Forthcoming Events

January 2026

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11th Jan 2026 15:00-17:00	Treasures into Music, with pianist Stephen Selby Park House, Cheltenham	Celebrate a New Year musical event with us! We are delighted to be able to offer a special afternoon of improvised piano music in a private house in Cheltenham. Local pianist Stephen Selby will invite...   (Read more)
20th Jan 2026 14:00-15:30	Talk: The Life and Works of Edward Elgar with Tim Brain St Matthew’s Church, Cheltenham	Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is not only one of England’s greatest composers (some would argue the greatest), he is also one of the most remarkable of composers. From a small businessman’s family in Worcestershire, he...   (Read more)

February 2026

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11th Feb 2026 14:00-15:30	Talk: Lucy Abel Smith and the story of the biennial Fresh Air sculpture show St Matthew’s Church, Cheltenham	We are delighted that Lucy Abel Smith, co-founder of Fresh Air Sculpture and chair of trustees of the Quenington Sculpture Trust, will be our speaker. Lucy says "When David and I were asked by Wendy...   (Read more)

March 2026

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18th Mar 2026 14:00-15:30	Talk: Living in a work of art: the domestic architecture of C. R. Mackintosh with Fiona James St Matthew’s Church, Cheltenham	Charles Rennie Mackintosh is probably most well known as the designer of The Glasgow School of Art and The Glasgow Tea Rooms but this talk will demonstrate his unique approach to the home as a...   (Read more)

April 2026

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26th Apr 2026 - 29th Apr 2026 All Day	Study Tour: Northumberland Holiday Inn Jesmond, Jesmond Newcastle-upon-Tyne	STUDY TOUR TO NORTHUMBERLAND : Sunday 26 April 2026 for 3 nights Cost: £530 pp (plus £120 single supplement) Holiday Inn Jesmond Newcastle https://www.hinewcastle.co.uk/ Click to download the Harry Shaw Travel brochure and booking form....   (Read more)