Events recommenced in September 2021 following the Covid-19 pandemic
20th September, 2021: ‘Divorced, Beheaded, Died – An Audience with King Henry VIII’ – John White
On Monday, 20th September, John White, a performance historian, took on the persona of Henry VIII. In full kingly regalia, he treated us to superb dramatised monologue titled, ‘Divorced, Beheaded, Died – An Audience with King Henry VIII’.
18th October, 2021: ‘Yours Quizzically – Confessions of a TV Quiz Addict’ – David St. John
Enjoy a personal insight into the world of TV quizzes from Guinness World Record holder David St. John, who appeared on some 34 shows across 30 years. This professional club comedian will provide a humorous mix of chat and knowledge and will finish off his talk with a ‘Trivia Challenge’ from members of the audience.
15th November, 2021: ‘Out of the Frying Pan’ – David Hess
David Hess will be recounting the story of his parents’ escape from Nazi Germany in 1938. He will explain the political and social factors which prompted them to flee from their native country, and will show how the escape was planned and completed. A fascinating piece of family history!
13th December, 2021: Coleshill and District U3A’s Christmas Celebrations