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LECTURES PROGRAMME 2013

10 Jan                Colin & Val Breed - The Zeebrugge Disaster 

         Retired Detective Chief Inspector of Kent Police will tell us the story of the channel ferry                      Herald of Free Enterprise which capsized outside Zeebrugge harbour on 6th March 1987.

7 Feb                  Fred Walker - Life in Imperial St. Petersburg

          Our own local historian who has lived and worked in the Baltic, returns to give another                        illustrated lecture.

Please note that the January and February lectures are at 2.30pm at St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden

7 March             Ian Rumsley-Dawson – The land of the Polar Bear

The annual visit of our popular wildlife lecturer.

11 April               Ian Bevan - Victorian Leisure and Pleasure

A return visit and illustrated lecture from Blue Badge Guide.

9 May                 Andy Thomas - The Crop Circle Mystery

             A return visit from Andy who will explore the extraordinary phenomenon of crop circles and                discuss possible theories which might explain them.

13 June              Jane Eastoe - The Victorian Pharmacy


Local author, journalist and collaborator on the TV programme of the same name, will show how modern medicines are sold alongside centuries old herbal remedies and cures.


11 July               Christopher Rudd - Edward Wilson of the Antarctic

                       

An illustrated talk on Edward Wilson's life of courage , often under extreme hardship and challenge presented by the Polar Regions.


8 Aug                 Patrick Coulcher -The Natural History of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland


A welcome return to RAF retired naturalist and author.


12 Sept              Martin Heard - Toulouse Lautrec & Bohemian Paris


An illustrated talk discusses Toulouse Lautrec's private life in the context of the Bohemian Paris he inhabited.


10 Oct               John Benjamin – The Intimate Jewels of Faberge


The well known jewellery expert from the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will give an illustrated talk on this iconic jeweller.


7 Nov AGM.     Gary Enstone – Row Yards for Kipling


            The acting Property Manager for Batemans will talk about his work and the recent launch of

          the replica 534 boat that Kipling had built for his garden.

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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