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SUMMARY:Get to Know Sculptor Dora Gordine
DESCRIPTION:Surbiton Historical Society’s Tim Harrison gives a talk entitled Good to Know you Dora at the art gallery above Kingston Museum.\n\nDora built – and worked from – Dorich House in Kingston Vale. Tim got to know her as a reporter on the local newspaper in the 1980s\, and shares his personal memories of weekly coffees and chats with a sculptor whose works can be found in galleries around the world.\n\nFully illustrated\, this is a personal portrait of a remarkable local art personality.\n\nOrganised by the Friends of Kingston Museum\, the talk starts at 6.30pm.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/get-to-know-sculptor-dora-gordine/
LOCATION:kingston museum\, Wheatfield Way\, KT1 2PS
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kingston Museum":MAILTO:kingston.museum@kingston.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T225746Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Author Tim Flower
DESCRIPTION:Published under the pen-name Tim Flower\, lawyer-turned-writer Tim Burton\, a Surbiton resident for over 50 years\, has now published his second novel… and is being interviewed at the cornerHOUSE by Good Life editor Tim Harrison as part of the arts centre’s Meet The Author series. \nHe describes Belatedly Seeking Sarah as “a poignant\, uplifting and gently humorous mystery to do with identity and self-discovery\, which addresses twentieth-century issues and events that continue to resonate today”. \nIt revolves around a 60-year-old\, newly single and successful woman\, who uncovers secrets and skeletons\, tragedies and truths\, that transform her sense of self and the third age of her life. \n“If you like reading real-world fiction or watching the TV series ‘Who Do You Think You Are’\,” says Tim\, “this is the novel for you. The project took me on an enthralling and enlightening journey through a hundred-plus years of history and literally from the Baltic to Brooklyn.” \nThe novel has been rated 5 stars on both Amazon.uk and Amazon.de. A reviewer called it “poignant and uplifting\, with moments of humor and refreshing honesty\, and I loved every bit of it. It felt emotional\, without being too intense\, the perfect read”. \nTim’s first novel\, Fixing Sixty Six\, is a tale of political corruption\, centring on the 1966 World Cup in England\, which a reviewer wrote\, “moves along like a Robert Harris novel” and another described as\, “a crackingly convincing read”. \nThe 69 year-old author moved to Surbiton as a teenager in 1972. \nHis first job was as a sales assistant at the grocers Hudson Stores in Victoria Road (until recently an Abbey National/Santander branch) where\, he says\, in the early days of decimalisation\, he had to wean customers off what they called “real money”. \nHe and his wife\, Frances\, also have long-standing connections with the Isle of Wight\, where much of the novel is set. As an infant\,Tim holidayed in the Island village of Seaview\, when\, unbeknown to him\, his future wife\, Frances\, was attending primary school in nearby Ryde. \nDue to their children being in three different countries\, he and Frances currently divide their time between Surbiton\, the Isle of Wight\, New York and Vancouver. \nBelatedly Seeking Sarah and Fixing Sixty Six are available to buy\, in Kindle and paperback\, from Amazon.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/meet-author-tim-flower/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T223000
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SUMMARY:Agatha Christie and True Crime
DESCRIPTION:Prolific author and historian Dr Jonathan Oates gives a talk to Surbiton & District Historical Society on Agatha Christie and True Crime. \nMany of Agatha Christie’s best-selling detective stories had their basis in reality. ‘Who killed Charles Bravo\, and why?’ asks retired Superintendent Spence in Elephants Can Remember\, referring to an unsolved Victorian murder mystery; one of many allusions to real life crime and criminals in Agatha Christie’s fiction. \nThe infamous Dr Crippen\, Jack the Ripper\, John George Haigh and other real killers\, fraudsters and spies figure prominently in plots covering a timeframe from the 18th century to the 1960s\, showing that Agatha Christie was not only an inspired writer of fiction but had a knowledge of true crime as well. \nThere are even instances where she seems to have anticipated real life crimes\, as in the case of the poisoner Graham Young. The talk examines criminals and their crimes – some well-known\, others largely forgotten – and how they are used in Agatha Christie’s stories. \nThe cornerHOUSE. Bar opens 7pm\, talk starts 7.30pm. £4 visitors. Free to members (£20 per year) www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/agatha-christie-and-true-crime/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Surbiton and District Historical Society":MAILTO:http://www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260916T205748Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew’s Biographer Tells All
