Ladies, Gents: Get away from the humdrum and savour escapism through learning. If you enjoy sharing your own enthusiasm for topics that engage your sense of curiosity, as well as sharing in the pleasure that others take in discussing their own pet subjects, then do try this group.
Members of the group (maximum size is twelve members) take turns to present on their chosen topic - typically once per year - in an informal setting.
Chosen topics cover as eclectic a range of subject areas as the tastes of the group members themselves and can encompass music, literature, language, history, geography, science, faith/philosophy - not to mention an “-ology” or two. Recent talks have included: madrigals, “Brave New World”, the National Garden scheme, English word origins, the Ottoman Empire, Madagascar, the measurement of time, a history of fabrics, Islam (and many more besides). The meetings last approximately two hours, although it is not necessary for the presenter to use the full 2 hours. Shorter talks of, say 30 minutes are equally acceptable as long as they generate opportunities for subsequent discussion and debate.
Draft programme of talks for 2025:- Relativity for the reluctant * A very Greek tragedy * The NHS today * Sand * A history of coffee * Background to the Nüremberg trials * Authors in the Spanish Civil War
Come along and try our group (and learn where its enigmatic title comes from). You’ll leave enriched and enthused.