
Afternoon Talks
Talks start at 2:00pm and are in the Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BE. There is no local parking, but all main bus services are just a short walk away (Jackson’s Corner Bus Stop). The talks last about an hour. There is no booking required to attend talks. Members please bring your membership card. Guests may also attend and will be asked to pay £2.00.
Tuesday 13th September 2022 | The History of Greyfriars Church | Malcolm Summers |
Tuesday 11th October 2022 | The Life of Eva Braun | Richard Anderson |
Tuesday 8th November 2022 | Bletchley Park During World War II | Charles Coultas |
December 2022 | No talk | |
January 2023 | No talk | |
Tuesday 14th February 2023 | The Saxophone and My Life as an Army Musician | Jon Woodhouse |
Tuesday 13th March 2023 | Our Lost World | Antony Wood |
Evening Talks
Evening talks start at 7.30pm and are held in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Earley, RG6 1EY. There is parking in the school playground (further along Church Road), and for those with difficulty walking some limited parking is available in front of the hall. The Number 17 bus is just a few minutes walk away (Three Tuns Stop). The talks last about an hour. There is no booking required to attend talks. Members please bring your membership card. Guests may also attend and will be asked to pay £2.00.
Tuesday 27th September 2022 | The Lost Treasure of Jerusalem | John Brearley |
Tuesday 25th October 2022 | The History of Reading Hospitals | Lionel Williams |
Tuesday 22nd November 2022 | In the Footsteps of the Incas | Nick Brazil |
December 2022 | No talk | |
Tuesday 24th January 2023 | Curiosities in the Cotswold | Alan Copeland |
Tuesday 28th February 2023 | A.G.M. | |
Tuesday 28th March 2023 | The History of Windsor 700 -1800 | Dr. David Lewis, FSA |
Other Activities
Each of these activities is arranged individually but they do require booking. Booking arrangements are similar to day trips and these activities are included in the booking form sent with member’s bi-annual newsletter. Spaces sometimes remain available for these events after the closing date. To check, look at the Latest News page and then contact the Organiser.
Wednesday 7th December 2022 | Christmas Carols and Readings Service |
Tuesday, 17th January 2023 | Winter Lunch |