DESCRIPTION:The Daily Mail calls it ‘the most devastating royal biography ever written’\, and few would disagree. \nA sell-out crowd is expected when Andrew Lownie\, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York (published by Collins\, and available at Surbiton’s Regency bookshop) is guest speaker at the St Mary’s BookBox\, discussing the rise and fall of the former prince and the impact of his book. \nHe will speak about his research processes\, and the effect publication has had on the Royal Family… and on the author. Unlike other BookBox events at St Mary’s\, this one is being staged in the church itself\, and not in the church hall.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/andrews-biographer-tells-all/
LOCATION:St Mary’s church\, Long Ditton\, Church Road\, Long Ditton\, Surrey\, KT6 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T210000
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SUMMARY:Protecting and Restoring the Hogsmill River
DESCRIPTION:Surbiton’s beautiful Hogsmill river is the topic for borough biodiversity officer Dr Georgina Fauconier’s talk to the Kingston Society. \nShe’ll talk about the wildlife and the work taking place to protect and restore the natural environment. Dr Fauconier has a scientific background in aquatic ecology and river systems and previously worked with the South East Rivers Trust\, giving her first-hand experience of the Hogsmill catchment and the pressures it faces. \nProjects range from river restoration and water-quality work to wetland creation\, wildlife monitoring\, habitat improvement and partnerships with conservation groups and local volunteers.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/protecting-and-restoring-the-hogsmill-river/
LOCATION:Tiffin School\, London Road\, Kingston\, KT2 6RL
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kingston Society":MAILTO:chair@kts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T205748Z
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SUMMARY:Parkinson’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:Arthur Hook addresses the monthly Surbiton Probus Club lunch\, speaking about Raising Awareness of Parkinson’s. \nProbus is a lunch club\, with membership open to anyone who has retired or partly retired and who has worked in a profession or in business (hence pro-bus). Membership info from: secretarysurbitonpc@gmail.com
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/parkinsons-talk/
LOCATION:Glenmore House\, The Crescent\, KT6 4BN
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205735Z
CREATED:20260617T184111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T205735Z
UID:13912-1789500600-1789507800@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Birds of the Horn of Africa – Illustrated Talk
DESCRIPTION:John Caddick delivers a talk entitled Birds of the Horn of Africa to the Surbiton Bird Club for its September meeting. \nThis bird\, a Meyer’s parrot\, is one example. \nNew members always welcome.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/birds-of-the-horn-of-africa-illustrated-talk/
LOCATION:St Matthew’s CofE Primary School\, Langley Road\, KT6 6LW
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260911T204236Z
CREATED:20260816T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T204236Z
UID:14736-1789153200-1789162200@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:If You Care About the Climate Emergency…
DESCRIPTION:Do you worry about the climate emergency? The rising air pollution? Food security? Flooding? The cost of living? \nA People’s Emergency Briefing is being staged at the cornerHOUSE arts centre in Douglas Road\, featuring a screening presentation by Kingston Friends of the Earth on behalf of the National Emergency Briefing organisation. \nCommunities across the UK are hosting screenings. The 50-minute documentary\, exploring the impacts of climate and nature breakdown on everyday life in the UK\, features leading scientists\, a former general\, and public figures including Chris Packham\, Jennifer Saunders\, Deborah Meaden and Jon Richardson. \nIt examines how the climate and nature crises affect all aspects of society\, including food security\, health and national security\, while highlighting practical\, positive solutions. It will conclude with an opportunity for discussion. \nIt’s on Fri Sept 11. Doors open 7pm\, with the meeting starting at 7.30pm. \nEntry is free\, but pre-booking is advised at https://www.ticketsource.com/thecornerhouseevents/t-xdaelkg
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/if-you-care-about-the-climate-emergency/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T204303Z
