Events & Speaker Synopses

Next Meeting - 1st September

Tues 1st Sept:  The Eccentric Brontes – Sasha Hill

Most people know about the famous literary sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne, but this talk encompasses all 8 members of Patrick Bronte’s family.

Tues 15th Sept: AGM

Tues 29th Sept:  Espionage – Peter Holmes

An entertaining discussion on the History, development and misconceptions surrounding the ‘Spying Game’, with British Intelligence Agencies explained, some Historic Espionage Cases and their modern equivalents, Double Agents, Spying Methods and the modern day threat.

Tues 13th Oct:  Serendipity – Alan Hunton

‘A phenomenon which describes a beneficial outcome achieved purely by chance’. In this talk Alan will look at several scientific discoveries throughout history that were made by mistake and how the unintended consequences brought significant advantages to society.

Tues 27th Oct:  How to Investigate a Murder – Vanessa Smith

Vanessa worked in vice, robbery and drugs squads before becoming the first female West Yorkshire Police murder squad detective, rising through the ranks to become a Det. Superintendent. In this fascinating talk which presents a fictional crime to the audience, Vanessa provides an inside look at how an investigation develops when the clock is ticking.

Tues 10th Nov:  Oprah Winfrey Touched My Elbow – Graham Keal

As a showbiz journalist, Graham spent his career interviewing celebrities for national and regional newspapers as well as TV magazines. Some encounters have been funny, a few have been fraught, and many have been fascinating. So, which famous faces will we get to hear about today?

Tues 24th Nov:  The Magic of the Musicals – Marilyn Shalks

Marilyn will share her passion for musical theatre with us as she brings a selection of her favourite musicals to life with stories and music.

Tues 8th Dec: Xmas Afternoon Tea with Festive Tunes from Faded Cells

The 4-piece Ukulele band, Faded Cells, are returning to entertain us with a selection of festive tunes.      

All meetings are at the Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre