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Forthcoming events
Presenter: Tony Harris
England's Greatest King. Musician, Composer, Poet, Sportsman. Fluent in several Languages. Founder of the Church of England & the Royal Navy.
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
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
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
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
Speaker: Kay Goddard
During the Slavery period in America, quilts often carried secret messages indicating safety or danger….
FORTHCOMING EVENTS (SEE NEWSLETTER FOR MORE DETAILS)
Friday 29th February, Interest Afternoon - Barclay Hall, Hoddesdon, 1:30 for 2pm. Tickets £3 on the door, including refreshments. Nick Dobson; "Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole - Two extraordinary Victorian ladies"
Monday 16th March, Main Meeting - PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING IS ON THE THIRD MONDAY THIS MONTH; THE SPOTLIGHT HAD A PRIOR BOOKING. Speaker Patrick Thompson - "The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Painful" - The history of underwear.
Friday 27th March, Interest Afternoon - Barclay Hall, Hoddesdon, 1:30 for 2pm. Tickets £3 on the door, including refreshments. ”The History of the Ukelele" . Lloyd Crowley
Monday 13th April, Main Meeting - Speaker Lindsey Barrell (aka Ms Cherry Bombe) - "Burlesque, me and the WI"
Monday 27th April, Fun Quiz - At The Parish Centre, St Augustine's, Broxbourne (so no Friday Interest Afternoon this month) .
Monday 11th May, Main Meeting - Speaker Martin Orkin - "The Beatles - Part 1 , Beatlemania"
Friday 22nd May, Interest Afternoon - Barclay Hall, Hoddesdon, 1:30 for 2pm. Tickets £3 on the door, including refreshments. Nan Millette "Hand-hooked Rug Making; we are not doormats"
Monday 8th June, Main Meeting - Speaker - Dr Steven Dowiggin - Capel Manor
Friday 26th June, Interest Afternoon - Barclay Hall, Hoddesdon, 1:30 for 2pm. Tickets £3 on the door, including refreshments. Glynis Evans - "A u3a Whodunnit Mystery"
Monday 13th July, Main Meeting - Speaker - Tony Harris - Henry VIII.
Friday 24th July, Interest Afternoon - Barclay Hall, Hoddesdon, 1:30 for 2pm. Tickets £3 on the door, including refreshments. Derek Prior - "The Royal British Legion - The First 100 Years"
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Our 22nd twice-yearly quiz will take place on the above date at the usual venue (St Augustine's Parish Centre, Churchfields, Broxbourne). Tickets went on sale at our January main meeting, and will be on sale at each meeting up to and including April.
Ticket prices are £2 for LVu3a members and £3 for non-members, which includes tea/coffee and a cake.
Tickets must be purchased (or reserved) in advance, they cannot be purchased at the door. This is so we can cater appropriately and set up the hall.
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