Les Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 2pm A Talk by Denise Beddows – Cosy Crime Denise Beddows, author of the ‘Misbourne Murder Mysteries’ series, explores this increasingly popular sub-genre of crime, looking at a variety of series, including SJ Bennett’s ‘Her Majesty Investigates’; Richard Osmond’s ‘Thursday Murder Club’; Robert Thorogood’s ‘Marlow Murder Club’; Steph Broadribb’s ‘Retired Detectives’ Club’, … Read more
Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 2pm A Talk from members of The HS2 Team Blake Edmunds (Senior Project Manager, HS2) and Duncan Fallon (Senior Engagement Manager, Align JV), will be giving us an update on the progress of HS2 in the Chess Valley and Chalfonts. This is a “face to face” talk at Chalfont Community … Read more
09 September 2026 at 2pm A Talk on Tea by “Two Spoons” Join the Two Spoons (named after their tea tasting spoons!), Mark Lawson and Giles Oakley, who will give their educational and entertaining talk on ‘The Story of Tea from Bush to Cup’. Mark and Giles are co-founders of Chesham based Two Spoons Tea … Read more
12 August 2026 at 2pm The Secret Life of Bees – A Talk by Meriet Duncan Meriet is a local Bee Keeper and author who gives an interactive talk which blends fascinating insights into the life of bees, inside and outside the hive with gentle storytelling, humour, and real-life experiences from her work as a … Read more
Wednesday 22nd July ~2:30pm (after the AGM) Working with the Royals in their Palaces and The ‘Out-Takes’! Brian Greenan is one of London’s most experienced Toastmasters and Masters of Ceremonies. Over the years he has built a unique portfolio, working with all the members of the British Royal Family, both in the UK and the US, … Read more
10 June 2026 at 2pm The work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission This presentation will provide an overview of the Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission from past to present with reference to the sites and casualties it cares for. It will begin by discussing the conception of the CWGC by its founder … Read more
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 2pm Daniel Keel will give an illustrated talk about Swans. Daniel is a local author, journalist, birdwatcher, and speaker who is an expert on swans. He will speak about these magnificent birds which are common in the South of England. Combining his knowledge of swans alongside his experiences among them … Read more
The Parsi Community of India and Pakistan 08 April 2026 at 2pm Ramji Abinashi, one of our members, will give a talk about the Parsis, an ethno-religious community of Zoroastrians primarily residing in India and Pakistan. These are descendants of Persian Zoroastrians who fled religious persecution following the Arab conquest of Iran between the 8th and … Read more
Tax, Care and Toy Boys Inheritance Planning 11 March 2026 at 2pm Lucy Goldsman, an Estate Planning Consultant with Co-op, will give a talk on Estate Planning. With over 14 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of Will preparation, Will trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, Lucy helps clients navigate this area of … Read more
A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie 11 February 2026 at 2pm Dr Kathryn Harkup, a former chemist turned writer and science communicator, talks about how Agatha Christie revelled in the use of poison to kill off unfortunate victims in her books; indeed, she employed it more than any other murder method, with … Read more