Monthly Meeting and Talks

We all meet together on the first Tuesday of the month at St. George's Theatre, King St. 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.

 Please can I ask all members to arrive no earlier than 1.50pm to avoid standing in the cold until the theatre is unlocked.

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.

7 July - AGM and short talk from Anne Rayner from EACH

The primary task of the AGM is to sign off last year's minutes and to vote in the new committee. All the relevant paperwork will be on the Documentation page once it is available

We will, once again be inviting groups to set up a small display to give a feel for what they do at their meetings. It's a great way to promote your group and we all enjoy seeing what each group does.

1 September - William Schaw Lindsey 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 Lindsey 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