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There will, unfortunately, be no more reports from our Monthly Meetings until we fill the vacant post of Speaker Co-ordinator.
Please contact any member of the committee if you might be interested in finding out more about this vacant post.
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November 2025: Fiona Gibson : Apis Mellifera – where would we ‘bee’ without you?
Fiona revisited us following her 2024 pollinator plants talk, to share insights from 15 years as a beekeeper. She encouraged us to reflect on beekeeping attitudes. Fiona’s current thinking is that over farming of bees is perhaps wrong if we don’t try to address the damage already done to habitats for all pollinators.
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October 2025: A Ringing Success: Pershore Abbey Bellringers share "Who, How, Why?"
This month we were treated to a most entertaining and enlightening afternoon when PershoreAbbey Bellringers (led by Tower Captain Stuart) came to give a talk and demonstration.
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September 2025: Inside the mind of a Cryptic Crossword Compiler with Mark Hartshorne
One of our very own members , Mark, may be known to us for his crosswords printed in the Vale magazine, but also in the Independent and “u3a matters” magazine. However quite rightly he was delighted to announce........
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July 2025: Healthy Ageing with Professor Janet Lord
By 2035 over ¼ of the population will be over 65 but that means we must think about how this population can age healthily. Read this post to find out how.....
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June 2025 : ‘Keep the sea on your left and don’t forget to turn right at Land’s End” with Chris O’Grady.
At our latest monthly meeting, we were treated to an inspiring and entertaining talk by Chris who shared his remarkable journey walking the entire coastal path of England and Wales. With a pair of sturdy boots, (and recommending two pairs of socks), a great sense of humour, and plenty of determination, Chris took us all…
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May 2025- Forensic Psychology with Professor Sarah Brown
Sarah delivered a fascinating talk to us on the topic of "Forensic Psychology: It’s Not Like CSI." The presentation offered an enlightening exploration of what forensic psychology entails, dispelling the myths perpetuated by popular television dramas such as *CSI* and other crime series. Unfortunately shows such as these highlight crimes being solved rapidly through DNA…
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April 2025 The most dissolute man in England...
The most dissolute man in London by Dr Gillian White Aristocrat, politician, revolutionary , libertine….were words from the introduction so the stage was set for a very entertaining talk by Dr Gillian White about William Cavendish, 4th Earl and 1st Duke of Devonshire. He was clearly a man whose life was full of notable events such as…
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March 2025 : Richard III-hero, murderer or loyal brother?
March 2025 Monthly meeting Max Keen -Richard III, Hero? Murderer? Loyal Brother? As soon as Max burst onto the stage wearing full armour including helmet (salet and bevor) breastplate, and padded underclothes with weapons including the vicious warhammer and sword we knew we were in for an entertaining afternoon. He acknowledged from the start he…
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February 2025 The wonder of Worcester
The wonder of Worcester Porcelain with Colin Millett A city heritage success story from 1751 -2009 Worcester Porcelain's story begins in 1751, when Dr. John Wall, a physician, and William Davis, an apothecary, established the Worcester Porcelain Company. Their vision was to produce fine porcelain that could rival that imported from China and Europe. Using…