Archives: Events
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Have personal values changed in the modern World?
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On the last Friday of the month, we’ll explore personal values, focusing on the period from post-WWII to today. However, our conversation will likely go beyond just individual values—it will also touch on the values shaping Western societies. Do we truly know ourselves? Do we take the time to reflect on the values we hold?…
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History Talk February. Medieval Pleasures
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By Keith Smith. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in the Middle Ages The Medieval ages has a poor reputation. You can play medieval bingo when you hear a presentation like this! Why did the Church have such an influence over peoples lives, especially with regard to sex and alcohol? What were attitudes to sex…
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History Talk June The War Routes of Spain
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In a remarkable addition to his existing talks about the Spanish Civil War, David Ebsworth now takes us on one of Franco’s real-life 1938 battlefield tours.
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History Talk April Carmen Amaya the Legendary Flamenco Dancer
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20th Anniversary presentation by Angela Chantry Carmen Amaya. The Legendary Flamenco Dancer 20 years ago in April 2005, Angela Chantry presented the first ever History Talk, on Women’s role in 19th Century Reform. In her latest talk she will describe the life and times of Carmen Amaya(1918-1963)Considered by many to be the greatest flamenco dancer…
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Quiz Night
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All members are welcome to come along and pit their wits against others. Bookings of up to three people may be made and will sit together. Singles are very welcome. Quiz teams will be of either 5 or 6 people. Participants will be allocated a table by the organiser who will ensure that, for the next…
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History Group Talk Sorolla, Benlliure and Blasco: Valencia’s Greatest Painter, Sculptor and Writer
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Our old friend and former Group Leader Peter Atkinson flies in especially from Canada to present Sorolla, Benlliure and Blasco: Valencia’s Greatest Painter, Sculptor and Writer The presentation will explore the work and lives of these three men. Each was a brilliantand prolific artist in his field and, remarkably, they were all born in the…