11th April 2011
DEATH & DYING. The resurrection Men - Talk by Joan Grundy
Have you recently seen the film Burke & Hare? This is the true story of the grisly trade of body snatching, once a huge problem for churches and mortuaries to deal with.
9th May 2011
LIFE OF A NATIVE AMERICAN - Talk by Roger Boshauer.
Another amazing insight by this real life descendant of the native American Pocahontas.
Come and find out the REAL history of the Native Americans!
20th June 2011
ANGLO SAXONS & THEIR DRESS – Talk by Sam Glasswell
The history of the Anglo-Saxon period in England, their lives, dress and decoration. Sam is the Head Curator of the Bassetlaw Museum at Retford. www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk/
18th July 2011
THE FURNIVAL FAMILY. A MEDIEVAL DYNASTY IN YORKSHIRE & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE – Talk by Ron Clayton
One of the local important families of Norman descent, many of whom are buried in the priory at Worksop. They were Lords of the Manor at Worksop and Hallamshire for many decades. A return of this excellent speaker.
12th September 2011 - TBA
10th October 2011
LIVING IN HOPE – Talk by Sue Allen
This talk coincides with the launch of the new book by this internationally known author and expert. The lives of three women including the wife of a Napoleonic Soldier are brought back to life in this amazing talk.
7th November 2011
MONTHLY MENU OF MIRTH - Talk by Margaret Harrison.
Margaret is a very popular and well known speaker. This talk takes a look at the calender months with their history, myths and legends.
When did you last see a church dedicated to St. Valentine?
19th December 2011
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Come on by relax and talk about whatever you want to. Make sure to bring some cake!
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