CREATED:20260814T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T204303Z
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SUMMARY:Sixty Years of Kingston Fashion Is Celebrated
DESCRIPTION:Robin Hutchinson\, figurehead of the Surbiton-based Community Brain\, will give a talk to the Friends of Kingston Museum about a recent project – celebrating 60 years of award-winning fashion at Kingston School of Art. \nThe talk will be at Kingston Museum’s upper room at 6.30pm. \nThe project used the 60th anniversary of Kingston School of Art students winning the Youth Fashion Design Competition in St Gall\, Switzerland\, to look at the story of fashion locally. Under the tutorage of Daphne Brooker\, the students won first prize on three separate occasions\, in 1965\, 1966\, and 1970. \nCommunity Brain delivered a year-long programme of events including fashion shows and exhibitions\, with help from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTalk info: https://www.kingstonheritage.org.uk/friends-talks-2026
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/sixty-years-of-kingston-fashion-is-celebrated/
LOCATION:kingston museum\, Wheatfield Way\, KT1 2PS
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kingston Museum":MAILTO:kingston.museum@kingston.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260128T153146Z
CREATED:20260128T153146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T153146Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Seething Wells
DESCRIPTION:Surbiton historian David Kennedy gives a talk on The History of Seething Wells to Surbiton & District Historical Society in the cornerHOUSE\, Douglas Road. \nLast year Dr Kennedy’s talk about war memorials in Surbiton was well-received by society members. \n7.30pm (bar open from 7pm) www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/the-history-of-seething-wells/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Surbiton and District Historical Society":MAILTO:http://www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T194241Z
CREATED:20260521T172641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194241Z
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SUMMARY:Spy School Talk
DESCRIPTION:Paul McCue is the guest speaker at the monthly Surbiton Probus Club lunch. His topic? Wanborough Manor\, the Surrey School for Spies. \nProbus is a lunch club\, with membership open to anyone who has retired or partly retired and who has worked in a profession or in business (hence pro-bus). Membership info from: secretarysurbitonpc@gmail.com
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/spy-school-talk/
LOCATION:Glenmore House\, The Crescent\, KT6 4BN
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T194240Z
CREATED:20260506T165649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T194240Z
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry Talk
DESCRIPTION:With the Bayeux Tapestry in London on display\, here’s a topical illustrated talk to members of (and visitors to) the Surbiton & District Historical Society. \nLocal historian Matthew Bowman will discuss the famous tapestry’s secrets and the subversive images it also contains. \nThe meeting\, at the cornerHOUSE\, starts at 7.30pm\, with the bar open from 7pm. \nVisitors £4. Annual membership of the society is £20. https://surbitonhistoricalsociety.org/
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/a-talk-about-shakespeares-world-2/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260128T152509Z
CREATED:20260128T152509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T152509Z
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SUMMARY:A talk about Shakespeare's world
DESCRIPTION:Rosemarie Swinfield gives a Shakespearean talk to Surbiton & District Historical Society. \nShakespeare was a country boy from a comfortably off family in Stratford-on-Avon who travelled to the City of London to make his fortune. He is our most famous playwright and yet we know very little about him. However\, we do know a lot about the world he lived and worked in. \nRosemarie’s talk follows him as he navigates dangerous\, violent Elizabethan London\, including the pitfalls an aspiring actor/playwright would encounter in a city of filthy streets\, pickpockets and vagabonds.  \nThe meeting\, at the cornerHOUSE\, starts at 7.30pm\, with the bar open from 7pm. \nVisitors £4. Annual membership of the society is £20. https://surbitonhistoricalsociety.org/
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/a-talk-about-shakespeares-world/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Surbiton and District Historical Society":MAILTO:http://www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260724T194106Z
CREATED:20260719T192619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T194106Z
