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TALK: A Tudor Christmas

25th Nov 2026, 10:45 am

Appearing in full period costume as Katherine Raleigh, mother to Sir Walter Raleigh, speaker and author Rosemary Griggs brings the festivities, feasting and fun of a Tudor Christmas to life in a lively presentation interspersed with songs from the peasant David. Travel back in time and discover the etiquette, the menu and the customs of a 16th century Christmas.

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TALK: The Fatal Shore - The Transportation of Devon Convicts to Tasmania

1st Dec 2026, 10:45 am

Hear the shocking story of the transportation of Devon convicts to Tasmania in the early 19th century, with insights into the terror inflicted on the 65,000 convicts shipped across the ocean to Tasmania.

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TALK: The Rat Pack

2nd Dec 2026, 10:45 am

The lives and music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jnr. A musical and audio visual presentation by sax and base duo Blue Bossa.

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