Ralph Jones Mary Rix’s neighbour Ralph, a keen cyclist, will take us through the history of the bicycle. Read more

Neil Nixon Ten of the greatest lies offered up as if they were the truth, with details of those responsible and why they bothered. Presented historically and varied to include both the sinister and side-splittingly funny. Read more

Sonia Case Sonia, a Bromley u3a member, will recount her mother’s escape from Nazi Germany, and subsequent events in wartime London and beyond. She covers the period from 1934 to 1980. Read more

Guy Bartlett The History of Concorde  The fastest passenger aircraft of all time. First flown in 1969, this iconic vehicle was ahead of its time in many ways. There will never be another aircraft like Concorde. The perfect synergy of technology and design. Read more

Karen Emery An extraordinary garden space in and around the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1147. Tended by monks, Tudors, Georgians and Victorians. Hear the story of the research uncovering Boxley Abbey Garden's history, and the tantalising link to Lord Alfred Tennyson. Read more

Dr John Wyatt John tells about his key role in a number of high profile security incidents such as: The Bomb in the Grand Hotel, Brighton 1984 The removal of pipemines under 36 airfields, Security of HM Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, Security of the Channel Tunnel and route from Folkestone to St… Read more

Sue Duckworth Sissinghurst is one of the most well-known and popular gardens in Kent. This is a walk through the garden, which was planned and designed by a very famous couple and is looked after by the National Trust today. Read more

Our Annual General Meeting will take place during our September meeting. Nominations for the new committee should be sent to the . Read more

Don Cockrill An insight into the highly specialised little known profession of maritime pilotage. Pilots navigate ships of all shapes and sizes into and out of ports globally. The talk includes its history and applicable legislation (UK) as well as some of the day-to-day hazards and experiences pilots encounter. Read more

Julius Bannister Julius, a violinist, spent 40 years in London's music business, playing for West End shows (Les Mis), opera, ballet, for the symphony, & as a recording artist. Julius charts the course from childhood with a love of music, to being a professional musician. today Julius heads up Village Concerts that takes music into… Read more