Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are held on the third Friday of the month except August and December. They are held in St James's Hall which is accessible for wheelchair users.
The doors open at 9.30 am to enable people to catch up with friends, check availability of groups and sign up for outings. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served. Each group takes it in turns to provide the tea and coffee - follow the link to see the rota. The minutes of the most recent committee meeting will be available on the notice board, usually situated to the left of the screen, and a talk begins around 10:30am. The speakers are organised by Veronica Eccleston Speakers' Secretary .
Links
Forthcoming events
17th July 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
Hamish is a retired Detective Inspector on the Specialist Crime Directorate at New Scotland Yard who specialised in the crime of stalking.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
18th September 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
Our local MP, Alan Mak, will provide an insight into what is involved in being an MP.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
16th October 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
A fascinating insight into the world of buying and selling antiques by Penelope Harris.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
20th November 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
A nostalgic trip down to the sea and sand, presented by Sheila Willis.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
15th January 2027
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
Sohail Husain will give a presentation based on his book "Beyond Beliefs" - the incredible true story of a German Refugee, an Indian Migrant and the Families left behind.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
19th February 2027
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
Experienced London Blue Badge Guide, Sally Botwright, will provide a fascinating insight into thq quirky side of our capital city. The talk will be preceded by our AGM.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
19th March 2027
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
Trevor Ritter will give a talk about our favourite anti-heroes and villains.
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
16th April 2027
09:30 - 12:30
Meeting
Andrew Negus makes a welcome return to present the next chapter of his fascinating history of Portsmouth
Venue: St James's Parish Hall
Forthcoming events
14th September 2026
08:00 - 18:00
Outing
Following our original email sent earlier in the year where many members registered their interest, please find details of our forthcoming trip that has now been confirmed with the office […]