Events

Please find below information about forthcoming events in Amersham. The Society’s lectures are now returned to the Kings Chapel. If any member is unable to make his/her way to these meetings and would like transport to be arranged, please contact Geraldine Marshall-Andrew on 01494 433735.

Jan
31
Wed
The Journey to Chalgrove Field @ Kings Chapel
Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm
Battle of Marston Moor 1644 by John Barker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Battle scene by John Baker

Historian and author Mike Payne will make a return visit to the Society to talk about the Battle of Chalgrove Field which took place in June 1643 during the First English Civil War. It is now best remembered for the loss of John Hampden, a key political figure on the parliamentarian side both before and during the war.

Coffee/tea and biscuits will be available from 7.30pm. The talk starts at 8.00pm. No booking necessary. Guests and new members welcome.

Feb
28
Wed
Reading the Countryside @ Kings Chapel
Feb 28 @ 7:30 pm

A talk “Reading the Countryside” by John Tyler. Details to follow.

Mar
14
Thu
The Czechoslovak Government in Exile in Bucks during WW2 @ Amersham Large Barn Hall
Mar 14 @ 7:30 pm

A talk “The Czechoslovak Government in Exile in Bucks during WW2” by Neil Rees. Details to follow.

Apr
24
Wed
The Bible in Translation – Part Two @ Kings Chapel
Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm

A talk “The Bible in Translation – Part Two” by David Morgan. Details to follow.

May
29
Wed
Bagels and Bacon @ Kings Chapel
May 29 @ 7:30 pm

A talk “Bagels and Bacon” by Jeff Rozelaar. Details to follow.

Sep
25
Wed
Man on the Spot @ Kings Chapel
Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm

A talk “Man on the Spot” by Bill Hamilton. Details to follow.

Oct
30
Wed
Annual General Meeting @ Kings Chapel
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm

The Amersham Society’s Annual General Meeting. Details to follow.

Nov
27
Wed
Arrietty’s Diary @ Kings Chapel
Nov 27 @ 7:30 pm

A talk “Arrietty’s Diary” by Dr Irving Finkel. Details to follow.