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January 9th. (Postponed from 2022) “Brusher” Mills - A New Forest character. - Nick Saunders.
The life and times of “Brusher” Mills who lived in a charcoal burners shelter in the New Forest and made a living catching snakes, which he sold to collectors and zoos. He died in 1905.
February 13th. The Pursuit & Sinking of Bismark - David Bickerton.
One of the enduring stories of WW11 which continues to fascinate with more than 100 British warships involved in the five day 1750 mile hunt.
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March 12th . Growing Grapes & Wine Making in England - Jonathan Rogers.
English wine is in the ascendency: we learned how and why.
April 9th . Tales of a Roving Reporter - Alan Jones.
Humorous stories of a BBC Roving Reporter
May 14th . Health, Humanityand Humour- Alistair Smith.
An excellent insight into the NHS. How it has evolved and the challenges facing it today
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12th June . The Cambridge Orator - Anthony Bowen
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The role of the Cambridge Orator by a man who held the post from 1993 to 2007
PAST TALKS
Calendar 2024
The Head Teacher of our well respected Brockenhurst CE Primary and Preschool.
9th July. My Educational Journey - legacy and impact - John Littlewood.
13th August. Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance - Lizzie Breese
The organisation and operation of the Air Ambulance Charity and its role in Saving LIves
11th September. Windows and Nice Women -Dr Emma Jolly
A Romp through the history of the English Language
8th October: Brockenhurst a World War 1 Village Hospital - Di Fletcher
A talk about the Brockenhurst Village Hospital supporting first Indian Troops and then New Zealand troops and the bondsformed between Brockenhurst and those Countries.
11thNovember; Peter Heberd gave an excellent talk on Managing Climate Change Impacts on the Forest
10th December Brian Petit professional wild life photograher
Brian gave us a wonderful insight, fully illustrated with photographs of wild life on the Jurrasic Coast