7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, July 20, 2026
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July 20, 2026 -Foundations of Judaism and Christianity – GI 26 060
Foundations of Judaism and Christianity – GI 26 060
Religion has played a highly important part in the lives of human beings. This course is an introduction to the foundations of two great religions of the Middle East: Judaism and Christianity. It considers their origins and early historical development, their key texts and beliefs and some of their key practices, as well as their […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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July 21, 2026 -The Tempest – Shakespeare’s Farewell? – GI 26 075
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July 21, 2026 -Jan Van Eyck: The Real Idea (also Online) – GI 26 076
The Tempest – Shakespeare’s Farewell? – GI 26 075
For many The Tempest was not only Shakespeare’s last play but his best. This year Kenneth Branagh plays Prospero in the RSC production – how will his performance be rated? In this course we will discuss the play’s themes and characters. But mostly we will wonder at Shakespeare’s genius. Please bring along a copy of […]
£20.25 – £23.00
Jan Van Eyck: The Real Idea (also Online) – GI 26 076
When we look at a painting by Jan van Eyck, we are taken back to early 15th century Flanders, a world of faith and symbolism which can seem remote from us. We are drawn in by the fabulous rendering of the visual world but behind it are a web of comments on his society and […]
£16.25 – £18.50
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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July 22, 2026 -Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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July 22, 2026 -British Fire Service – T397
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
British Fire Service – T397
This talk follows the development of firefighting from the earliest known forms through social changes, the industrial revolution, two world wars and modern day. Nigel will use a wide collection of photographs and also look at the role of women in firefighting, especially during the Great War. Nigel enjoyed a career in the fire service […]
£7.00
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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July 23, 2026 -The First Time Machine: The History of Concorde – T391
The First Time Machine: The History of Concorde – T391
This talk was postponed from 10 June - this is the re-scheduled date. There will never be another aircraft like Concorde – the fastest passenger aircraft of all time, and the perfect synergy of technology and design. Join aviation historian, Guy Bartlett, on a journey of discovery as he shares his experience of supersonic flight. […]
£7.00
Friday, July 24, 2026
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July 24, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
Stitch & Sip
Come along to our informal community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Sunday, July 26, 2026
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