Programme of talks 2025-61
We have arranged an exciting and varied programme of talks for the coming year. We do hope you will come. The programme of visits for Summer 2026 has been arranged – see below.
During the winter half of the year meetings are held in the United Free Church, Riverside, Framlingham and start at 7.30pm unless otherwise indicated. Talks are free to members or £3 to non members.
| Date | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 22nd Oct 2025 | The story of Ransomes, Sims and Jeffries | Chris Turland |
| Wed 26th Nov 2025 | AGM | |
| After the AGM: Framlingham in the 1940s | Bill Flemming | |
| Wed 10th Dec 2025 | Deck the Halls A special evening in the Unitarian Meeting House, Bridge St, with mulled wine and mince pies. | Presentation by Chanters’ Jigge |
| Wed 28th Jan 2026 | (Zoom Lecture) Witchcraft and Feminism | Professor Dianne Purkiss |
| Wed 25th Feb 2026 | Tales of the Suffolk Smugglers | Barbara McElroy |
| Wed 25th March 2026 | Framlingham – a trip down memory lane | John Bridges |
| Wed 22nd April 2026 | Behind the Green Baize Door: a Life in Service | Bryan Thurlow |
The Society is holding a Local History Fair on Saturday 2nd May in Castle Community Rooms, details here.
Summer Visits 2026
Each Summer we arrange a number of visits to locations of historic interest in Suffolk, normally with expert guides to show us round. Often we are able to see locations not open to the public.
You need to book, and please download this form, and follow the instructions in it, including how to pay. Please return the completed form preferably by email to alisonpickup@btinternet.com.
Some events may be limited in the number of attendees, in which case priority in booking may be given to members (so if you’re not a member, why not join now).
| Date | Visit | Ticket Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 29th May, 9.15am | Norwich Castle Keep and Museum | £30 |
| Thursday 25th June, 9.50am | Hadleigh Church and Town Centre Tour | £12 |
| Friday 18th Sept,10:55am | Bawdsey Radar Museum | £12 |