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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
The Outdoor Naturalist
Kimberley James

In a letter dated 1768 Gilbert White, then an unknown amateur, descriped himself rather coyly as an 'outdoor naturalist'.  Little did he know in that letter he would be detailing exactly why he is still remembered today.  In this talk Kimberley James, collections manager at Gilbert White's House & Garden's, will take you through Gilbert White's life illustrating how he became that father of ecology and one of the most beloved nature writers of all time.


Wednesday, 18 November 2026
History of Newlands Corner
Trevor Brook

With its striking views, motor cars turned Newlands Corner on the North Downs near Guildford into a notable beauty spot: Fairyland, a hospital, soil buildings, army, airshows, Stracheys, Agatha Christie, Clough Williams-Ellis, evacuees, kindertransport and two petrol stations.

 


Wednesday, 16 December 2026
Titanic: The Story of a Liss Survivor
Ron McCann

Discover he story of a survivor of the Titanic disaster who had connections with Liss.  From Western Road to California and many adventures along the way. Listen for the unexpected twist at the end!


Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Theatres
Paul Tracey

Please note that our talks from January 2027 will be held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.


Tuesday, 09 February 2027
Mills on the River Rother
Dave Rudwick

Please note that our talks from January 2027 will be held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.


Tuesday, 09 March 2027
Lawrence Oates - Antarctica
Fiona Oakley

Please note that our talks from January 2027 will be held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.


Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Virtual walk round Petworth
Ian Yonge

Tuesday, 14 September 2027
History of Winchester Pt 1
Andrew Negus

Please note that our talks are now held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.


Tuesday, 12 October 2027
Chichester Canal
Lawrence Burgess

Please note that our talks are now held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.


Tuesday, 09 November 2027
Battle of Woolmer 296AD
Barrie Watson

Please note that our talks are now held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.


Tuesday, 14 December 2027
Petersfield Physic Garden
Duncan MacCallum

Please note that our talks are now held in The Triangle Community Centre on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month.

Click here for previous talks

21 October 2026The Outdoor Naturalist
18 November 2026History of Newlands Corner
16 December 2026Titanic: The Story of a Liss Survivor
12 January 2027Theatres
09 February 2027Mills on the River Rother
09 March 2027Lawrence Oates - Antarctica
13 April 2027Virtual walk round Petworth
14 September 2027History of Winchester Pt 1
12 October 2027Chichester Canal
09 November 2027Battle of Woolmer 296AD
14 December 2027Petersfield Physic Garden

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The Outdoor Naturalist Kimberley James Wednesday 21 October 2026

In a letter dated 1768 Gilbert White, then an unknown amateur, descriped himself rather coyly as an 'outdoor naturalist'.  Little did he know in that letter he would be detailing exactly why he is still remembered today.  In this talk Kimberley James, collections manager at Gilbert White's House & Garden's, will take you through Gilbert White's life illustrating how he became that father of ecology and one of the most beloved nature writers of all time.