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Friday 23rd January 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Fraud and Scams
(Hutton Community Centre - Main Hall)
This talk will be given by Chris Bourne, local specialist, Barclays Bank, at Hutton Community Centre £3 on the door.
Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
The sculpture heritage of Harlow
Presented by: Peter Aylmer (Hutton Community Centre)
Harlow is rightly known as 'Sculpture Town', thanks to a growing collection of around 100 public works of art on continual display in its streets and public places. But how did this come about? Peter will trace how the new town's master planner, the renowned architect Frederick Gibberd, saw public art as integral to his conception of the town, and how that legacy has been developed since. He will also look at how the very plan of Harlow is itself something of a work of art, based on Gibberd's close understanding of the Essex landscape.
Wednesday 18th February 2026
"I'm Sorry Prime Minister"
Travel by coach to the Apollo Theatre in London to see "I'm Sorry Prime Minister" on Wednesday February 18th 2026.
Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Faber & Faber: Ninety Years of Excellence in Cover Design
Presented by: Toby Faber (Hutton Community Centre)
Toby Faber is the grandson of the founder of Faber & Faber, one of London’s most important literary publishing houses. This talk traces its history through its illustrations, covers and designs and looks at some of its most famous artists.
Saturday 7th March 2026
"The Constant Wife" at Chelmsford Theatre
"The Constant Wife" at Chelmsford Theatre on Saturday, March 7th 2026. Travel not included.
Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Inn Signia
Presented by: John Ericson (Hutton Community Centre)
The art work and stories behind peculiar pub names.Have you ever wondered why we have so many pubs called 'The Red Lion' or 'The Crown'? Have you ever heard of 'The Bucket of Blood' or 'The Cow and Snuffers'? Come along and John will enlighten us.
Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Lynmouth 1952 - An Unexpected Change in the Weather.
Presented by: Philip McKinder (Hutton Community Centre)
In this talk Philip explores the little town of Lynmouth in North Devon and what happened there in August 1952, that had an impact all over the world. Members will choose a hotel for their holiday and then he will walk them through the old village before finding out what happened to them on the night of 15th August, as they sit down for their evening meal.
Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
The House of Romanov
Presented by: Siobhan Clarke (Hutton Community Centre)
During 1917 violent revolutions tore Russia apart and set in place a communist regime. The murder of the Imperial family at Ekaterinburg in 1918 shook the world and still inspires a terrible fascination today. The beauty and innocence of the Romanov children would become emblems of a world that vanished forever.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Fleeing Hitler - the Civilian stories
Presented by: David Worsfold (Hutton Community Centre)
Who were the 20,000? David will speak about the exodus of civilians to the Atlantic ports as well as the SS Madura's famous passengers. He will tell the stories of individuals from that of a 10 year old girl to the plight of the world's richest man.
Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 2:15 p.m.
A lifetime with my head in the clouds
Presented by: Peter Hewitt (Hutton Community Centre)
Peter tells the complete story of his dreams as a fourteen-year-old schoolboy to his first airline job, gaining his first jet command at the age of twenty-nine and finishing on the mighty B747-400 ‘Jumbo Jet’. Peter’s story is poignant and funny, indeed sometimes hysterical
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
History in the Landscape
Presented by: Julian Whybra (Hutton Community Centre)
How does history shape our landscape? Essex is particularly fortunate in this respect in that its settlement patterns can be traced back to the fifth century and its place names reveal the hidden origins and nature of the landscape around us. We will also discover what remains of our East Saxon origins today.
Tuesday 27th October 2026 at 2:15 p.m.
The Folklore of Fungus
Presented by: Sandra Lawrence (Hutton Community Centre)
A return of Sandra Lawrence who previously spoke to us about Warley Place. She warns us that this talk has some gruesome photos with some rather rude looking fungi. Thsi makes her talk sound even more intriguing.
Tuesday 24th November 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Secrets, Scandal and Salacious Gossip of the Royal Court, 1660 to 1830
Presented by: Sarah Slater (Hutton Community Centre)
Sarah will talk about all the naughty bits of history that we probably didn’t learn about at school! She will reveal some royal scandals and secrets including a look at the role of royal mistresses. We all enjoyed Sarah’s previous talk on kirtles and corsets and this one sounds as though it will be equally entertaining.
Tuesday 26th January 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
The Crumbling of Old Certainties; British Politics in Turmoil
Presented by: Andrew J Baker (Hutton Community Centre)
What factors lie behind the recent upheavals that we faced; Brexit, the NHS, Covid, foodbanks? Come and hear Andrew's views on these points. An established favourite, Andrew always has interesting points to make about our politcal situation.
Tuesday 23rd February 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Becket
Presented by: Imogen Corrigan (Hutton Community Centre)
This talk charts Becket’s rise from being a reluctant scholar who loved sports to being one of the most powerful men in the land. It follows his disputes with Henry II culminating in his shocking end and it tries to find the man behind the robes of office he loved so much. It is a story of great drama, but a human one, nonetheless.
Tuesday 23rd March 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
Historic Gardens in Essex
Presented by: Susan Pettit (Hutton Community Centre)