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 […]

A talk by Professor Philip and Pam Smallwood. Time: 7.45pm, refreshments available from 7.15pm Cost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5 Venue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral, BS8 3BX

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. Time: Refreshments are available from 10.15am and the talk will start at 10.45am. Venue: The Murray […]

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. Time: 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch, followed by the talk. Cost: members £19; guests £22. Venue: The Sharnbrook […]

Professor James Raven will be joining us to give a talk on ‘The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations’. Time: 12.00pm Cost: £18 Venue: Park Farm Hotel and Leisure, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DL Further information: Bookings for lunch to be notified to the secretary on 01693 45661 by Wed 13th March

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 […]