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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Black Tie Dinner\, 'Moguls\, Mayhem and Movies”\,  illustrated story of early Hollywood'
DESCRIPTION:Martin Fisher has had a lifelong interest in cinema since his grandfather took him to see ‘Pinocchio’. The title of his talk speaks for itself and will include many film extracts from those early days of cinema. \nBorn in Windsor\, Martin was educated at St George’s School\, Windsor Castle\, where he was a chorister. He sang at the funeral of King George V1\, recorded 78 rpm records for HMV and broadcast Choral Evensong for the BBC. Leaving school\, Martin joined the BBC where  he was to spend the rest of his career. He worked on such classics as Round the Horne and The Billy Cotton Band Show (21 million listeners). He became a producer on and then Head of Radio Light Entertainment. In due course he was Head of TV Comedy\, producing many very popular situation comedies from ‘One Foot in the Grave’ to ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-black-tie-dinner-moguls-mayhem-and-movies-illustrated-story-of-early-hollywood/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191120T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191120T150000
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Lunch & Talk 'The Life\, Times and Legacy of Nancy\, Lady Astor'
DESCRIPTION:In 1919 Lady Nancy Astor was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. She was MP for Plymouth until 1945. Born in the US in 1879\, in 1906 she married Lord (Waldorf) Astor\, the  owner of Clivedon. In parliament she supported social issues including the rights of women and the welfare of children. She became increasingly controversial\, for example supporting appeasement with Germany. Alexis Bowater began her journalistic career as a reporter for the Exeter Express & Echo. She moved into television to become a presenter and producer. Alexis has recently promoted a successful appeal to raise funds for a statue of Lady Astor on The Hoe.   \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-lunch-talk-the-life-times-and-legacy-of-nancy-lady-astor/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191016T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T100741Z
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Dinner & Talk by Vic Marks 'The Broadcasting Phenomena that is Test Match Special'
DESCRIPTION:What is it about a radio programme that is about cricket but which  appeals as much to those who have no interest or knowledge of the game as its aficionados? As one critic said ‘If you want the best of the English and the best English\, there is nothing to beat Test Match Special. It is just such a joy to listen to.  There is something so quintessentially English and ‘summery’ about having TMS on in the background’.  \nWith his dry wit and scholarly demeanour\, Vic Marks has been part of the TMS team for many years. Vic played cricket for Oxford\, Somerset and England before becoming a journalist and author. He writes for The Guardian and The Observer. Vic will tell us something about his years behind the microphone and why it is that an apparently niche programme holds a fascination for such a wide range of listeners. \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-dinner-talk-by-vic-marks-the-broadcasting-phenomena-that-is-test-match-special/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T220000
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Dinner & Talk 'Celestial Images: Saints and Sinners’ by Professor Michael Mendillo
DESCRIPTION:Devon & Exeter branch invite you to a dinner & talk on the subject of ‘Celestial Images: Saints and Sinners\, Intersections of Astronomy\, Art and Religion’ by Professor Michael Mendillo from Boston University\, Massachusetts. \nCelestial imagery of constellations spans human history\, from cave art to modern digital representations of the sky.  Images of astronomy and the art of religion merged in the 17th Century in an audacious re-branding of the sky that replaced the pagan villains of antiquity with biblical heroes. This richly illustrated talk will tell that story. It is an extraordinary privilege to welcome Michael Mendillo to the ESU. He is professor of Astronomy at Boston University and is recognised as being one of the world leaders in his field. He has advised many organisations including NASA and lectured worldwide. He has been described by one of his students as ‘one of the cutest\, funniest\, and sweetest profs around’. \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-dinner-talk-celestial-images-saints-and-sinners-by-professor-michael-mendillo/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T103000
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Judges' Training Day
DESCRIPTION:The Devon & Exeter Branch of the ESU will be hosting a Judges’ Training Day on 3rd September\, conducted by Roger Tilbury. This promises to be an interesting and stimulating occasion and an opportunity to update and enhance our own skills as we judge those of the young students. \nA Light lunch will be provided –  free of charge for Branch members. \nPlease contact Maureen Speller for further information: maureenspeller@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-judges-training-day/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190619T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190619T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T142953Z
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SUMMARY:In the minds of the Cambridge spies
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Cambridge Spies’ was a group of Cambridge graduates who passed information to the Soviet Union during and after World War ll\, which remained active into the 1950s. The membership and number in the ring emerged\, but none was ever prosecuted. Richard Ryder\, formally Mellon Professor at Tulane University\, New Orleans\, has recently completed a book on the ‘Cambridge Spies’. He will discuss some of his research and conclusions. \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/in-the-minds-of-the-cambridge-spies/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190619T010000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190620T005900
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CREATED:20190128T103138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T143554Z
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SUMMARY:Voice in a foreign language born in Belgrade
DESCRIPTION:Vesna Goldsworthy is the Professor of Creative Writing at both the Universities of Exeter and East Anglia. Vesna is a poet\, novelist and a memoirist and is best known for her book ‘Chernobyl Strawberries’. Vesna will discuss her background and the subtleties of understanding and being understood \, in both language and manner when adopting to a foreign country and how she now feels that England is ‘home’. \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/voice-in-a-foreign-language-born-in-belgrade/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190417T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190417T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190123T133000
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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
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