We hold regular talks in Ampthill during the winter and spring, usually on the first Tuesday of the month in the Chapter House behind St Andrew’s Parish Church (entry through the church).
Meetings normally begin at 7:30pm and refreshments are available.
We also organise visits to museums, churches and country houses and walks in the locality.
Our current 2026-27 meeting programme includes:
2026
- 6 Oct A history of the Ampthill Union Workhouse, now known as “The Cedars”
- 3 Nov Bedfordshire’s Secret War and Covert Connections in the Chilterns
- 1 Dec Ampthill’s Beer houses, Alehouses and Inns (John Hele)
2027
- 13 Feb(Saturday) – Evening of celebration for 75th Anniversary of ADPS at the Wingfield Club
- 2 Mar The Bedford Mint and local Trade Tokens (Simon Rowley).
- 6 April The Marston Vale Line, Past, Present & Future
- 4 May Talk followed by AGM* – The Mosquito that crashed in Steppingley Road Field in 1945
Talks are open to both members and non-members. A charge of £6 for visitors is made to help defray costs. Talks are Free to Members.
