At our History Society meeting on Thursday 19th March 2026, members once again enjoyed one of our regular monthly talks. We are fortunate to host a guest speaker on the third Thursday of every month, each bringing a fascinating perspective on a different aspect of history.
Our scheduled speaker, David Bartley, was unfortunately unable to attend the last Coffee Morning after his wife, who kindly drives him to events, was involved in an accident a few days earlier. We wish them both well and are pleased to say that we are looking to reschedule David to speak later in the year, all being well.
Thankfully, Steve Geale stepped in at short notice and proved to be a wonderful replacement. He delivered an engaging talk on wartime rationing and even brought along 72 rock cakes he had baked the day before, allowing members to enjoy an authentic and very tasty part of the presentation.
Although this was a slightly shorter talk than usual, Steve also shared fascinating stories from his time working in the Prison Service, giving us a second presentation that was just as interesting. Both talks were thoroughly enjoyed and much appreciated by everyone present.