Members’ Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, at Knutsford Methodist Church, at the starting time of 2.15pm.
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| January 9th | Norman Harris | A talk entitled “America Coast to Coast by Harley-Davidson” Norman is one of our particularly well known, popular and intrepid adventurers. His talk is not just a motorcycle-orientated presentation, but a travelogue of his solo ride 9000 mile across the USA, starting with the reason for going, the 100th anniversary celebrations of Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee. The celebrations are a relatively small part of the presentation which moves on to parts of the USA that the typical visitor to the USA would not see, like the Meteor Crater, Painted Desert, Route 66. |
| February 13th | Ed Glinert | A talk entitled “The Secret History of Manchester” Ed has given us a number of presentations over the past few years. His excellent illustrated talks have always been very popular at our meetings. He is an award-winning tour guide and historian who was voted the “Best Walking City Operator” in the European Travel Awards. A journalist and author, he wrote the much-acclaimed Manchester Compendium. His knowledge of the city is prolific. He will now open the door to some of its special secrets for us. |
| March 13th | Brian Healey | A talk entitled “The lost mansions of New York” Brian is well known to us with talks from “Faberge” and “The Golden age of the transatlantic Liner.” This time, we move to the so called “Gilded Age” prior to World War I. Huge fortunes were repeatedly lost and won as tycoons like Astor, Vanderbilt and Carnegie cashed in on the railway boom that swept across the American continent from their stronghold in New York and the famed Fifth Avenue. They built magnificent mansions, and out of town “Cottages” to rival the finest French Chateaux and Stately Homes. Their heyday was short-lived but the memory of their fascinating story and colourful occupants lives on. |
Loop System
Just to remind members attending general meetings who are hard of hearing that a loop system is in place at Knutsford Methodist Church. This is activated when the sound system is in use and hearing aids should be switched to the ‘T’ position. Please contact the Technical Team if you experience any problems.