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12A short history of Aldermaston and the Nuclear Weapons Programme - Garry George
20:00 - 21:00
A short history of Aldermaston and the Nuclear Weapons Programme - Garry GeorgeTime: 20:00 - 21:00
For 75 years AWE has proudly played a role of critical national importance, helping to deliver the UK's nuclear deterrent. In 1950 Aldermaston became the site of the UK government's atomic weapons programme, initially named 'High Explosive Research’, under the supervision of British Manhattan Project veteran William Penney. Join Garry George to hear an overview of AWE's rich history. Heath End Village Hall
5 Heath End Road, Tadley, RG26 5HE Map 		13'It Takes the Biscuit' - A History of Biscuit Making in Reading, Berks - Nigel Crompton
20:00 - 21:00
'It Takes the Biscuit' - A History of Biscuit Making in Reading, Berks - Nigel CromptonTime: 20:00 - 21:00
Commencing with a description of the history of biscuits from ancient times, we then look at Reading through the centuries as far as biscuit making is concerned. Three main companies are discussed in depth: their rise and later decline. A large number of biscuit varieties are mentioned which those of a certain age will remember, When the opportunity permits a number of artefacts are brought along to add to the presentation and usually lead to memories. Heath End Village Hall
5 Heath End Road, Tadley, RG26 5HE Map The Life of Edwina Mountbatten - Richard Anderson
20:00 - 21:00The Life of Edwina Mountbatten - Richard AndersonTime: 20:00 - 21:00
Edwina was married to Lord Louis Mountbatten and was one of the wealthiest women in Britain. She had a very hard start to life but once she moved to London she was the darling of the social set - World War II put an end to all that and she became one of the hardest working women of her age.  Richard will tell us how she changed her life and helped save thousands of lives. Heath End Village Hall
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