Programme 2026
Programme of Events - 2026
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, at Moreton Hall Community Centre
Wednesday 7th January
Members’ Evening and Resolution Discussion
Speakers: Andy McGowen & Melanie Soanes from Moreton Hall Residents’ Association
Wednesday 5th February
Tony Whittingham - Larkwood Lakes – The Journey from a Trout Fishery to a Nature Reserve.
Tony will share his journey of creating Larkwood Lakes Eco-Centre, a stunning landscape turned over to rewilding.
Show The Love Month
Wednesday 4th March
Adrian Tundell – The Story of Bury St Edmunds Atheneum
From Georgian Assembly Rooms to WW2 canteen, from Charles Dickens to Bob Marley, Bury’s Atheneum has been a place of leisure and pleasure for three centuries.
Wednesday 1st April – Open Meeting
Jason Middleton – Pearl, A Famous Gem
We welcome Jason back to give another fascinating talk; this time about Pearl, what they are, where they are found, famous pearls, famous jewellery and much more.
Bring a Friend!
Wednesday 6th May Moreton Hall WI - AGM
Speaker from St Nicholas Hospice
MHWI Charity of the Year
Wednesday 3rd June
Michelle from The Crafty Foxes
The Crafty Foxes is an environmentally friendly community-based craft company. Michelle will talk about recycling, arts and crafts and give a demonstration before inviting participation. She firmly believes that everyone can craft!
The Great Big Green Week
Wednesday 1st July -Open Meeting
Marie Honeyfield from Anglia CPR
Anglia CPR believe in the importance of raising awareness of common situations in which rapid First Aid can make a difference to a person’s outcome.
In support of the ‘Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers’ Campaign, this will be an open meeting. Everyone welcome
Wednesday 5th August
No Meeting - Outing to be confirmed
Wednesday 2nd September
Catherine Buchanan – The History of Food & the Great English Tea Ceremony.
How food was cooked, table manners and a demonstration of the English tea ceremony.
Wednesday 7th October
Wendy Smith – Tales of a Wimbledon Line Judge
Wendy Smith is a veteran line judge who, after 40 years of officiating at Wimbledon, was ‘gutted’ about the tournament’s decision to replace all human line judges with an electronic system starting in 2025
Wednesday 4th November
Derek Adams – Lee Miller, a 20th Century Woman
Talk about the extraordinary life of American born photographer Lee Miller, a model, muse, surrealist, photographer and WW2 war correspondent and gourmet cook.
Wednesday 2nd December
Festive Fun - Social Evening