2026 Programme
This 2026 programme is also available as a PDF file. Click here to access it.
January 13th — A TOASTMASTER’S TALE
Geoffrey Harris – a modern toastmaster with an old-fashioned courtesy!
February 10th— RICHARD III – THE KING UNDER THE CAR PARK
Mathew Morris, archaeologist, tells the remarkable story of how a 500 years old mystery was solved.
February 17th — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – in the Onyx Room
March 10th — ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT
The return of our popular General Knowledge Quiz with prizes for the winning table.
April 14th — STAMFORD AND THE GREAT CECIL
Mike Burton tells the fascinating story of Stamford, Burghley House and William Cecil, chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
May 12th — FROM CHOIRBOY TO CONDUCTOR
A fascinating personal story by Keith Green – musician, organist, choirmaster, actor plus more!
June 9th — THE HOUSE THAT MARY BUILT
Caroline Taylor discusses women and country house building in the 19th C in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
July 14th — KIBWORTH HARCOURT POST MILL – A HISTORY
In this illustrated talk, Graham Watts discusses this mill in particular, and the importance socially of mills.
August 11th — LOCAL MAPS – THE BIG PICTURE
Michael Weedon uses maps from the archives to reveal this fascinating local history in a novel way.
September 8th — PRICING AND PROVENANCE
Penny Harris, valuer and auctioneer for Gildings in Market Harborough, with a thought provoking and entertaining presentation.
October 13th — THE ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY OF SOCIAL HOUSING
Dr Colin Cohen discusses almshouses to workhouses to council houses.
November 10th — THE RISE AND DECLINE OF THE COACHING TRADE IN MARKET HARBOROUGH
Dr Len Holden expands upon this historically important subject in our local area.
December 9th — A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
The 2026 programme is now available as a PDF file. Click here to access it.