John Clarke Our recently appointed CSPA Wessex Regional Representative John will give a brief resume of himself and how he sees his role developing as he becomes accustomed to it. Followed by: 27th May 2025 - Brian Margetson “A Celebration of Trams Around the World” Dead and almost buried during the fifties in the UK, […]
Richard Hutley “NIKOLA TESLA-The Maverick Hungarian” The man who Electrified the World. Genius? AC Current, Death Rays, Lasers, Wireless, Anti Gravity, Hydro power, UFO's etc! The forgotten man of Science. Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the ground […]
- Brian Margetson “Crossing the Severn” Sit back, grip your seats and let Brian take you on the perilous voyage through man’s attempts to secure a reliable means of crossing the Severn Estuary. Two major ferry crossings, one tunnel and three bridges later, we may have finally cracked it. Our monthly meetings are continuing at […]
As a change from our usual programme of speakers we shall be entertained by the - “Quayside Cloggies” A dance and musicians team which specialises in Morris Clog dances, originating in the North West of England. Most of the team are ladies but two are gentlemen.We shall be in the big hall for this so […]
Richard Hutley - Pyramids Who built them, why and for what purpose? Pyramids have been found on every continent (except Antarctica at this time). What’s their connection to the Cosmos? The facts & evidence may be more intriguing than we believe Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the […]
Paul Miles - Talk and Activity: The Archaeology of Bournemouth Square (bring a magnifying glass if you have one) Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the ground floor in the newer part of the building at: St Mark’s Church […]
Thursday 11th December at the family run Marsham Court Hotel in Russell Cotes Road Bournemouth BH1 3AB (Car park BH1 3AU) 12.00pm for 12.30pm 3 courses plus tea/coffee: £36.50 each Price includes gratuities for the restaurant staff and a raffle. If you would like to attend, please write your choices from the menu on the […]
Mike Davies -“Women Not Allowed” The history of working men’s clubs. Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the ground floor in the newer part of the building at: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wallisdown Road, Talbot Village, Bournemouth, BH10 4HY […]
Kevin Patience - "Shout at the Devil" The Destruction of the German cruiser KONIGSBERG -1915 Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the ground floor in the newer part of the building at: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wallisdown Road, Talbot […]
24th February 2026 – Kevin Patience “Shout at the Devil”' - The Destruction of the German cruiser KONIGSBERG -1915 : A unique piece of First World War naval history about the German warship Konigsberg blockaded and destroyed by the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Air Service in an East African river in 1914/15. The […]
AGM of Bournemouth and District CSPA Guest Speaker Linda Ridgers-Waite CSPA Executive Council Member Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the ground floor in the newer part of the building at: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wallisdown Road, Talbot Village, […]
24th March 2026 Bournemouth and District AGM Speaker – Linda Ridgers-Waite – Member of CSPA Executive Council Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the ground floor in the newer part of the building at: St Mark’s Church Hall, Wallisdown […]
The Blue Lamp Trust Please note that from January 14th, 2026, we will be moving to a new location, which will be: STUBBINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 4, JAY CLOSE, STUBBINGTON PO13 3TA The church is on the junction of the Titchfield Road/B334 and Cuckoo Lane. As you turn into Cuckoo Lane from the Titchfield Road/B334, take […]
Richard Hutley – Bigfoot - Fact or Fiction? Bigfoot (otherwise known as Sasquatch) is a Cryptic large half man, half ape creature reportedly roaming the forests, mountains and uninhabited wilderness of North America. Evidence suggests that these creatures exist, supported by Native American folklore stretching back long before the arrival of Europeans. Our monthly meetings […]
26th May 2026 - Carla Ellery “Citizens Advice Energy Team in Dorset/BCP” An Energy Advisor talk giving lighter touch energy advice, explaining gas and electricity statements, helping residents to sign up for the Priority Service Register for extra support if there is an issue with power or water, giving carbon monoxide awareness and offering free […]
Frances Hurd Quakers at War Please note that from January 14th, 2026, we will be moving to a new location, which will be: STUBBINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 4, JAY CLOSE, STUBBINGTON PO13 3TA The church is on the junction of the Titchfield Road/B334 and Cuckoo Lane. As you turn into Cuckoo Lane from the Titchfield Road/B334, […]
23rd June 2026 - Jo Amey “The Servant Question” This looks at the changes in domestic service, especially the introduction of labour saving equipment, in the first half of the twentieth century. Our monthly meetings are continuing at 10.45 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month (this is not always the last) on the […]
Andrew Negus The Trans-Siberian Express (2) Please note that from January 14th, 2026, we will be moving to a new location, which will be: STUBBINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 4, JAY CLOSE, STUBBINGTON PO13 3TA The church is on the junction of the Titchfield Road/B334 and Cuckoo Lane. As you turn into Cuckoo Lane from the Titchfield […]
28th July 2026 – Paula Harmon “Research Rabbit Holes and Warrens” Paula has written several mysteries, most of them historical. Come and hear about her books and what she has discovered when lost in research rabbit-holes. From the real purpose of Girl Guides via a surprise in her family history to how you could (but […]
John Richards Winchester Talking Newspaper Please note that from January 14th, 2026, we will be moving to a new location, which will be: STUBBINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, 4, JAY CLOSE, STUBBINGTON PO13 3TA The church is on the junction of the Titchfield Road/B334 and Cuckoo Lane. As you turn into Cuckoo Lane from the Titchfield Road/B334, […]