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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Swarbrick Singers' by Ian Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Ian Clarke is an organist and musical director of the acclaimed chamber choir the Swarbrick Singers\, as well as member of the panel of Examiners for the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music. \nThe choir was formed in 1983 while Ian was the organist of All Saints’ Church\, Northampton. The organ at the church was built by Thomas Swarbrick\, an 18th century builder and the original case is still there — hence the name. They sing music both sacred and secular from all periods of time at all types of events. Ian will share some insights into chamber music and the wonderful  experiences of this choir. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets are priced at £15 for members and £18 for non- members. Talk only tickets are £10 for both members and guests. \nTimings: \n7pm arrival – Bar available for drinks \n7.30pm – Speaker begins (one hour including questions) \n8.30pm – Light refreshments \n9.30pm – Event closes \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-swarbrick-singers-by-ian-clarke/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Importance of Physiotherapy in Maintaining Good Health' by Phil Pask
DESCRIPTION:Phil Pask is a Chartered Physiotherapist for the Northampton Saints and the England Rugby Team\, one of the world’s best at the rehabilitation and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. His experience of over 25 years\, knowledge base and skill set is far-reaching and includes using motivation and exercise progression\, robust hands-on therapy for treating severe injuries and more long term arthritic issues. Phil will explain how to try to ensure robust health and what to do if the expertise of a physiotherapist is needed. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets are priced at £15 for members and £18 for non- members. Talk only tickets are £10 for both members and guests. \nTimings: \n7pm arrival – Bar available for drinks \n7.30pm – Speaker begins (one hour including questions) \n8.30pm – Light refreshments \n9.30pm – Event closes \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-importance-of-physiotherapy-in-maintaining-good-health-by-phil-pask/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T143000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre: Past and Future' by Douglas and Ginny Pope
DESCRIPTION:The Mill Theatre has been ever-present in Douglas and Ginny’s lives for 52 years and both have supported the theatre in a number of ways\, including acting in a number of productions. Douglas has just retired as Chair of Governors of this unique riverside theatre which is run and maintained entirely by volunteers. He will take us through its history from wartime formation and entertaining groups stationed in Poddington\, to its award winning amateur status today. His wife Ginny\, has been wardrobe mistress for many years and will talk about the unique collection housed in the basement. If Health and Safety permits\, a tour may be possible. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-sharnbrook-mill-theatre-past-and-future-by-douglas-and-ginny-pope/
LOCATION:Sharnbrook Mill Theatre\, Sharnbrook Mill Theatre\, 103 Mill Rd\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Kursk Russian Submarine Rescue' by Sir David Russell
DESCRIPTION:Sir David was the Chief Executive of the Harpur Trust from 2002 – 2019 and was the first Commanding Officer of HMS Vanguard\, the UK’s lead Trident submarine. \nOn Saturday 21 August 2000\, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk suffered two enormous explosions and sank to the bottom of the Barents Sea. Miraculously\, 23 sailors survived in the after machinery compartments. The UK offered to help the Russians rescue the sailors and Sir David Russell led the UK rescue forces to the Barents Sea. His talk will explain what happened and why\, in the end\, efforts to rescue the sailors were unsuccessful. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-kursk-russian-submarine-rescue-by-sir-david-russell/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T143000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Busking Beyond Borders' by David Fisher
DESCRIPTION:David has headlined at folk clubs around the country. As a director of the buskers’ advocacy group ‘Keep Streets Live’ since 2019\, he has actively campaigned for the rights of street entertainers up and down the country. He has spent a number of years busking his way around nearly 50 countries. His adventures include run–ins with the police in Azerbaijan\, free tickets to see Bruce Springsteen and many more. Alongside regaling the audience with his anecdotes David will be playing some of the songs that he wrote on this journey and bringing the audience up to date with his latest busking travels. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-busking-beyond-borders-by-david-fisher/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T143000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence' by Professor Jim Norton
DESCRIPTION:Professor Jim Norton OBE FREng\, Immediate Past Chair of the Royal Academy of Engineering Community of Practice in Digital Systems\, will discuss and debate how Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are technologies now being applied ubiquitously in areas as diverse as medical diagnosis and policing. They are immensely valuable tools and yet potentially also dangerously fallible. How can the benefits best be extracted\, whilst minimising the risks? How should ethical principles be applied in the development and use of such systems? How are the best synergies achieved between human and machine intelligence? \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-ethical-use-of-artificial-intelligence-by-professor-jim-norton/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T143000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Morecambe Moments' by Gail Stuart
