AGM at the Parish Centre – followed by – Mad, Bad & Fascinating to know - The Dukes of Bedford with Dr Geri Parlby, Arts Society lecturer & Chair of THT. Wine merchants, poisoners, mine owners and creators of afternoon tea - the colourful history of one of England’s oldest aristocratic families and the fascinating art that surrounds them. The story of the Russell family from the 15th to the 20th century. 

Image – John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford forebear of the Dukes – by Follower of John Bettes the Elder - Bonhams, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20125274