What's On
There are many events going on organised by the Community Association and taking place in the Community Centre
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Michael Kushner makes a welcome return in October to talk about Alan Turing and the real Imitation Game. Michael discusses the real work done by Alan Turing at Bletchley Park and elsewhere.
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Led by trombonist Simon Wyld, The Louisiana Rhythm Kings is a great band of talented and experienced jazz musicians playing both well-loved and forgotten jazz numbers in the true Dixieland style. centreJazz is on Tuesday 7th September.
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Everyone either went to Butlins or knew someone who went there. Hear the story of the rise and fall of Britains major holiday camps on Thursday 16th September at 20:00. This is an on-line Zoom talk.
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By popular demand, a return visit to Bourne End from the amazing Power House Band. With their eclectic mix of jazz and blues from the past to the present day they guarantee an evening of great music not to be missed.
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Probably the best kept secret of WWII was the code breaking work done at Bletchley Park. The Imitation Game, staring Benedict Cumberbatch, tells the story of how the imfamous Enigma Code was broken. Nominated for 8 Oscars. The Imitation Game will be screened on Sunday 19th September 2021 at 14:30.
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“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing”. centreJazz restarts on 6th July 2021in the May Woollerton Hall with a return visit from the celebrated Dixieland Swing Kings.
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This screening has been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets we will contact you regarding a full refund. Philomena Lee having been forced to give up her son almost 50 years previously, joins forces with journalist Martin Sixsmith on a journey to find him. Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, directed by Stephen Frears. Philomena, nominated for 4 Oscars and 3 BAFTAs, will be screened on Sunday 15th August at 14:30.
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Our lives seem to be controlled by the calendar and by time. To find out more you will need to join us on Thursday 19th August 2021 (dictated by the calendar) at 20:00 (controlled by the time) when Steve Tonkin will tell us about the history of time and the calendar. This is an on-line Zoom talk.
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The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament. For our June centreTalks Gill Hodgekinson-Price gives us a virtual tour of some of the well-known and not so well-known areas. This on-line Zoom talk is on Thursday 17th June 2021 at 20:00.
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What happens to Anglican churches when they are no longer needed for their original purpose? Some are demolished; others are converted to houses, offices or shops. Yet there are a few that are so precious that none of these solutions is deemed suitable. On Thursday 20th May 2021 at 20:00 John Vigar will tell us about some of these churches. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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In February we are pleased to have Peter Lawrence talk about using postcards as a source of Local History. The talk is on Thursday 18th Feb 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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In March The Muddy Archaelogist, Gillian Hovell, will talk about Pompeii: A Product of its Time. An exploration of how the art and artefacts found in the homes and streets of Roman Pompeii reveal life 2,000 years ago. The talk is on Thursday 18th March 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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For our April Talk Faith Powell gives an entertaining account of her exploits on TV quizes. The talk is on Thursday 15th April 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