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SUMMARY:Textiles Talk
DESCRIPTION:Jayne Emerson talks on My Life in Textiles. \n\n\n\n“It’s a journey through my creative life\, including studying textiles at Central St Martins\, having my own upcycled fashion label\, writing six books\, selling designs to international fashion and interior companies\, being on TV with Kirstie Allsopp and sharing my experimental ideas through online courses and my group the No Rules Textile Society\,” she explains. \nShe re-imagines and combines techniques\, and encourages others to do the same. More at: https://jayneemerson.co.uk/ \nhttps://www.kingstonstitchers.com/
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/textiles-talk/
LOCATION:St Mark’s church\, St Mark's Hill\, KT6 4LS
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260721T192618Z
CREATED:20260504T164316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T192618Z
UID:13354-1784662200-1784671200@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:How Birds Work – Illustrated Talk
DESCRIPTION:The intriguing title for July’s monthly meeting of the Surbiton Bird Club is How Birds Work. \nDelivering the talk is John Buckingham. \nNew members always welcome.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/how-birds-work-illustrated-talk/
LOCATION:St Matthew’s CofE Primary School\, Langley Road\, KT6 6LW
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260715T192614Z
CREATED:20260416T154115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T192614Z
UID:13159-1784145600-1784152800@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Talk on Women’s Suffrage
DESCRIPTION:Historian Sarah Quail\, a former mayor of Chichester\, is the guest speaker at the St Mary’s community hall BookBox talk for July. \nShe will discuss her work in local government\, and her explorations as a social historian\, particularly focusing on women’s suffrage – and her special links to Long Ditton.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/talk-on-womens-suffrage/
LOCATION:St Mary’s church hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton\, KT6 5HH
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154114Z
CREATED:20260416T154114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154114Z
UID:13157-1784145600-1784152800@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sarah Quail talk
DESCRIPTION:Historian Sarah Quail gives the regular BookBox talk at St Mary’s community hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton. \nShe read history at university\, later qualifying as an archivist. She finished her working career as Head of Cultural Services at Portsmouth City Council\, and has published several books on Portsmouth’s history\, including Struggle and Suffrage in Portsmouth. Women’s lives and the Fight for Equality (2018). \nShe has also served on the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England\, and the Church Buildings Council. \n8pm. £10 www.stmaryslongditton.org.uk
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/sarah-quail-talk-2/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260128T151105Z
CREATED:20260128T151105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T151105Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Quail talk
DESCRIPTION:Historian Sarah Quail gives the regular BookBox talk at St Mary’s community hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton. \nShe read history at university\, later qualifying as an archivist. She finished her working career as Head of Cultural Services at Portsmouth City Council\, and has published several books on Portsmouth’s history\, including Struggle and Suffrage in Portsmouth. Women’s lives and the Fight for Equality (2018). \nShe has also served on the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England\, and the Church Buildings Council. \n8pm. £10 www.stmaryslongditton.org.uk
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/sarah-quail-talk/
LOCATION:St Mary’s church hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton\, KT6 5HH
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T192614Z
CREATED:20260416T154118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T192614Z
UID:13161-1784116800-1784127600@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Libyan Embassy Siege Talk
DESCRIPTION:Surbiton Probus Club meets monthly for lunch and to listen to a speaker at Glenmore House in The Crescent. July’s talk is entitled The Libyan Embassy Siege & Yvonne Fletcher\, and will be given by Geoff Platt. \nProbus is a lunch club\, with membership open to anyone who has retired or partly retired and who has worked in a profession or in business (hence pro-bus). Membership info from: secretarysurbitonpc@gmail.com
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/libyan-embassy-siege-talk/
LOCATION:Glenmore House\, The Crescent\, KT6 4BN
