MARCHAM SOCIETY PROGRAMME

Our annual programme runs from 1st September to 31st July
Information on talks, other events and outings including
Midweek Walks will be sent regularly to members by email.

2025

Unless otherwise announced, talks will take place in the Main Hall
at Marcham Centre. Doors open at 7.15 for 7.45pm start. 

 March

Thursday 6th: Midweek Walk 12.30 

Thursday 13th: Astronomy Group at 7pm
"A History of the Calendar - What happened to the Missing Ten Days"
a talk by Kevin Langley

Monday 24th: A History of Christ’s Hospital, Abingdon. Talk by Jackie Smith

Thursday 27th:  Visit to the 'Space Vault' at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley 10.30 am (Members only) REVISED DATE

April

Monday 7th:  Guided tour of Iffley village and St Mary's Church 10am (Members only)

Thursday 10th: Midweek Walk 12.30 REVISED DATE

Thursday 10th: Astronomy Group at 7pm including
"Total Eclipse in Turkey : 2006" a film presented by Max Sinclair

Monday 28th: "George Owen, Royal Physician." a talk by Paul Whitton

May

Thursday 1st: Midweek Walk from the Greyhound, Besselsleigh 12 noon

Thursday 8th: Astronomy Group at 7pm
"Learning about Jupiter - our Great Planet" - a set of short talks

Monday 12th : Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage visit 1.30 to 2.30 and followed by tea in the cafe

Monday 26th: Review of the OUDCE Marcham test pits followed by
"1644 - Marcham in the Civil War" a talk by Simon Blackmore

June

Thursday 5th: Midweek Walk 12.30

Thursday 12th: Guided tour of the Abbey Buildings with Roger Thomas followed by tea and cake at the Riverside Cafe 2pm

Monday 23rd: "Birds of Otmoor"  Talk by Peter Barker

July

Saturday 12th: Members’ Summer Barbecue at the Bothy 6pm

The 2025-26 programme will begin on 1st September