2019/2020 Programme 2019 October 15th AGM followed by a talk by Julie and Trevor Bounford entitled ‘Beer & Spirits: tales of sightings, sounds and sensations in our local hostelries.” November 19th An illustrated talk by Val Davison about the present day local connections with the 405 Squadron. December 17th This year we hope to have a social evening at The Reading Room with some entertainment which is yet to be confirmed. This will be a Members only night, but you can always become a member on the night for £12.50 for the year. 2020 January 21st Ollie Hipwell joins us to continue his talk about modern, local farming.This follows on from a rather damp but well prepared evening last June. You don’t need to have gone to the June meeting to enjoy this meeting. February 18th A talk about the archaeological finds while building the new A14. March 17th This is yet to be confirmed. April 21st The history of Cambridge transport since 1900 by Tony Kirby. May 19th Rogation tide and The Beating of the Bounds. A talk by Martin Davies and Chris Duffett to be followed by a walk around some of the village boundaries on Wednesday morning 20th May. June 16th A visit, yet to be confirmed. Below are the details of last year's meetings and events. They are included here to give an idea of the variety of subjects the Society covers. 2018/2019 Programme 2018 October 16th AGM followed by a glass of wine and a presentation by Dr. Julie Bounford on Mazes and Labyrinths, the subject of her new book. November 20th Pat Doody telling us about The Fenlands - That Sinking Feeling. December 18th Social Evening at The Chequers, Little Gransden. 2019 January 15th Kenneth Lewis talking to us about local prisoner of war camps. February 19th Martin Davies giving us an update on the Windmill Restoration. March 19th David Tayor talking about A V Roe and the Avro Lancaster. April 16th Val and John Davison - The Gransdens at the time of World War 1. May 21st Paula Stainton - the Pink Floyd Exhibition, following on from last year. June 18th Farm visit - to Hill Farm, Little Gransden. Note that this meeting is NOT at the Reading Room and starts at 7:30pm at Hill Farm, instead of the usual time of 8:00pm. Hill Farm is on the left as you head out of Little Gransden towards Longstowe. More details on the News page. 2017 October 17th AGM followed by a glass of wine and an opportunity to listen to
and discuss some of our archive recordings of memories of the villages. November 21st Keith Tritton ‘An Astronomical Miscellany’, becoming an astronomer, what do astronomers do? Large international observatories – the story of the sky in pictures. December 19th Social Evening at The Chequers including a brief talk by Bobby Mitchell about his micro brewery and a chance to sample some of his ales. 2018 January 16th Sue Jarrett talking about her research into WW1 local newspaper reports. February 20th Paula Stainton will talk about her work as Pink Floyd’s Curator, how it came about and her 30+ years career working with the band. She will also talk a little about her 10 years working in Formula 1 motor sport for McLaren. March 20th Becky Proctor following on from her talk about Papworth Trust last year, Becky will talk about Varrier-Jones and the early years of the Papworth settlement. April 17th Paul Phoenix will talk about his life in music. May 15th Martin Davies will give us an illustrated talk about local wild flowers. June 19th MG cars night, featuring examples of MG sports cars owned by local enthusiasts, plus a talk by the MG Owners Club. Venue will be Hayfield Cottage, Sand Path, Great Gransden, home of Sandra and John Vinnell. |  Alms Houses, Little Gransden Still in use today |
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