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T191113Z
CREATED:20260408T152611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191113Z
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SUMMARY:Richard III and Surrey
DESCRIPTION:A talk on Richard III and his Surrey connections. \nMike Page is guest speaker at the monthly meeting of Surbiton Historical Society at the cornerHOUSE. \nMeeting starts at 7.30pm\, bar open from 7pm. \nVisitors £4. Annual membership £20. https://surbitonhistoricalsociety.org/
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/richard-lll-and-surrey-2/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260128T135825Z
CREATED:20260128T135643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T135825Z
UID:12309-1783450800-1783461600@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Richard lll and Surrey
DESCRIPTION:A talk on Richard III and his Surrey connections. \nMike Page is guest speaker at the monthly meeting of Surbiton Historical Society at the cornerHOUSE. \nMeeting starts at 7.30pm\, bar open from 7pm. \nVisitors £4. Annual membership £20. https://surbitonhistoricalsociety.org/
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/richard-lll-and-surrey/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Surbiton and District Historical Society":MAILTO:http://www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T185609Z
CREATED:20260401T184144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T185609Z
UID:13060-1782804600-1782853200@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Genevieve Marenghi
DESCRIPTION:Genevieve Marenghi’s novel\, No Oil Painting\, is an art heist book with\, as its centrepiece\, Ham House\, where Genevieve worked for many years as a National Trust guide… constructing the plot in odd moments. \nTonight she’s on stage with Good Life editor Tim Harrison in a Meet the Author event. Doors open 7pm. \nLocally based\, she worked on the Financial Times for 11 years. Her mystery thriller is available at the Regency Bookshop\, and copies will be available on the night – signed by the author. \nWith a BA in English and Philosophy\, Genevieve was listed for the inaugural Women’s Prize Trust and Curtis Brown Discoveries award. \nHer writing uses dark humour to probe the difference between our perception of people and their true selves; the gulf between what is said and what is meant. \nShe considers people watching an essential skill for any writer; overheard snippets of conversation or exchanges at bus stops are gold nuggets. \nShe’s been known to follow people to catch the end of a juicy conversation or argument. Women aged over 50 are essentially invisible anyhow\, and she views this as a kind of superpower. \nUnlike her novel’s protagonist Maureen\, she hasn’t used this to commit art theft. Yet. \nMore about the author at Genevievemarenghi.com
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/meet-the-author-genevieve-marenghi/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T184103Z
CREATED:20260330T181146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T184103Z
UID:12988-1781697600-1781708400@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mrs Thatcher and Me
DESCRIPTION:Surbiton Probus Club meets monthly for lunch and to listen to a speaker at Glenmore House in The Crescent. June’s talk is entitled Mrs Thatcher and Me\, with Tim Flesher the guest speaker. He served as a Private Secretary to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from 1982 to 1986. \nProbus is a lunch club\, with membership open to anyone who has retired or partly retired and who has worked in a profession or in business (hence pro-bus). Membership info from: secretarysurbitonpc@gmail.com
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/mrs-thatcher-and-me/
LOCATION:Glenmore House\, The Crescent\, KT6 4BN
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184117Z
CREATED:20260504T164313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T184117Z
UID:13350-1781638200-1781645400@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Garden Wildlife Talk
DESCRIPTION:Surbiton Bird Club’s monthly meeting features a talk by Nick Martin on the subject The Wildlife of My Garden. \nNew members welcome. \n 
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/garden-wildlife-talk/
LOCATION:St Matthew’s CofE Primary School\, Langley Road\, KT6 6LW
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T184128Z
CREATED:20260312T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T184128Z
UID:12673-1781121600-1781128800@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Author Merle Nygate Talk
DESCRIPTION:Merle Nygate\, author of espionage thrillers\, gives the BookBox talk at St Mary’s community hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton. \nHer new book is The Protocols of Spying\, available from The Regency Bookshop\, Victoria Road. 8pm. £10
