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Fakenham Society The society offers a diverse program of talks on subjects of local or topical interest and also arranges visits. Season Membership £25
Guests £5 /meeting

Talks every other Thursday, October to March at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse.

12/10/2026

It was lovely to see so many of you at our first meeting of the Season, and a huge welcome to our new Members. This Thursday, 15th October, our talk is titled “Fire and Sword in the Sudan”. Richard Peaver will talk about the twice knighted Victorian general who escaped from capture and walked 1000 miles across the desert to freedom!
As always, new and existing members or guests are welcome to come along. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

28/09/2026

Thursday 1st October - The new season commences! We welcome the return of Ralph Jackman with "How to Become a Roman Empress." Ralph will be telling us all about the intrigue Roman ladies employed.
All new and existing members or guests are welcome to come along.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk See less

14/09/2026

We hope you have had a very relaxing and healthy few months since the end of our last Season and enjoyed the summer break. As usual it goes very quickly!

So, with October nearly upon us, it is the time of year we would like to ask our existing members to re-join the Fakenham Society, and we would like to welcome any new members, so please spread the word.

Our new season will begin on Thursday 1st October in the Lancaster Room at The Gallow. Our first meeting will take us back to ancient Rome and tell us how to become a Roman Empress, when Ralph Jackman returns to tell us of the intrigue Roman ladies employed!

The Membership is still £25 for the Season. With 12 talks this is very good value for money at just over £2.08 per talk! Guests and Visitors are welcome for £5 per talk. Please feel free to tell and encourage your friends and neighbours to join us.

16/03/2026

Thursday 19th March - This week, our last for the season, we will begin by holding our AGM, which will then be closely followed by: "Who Do You Think You Are?" hosted by our chairman Neville Lunness-Barnes. Neville will entertain us with stories from his life and career in an almost interactive talk.
We still have vacancies on the Committee as advertised previously, so if you feel you can become one of our very friendly Committee members, please advise us as soon as possible. Of course nominations can be made on the evening too, but we want to help save the future of the society.
Although we start with our AGM, any new members or guests are welcome to come along and join our existing members to hear the talk.
Doors open earlier at 6.45pm for a 7.15pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

02/03/2026

Thursday 5th March - Come and hear Mark Glaister telling us all about "The Life & Times of Langham Dome". Mark, one of Langham Dome Museum's Archivists, will help to unveil the hidden past of one of our famous local attractions.
All new and existing members or guests are welcome to come along. We are still currently looking for new committee members to fill various roles within our small and friendly team, so please enquire if you are interested in joining, to help save the future of the society.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

16/02/2026

This Thursday, 19th February, we have our very own committee member, Sue Parry, with "The Druce Portland Affair". Over 30 years after the funeral of T C Druce, his daughter-in-law claimed his death in 1864 had been faked. Sue tells us about this extraordinary story that filled newspapers for 9 years.
As usual, we would love to welcome all of you as new or existing members or guests, We are currently looking for new committee members to fill various roles within our small and friendly team, so please enquire if you are interested in joining.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

03/02/2026

Thursday, 5th February, brings Dr Jill Hussleby telling us about "Queen Elizabeth 1st - East Anglian Progress". Hear about the huge extent of the visit of Queen Elizabeth 1st to our region in 1578.
We would love to welcome all of you as new or existing members or guests, and are currently looking for new committee members to fill various roles within our small and friendly team, so please enquire if you are interested in joining.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

19/01/2026

This Thursday, 22nd January, we welcome Jim Stebbings with "The Magnificent Seven". Jim will tell us about the music, lives and stories of the American songwriters largely responsible for the "American Songbook", including Irving Berlin, Cole Porter & Richard Rodgers, illustrated with musical extracts.
You are all welcome to join us - both new and existing members - and again, please feel free to ask about joining our small but friendly committee.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

05/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're back this week, Thursday 8th January, with Greg Powles giving us a highly acclaimed talk as James Stewart. Appearing in character, Greg will be describing James' life, films and wartime experiences. Once again, you are all welcome to join us - both new and existing members - and please feel free to ask about joining our friendly committee.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5
For more information, Tel: 01328 887514 or visit our website at: www.fakenhamsociety.org.uk

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