MONTHLY MEETINGS at Liston Hall on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Thursday 27 March at 2.30pm – Andy Smith on Prosthetic Perils Andy is a double-amputee who suggests that life with a disability – whilst often challenging – can have the lighter side! Since losing his lower right arm and leg in an accident three years ago, he has had many adventures at home and abroad – though some adventures were best avoided! During his presentation of pithy, entertaining poetry and commentary, Andy will tell us about childhood years when, in an extraordinary way, recollections of a WW1 soldier and a WW2 fighter pilot helped to prepare him for personal trials to come.
Thursday 24 April at 2.30pm – Bill Hamilton Oh No, Not You Again! We are very pleased to welcome back Bill to give his third talk “Oh not you again!” His talk comprises of further reflections on his 60year career as a journalist, broadcaster and BBC Television News correspondent covering major stories at home and abroad. There will be stories of his life on Scottish islands, an armed raid on a fish and chip shop in Sunderland, the Soviet Union’s 500 nuclear bomb tests in Kazakhstan and Ronnie Biggs’ life in Brazil. Also, how the country’s most famous Chief Constable astonished everyone with his amazing antics that led to incredible success.
Thursday 22nd May – Denise Beddows No Job For a Woman Denise is a local author & researcher who was once told that hers was ‘no job for a woman’ and that she ‘would not last’ The speaker looks back on a career which spanned 37 years. Engaged as the first female Immigration Officer in the North West District, she has lived, worked and played in various countries during a career which saw her twice arrested, tear-gassed, mortar-bombed and briefly taken hostage, as well as being mistakenly presented to a US president. The amusing highlights and hair-raising incidents of her career are illustrated by some unique images.
| Let Us Talk get-togethers are every Monday morning at 11am at the Marlow Donkey, giving an opportunity to meet and get to know committee members and others. |
Theatre visits – check the current newsletter for forthcoming theatre visits.
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