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/author-merle-nygate-talk-2/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260127T172554Z
CREATED:20260127T172554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T172554Z
UID:12265-1781121600-1781128800@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Author Merle Nygate talk
DESCRIPTION:Merle Nygate\, author of espionage thrillers\, gives the BookBox talk at St Mary’s community hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton. \nHer new book is The Protocols of Spying\, available from The Regency Bookshop\, Victoria Road. 8pm. £10
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/author-merle-nygate-talk/
LOCATION:St Mary’s church hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton\, KT6 5HH
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Baverstock":MAILTO:alison.baverstock@kingston.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T220000
DTSTAMP:20260203T155353Z
CREATED:20260127T170926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T155353Z
UID:12256-1780426800-1780437600@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Second World War talk
DESCRIPTION:From a Hard Place to a Rock is the title of Timandra Slade’s Second World War talk to Surbiton & District Historical Society. \nShe explains: “I was born in London to an Australian mother and was adopted as a baby into a fascinating and well-connected military family. \n \n“In a house clearance following my mother’s death I discovered a briefcase containing details of my father’s extraordinary wartime escape after he was captured following the surrender of the 51st Highland Division at St-Valery: his original journal\, maps\, sketches and photographs. \n“My uncle was also captured having been shot at Robecq near St-Venant. He managed to escape from hospital with a fellow patient\, meeting up with his cousin in Spain. \n“Inspired to further research\, in tribute I have brought their stories to life.” \nThe cornerHOUSE. Meeting starts at 7.30pm\, with the bar open from 7pm. Visitors £4. Annual membership of the society is £20.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/second-world-war-talk/
LOCATION:the cornerHOUSE\, 116 Douglas Road\, KT6 7SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T181102Z
CREATED:20260516T171107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T181102Z
UID:13677-1780398000-1780403400@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cupid’s Code: the Secrets of Edwardian Postcards
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Julian McCarthy\, a qualified Kingston tour guide and local history author. \nHe relates how\, in the heyday of postcard sending (which at one time was the equivalent of mobile phones today)\, people sent coded messages to friends and loved ones. \nThis is one of a series of talks around the borough as part of Local and Community History Month.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/cupids-code-the-secrets-of-edwardian-postcards/
LOCATION:Tolworth Library\, 37-39 The Broadway\, KT6 7DJ
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T181107Z
CREATED:20260319T181129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T181107Z
UID:12800-1780149600-1780156800@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thunderbirds Are Go!
DESCRIPTION:If you want to know more about Thunderbirds\, puppet creator Mary Turner is the guest speaker at a BookBox special event at St Mary’s Church hall\, Long Ditton. \nEntry by ticket only\, with full ticketing details at: \nhttps://www.stmaryslongditton.org.uk/
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/thunderbirds-are-go/
LOCATION:St Mary’s church hall\, Church Road\, Long Ditton\, KT6 5HH
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T172612Z
CREATED:20260512T165606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T172612Z
UID:13595-1779476400-1779483600@thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ali Ferguson Talks to Kingston Stitchers
DESCRIPTION:Ali Ferguson will discuss her work\, inspiration\, processes and materials at an evening entitled Cloth Stories\, organised by the Kingston Stitchers group. \n\n\n\n“Stories lie at the very heart of my textile practice\,” said Ali. “I often say that I’m more interested in ‘why’ a textile piece is made than ‘how’. I draw my inspiration from the everyday\, and I’m endlessly fascinated by ordinary people and their stories.” \nShe is drawn to discarded materials\, including old pieces of clothing and domestic textiles\, reasoning that materials which have been previously used\, washed and worn carry their own hidden stories.
URL:https://thegoodlifesurbiton.co.uk/event/ali-ferguson-talks-to-kingston-stitchers/
LOCATION:St Mark’s church hall\, Church Hill Road\, KT6 4UG
CATEGORIES:Talks
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