Presenter: Tony Harris

England's Greatest King. Musician, Composer, Poet, Sportsman. Fluent in several Languages. Founder of the Church of England & the Royal Navy.

Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon

Next event will be our Sunday lunch. Please check out the menu online for Manto’s Restaurant in the High Street, Wormley. I have booked us a table for Sunday 19th July at 1pm. Please confirm back to me if you are able to join us for the Sunday Roast. There is also the option of their a la carte menu. I will be contacting you again shortly re coach trip adventures.

Presenter: Derek Prior

Venue: Barclay Hall

Visit the country home of Benjamin Disraeli, and a secret WW2 map-making facility. Short introductory talk, then enjoy house and gardens

Cost: £42

Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon

Visit includes a guided tour around the vineyard. Fun tutored wine-tasting session of 3 Crouch Ridge wines, with a light lunch included. Coach to the venue leaving the Spinning Wheel 9am. Deposit £40 @ May meeting, final payment £45 @July meeting. Minimum 16 for this visit. Please spread the word! Click on heading for more information. All members welcome.

Cost: £85

The Mount Royden Friday 21 August. 2pm A gem on our doorstep. Self drive, £10 includes Tea & Cake.

Cost: £10

Presenter: Sue Murley

The fun & interesting facts I've found along the way

Presenter: Gary Matthews

These gardens date back over 400 years. Their most renowned owner was Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, and mistress of Edward VII. After the speaker there will be a “social” event with sandwiches and cakes

Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon

Presenter: TBA

Venue: Barclay Hall

Fun Quiz this month, so no Friday Interest Afternoon in October

Venue: St Augustine’s Parish Centre

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

Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon

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

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

Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon

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

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

Details to Follow

Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon