Past Talks
With a wide ranging programme of speakers, previous talks have included:
| Racing a Gas Turbine Car History of the development a small gas turbine for a car, and how one demonstrated in a sports car at Le Mans. |
| Solihull Citizens Advice Bureau Talk about the important work undertaken by our local Citizens Advice Bureau. |
| Behind the Lie of the Land A local farmer talks about the facts of farming today. |
| The Quiet Escape A war veteran records his life with particular attention to dates, and how he and others quietly slipped out of captivity. |
| The History of Whistle Our speaker will share his experience in the design and manufacture of whistles, signal horns and sound effects. |
| Wills and Estate Planning Our speaker has much experience in this field and gives home consultations. |
| The Importance of Food Hygiene Our talk will cover aspects of hygiene in relation to the prevention of infections and illness |
| The European Union – The Facts An MEP gives explanation as to the purpose of the European Union and a correction of some misguided perceptions. |
| A Personal Pilgrimage to K2 An illustrated account of an emotional trek to the Base Camp of K2 in the Karakorom Mountains. |
| Gas Turbines The history and the social impact of the Small Gas Turbine Engine. |
| Cadburys and Bournville The arrival of the Cadbury family in Birmingham and their impact on the chocolate trade. |
| The Baron of Packwood Interesting anecdotes by a volunteer steward at Packwood House. |
| The Leprosy Mission The purpose and work of The Leprosy Mission |
| I Bought an Island A whistle-stop tour of a dream to be the custodian of an island. |
| Computers for all A local computer maintenance company owner. He is an enthusiast with infectious sense of humour. |
| Life on the Fairground An historian from the Black Country. He has researched a variety of subjects of local interest and has published some 35 books. |
| No 10 Downing Street From the very beginning until the present day. |
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