Retired Members - Events Programme 2008/2009

All talks meetings will be held in the East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. off the B2039 just south of Horsley Railway Station, OS Ref. TQ090542; phone 01483 285019 starting at 10:15 for coffee. Parking at the Hall is very restricted and members are requested to make best use of the space available.

The P.C. Group meetings are held at Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, RH5 5DB OS Ref TQ195422 and are normally on the THIRD Wednesday of the month.

Details of meetings organised by the Technical Group can be found within the main Surrey programme [here]

Wednesday, April 1

‘Flying - What goes on and why?’ The airline pilot's view by Lorimar Burn

Lorimer retired just over 2 years ago after 40 years as a helicopter pilot and a short-haul pilot, flying with British Midland (now bmi) out of London Heathrow. This is your opportunity to ask all those awkward questions about flying that have been bothering you all these years!

Wednesday, May 6

‘20th Anniversary Celebrations, Horsley Towers’

Presentation on the History of Horsley Towers and an address by IET Past President, John Loughhead

Before lunch there will be a presentation on the history of the Towers. After luncheon, John Loughhead, past President of the IET will speak to us.

Wednesday, June 3

‘The Story of the Foundling Hospital, London’ by Pamela Scott

Inspired by Captain Thomas Coram, a hospital for foundling babies was opened in London in the 1740s; William Hogarth used the opportunity of the new building to incorporate a picture gallery where living artists could display their work. This collection now forms the core of the Museum in Brunswick Square.

Wednesday, July 1

Afternoon Meeting with Cream Tea. ‘Cycling around the world’ by Pam Goodall

To celebrate her 60th birthday, Pam Goodall, who lives in West Sussex, decided that she would cycle around the world. Her talk relates her adventures en route. She cycled across Europe and through Asia finally arriving in China. From here she flew to America and cycled from west to east. Her book will be available to purchase after the meeting.

Wednesday, August 5

‘The History of the Clarinet’ by Margaret Archibald

Margaret Archibald is a member and organiser with the London Mozart players. In talking about the instrument Margaret will bring a number of clarinets on which she played different pieces to correspond with the relevant instruments.

Wednesday, September 2

‘The Kempton Steam Museum’ by the Kempton Great Engines Society

The topics include some background history of water supply, construction and working life of the engines, restoration and museum operations