Our speaker is Bobbie Darbyshire who was the winner of the 2008 fiction prize at the National Academy of Writing and the New Delta Review Creative Non-fiction Prize 2010. She is author of five novels, including “The Posthumous Adventures of Harry Whittaker” and “The Third Bus”. Bobbie has worked as barmaid, mushroom picker, film extra,… Read more

In this light-hearted, entertaining and informative talk, author and speaker, Ian Cooper celebrates everyday life in Britain during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Rather than focusing on big historical events, this talk revisits some of the simple ordinary things that shaped daily life. Using pictures, videos, anecdotes, and gentle observational humour, this presentation will trigger… Read more

Top Hat, Tails & Talent Discover the dazzling life of Fred Astaire - his early years, Hollywood stardom, legendary dance partners and enduring charm. With film clips, stories, and music, this talk celebrates the grace and genius of a true screen icon. This will undoubtedly be another entertaining, professional and informative talk by our own… Read more