Talk Schedule

February 13th 2025

Archive Film Night

Archive film Wethersfield At War

March 13th 2025

Snippets From Wethersfield’s Past

Illustrated talk featuring items from the archives.

April 10th 2025

Scott’s Polar Expedition of 1910-12

With special reference to local hero Capt. Oates.

May 8th 2025

Essex Rock

The geologist and gemologist, Ian Mercer, and his wife Ros, will give an illustrated talk on the geology beneath the...

June 12th 2025

The Restoration of the Essex Barge ‘Susan’

Roy Chandler, of the Susan Trust will give an illustrated talk on the ongoing restoration of the 'Susan' which operated...

July 10th 2025

Outside Visit to the Gardens of Easton Lodge

This is a guided tour of the gardens, including a history of the house. Meet at 11:00am at Easton Lodge....

August 2025

Summer Break

Please be aware there is no talk in August as we are on our summer break.

September 11th 2025

Family Memories Through Precious Objects

Tim Turner  (Formally of Sworders) invites members to bring an item from home and talk about its significance to them....

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