Anne Sebba draws on meticulous research and exclusive first hand accounts to tell the astonishing story of the orchestra, its members and the response of other prisoners for the first time. What role could music play in a death camp? Anne Sebba traces questions of deep moral complexity with sensitivity and care. Come and hear… Continue reading The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz – Anne Sebba
The passing of the 1967 Abortion Act was a pivotal moment for women’s health and women’s lives. The culmination of decades of campaigning, it finally ended the horror of deaths from self-induced and backstreet abortions. We will be showing the documentary ‘Kind to Women: how the 1967 Abortion Act changed our lives’, followed by a… Continue reading Kind to Women – How The Abortion Act Changed Our Lives
Peter Bogyo is a theatrical General Manager, Executive Producer, Producer of Special Events, and an Author. He has worked on and off Broadway with Mia Farrow, Alan Alda, Richard Dreyfuss, Eileen Atkins and many others. He has produced many benefit concerts, raising more than a million dollars. Come and hear the story of his life… Continue reading Broadway General Manager: the most important role in show business – Peter Bogyo
‘High-Speed 2’ was to be the crown jewel of British Rail. The first Intercity railway built north of London in over a century. Dogged by mismanagement, overspending and incompetence, HS2 has collapsed. Sally Gimson met with the politicians, engineers and ordinary people affected by the failure of HS2. 'Off the Rails: The Inside Story of… Continue reading Off The Rails: The first major account of HS2 – and how it went so wrong – Sally Gimson
There will be a book sale in the Library hall on Monday 1st December. Pick up a bargain! Holiday reading for adults and children.
Join us for a glass of wine and some poetry. No need to register – just arrive on the evening!
