TALKS

 

Talks Programme – Gala Club

 

The Civic Trust talks programme provides interesting insights into local history.

These talks are free and are open to all but there is a retiring collection

The talks are held at the Gala Club, Fairmile Gardens, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester GL2 9EB at 7.30 pm.

 

 
 
Wednesday October 18th, 2023 at 7.30 pm. Ships and Shipping

Gloucester’s location on the Severn has always meant that ships and shipping have been an integral part of its history.

At this month’s Gala Club meeting our speaker will be Paul Barnett who will be expanding on this subject and revealing the thriving boat building business in the Cotswolds.

 

Wednesday February 21st, 2024 at 7.30 pm. My Life on the Boards. PLEASE NOTE: THIS TALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED

John Knowles will be reminiscing about the days when Gloucester Operatic and Dramatic Society (GODS) provided many memorable events including opera, musicals and plays, particularly at the Regal in King’s Square.

 

Wednesday March 20th, 2024 at 7.30 pm. The Writings on the Wall.

This month’s speaker is Bob Tucker, who will be taking a look at the inscribed graffiti in the religious buildings of Gloucester.  Some of these date from the Medieval period and are believed to be sanctioned by the priest. The significance of various symbols will be discussed.

 

Wednesday April 17th, 2024 at 7.30 pm. AGM

Tonight after the formal business, there will be an opportunity to enjoy some more offerings from the Gloucester Film Makers, who will be bringing some fascinating footage from their archives.

 

 

Talks Programme – St John’s

 

The Civic Trust talks programme provides interesting insights into local history.

These talks are free and are open to all but there is a retiring collection.

The talks are held at St John’s Methodist Church in Northgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2AN at 7.30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talks Programme – St Michael’s Tower. 2023

Please join us at St Michael’s Tower for the following Tower Talks.
Tickets for all talks cost £4.00 and are available at St Michael’s Tower either in advance or on the day.

 

 

 

Saturday April 22nd 11.30 am. The Gloucesters at Waterloo: the history of the 28th Regiment of Foot. A talk by Andy Meller.
Saturday May 20th 11.30 am. 18th C links between Gloucester and the USA. A talk by Jim Dillon.
Saturday June 17th 11.30 am. Early aircraft made in Gloucester: the history of pre-WW1 aircraft. A talk by John Hamblett.
Saturday July 15th 11.30 am. Barnwood House – Gloucester’s private mental hospital. A talk by Richard Auckland.
Saturday August 19th 11.30 am. Henry Dene: Prior of Llanthony and Archbishop of Canterbury. A talk by Rose McDowall.
Saturday September 16th 11.30 am. Victorian changes in Gloucester. A talk by Tony Conder.
Saturday October 7th 11.30 am. Norman Gloucester. A talk by Ian Holt

 

Note: The programme may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control