To avoid disappointment please do not attend any events, group meetings or monthly meetings as a visitor unless you have, in advance, contacted the event organiser / group leader or Membership Secretary (for monthly meetings), Thank you.
Forthcoming Events
23 April 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Local History)
May be given in evidence: stories from the quarter sessions, a talk by Steve Hobbs
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
25 April 2024
2:00 PM
Trips
(Group: Walking)
The April Thursday afternoon walk will be led by Eric in the Semington area (date updated)
Venue: Open Air Group
26 April 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Music Appreciation 3)
The Flute in Jazz, then Yacht Rock, Still Thinking presentations by Alan
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
7 May 2024
2:00 PM
Trips
Guided visit to Trowbridge Cemetery
(Group: History)
This History Group goes 'walkabout' please note the earlier starting time
8 May 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
Virtual Reality in Archaeology
(Group: Archaeology)
A demonstration of VR applications in Archaeology by Ruth Yoxon, Wessex Archaeology.
Venue: Guide HQ Trowbridge Park
14 May 2024
11:00 AM
Trips
Walk at Great Chalfield (provisional)
(Group: Walking)
Provisionally, walk involving Great Chalfield. More details to follow.
Venue: Open Air Group
14 May 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
Recovery of Surface Disabled Submarines
(Group: Science and Engineering)
A talk by Emmanuel Ofosu-Apeasah
Venue: Progressive Hall
14 May 2024
Talk
14 May 2024
Trips
Round Robin Boat and Train Trip
(Group: Day Trips)
Travelling by boat and train, this is a fun and distinctively different way to explore two of Devon’s charming towns! This is a daytrip where you can make the day […]
Cost: The cost for this trip is: £17.50 coach & drivers tip, plus £9.50 boat & train – at total of £27.00
Booking Required
15 May 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting
A talk by Neil Brimson
Venue: St James Church Hall
16 May 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Music Appreciation 2)
An afternoon of 'pick and mix' music with Sylvia
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
20 May 2024
2:00 PM
Talk
Charles Rennie MacKintosh's Hill House
(Group: Architecture)
A talk by Mary Anderson on Charles Rennie MacKintosh's Hill House, Helensburgh.
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
24 May 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Music Appreciation 3)
The Flute in Jazz, then Yacht Rock, Still Thinking presentations by Alan
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
28 May 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
The Rise and Fall of the Kennet & Avon Canal
(Group: Local History)
A talk by Ken Foster
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
30 May 2024
2:00 PM
Trips
Walk near Haytesbury (provisional)
(Group: Walking)
Walk up onto the edge of the Plain from Heytesbury. Wonderful views. More details to follow.
Venue: Open Air Group
4 June 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
"Ladies Lost in History" - Ela, Countess of Salisbury
(Group: History)
A talk part of our "Ladies Lost in History" series
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
11 June 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
19 June 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting
A talk by Allan Mason
Venue: St James Church Hall
20 June 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Music Appreciation 2)
An afternoon of 'Wedding Music' with Angela
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
25 June 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Local History)
A talk by Lynne Drewett on Trowbridge Town Hall and it's history
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
27 June 2024
Trips
[Cancelled] Trip to Lulworth and Tynham
The planned to Lulworth & Tynham ha been cancelled.
2 July 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
"Ladies Lost in History" - Lady Painters
(Group: History)
A talk in our "Ladies Lost in History" series
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
9 July 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
(Group: Science and Engineering)
A talk by Malcom Taylor
Venue: Progressive Hall
11 July 2024
Trips
Trip to Banbury and Sulgrave Manor.
(Group: Day Trips)
Enjoy Banbury, a Victorian Market Town on the Oxford Canal where you can enjoy lunch and a stroll or maybe visit the museum/ gallery where the story of the Civil War around the area is revealed. […]
Venue: Open Air Group
Cost: £37.00
Booking Required
11 July 2024
Trips
Trip to Banbury & Sulgrave Manor
(Group: Day Trips)
A trip is planned to visit, Banbury & Sulgrave Manor & Gardens. Details in due course.
17 July 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting
Adventures of an 'heir hunter'
A talk by Kirstie Grey
Venue: St James Church Hall
18 July 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Music Appreciation 2)
An afternoon of suble string music with Di
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
23 July 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
6 August 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
Miscellany of short presentations from our members
(Group: History)
A Miscellany of short presentations from our members
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
13 August 2024
Talk
No meeting of the Science and Engineering Group
(Group: Science and Engineering)
There is no meeting of the S&E Group in August
15 August 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Music Appreciation 2)
An afternoon of string and electronic music with Jean
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
21 August 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting
A talk by Mike Prior
Venue: St James Church Hall
27 August 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Local History)
A talk by Dinah Starkey
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
3 September 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
"Ladies Lost in History" - Bess of Hardwick
(Group: History)
A talk in our "Ladies Lost in History" series
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
10 September 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
(Group: Science and Engineering)
A talk by Colin Jones this talk has been rescheduled from 11 June to 10 September 2024
Venue: Progressive Hall
12 September 2024
Trips
Sculpture Lakes and Dorchester
(Group: Day Trips)
A trip is planned to the Sculpture Lakes & Dorchester. Details in due course.
18 September 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting
A Day in the life of a Roman citizen
A talk by Mike Stone
Venue: St James Church Hall
24 September 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: Local History)
A talk by Beryl Baggs
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
1 October 2024
2:15 PM
Talk
(Group: History)
A talk in our "Ladies lost in history" series The meeting title has been updated...... further details to follow
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall / Lounge
1 October 2024
Trips
(Group: Day Trips)
A trip is planned to Seaton & Beer Quarry Caves. Details later.
8 October 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
(Group: Science and Engineering)
A talk by Alan Cooper
Venue: Progressive Hall
16 October 2024
2:00 PM
Monthly Main Meeting
A talk on gardening for bees by Richard Rickitt.
Venue: St James Church Hall
22 October 2024
Trips
ABBAphonic at the Royal Albert Hall
(Group: Day Trips)
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 7.30pm Dance the night away to timeless chart-topping tracks: Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Money, Money, Money, Take a Chance on Me, S.O.S., Voulez-Vous, Super Trouper, The […]
Booking Required
1 November 2024
Trips
(Group: Day Trips)
A Trip to London is planned for November, the date and other details to be confirmed.
5 November 2024
Trips
Let’s Face the Music at the Royal Albert Hall
(Group: Day Trips)
Tuesday 5 November 2024, 7.30pm Featuring much-loved songs and duets from: Singin’ In The Rain, Guys & Dolls, Anything Goes, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Hello, Dolly!, West […]
Booking Required
12 November 2024
to 15 November 2024
Trips
Holiday to Marrakech - date/price updated
(Group: Day Trips)
Holiday to Marrakech. 12-16 November 2024 The trips organisers have been working on a holiday for you, the proposed dates have been changed to make it easier for Grand Parents […]
Venue: Open Air Group
12 November 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
(Group: Science and Engineering)
A talk by David Feather
Venue: Progressive Hall
1 December 2024
Trips
(Group: Day Trips)
A trip is planned for December to Waddesdon Manor NT. Date and details to be confirmed later
10 December 2024
2:30 PM
Talk
Streams Of consciousness and a 2000 year old Medical Chart
(Group: Science and Engineering)
A talk by Emmanuel Ofusu- Apeasah
Venue: Progressive Hall