Speaker programme, Sept - Dec 2026

Sept 21 William Freeman
Please raise your glasses; confessions of a wedding day professional

Oct 19 Stephen Goss

Opulence, Innovation, and Intrigue: the history of the Orient Express
The Orient Express: Europe’s legendary luxury train whose very name evokes a world of
glamour, espionage, and timeless intrigue. Conceived in 1883 by a Belgian engineer, this
celebrated service quickly became the preferred route for Europe’s elite, transporting
royalty, diplomats, adventurers, and spies across the continent. This talk is an enthralling
journey into the glamorous yet shadowy history of a train that defined an era

Nov 16 Simon Keable

Robert Keable, Utterly Immoral WW1 chaplain

Simon tells the story of his grandfather, Robert Keable, a missionary and WW1 chaplain
who wrote a scandalous best seller and ran away to live in Tahiti.

Dec 14 Nick Dobson

In search of Father Christmas

Discover the origins and evolution of the world’s most recognisable fictional figure in this
illustrated talk

Followed by our Christmas Social

Do make a diary note to avoid missing any of these talks

The talk will start at 2:30, to be followed by Q&A and refreshments.
Doors open at 2.15

How to get there...

To get there from Clapham Junction station walk West up St John's Hill (towards Wandsworth).
Nearby buses, (37 / 39 / 87 / 156 / 170 / 337 / 639 / 670) - Plough Rd or Clapham Junction stops.