What right have we all to a private life in 2025? The media can be seen as intrusive and destructive, but how far in law are they permitted to go? Award-winning editor Ian Murray calls on 45-years of newsroom experience … Continue reading
The Elderberries, together with their leader Karen Norris, will be singing popular songs from WWII, reflecting on VE Day celebrations in London and here in Bury St Edmunds. Music will range from well known songs such as 'White Cliffs of … Continue reading
Brian O’Leary is a member of the prestigious Magic Circle and is currently President of his local Magic Society. The science of magic is a discussion of some of the psychological and biological principles that allow magic tricks to work. … Continue reading
In 2023 we enjoyed the wonderful story of climbing Everest from Amanda Richmond. With both Everest and Kilimanjaro 'under her belt', Amanda wondered if the Seven Summits (the highest point on each continent) were within her grasp. Amanda then climbed … Continue reading
by Derek Adams. 'Lee Miller: 20th Century Woman' focuses on the extraordinary life of the American-born photographer Lee Miller, who was also a New York model, Parisian artist's muse, surrealist and Vogue fashion photographer, WW2 war correspondent and gourmet cook. … Continue reading
This talk is about some of the inspirational women of Lambeth that appear in a recently published book of the same name. Barbara appears in the book, as she grew up in Lambeth until the age of 18. However, she … Continue reading
by Kim Smith, Dedham Vale tour guide. Marking the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth in 1776, the talk will provide an insight into his life and times, as well as his surprising link to a modern celebrity. Despite his … Continue reading
The talk is to be given by Michael Whatley Agincourt is not just the most famous battle in English history but is the story of one man's determination to restore a reputation of ‘The Usurper’ handed down by his father. … Continue reading
