All lectures will take place in the Apex. If, for any reason the Apex is not available on any of the dates given below, the date will be changed. As the Apex organisers are normally able to give us fair warning, you will be informed of any changes by newsletter and the Chairman will make an announcement at lectures beforehand.
Jan 2019
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
Dr Twigs has worked in historic landscapes for over twenty years, commencing with her studies on medieval parks and expanding into gardens and landscapes of all periods. Her present career consists of lecturing, research, writing, publishing and crafting landscape management plans, visiting historic sites and indulging an enduring fascination with the history of female gardeners. She will be speaking about the life and work of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, Landscape, Art and Dame Nature.
Find out more »Feb 2019
The Night Sky
David is a well known presenter on Radio Suffolk on the Night Skies and the wonders of astronomy. He feels able to understand how baffling it can be to the layman therefore his presentations are all designed to inform and entertain in equal measure. Astronomy need not be as complicated as folklore would have you believe.
Find out more »Mar 2019
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean
A welcome return of Richard to the Apex. This year he will be looking at the Golden Age of Piracy on the Spanish Main, Blackbeard, Ann Bonney and Major Stede Bonnet to mention a few. Nasty baffling and plain failures, that’s Pirates!
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