These are the dates of the members’ indoor meetings scheduled for 2026. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Special talks in July are public events which form part of the Hitchin festival.
| Thursday | Details |
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JANUARY 22nd |
Ceunis: a life in art – an illustrated talk by James Willis |
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FEBRUARY 26th |
Pritam Singh (1915-2019): Farmer, Soldier, Hitchin Incomer – as seen through the eyes of his son Jas Phugura |
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MARCH 26th |
AGM and St Mary’s Hitchin: Restoration Challenges – an illustrated talk by Michael Beare |
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APRIL 23rd |
The Medieval Manor and the riches of its records – an illustrated talk by Chris Briggs |
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MAY 28th |
Bulwer Lytton’s Novels: the best selling author you have never heard of – an illustrated talk by Henry Cobbold |
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JUNE |
NO MEETING |
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JULY |
PUBLIC lectures at QMT – see below for more details |
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AUGUST 27th |
Innovation and Investigation: Hertfordshire and the Jet Age – an illustrated talk by Rudi Newman |
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SEPTEMBER 24th |
Hitchin in 50 Buildings – an illustrated talk by Paul Rabbitts |
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OCTOBER 22nd |
George Orwell and Hertfordshire – an illustrated talk by Liz Wallace |
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NOVEMBER 26th |
Unending Vigil: commemorating our World War dead at home and abroad – an illustrated talk by Nicholas Lamber |
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DECEMER 3rd |
Christmas Event at Church House – for members only. Details will appear nearer the time. |
Special Events July 2026
The lectures in July, under the auspices of the Hitchin Festival, will be held at the Richard Whitmore Studio, Queen Mother Theatre (QMT) and are open to the public. Details will appear in the Hitchin Festival Programme. A charge applies to these events.
| JULY | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 8th | 8pm | The Miss Lewis Lecture : Details will appear in the Hitchin Festival Programme* |
| Wednesday 22nd | 8pm | The Scilla Douglas Lecture : Details will appear in the Hitchin Festival Programme* |
