Talks & Lectures in Hampshire

Local history, expert speakers, and Q&As that go on longer than the talk itself. Surprisingly gripping, every time.

History & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Talk: Mavericks - Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of WW1

In this engaging talk Nick brings his book to life Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of WW1 When Russia crashed out of the First World War following the Revolution in 1917, Britain was desperate to prevent the Germans and Turks seizing the oil-rich Russian port of Baku on the Caspian Sea. But the country had few soldiers to spare and Baku was hundreds of miles from the nearest British army. So a ramshackle plan was hastily thrown together by officials with little local knowledge to block the Turks, and a small group of enterprising, fearless and often reckless men were tasked with implementing it. First they had to cross Persia, a famine-stricken country of snowbound mountain passes and roads built not for motor traffic, but for mule trains and camels. Nick Higham’s talk tells the story of the little-known Battle of Baku, of five charismatic and unorthodox characters involved in the battle – including the man who was the model for one of Rudyard Kipling’s most popular characters, and another who went on to publish his first book at the age of 99 – and of the often-unsung heroes of the Army Service Corps, who transported this ramshackle little army and kept it supplied against almost insuperable odds. Nick Higham Nick Higham is a journalist, interviewer and author, and a former BBC News reporter.  He was the BBC’s first dedicated media correspondent, spent 14 years as arts and media correspondent, and went on to report on a wide range of subjects on...

Thu 22 Oct20:30The Royal Logistic Corps Museum, Connaught Road, Worthy Down, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2RG, United Kingdom

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Oversight Panel

October 27, 2026 - 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Tue 27 Oct19:15Botley Parish Council MUGA

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Malverleys Speaker Series – Talk by Dr Mandy Leonhardt

Join us for a morning dedicated to feeling your best through perimenopause and beyond, with Dr Mandy Leonhardt, founder of the Hormone Equilibrium Clinic and a specialist in women’s health, nutrition and healthy ageing.

Thu 5 NovHampshire Medical Fund

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Around £3.45

Eckersley Lecture 60th Anniversary

Bedales is an independent day & boarding school offering a progressive, liberal education for children aged 3-18 near Petersfield, Hampshire, UK.

Mon 9 NovBedales Prep School

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Oversight Panel

November 10, 2026 - 12:00 am

Tue 10 NovBotley Parish Council MUGA

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A Talk about Kingston Lacy’s Gardens by Andrew Hunt, Head Gardener

Froxfield Village Hall at 7.30pm

Wed 11 Nov19:30Froxfield and Privett Garden Club

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Oversight Panel

November 24, 2026 - 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Tue 24 Nov19:15Botley Parish Council MUGA

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Talk: Science in Warfare—A Logistician’s Perspective

A Thursday night talk by Professor Edward Rochead

Thu 26 NovThe Royal Logistic Corps Museum

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History & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Talk: Science in Warfare—A Logistician’s Perspective

From the chariots of ancient battlefields to the quantum technologies shaping tomorrow’s conflicts, science and innovation have always been at the heart of military success. In this engaging talk, Professor Edward Rochead explores how military needs have driven technological breakthroughs—many of which have transformed not only the art of war but also the logistics that underpin it. Drawing on vivid historical examples, from the Royal Navy’s supply chains to the birth of operational research in WWII, Professor Rochead traces three key epochs: the pre-atomic era, where military demand spurred innovation; the post-war period, when civilian advances began to outpace military R&D; and the present, where maintaining an edge means harnessing the latest in science, technology, and data. With a special focus on logistics—the lifeblood of military operations—this talk will spark discussion on how lessons from the past can inform the future of defence support, resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing world. Professor Edward Rochead Professor Edward Rochead is a leading authority on the intersection of science, technology, and defence. With a distinguished career spanning almost three decades at the Ministry of Defence, Edward has held a range of senior roles.

Thu 26 Nov19:30The Royal Logistic Corps Museum, Connaught Road, Worthy Down, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2RG, United Kingdom

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Oversight Panel

December 8, 2026 - 12:00 am

Tue 8 DecBotley Parish Council MUGA

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An Evening Talk

An Evening Talk An evening talk at The Rifleman’s Museum 10th December 2026 17.45 – 19.30 The Rifleman’s Museum

Thu 10 DecThe Rifles Museum

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Talk: The Cape Frontier Wars (1779-1878)

This engaging evening talk by Doctor Treive Nicholas brings to life this important and enigmatic period of history.

Thu 10 DecThe Royal Logistic Corps Museum

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Oversight Panel

December 22, 2026 - 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Tue 22 Dec19:15Botley Parish Council MUGA

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Oversight Panel

January 12, 2027 - 12:00 am

Tue 12 JanBotley Parish Council MUGA

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Oversight Panel

January 26, 2027 - 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Tue 26 Jan19:15Botley Parish Council MUGA

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Oversight Panel

February 9, 2027 - 12:00 am

Tue 9 FebBotley Parish Council MUGA

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Oversight Panel

February 23, 2027 - 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Tue 23 Feb19:15Botley Parish Council MUGA

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