2023/2024 Programme

2023/2024 Programme

2023

October 18th A short AGM will be held followed by
John Davison delivering Part 2 of "Into the Wide Blue Yonder", talking about his lifelong interest in aviation.

Novermber 21st.    Cambridege was involved in shaping the sporting revolution that went global in the second half of the 19th century. This talk explores the individuals and sports that made up this revolution and the challenges they faced. Presenter is Nigel Fenner, who is related to Frank Fenner, one of those directly involved in the revolution

December 19th Update on the Gransdens Windmill project. As well as the splendid new sails on the windmill, much else has been happening since the last update. This talk, presented by
Martin Davies, will present a review and update on progress both with the restoration programme, what new things we have learnt about the mill’s history, structure and importance and some of the challenges for the future. Come and hear all the latest news!

2024

January 16th       This talk follows the route of the Old North Road from London north to the Humber and beyond. It covers its early history and on to the periods of the mailcoaches, stagecoaches and the turnpike road to the coming of the railways and changes of the last 100 years. Presenter is Stephen Owen.

February 20th MEETING CANCELLED

March 19th John Jefferies will be presenting a talk on farming entitled "The Farm, The Soil, Time and Carbon".

Details of future meetings to be published when known.



2022/2023 Programme

2022

October 18th A brief AGM will be held followed by Val Davison showing some old films of The Gransdens taken in the 1950s and early 60s.These are amateur films but show some fascinating material.

November 15th Andy Greaves will be talking to us about his experiences driving to Ukraine.

December 20th Did Oliver Cromwell really ban Christmas? Were mince pies outlawed? Did Cromwell really have anything to do with all this? This talk by Stuart Orme reveals the fascinating story behind the myth of how the festive season was outlawed in the 1640s.

2023

January 17th Chris Roche asks "Where have you been tonight?"  - a lighthearted look at your journey through space and time.

February 21st Philip and Sheila George talk about Gransden bells, then and now.

March 21st "Into the Wide Blue Yonder" - John Davison tells us about his lifelong passion for flying and all things related to aviation.

April 18th Time Travellers DVDs

May 16th Archaeology - MOLA update on archaeological finds during construction of the new A14 road.

June 20th               Summer Evening Farm Visit - Hosted by Charles and Jo Mear at Wood Farm, Vicarage Road, Waresley. Note - start time is 6:30pm at the farm, NOT at the Reading Room.



Alms Houses, Little Gransden

Alms Houses, Little Gransden

Still in use today