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Our annual programme runs from 1st September to 31st July
Information on talks, other events and outings including
Midweek Walks will be sent out regularly to members by email.

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The 2026-27 programme

Unless otherwise announced, talks will take place
in the Marcham Centre, Barrow Close, Marcham OX13 6TY
Doors open at 7.30pm

 August 2026

Thursday 6th: Midweek Walk at 12.30 at The Boat Inn in Thrupp

Wednesday 12th: Astronomy - Eclipse event 6-8pm - Small Hall and Patio
                                     (A link to details of this event)

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th : Archaeological Test Pits
                              (See the Archaeology page)

September 2026

Thursday 3th: Midweek Walk meeting at 12.30

Wednesday 16th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
“Great Auroral Events – a talk in memory of David M Willis”, Mike Lockwood

Monday 28th: AGM and "The History of Marcham Church" in the Main Hall

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th : Archaeological Test Pits 
                              (See the Archaeology page)                   

October 2026

Thursday 8th: Midweek Walk meeting at 12.30

Wednesday 14th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
A talk by Phil Charles (Prof Emeritus, Oxford and Southampton)

Monday 26th: "Beer Sausages and Marmalade" by Liz Woolley in Main Hall

November 2026

Thursday 5th: Midweek Walk meeting at 12.30

Wednesday 18th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
"What are we really made of?" – Kevin Langley

Monday 26th: "Otters" by Lesley Wright in the Main Hall

December 2026

Thursday 3rd: Midweek Walk meeting at 12.30

Wednesday 16th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
"Food in Space: three courses"

Monday 14th: Christmas Party 6.30 in Marcham Church

January 2027

Wednesday 20th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
A talk by Dr Partick Tan

Monday 25th: "Annual Lecture" by James Allan in the Main Hall

February 2027

Wednesday 17th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
“International Ultra-violet Explorer Mission” by Mike Sandford

Monday 22nd: "Wantage Tanneries" by Sem Seaborne in the Main Hall

March 2027

Wednesday 17th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
Planet special: “Three stories about Mars”

Monday 22nd: "Environmental Services, Climate Action and Nature Recovery" by Dr Robert Clegg in the Main Hall

April 2027

Wednesday 14th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall
“Tombs and Wombs in Neolithic Ireland: Mapping journeys of death and rebirth in prehistory” by Kate Prendergast

Monday 24th: A Talk in the Main Hall

May 2027

Wednesday 12th: Astronomy Meeting in the Small Hall

Monday 24th: A Talk in the Main Hall

June 2027

Monday 28th: A Talk in the Main Hall