Programme 2026

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at 7.30 pm on the first Thursday of the month in Roxton Village Hall, Roxton.

Annual Membership £20.00
Visitors £4.00

Guests are welcome to attend at any time.

December 4th 2025

AGM

January 29th 2026

New Year Meal for Members

February 5th 2026

Tudor St Neots 1485 - 1603 - New Beginnings

Life in St Neots during Tudor times, an era of many changes and how a small town developed in those turbulent times.

Speaker:- Liz Davies



March 5th 2026

Bedfordshire and its Churches - Part 3
The next installment of the fascinating tales of Bedfordshire Churches.
Speaker:- David Longman

April 2nd 2026

What they didn't teach you in school history:
A thought-provoking & naughty view of the past! The best bits of History that your teachers left out!
Speaker:- Stuart Ormen



May 7th 2026

Higgins Museum Bedford
The story behind our local museum and its exhibits.
Speaker:- Lydia Saul



June 4th 2026

Women Suffrage
One hundred years ago many women fought for the simple right to vote and make their wishes known.
Speaker:- Bob Ricketts



July 2nd 2026

The Intelligence and Security build up before and surrounding D-Day
The stories and myths used to confuse the enemy up to the D-Day invasion.
Speaker:- Bill Steadman



August 6th 2026

Outing TBC


September 3rd 2026

History of Chicksands Priory

A tale of the almost forgotten Priory surrounded by the military base for over 50 years.
Speaker:- Damien Odell

October 1st 2026

Story of a small Pharmacy
The funny and sad experiences of a Pharmacy in a small town over many years.


Speaker:- Brian Bullock



November 5th 2026

The Rise, Fall & Rise again of the Cardington Airships
The two huge hangars dominate the Bedford skyline with a history and future to tell.
Speaker:- David Fowler.



December 3rd 2026

AGM

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We are easy to find: Satnav - MK44 3EB
Google Maps says High Street Bedford but it is really High Street ROXTON

If you require any further information about the Programme, please email us at: Info@roxtonhistory.org.uk