Winter Talks: Jan - Apr 2011

5th January 2011: Alice 3 - The Creation of a Sailing Legend

By Stephen Akester

This talk is about the conception, construction and sailing of Alice by the 4 families who own and have sailed her over the past 10 years. The talk will include her recent cruise to Scandinavia, the Round Britain trip and various races.

2nd February 2011: The Trumpet Shall Sound

By Colonel Malcolm Torrent

Colonel Malcolm Torrent will entertain us with anecdotes drawn from his career as a military bandmaster. He also demonstrates various arts and skills in playing challenging instruments such as the posthorn and trumpet.

9th February 2011: 40,000 Miles Around the World by Train

By Colin Boocock

Colin and Mary Boocock had the trip of a lifetime when they went round  the world, using trains wherever possible. Their objectives included raising awareness of the UK charity Railway Children. Their journey was completed as planned in 76 days, four fewer than Phileas Fogg managed! They visited 26 countries and took over 500 photographs, of which those shown in this show are  just a selection. They called in at the most southerly railway in the world,  travelled up one of the highest railways in the world, crossed four continents,  and enjoyed a huge variety of cuisine on the way. Stunning pictures complement a fascinating show.

26th January 2011: Silent Summer - A report on Britain's wildlife

By Prof Norman Maclean

Norman Maclean, a Professor Emeritus at Southampton University, reports the findings of a major study on the state of Britain's wild animals and plants. His recent book, "Silent Summer", has been described as the "Domesday Book of British wildlife".  The changing nature of Britain's environment has resulted in creating winners and losers - whilst some species thriveand prosper, others are under increasing threat. Professor Maclean will argue that since the problems are chiefly man-made, the solutions can be man-made too.

12th January 2011: Lymington and Keyhaven Nature Reserve

By Peter Durnell

This talk will cover the history and natural history of the Lymington & Keyhaven Nature Reserve and look at some of the management work undertaken. There will be an opportunity to ask any questions at the end.

19th January 2011: The Charge of the Light Brigade

By David Hawkes

The Charge of the Light Brigade has inspired many comments from ''It's magnificent, but it's not war'' to the eponymous poem.  David Hawkes who  has spoken to LTSC before on 'A Diplomat's Lot' now returns to examine this notorious episode in British history.'

16th February 2011: Reach for the Sky

By Jill Daniels

My talk is concerned with the development of the aeronautical industry in Hampshire during the20th Centuary at both the Eastleigh and Hamble airfields. The talk will also cover some of the early manufacturers and flyers associated with the industry.

23rd February 2011: Paddle Steamers from Bournemouth to the Isle of Wight

By Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson recounts the origins, development and demise of paddle steamer services from Bournemouth and Weymouth to Isle of Wight destinations such as the piers at Totland Bay and Alum Bay. These pleasure trips came to a sad end in the 1960s. He also discusses the paddle steamer ferry services to Yarmouth and Ryde. This is Brian's second visit to LTSC following his entertaining and informative talk last year on New Forest railways

2nd March 2011: Royal Naval Museum Portsmouth

By Christopher Knox

Cristopher Knox will talk about The Royal Naval Museum, in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard.  It is one of Britain’s oldest maritime museums. The Museum’s aim is to preserve and present the history of the 'Fleet' - the ships and the men and women who manned them.

The Royal Naval Museum was founded in 1911 as the Dockyard Museum by the C in C Portsmouth. The Foundation Collection consisted largely of ships relics (in particular, ship figureheads and models) and general naval memorabilia.  Over the years the museum has been greatly expanded and in 2009 the Trustees took the historic step of creating the National Museum of the Royal Navy and sometime in 2011 all the separate naval museums will be merged.

9th March 2011: History of Isle of Wight Ferries

By Kerry Jackson

More details of this talk will be published here when available.

16th March 2011: Bees and Plants

By Andy Willis

Hampshire bee keeper and honey producer Andy Willis will present an illustrated talk and will share his wide knowledge of the life of honey bees, the plants that attract them, bee keeping and the production of honey.

30th March 2011: Tales from the Watercress Line

By David Yaldrin

The Watercress Line is a heritage railway which runs for 10 miles between New Alresford to Alton. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in London. This talk illustrates the history of the Watercress Line.

6th April 2011: My Cold War Career

By Air Commodore John Mitchell

Following the success of Air Commodore John Mitchell on 15th December
we will be welcoming him again on April 6th when he will be speaking on 'My Cold War Career - Washington 1945-1947  and Moscow  1965-1968'.

23rd March 2011: The True Story of the Nuclear Submarine Kursk Disaster

By Eddie Neylon

Eddie holds honorary posts in most of the world's Navies for his work in technically
advanced submarine rescue systems.

Being made responsible for the NATO Submarine Rescue System since 1990
Eddie and his team of engineers developed state of the art rescue
equipment which is now used by most of the naval forces around the
world.

Winter Talks Overview

Written by Viv & Lyn Robins Tuesday, 02 February 2010 20:48

The club has a fine record of providing a winter programme of Wednesday evening talks. The subjects vary widely and there is something that will appeal to everyone during the season. Most speakers are recruited by their reputation and we are always delighted to be entertained by a club member. Subjects have varied from a wide range of natural history and New Forest topics to several sailing and ocean topics as well as local history, outer space, aircraft, Beaulieu Motor Museum and more.

Details of the talks are to be found on the web site, in Tell Tales and on notice boards. The club is open for supper from 6.30.pm and the talks begin at 7.45. pm. Entrance fee - £1.50. Per person. There are no talks during the summer months.