On September 19th we had a very interesting talk on bees from Steve Mold of Brightwell Bees.

Steve was an excellent speaker and spoke passionately and very knowledgably about his bees. We learned all about the different life cycles of the queen, the workers and the drones and their roles within the hives. How they communicate with each other, what happens to the bees and their honey making throughout the year – so many facts that we were all ‘buzzing’ after such a great talk and then enjoyed some chat, tea and cake.

 

We look forward to welcoming you on 17th October when we have a talk on “A history of Reading prisons and their inmates”

Alison Thompson

 

 

AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2019

 

17th October – Richard Stainthorp on “A history of Reading prisons and their inmates”. Richard was very involved with the ‘Inside’ exhibition of Reading Gaol.

 

21st November – Jayne Windmill “The length and breadth of Britain” - a walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats. A look at customs, countryside and culture along the way.

 

19th December – Hats, crackers and carols. Bring along a plate of food to share.

 

All are welcome