talks programme
July 2022 -september 2022
Wednesday 6 July
Professor Bill Harvey Exeter’s Mediaeval Exe Bridge - an insight into historic bridge building and design
Exeter’s Mediaeval Exe Bridge is one of the most significant historic bridges in Europe. Bill’s talk will look at arch bridges in general and then specifically at aspects of the site and construction of the Exe Bridge.
(POSTPONED - SEE NEWS ITEM 4 JULY 2022)
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Wednesday 13 July
Bob Ball King Arthur – Man or Myth
The many legends of King Arthur are well known, but how many of them are true, and what are the links with the West Country and particularly Cornwall? Bob will look at the historical and literary evidence to provide a picture of this fascinating King.
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Wednesday 20 July
Professor Jeremy Black The British and the Grand Tour
History Professor and renowned author Jeremy Black makes a return visit to the Exeter Forum to talk about the Grand Tour. He will describe some of the many stories about the British abroad during the two centuries of the Grand Tour and its importance and cultural significance.
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Wednesday 27 July
Marilyn Bishop The Dutch Forger
Marilyn’s will tell the fascinating story of the Dutch Forger, Han Van Meegeran, who deceived the world and in particular Goering, the Nazi, into paying millions for a fake Vermeer painting.
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Wednesday 3 August
Keith Lewis The Exeter Civic Society and its work
The Exeter Civic Society celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021. Keith will describe its work and its many achievements. As well as providing information on Exeter’s geography, history, natural history and architecture, the society keeps records of existing Blue Plaques, scrutinises planning applications to ensure they are of high standard and good design and puts forward comments on current developments to the press and city planners.
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Wednesday 10 August
Ashley Leeds Young Lives vs Cancer
Ashley will give an overview of the work of the Young Lives vs Cancer Charity (formerly CLIC-Sargent) drawing on personal experience. The charity helps families to find the strength to face everything that cancer throws at them, and the talk will look at the many ways this is achieved.
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Wednesday 17 August
Hannah Ruby Positive messages from music and songs - a musical entertainment
Local musician Hannah Ruby will sing a selection of songs accompanied by various instruments and tell us why these songs matter. Hannah’s choice of music will take us on a journey from the 1960s to the present day.
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Wednesday 24 August
No meeting
Summer Holiday break
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Wednesday 31 August
No meeting
Summer Holiday break
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Wednesday 7 September
Speaker to be confirmed The roles and rescues of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust
Devon is very fortunate in having a long-standing air ambulance service. This talk will look at the major roles of the Devon Air Ambulance and some recent rescues. The talk will include examples of how the latest technology is being employed, for example to enable rescues to take place after dark.
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Wednesday 14 September
To be confirmed
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Wednesday 21 September
To be confirmed
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Wednesday 28 September
To be confirmed
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