Booking Form. CLICK HERE to see the benefits of having a Google Account and how to register.