2026

13th October 2026
Robert Brewer – Being a TV/Film Extra in Retirement
Robert is an ex-Soldier and a retired Policeman. He fell into the TV/Film industry as an Extra after a visit to his local library. Over the past 6 years has been on over 40 different features, from Hollywood Blockbusters (Batman, Bond, Wonder Woman) low budget films (Blinded by the Light) to TV dramas, soaps and comedies and even a couple of adverts.
His talk will cover some the productions that he has been in and he will explain how he became involved in the industry and how anyone can do it.

10th November 2026
Tony Tutton – The Music and Memories Show (this replaces previously advertised Bob Dylan)

Tony was born in Walthamstow in 1947 (a “Baby Boomer”), His working life was in the Fire & Security industry, but his first love was music. He gave his first performance on stage at the age of six. Tony celebrated 70 years in the music business in 2023 and presented to us previously on the life of Buddy Holly.

This time Tony will present his Music and Memories Show with singalong hits from 1950s, 60s and 70s. He will take us through a Visual and Audio musical trip through 3 great decades including Cliff Richard, The Drifters, Bud Holly, The Beatles, Tom Jones, John Denver, Neil Diamond and many more.

8th December 2026
Michael Buck – Michael’s Merry Santa 2026
Michael lives locally and trained at a top London Drama College and has many years of improvisational performance experience. His unique shows are aimed at older audiences to reminisce, bring laughter and engagement. 
Michael will present his Merry Santa 2026 performance which will include traditional sing-along songs, cracker jokes, Christmas games with lots of fun & laughter. Just perfect for our Christmas meeting.

2027

12th January 2027
Tony Harris – Margaret Thatcher

9th February 2027
Martin Orkin – The Beatle Story Part 1 - Beatlemania

9th March 2027
Martin Attridge – Amazing Snippets from the 18th Century

13th April 2027
Lloyd Cowley – The History of the Ukelele

11th May 2027
Elizabeth Eastwood – The Queen of Herts

8th June
Bob Sinfield – Blasts from the Past

13th July 2027
Bill Lidsay - William Schaw Lindsay MP: from cabin boy to shipping magnate

No talk in August – Summer Break

14th September 2027
Martin Orkin – The Beatle Story Part 2

12th October 2027
Mike Ruff - Stories & Songs from the Music Hall (includes live music)

9th November 2027
Paul Barwick – The Profumo Affair

14th December 2027
Lyn Willson – Christmas Music Through the Ages

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