Vaughan Forum
A series of talks, workshops and discussions which are open to anyone who is curious and wants to find out more.
Sessions cover topics from the arts, humanities, social sciences and counselling, and also discuss adult education and co-operative issues. They usually take place once a month on a Thursday evening. There is a mix of online and in-person Forums.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Past Events
October Forum: 999, CCTV and Computers: the History of Police Control Rooms
Chris Williams explains about the history of police control rooms and how the 999 emergency telephone system came into operation
June Forum: Medieval Charnwood Forest
A talk by Dr Ann Stones which considers contemporary medieval perceptions of Charnwood using maps, place-names, landscape and archaeological evidence.
May Forum: Returning colonials at home
Dr Denise McHugh explains how returning British colonisers tried to find a 'place in the sun' when they returned to Britain from India. She explores the households and habits of self-identifying 'Anglo-Indians'.
April Forum: Bird Ringing
A talk about the process of bird ringing and the data it provides: what is its on-going relevance for conservation management?
March Forum: A Resistant Reading of Family History
Kate Carruthers Thomas talks about her family history research and her attempt to reveal stories of those who have previously been sidelined or ignored in favour of male lines of descent.
February Forum: The Giant Hogweed Caper
Dr Stuart Mitchell talks about the Giant Hogweed sensation of 1970
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