Monthly Archives: January 2013

 Last night we held a very pleasant social evening for volunteers as a way of thanking them for their invaluable contribution to the life of the Society. In spite of the chilly weather, at least 20 people came along, as … Continue reading →

This week sees a variety of daytime classes commence: Latin (there are two); Art History which is run by the Centre for Lifelong Learning; Literature and Local History, both run by independent tutors, and also Russian which will be led … Continue reading →

As the Lit & Phil blogger blogs Phantoms at the Phil  is in progress. We’ve lost count which edition this is – but since we now have two Phantoms every year, it is probably into double figures …the library is … Continue reading →

Lit & Phil member, Fiona Ritchie Walker, has very kindly agreed to be our first guest blogger of  2013. Here’s what she has to say: My 2012 writing year began and ended with links to the Lit and Phil. I … Continue reading →

We opened the library yesterday for the first event of the new year –  the Radio 4 debate, hosted by Melvyn Bragg, on the Value of Culture.  We had a packed library to hear the views of panellists Sir Christopher … Continue reading →