Talks are held at the Ashcroft Church, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester GL7 1RA unless indicated otherwise. (See the red dot in the adjacent map.)
Talks start promptly at 7:30pm.
Lectures & Meetings Programme
Autumn 2025 – Summer 2026
Lectures are held at
Ashcroft Church, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester GL7 1RA unless indicated otherwise.
Lectures start promptly at 7.30pm.
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Wednesday 25th February 2026
Local Places and the Arthurian Tradition
Dr. Mary Bateman
The Annual Croome Lecture – PARISH CHURCH, 7.30pm
Dr Bateman’s recent book – ‘Local Places and the Arthurian Tradition in England and Wales, 1400-1700’ – traces the history of the important role played by local places in the development of the stories of King Arthur. In a talk written specifically for the Croome Lecture, she considers the significance of Cirencester in the Arthurian legend.
Wednesday 25th March 2026
The Early History of the WI
Sheila Rowley
Sheila Rowley, Archivist for the Gloucestershire Federation of WIs, will talk about the early history of the WI, including the formation of the first Gloucestershire WI in Cirencester. She will explain the work involved in looking after the archives and will reveal some of the stories she has uncovered from minute books and scrap books.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
The History of Gloucestershire Constabulary
Sue Webb
Gloucestershire Constabulary is the oldest county force and has a rich and varied history. Sue Webb, Gloucestershire Constabulary Archives Officer, will talk about the history of the force, making particular reference to Cirencester where possible. Sue will also be bringing along Cirencester constabulary diaries from the 1800s that have yet to be transcribed.
Wednesday 27th May 2026
Annual General Meeting followed by
RAF Brize Norton – Over 80 Years of Flying Operations
Trevor Jackson
This talk covers the history of RAF Brize Norton from its first inception in the 1930s, through World War II, the Cold War and various modern conflicts up to the present day. Trevor Jackson served in the RAF for 29 years – 17 years in the ranks and a further 12 years as a Commissioned Officer.
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Joint membership £17.00 (£15 by standing order)
Lectures are free to members and students in full-time education.
Non-members – £5
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