| Subject | In Training for a Heroine - Jane Austen and Southampton Spa |
| Date | 17th August 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Dr Cheryl Butler |
| Venue | Methodist Church and Zoom |
Dr Butler is an Hon. Fellow of the University of Winchester and has received many awards for her work.
This talk will explore the fashionable spa and Jane's time in Southampton and how it influenced her novels.
| Subject | Women Artists in the Collection of Southampton Art Gallery |
| Date | 21st September 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Art Historian Ali |
| Venue | Methodist Church and Zoom |
Southampton's Art Gallery has a fine art collection and currently holds 4,000 works which continues to grow. Their holdings of modern British art are considered to be amongst the finest in the UK, outside of London.
The talk will focus of the work of women artists the Gallery's collection. It should be very interesting to all our members.
| Subject | My Chemistry Journey |
| Date | 19th October 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Dr Gill Morton |
| Venue | Methodist Church and Zoom |
To be advised.
| Subject | "Keep Calm - I'm An Air Trazfficx Controller" |
| Date | 16th November 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Phil Holt |
| Venue | Methodist Church and Zoom |
Phil was an Air Traffic Controller for over 30 years.
He covers the history and development of the role and then brings you up to date. He says that this humorous, yet factual, presentation will fascinate members and they should stand by for take-off!
