The Friends of the Red House Museum Talks are held on Wednesdays at 2pm, in the Main Gallery, on the following dates:
Members and non-members are welcome.
13 March | The Right Light at Night - a talk by Steve Tonkin, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and Advisor to the Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve. |
17 April | The true story of Harry G Selfridge - a talk by Denis Carlton, a local actor will give an entertaining and informative talk on Mr Selfridge. |
1 May | Ghosts, Royals and Ferrymen - a talk by Brian Margetson. The talk will focus on river, estuary and inshore ferries, from rowing boats up to the Isle of Wight ferry |
15 May | Wildlife in Christchurch and the Lower Avon Valley; it’s all about variety - a talk by Chris Chapleo, Chair of Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group |
5 June | Christchurch & D-Day, 6th June 1944 - a talk by John Smith. The talk will cover equipment invented in Christchurch and the American Army Air Force Squadrons, based at R.A.F Christchurch & nearby Winkton |
The Friends only off site visit will take place on 27 March |
Tickets for the talks £5.00 or £3.00 to Friends.
Booking your seat in advance is recommended. Please visit reception at The Red House Museum to book and/or join the Friends. Or call the museum on 01202 482860 If not already a Friend of the Red House Museum you may like to consider joining – annual subscription £7, Joint subscription (2 adults at the same address) £10, Family subscription (1 or 2 adults and children or grandchildren aged under 18) £12.
Image copyright: Paul Howell Home - Chasing Stars Cranborne Chase AONB Dark Skies Bid