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Lea Valley

Future Events

FORTHCOMING EVENTS (CLICK ON BLUE LINK AT TOP OF EACH EVENT FOR MORE INFORMATION)

Forthcoming events

12th October 2026
Main Meeting

Speaker: Helen Fry

A prisoner-of-war facility during and after WWII, to interrogate SS personnel and members of the Nazi party. Located in Kensington Palace Gardens, London

14th October 2026
Outing
Visit on 14th October to Trent Park House of Secrets. Discover one of Enfield's grandest houses and the incredible story of the secret listeners that helped change W.W.2. Please contact the Group Leader, Dennis. if you are coming.
Cost: £14; self drive
23rd October 2026
2:00 pm
Outing

Two hour guided tour and talk at the company based in Croydon, which provides the dresses and costumes for Strictly, West End shows and film productions. We need a minimum of 30 people to make the trip viable.

Website: Ballroom, Latin and Strictly dresses, dancewear and shoes | DSI London

Cost: £54 for coach and admission. Deposit £25 required asap
Booking Required
9th November 2026
Main Meeting

Representative of King Charles III in the county of Hertfordshire, the role of Lord Lieutenant is little known or appreciated. The current holder, Robert Voss, CBE, has long experience in business and International trade. He has interests in a huge number of Hertfordshire organizations

27th November 2026
1:30 pm
Interest Afternoon

Speaker: Kay Goddard

During the Slavery period in America, quilts often carried secret messages indicating safety or danger….

Venue: Barclay Hall
Cost: £3 on the door, including refreshments
6th December 2026
to 8th December 2026
Outing
3 days 2 nights B&B, 4 star Mercure Hotel, Eastgate, Oxford. Day 1 visit to Blenheim, day 2 at leisure in Oxford.
Cost: £395
Booking Required
14th December 2026
Main Meeting
13th June 2027
to 17th June 2027
Holiday
Cost: £815 pp. See poster on "Heritage" page on "Groups" tab for more information
Booking Required