BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ESU - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ESU X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ESU REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190417T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190417T140000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190128T104351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143559Z UID:4977-1555502400-1555509600@www.esu.org SUMMARY:My great pleasures DESCRIPTION:British actor\, Michael Wade has worked in theatre and films in the UK and overseas. He has appeared in film and television in such favourites as ‘A Man for All Seasons’\, ‘A Dance with the Music of Time’ and ‘Brighton Belles’. He has worked with Antony Hopkins\, Dustin Hoffman and Robert Stephens and many other world stars. He has recorded over 40 audio books reflecting his love of the English language. He will recite and read some of his favourite pieces and explain his connection with them. \n\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nvenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nContact: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk URL:https://www.esu.org/event/my-great-pleasures/ LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190404T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190404T190000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190128T102430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143622Z UID:4416-1554402600-1554404400@www.esu.org SUMMARY:A religious history of London by Philppa Bernard DESCRIPTION:Philippa Bernard has lived most of her life in London. For many years\, she and her husband had an antiquarian bookshop in Chelsea\, a mecca for book collectors across the world. She has written several books on religious themes and a biography of the poet Kathleen Raine\, and lectures on historical subjects for groups such as the National Trust and U3A. She is a member of the Society of Authors. \n\nTime: Wine and canapés 6.30pm\, talk at 7pm\nCost: £20 per member £25 per guest\nFurther information: Jane Reid – janereid440@gmail.com URL:https://www.esu.org/event/a-religious-history-of-london-by-philppa-bernard/ CATEGORIES:ESU Education ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Reid":MAILTO:janereid440@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190402T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190402T211500 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190123T113033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143639Z UID:4971-1554232500-1554239700@www.esu.org SUMMARY:Bristol and the legacy of the slave trade DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr. Madge Dresser\, Honorary Professor of Historical Studies\, University of Bristol. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2\, guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-and-the-legacy-of-the-slave-trade/ LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190320T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190320T140000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190117T130459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143720Z UID:4965-1553085000-1553090400@www.esu.org SUMMARY:The criminal conversation of Caroline Norton DESCRIPTION:Diane Atkinson taught history\, was a lecturer and curator of the Museum of London\, specialising in women’s history on which she is the author of several books. In this talk she will discuss the extraordinary events featured in her book ‘The Criminal Conversation of Caroline Norton’ which were part of the move to improve the legal and social position of women. \n\nTime: 12:30pm\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nVenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nFurther information: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-criminal-conversation-of-caroline-norton/ CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190315T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190315T130000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190221T161032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143737Z UID:4980-1552651200-1552654800@www.esu.org SUMMARY:The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations DESCRIPTION:Professor James Raven will be joining us to give a talk on ‘The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations’. \n\nTime: 12.00pm\nCost: £18\nVenue: Park Farm Hotel and Leisure\, Hethersett\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\nFurther information: Bookings for lunch to be notified to the secretary on 01693 45661 by Wed 13th March URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-origins-of-the-esu-and-anglo-american-relations/ LOCATION:Park Farm Hotel and Leisure\, Norwich\, Hethersett\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190305T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190305T210000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190123T112756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144126Z UID:4970-1551812400-1551819600@www.esu.org SUMMARY:English Law – a great English export? DESCRIPTION:A talk by Robert Bourns of TLT Solicitors. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX URL:https://www.esu.org/event/english-law-a-great-english-export/ LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190227T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190227T130000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190116T170039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144110Z UID:4961-1551270600-1551272400@www.esu.org SUMMARY:The speed and glamour of Concorde DESCRIPTION:Captain Les Evans flew the Concorde for 4 years from 1999 to 2003. In this talk\, he will share with us why the ‘magnificent aircraft’ was retired and how it captivated the world with its speed and glamour. \n\nTime: 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.\nCost: members £19; guests £22.\nVenue: The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\nFurther information: contact Brenda Alexander on B_Beeches@btinternet.com or by telephoning 01234 881473. URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-speed-and-glamour-of-concorde/ LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Alexander":MAILTO:B_Beeches@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190217T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190217T123000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190121T141321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144042Z UID:4966-1550399400-1550406600@www.esu.org SUMMARY:Megan Mitchell – The Churches Conservation Trust DESCRIPTION:The Trust looks after some 350 Churches vested in it by the Church Commissioners of the Church of England. Megan will tell us about the work of the Trust with particular reference to Churches in the South Eastern area. \n\nTime: Refreshments are available from 10.15am and the talk will start at 10.45am.\nVenue: The Murray Hall\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex IG10 3SB\nCost: £4 for members and £5 for visitors (first visit free)\, including tea and coffee.\nFurther Information: Please call  020 8505 9001 or 01992 812454 URL:https://www.esu.org/event/megan-mitchell-the-churches-conservation-trust/ LOCATION:The Murray Hall\, Loughton\, Essex\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex\, IG10 3SB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190205T210000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190123T112142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143951Z UID:4969-1549393200-1549400400@www.esu.org SUMMARY:In his own words: Samuel Johnson – a life in writing DESCRIPTION:A talk by Professor Philip and Pam Smallwood. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX URL:https://www.esu.org/event/in-his-own-words-samuel-johnson-a-life-in-writing/ LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190129T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190129T140000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190117T105906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143934Z UID:4962-1548765000-1548770400@www.esu.org SUMMARY:Working with dragons DESCRIPTION:Jonny Sobczyk Boddington\, ESU Governor and CEO of the Peter Jones Foundation has had a fascinating career so far. From Teach First in Tower Hamlets to co-founding charity The Brilliant Club and in 2017 he was appointed CEO of the Peter Jones Foundation. In this talk\, Jonny will share his career highlights and discuss what’s next for him. \n\nTime: 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.\nCost: members £19; guests £22.\nVenue: The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\nFurther information: contact Brenda Alexander on B_Beeches@btinternet.com or by telephoning 01234 881473. URL:https://www.esu.org/event/working-with-dragons/ CATEGORIES:ESU Education ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Alexander":MAILTO:B_Beeches@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190123T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190123T133000 DTSTAMP:20250320T112702 CREATED:20190117T124829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143902Z UID:4963-1548246600-1548250200@www.esu.org SUMMARY:Hong Kong before and after the transfer of sovereignty DESCRIPTION:In 1981\, Brian Renwick moved to Hong Kong where he held a number of senior management roles and became involved with the wider community and fascinated by the history of the dependency since it was ceded to Britain by the Qing dynasty in 1842. Brian will be speaking about his experiences\, hopes and expectations for the future. \n\nTime: 12:30pm\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nVenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nFurther information: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk URL:https://www.esu.org/event/hong-kong-before-and-after-the-transfer-of-sovereignty/ LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ESU Education ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR