Upcoming Talks
Our meetings take place at the Clifton Centre, Ashdene Road, and start at 7:30pm. No meetings are held in January, July and August.
Below is a list of our upcoming talks, but for more information please contact: Mrs Sally James (Treasurer) on email: sallyjames46@hotmail.com
19th October 2026
1549 Oxfordshire Rising
Tim Guile
The Oxfordshire Rising of 1549 was a significant Tudor-era popular rebellion against enclosure and economic hardship. It was part of wider unrest during Edward VI's reign. Tim Guile is chairman of the English Catholic History Association.
16th November 2026
1918 - Peace & Remembrance in Bicester
Nigel Walton
This talk will look at the events of 1918 leading up to the Armistice, and how the news of the end of the war was received in Bicester. It will consider the aftermath of the war and how Bicester decided to honour the returning soldiers and remember its fallen.
19th April 2027
Jericho: Oxford's 'dangerously hospitable' first planned suburb
Mark Davies
17th May 2027
The Oxfordshire Blue Plaque Scheme
Robert Evans
The Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board has during the past 25 years unveiled over 150 plaques to people, events and institutions across the city and county which deserve to be commemorated. Robert Evans, chair of the Board since 2013, will introduce the scheme and then concentrate on the plaques which are located nearest to Bicester, in Cherwell district.
21st June 2027
Reading the Countryside
John Tyler
Once you learn how to spot the clues, a walk in the countryside can reveal so much more about its wildlife, history and prehistory. There are even signs that will help you to find your way and to forecast the weather!