DESCRIPTION:Gail started Morecambe Moments some years after her father Eric Morecambe’s sudden death in 1984\, and says that it could not have been done during her father’s life time. After his death\, quite simply\, this is Gail’s personal tribute to her dad. A number of years ago Gail was asked by a friend to do a talk at a charity dinner. “I looked blankly at him and said What about?”. He\, of course\, said\, “Your dad!” \nLittle did Gail expect that this would be the start of another career. The continued interest in Eric Morecambe has meant that Gail is now being kept very busy speaking with all sorts of groups across the country. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-morecambe-moments-by-gail-stuart/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T123000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Primary Debate Academy
DESCRIPTION:Ouse Valley branch will be holding a Primary Debate Academy on Thursday\, 30 June at the University of Bedford\, Polhill campus.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-primary-debate-academy/
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire\, Polhill Ave\, Bedford\, MK41 9EA
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T123000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Primary Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:Ouse Valley branch will be holding a Primary Public Speaking Competition on Wednesday\, 15 June at Bedford Prep School.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-primary-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:Bedford Prep School\, De Parys Ave\, Bedford\, MK40 2TU
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T163000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155132Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: The inner workings of the UK Privy Council
DESCRIPTION:‘The inner workings of the UK Privy Council’ with Alex Galloway (Retired Clerk of the Privy Council and Head of the Privy Council Office) \nThe Privy Council is a group of advisers on the royal prerogative to the sovereign and has been in existence since the 1500s. Initially it advised on the authority\, privilege\, and immunity attached to the British monarch; however\, now it is more concerned with the conduct of the government of the United Kingdom\, including: foreign affairs\, defence\, and national security. Alex will take us behind the scenes of this important aspect of our government and unlock some of its secrets.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-inner-workings-of-the-uk-privy-council/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T163000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
CREATED:20220317T154252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154831Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Churchill - a flawed talent?
DESCRIPTION:‘Churchill: a flawed talent?’ with Allen Packwood (Churchill archives\, Churchill College\, Cambridge) \nIt has long been accepted that Churchill was one of the great figures in British history. A man of huge talent\, a great war leader\, an inspiring orator\, a prolific writer – but also a man with many flaws\, an unpopular political figure\, and controversial in many areas of political life. The speaker will guide our thinking to reach a balanced view of this extraordinary man.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-churchill-a-flawed-talent/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T160000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
CREATED:20220317T153610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T153610Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Why oracy skills are vital to children's development' with Professor Neil Mercer
DESCRIPTION:‘Why oracy skills are vital to children’s development’ \nProfessor Neil Mercer  (University of Cambridge\, and Director\, Oracy Cambridge) in conversation with Barbara Firth\, governor\, the English-Speaking Union. \nResearch has shown that children’s spoken language experience is very important for the development of their reasoning skills\, their subject learning and their life chances in general. It is also known that many children’s out-of-school lives will not provide the kinds of experience they need to develop a full repertoire of spoken language (oracy) skills. This session will focus on ways that schools and teachers can respond to those needs\, and how parents and grandparents can help.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-why-oracy-skills-are-vital-to-childrens-development-with-professor-neil-mercer/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200331T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'MARK RUTHERFORD’S PEOPLE'
DESCRIPTION:DR MARK CREES \nEnglish teacher\, author\, Chairman of the Rutherford Society. \nMARK RUTHERFORD’S PEOPLE \nHale White was born in Bedford in 1831 and educated at Bedford Modern School. A nonconformist in religion and a civil servant and journalist. For his novels he assumed the pseudonym\, Mark Rutherford. Dr Crees’s presentation will partly be a talk on Rutherford’s life and partly a dramatic reading of extracts from his novels to give a flavour of Rutherford’s writing.    The characters in the novels are full of doubts and questions and private sorrows\, for example\, the trainee preacher who questions his faith. Rutherford: a human\, sensitive writer.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-mark-rutherfords-people/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'CONTEMPORARY AMERICA'
DESCRIPTION:PROFESSOR GARY GERSTLE\, Professor of American History and Fellow of Sidney Sussex College\, University of Cambridge \nGary Gerstle lives in Cambridge\, England\, and Cambridge\, Massachusetts. He is primarily an historian of 20th century America with particular expertise in immigration and race issues. He has lectured worldwide\, and is frequently consulted for his views on contemporary questions in the USA. In his talk to us he will give a broad survey of current trends in American society – race relations\, migration\, economic policies\, relations with Europe\, Russia\, China\, cultural changes\, the impact of President Trump. Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the United States?
