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Tea and Talks Autumn 2026
Monday 14 September The Rise and Fall of Chelmsford Star by Kevin pittuck-Bennett
Kevin used to run the Star Co-op Community Card Scheme, which, for 25 years, provided funds to charitable groups whose members used the cards when making purchases at the Co-op. The Friends benefitted by many hundreds of pounds as did many other organisations. Kevin now gives us a fascinating history of a unique local shop and institution now sadly lost to Chelmsfordians.
Monday 19 October Churchill's Intervention in North Russia by Andy Stuart
Like his father, Andy Stuart was a professional soldier before moving to the finance markets. Here he dispels the mistaken belief of many that November 11th saw the end of fighting in 1918. Thousands of British and allied troops were in Russia after the Bolshevik revolution. Why were they there and what had Churchill to do with it? Andy speaks of this forgotten period of British history.
Monday 16 November St John's Church - Serving the Community Then and Now by Anne Ireland and Jacky Langley
Many Chelmsfordians will have noticed the work undertaken this year at St John’s in Moulsham Street. Anne and Jacky will describe the work completed to turn the churchyard into a sharing green space and illustrate the history of the Church since its consecration in April 1837 and the ways it has remained a vital part of the community.
The cost for Members is £7.00, (£20.00 for all three talks) and £9.00 for non-members, (£25.00 for all three talks). To download an easy-to-fill flyer/booking form please click here.