Monthly Meeting and Talks
We all meet together on the first Tuesday of the month at The Jube, Market Gates, Great Yarmouth. Free to all members, this popular event is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with friends.
The meeting is opened by our Chairman, Linda Fellas, giving announcements of up and coming events; this is followed by a talk. Hot drinks and biscuits conclude the afternoon.
Keep and eye on the Members page, for detailed information on finding The Jube.
Up and coming talks
1 September - William Schaw Lindsay from cabin boy to shipping magnate - Bill Lindsay
At the age of 10 William ran away to sea and, as the title suggests, become one of the most influencial shipping magnates of the 19th century.
Working from William's journals, Bill has put together the remarkable story of William Schaw Lindsay who travelled the world and owned a fleet of 22 ships at the end of his life.
6 October - Scams and how to avoid them - Stephen Mauder
We hear daily about people that have lost a lot money as a result of internet fraud.
Stephen will take us through some of the most prevalent scams and given us all advice on how to avoid becoming a victim ourselves.
A talk not to be missed
3 November - The Winter Gardens - Ann Marie Furber
Ann will be giving us an update and the restoration of the glorious Winter Gardens, situated on the Front in Great Yarmouth.
It's an amazing building and I for one, cannot wait to see it fully restored and open to all.
1 December - Father Christmas Myths and Mistletoe - Mike Wabe
After many years working for the Public Services, Mike is now a renowned Town Crier.
Discover how and why we celebrate Christmas when we do. Be surprised, and maybe event amazed, at when and how the traditions we currently associate with Christmas – cards, holly, mistletoe, crackers, turkeys to name but some – came about.
The presentation ends with the recitation of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem A Visit From St Nicholas, now universally known as ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.
5 January 2027 - My Fire Brigade Service - Norman Parcell
Ever wondered what the Fire Service has to do in Winterton-on-Sea?
Come along to the talk and Norman will tell us all about it
2 February 2027 - A Brief History of the Norfolk Broads - Simon Partridge
The Norfolk Broads were created by medieval peat diggings between the 9th and 14th centuries, later flooded as sea level rose. Local people worked the waterways as peat cutters, reed cutters, fishermen and wherrymen. Today, this historic landscape is protected for its wildlife, scenery and recreation and cultural heritage sites.
Simon is an experienced public speaker. For over 30 years, he has given a wide variety of talks on subjects including natural history, history, and food and drink.
2 March 2027 - The North Quay Great Yarmouth - Cllr Carl Smith
Not the prettiest part of Great Yarmouth but situated very close to Breydon Water. We have all heard about the proposed redevelopment of the area to provide housing, shops and leisure facilities.
Cllr Carl Smith will be giving us an update on the project
Previous Talks 2026
7 July - short talk from Anne Rayner from EACH followed by the AGM
Depending on a family's needs and wishes, EACH can provide care in one of our hospices, in the family home, virtually, in hospital or in the wider community. This ensures every family receives care somewhere they feel safe and comfortable.
The hospices are fun, happy and homely places for children to be children, and a dependable, supportive and restful space for families to be families.
AGM documents can be downloaded and printed from the Documentation page
2 June - Mary Newton - Murder under the Miscroscope
One of our most popular speakers, Mary is back with more gruesome tales of her life and work as a Forensic Scientist. Mary has been involved in all manner of high profile murders and abductions.
Prepare yourself for a riveting talk.
5 May - Through the Stage Door - Jim Stebbings
Jim has had a life-long interest in the theatre and performing, especially the musical theatre, both as an amateur and semi-professional performer and as a producer and director.
This has encompassed producing music festivals, directing and participating in various forms of musical and dramatic entertainment and studying the lives and work of the prominent musical theatre contributors to the 20th century musical theatre.
7 April - The Pure Unvanished Truth of Great Yarmouth
Tony Diamond
Tony has visited us four times in the past and has suggested this new talk. He is a fount of knowledge on our delightful little town and gets to grips with both the good times and the bad times.
Prepare yourselves to learn lots of things you didn't know about Great Yarmouth.