Upcoming Lectures

02
Feb
2026

AI Everywhere

Ian Hawker

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Ian has taken a special interest in Artificial Intelligence since retiring from BT Research labs. AI is already used in many areas, and he provides an overview of current applications and their benefits and risks.

02
Mar
2026

AGM. Followed by World of Auctions and Antiques

Ed Crichton (Lacy Scott)

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The world of Auctions and Antiques as seen by Ed Crichton, who is a partner in the fine art department of our well known local auctioneers, Lacy Scott & Knight.

07
Apr
2026

TUESDAY Adventure, Activism and the Climate Crisis

Edward Gildea

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Edward talks about how his life was changed when he took part in two Clipper Around the World Yacht Races.  Sailing across 40000 miles of oceans gave him a powerful connection to the planet and an increased awareness of the destructive forces of nature. He became a committed green activist, determined to do all he could to protect the world for future generations.

05
May
2026

TUESDAY All about Scams

Rosemary Kemp (Stowmarket CAB)

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Rosemary Kemp, who works within a Citizens Advice Bureau, talks about scams, or at least as much as can be covered when the world of scams keeps growing every day. She will cover various scams, including romance and catfishing, Royal Mail, HMRC and Crypto, and will answer questions during or after her talk.

01
Jun
2026

Ethiopia - The Historic Route

Pat Alker

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Pat is chair of the Project Dukem charity which aims to relieve poverty in Ethiopia, in particular, by the provision of food and education for orphans and abused and disadvantaged children. She has travelled  extensively in the country and offers interesting perspectives of a country not well known here.

06
Jul
2026

How trains came to Bury St Edmunds and changed the town

Catherine Buchanan

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The first train came to Bury St Edmunds in December 1846 when the line from Ipswich to Bury was opened, but the station was not opened for another year. Catherine will talk about the impact this mode of travel had on the town.