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-contemporary-america/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
CREATED:20190831T204125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T135657Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'THE HOUSE OF LORDS: PAST\, PRESENT AND FUTURE'
DESCRIPTION:THE RT HON BARONESS D’SOUZA\, Former Lord Speaker of the House of Lords \nOur speaker has had a distinguished career in science – anthropology\, brain chemistry and human nutrition. She has\, in addition\, a wide range of other interests – human rights\, development\, gender equality. She was created a Life Peer in 2004 and sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords\, being elected Lord Speaker for 5 years from 2011 to 2016.    Baroness D’Souza is therefore well qualified to speak about the composition of the Lords\, its value and possible limitations\, its relationship with the Commons and how it might change in the future. \nBranch social activities are arranged in order to raise funds for\, and promote an awareness of\, our educational activities in schools.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-the-house-of-lords-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & talk 'all wrapped up: a Christmas confection'
DESCRIPTION:ALL WRAPPED UP: A CHRISTMAS CONFECTION Caroline Bacon\, Former Curator of Cecil Higgins\, and Manager of Rothsay Education Centre \nTaking Christmas\, Winter and the Nativity as our theme\, we will look at a number of artists from Breughel to Damien Hirst and their response to Christmas (or winter) through a variety of art media. An opportunity to discover how the concept and image of Christmas has changed over the centuries. \nBranch social activities are arranged in order to raise funds for\, and promote an awareness of\, our educational activities in schools.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-all-wrapped-up-a-christmas-confection/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
CREATED:20190828T103714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T140906Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'An unscripted life'
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Jill Edwards\, Member\, English-Speaking Union. \nJill is going to talk about people she has met and events that have occurred in her lifetime. Educated at Roedean School and the Royal  Central School of Speech and Drama\, she was a contemporary of Dame Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave. She has acquired over the years an extraordinary knowledge of actors and the world of drama.   She has taught Speech and Drama and remedial reading in schools in the UK and abroad.  In recent years she has worked for Relate as a marriage counsellor. \nLuncheon meetings start at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-take-an-unscripted-life/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, The Sharnbrook\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'The truth about Education'
DESCRIPTION:Professor Alan Smithers\, Director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research\, University of Buckingham \nAlan Smithers is a highly regarded national figure who is frequently consulted for his views on a wide range of current issues.  He will talk about the present day state of England’s education\, how it got there\, what is functioning well\, where there are particular problems\, and where it might go in the future. \nLuncheon meetings start at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-the-truth-about-education/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, The Sharnbrook\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105616
CREATED:20190828T094421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T141243Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk on 'Ethics & Empire' by Professor Nigel Biggar
DESCRIPTION:Professor Niger Biggar\, Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology\, University of Oxford will deliver a talk on Ethics and Empire. \nFrom the 18th century until the years after the Second World War  Britain ruled an enormous  empire. Attitudes to this have changed over the last 100 years\, moving from popular pride to doubt and guilt. Our speaker is leading a 5 year project attempting to achieve a balanced assessment of empire. Is such an appraisal possible? The project has proved to be controversial\, and has raised issues of free speech and the discussion of “incorrect” views. How should we regard the British Empire and\, indeed\, other empires? Can it and they be defended? \nLuncheon meetings start at 12.30pm for 1.00pm lunch\, followed by the talk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-talk-on-ethics-empire-by-professor-nigel-biggar/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, The Sharnbrook\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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