This lecture will outline the stylistic history of gardens and parks during the decades prior to Capability Brown.  Looking at his life and career, the lecture then considers the general approach and aims of his work. It focuses on his style under the headings of ground, water and planting, and finally explores what happened to [...]

An illustrated talk about witches and witchcraft in the Cotswolds, with information about the general attitude to magic and its practitioners in England over the centuries. Speaker Kathryn Jackson Doors open at 6.30pm Tickets £10 to include a glass of wine or soft drink (£9 for Friends and Benefactors)

Ian Mackintosh is a retired History teacher and a founder member of the Stroudwater Textile Trust. The Trust is always delighted to host groups at its mills. Men Behaving Badly considers how authorities responded to outbreaks of disorder in the time before there were police. Ian will present a number of snapshots of events in [...]

In his talk, Nadim Aslam will look at the development of hip and knee replacement surgery over the last 50 years, and discuss the lessons learned from early experiences. He will also explain how the implants and techniques have evolved and how rehabilitation has improved. Mr Aslam is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee, Sports Injury and [...]

From Time to Time is made up of two experienced and knowledgeable historical interpreters who have been involved in living history for 25 years, giving talks for most of that time. Their love of music means that singing is always included in their talks. In their talk on a Cotswold Christmas, Winifred and Millicent will show [...]