Event Category: Open Meeting
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The RNLI - Anthony Gerrard
Anthony Gerrard is a volunteer Community Presenter working with the RNLI. During his career he worked in emergency healthcare as a clinician, trainer and manager within a number of NHS ambulance trusts. The incredible work of the RNLI had long held his admiration and interest. Now part of the organisation, his role is to promote… Read more
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Elgar, the composer you thought you knew - Richard Westwood-Brookes
Richard has spent more than 50 years studying the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar and regularly gives talks at his birthplace museum in Lower Broadheath. Elgar is as much an Enigma as his famous variations – this talk seeks to introduce him in a way that most people don’t recognise. Many people think… Read more
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The Relations between Soil, Agriculture and Human Health - Margaret Oliver
Margaret was Reader in Spatial Analysis at the University of Reading until she retired, and was awarded a visiting professorship. She will speak on the links between soil and human health. They are many and include essential nutrients, food security, beneficial organisms, medications, and clean water. Read more
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The History of Magic - Dr Robert King
Bob is a former scientific officer at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell. Interested in magic from an early age, he is currently President of the British Magical Society. Read more