Bensington Society Talks
The Society meets in the Benson Parish Hall on the last Friday of each month (7.00 for 7.30 p.m.)
Guest speakers are invited to talk on topics of local and wider interests. Where appropriate, our outings are linked with the speaker's topic. Each talk lasts on average for 45 minutes. After the talk we serve an excellent buffet supper. Wine and soft drinks may be purchased from our bar throughout the event.
2019 TALKS PROGRAMME
Please note - we take a Summer break and do not meet in JUNE, JULY or AUGUST. We also do not meet in November due to the early December meeting.
25 January - Early start at 6.30 for 7pm
AGM followed by
“Britain’s Airborne Early Warning System”
Britain’s AEW system from the 70’s through the present to the future
David Greenway
22 February
"The Sky at Night with a Laugh"
Local astronomer charts the night sky with a light touch
Gordon Rogers
29 March
“Cardinal Thomas Wolsey: The Master Servant”
The man who took Henry VIII to the political summit
Prof Glenn Richardson
26 April
“The Loddon Brewery: A Tale of Fine Ale”
There will be ale and perhaps some cakes as well
Chris Hearn
31 May
"The Medieval Housewife"
Take a step back into a very different kitchen experience
Toni Mount
27 September
"Thames Valley Recusants and the English Convents in Exile 1600-1800"
The families who sent their daughters to be educated in Europe
Dr Caroline Bowden
25 October
"William Morris and the Arts and Craft Movement"
An impression of the man behind the fine hand block prints
Mark Lewis
13 December - Christmas Party
“Flanagan and Alan Tribute“
Their songs and banter
James Mitchell and Oliver Williams
