Upcoming Events

Marconi and Hoffman 1914-1945

How did key local industries gear up for the demands on industrial warfare in two World Wars? 

Strange Meetings - the words of Wilfred Owen

A theatrical performance of Owen's words  

Tommy French

How did the soldiers communicate with the locals? This talk will explain all... 

Making a stand: German opposition to World War One

Opposition in Germany to the Great War 

Story of Sir Thomas Lipton’s visit to Serbia 1915

Wartime Cartooning - A legacy of laughter

Looking at the lasting effect of cartoons in the Great War. 

Winston's Little Army…Aspects of the Royal Naval Division

I'm out; Escape from German POW camps in WW1

What was life like as a prisoner of war? 

Lieutenant General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston: 'A slashing man of action' at the Somme.

Elaine McFarland will re-examine the reputation of the controversial general from West Kilbride - and his performance at the Battle of the Somme.  

AGM and Members' Contributions

AGM and Members' Contributions 

Kitchener before the Great War, 1850-1913

Lord Kitchener’s military career prior to the First World War was lengthy and varied.  

Air VCs - Who and Why?

19 Victoria Crosses were awarded to British and Commonwealth airmen in the First World War. This is their story. 

Christmas Social and Buffet + Talk

Speaker to follow the Xmas Social 

Members Medley & Mince Pies

Branch end of year medley and the inevitable mince pies! 

The Salonika Zeppelin

What was a Zeppelin doing out in Salonika? All will be revealed in this presentation