Fakenham Society

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.

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

Well, what a great time we all had at our "Death in Disguise" murder mystery evening, held on Thursday 11th December. Ga...
15/12/2025

Well, what a great time we all had at our "Death in Disguise" murder mystery evening, held on Thursday 11th December. Gary Powell, the former London detective and history buff, had us all thinking!!! We've included some photos to highlight the fun.

Don't forget, we are always welcoming new members, so please feel free to come along to our next meeting on 8th January (details will follow nearer the time). In the meantime, the committee would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The Gallow, Fakenham Racecourse, NR21 7NY
Membership for the season (12 talks in total): £25
Guests/visitors: £5

08/12/2025

This week, Thursday 11th December, you are welcome to join us for our Christmas meeting. Gary Powell will present "Death In Disguise". A former London detective and history buff, Gary invites us to be the jury at a true Victorian murder trial. So, Guilty? or Not Guilty? …..YOU decide! Bring your neighbours and friends to help to join in the fun. Will you agree with the others on the jury? As it's Christmas, we will be seated around tables for the evening with festive refreshments available, and there will also be a prize for the “Best Christmas Jumper”.
We look forward to seeing you all there. Once again, new members are welcome and anyone wishing to join our small, friendly team of committee members, please feel free to ask for details.
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

24/11/2025

This Thursday - 27th November, we have Dr Alison Dow giving a talk on "Thomas Buxton’s fight against the Slave Trade". Norwich was the home of one of the most prominent anti-slave trade fighters and Dr Alison looks at his life and how the people of Norwich and Norfolk supported him.
As usual, we look forward to seeing you there, so please let your friends and neighbours know about this intriguing talk! New members are always welcome and anyone wishing to join our small, friendly team of committee members, please feel free to ask for details.
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

10/11/2025

On Thursday 13th November, Local historian Matt Champion tells us of the exciting, and unexpected, finds that materialised when the National Trust set about "Raising the Roof at Oxburgh Hall" We look forward to seeing you there, and please let your friends and neighbours know about this intriguing talk! As usual, new members are always welcome and anyone wishing to join our small, friendly team of committee members, please feel free to ask for details.
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

27/10/2025

This week, on Thursday 30th October, (just in time for Halloween!) we will be welcoming back Wally Webb, telling us about "Ghosts of the Broads". Wally, a well known broadcasting personality, will talk about his experiences travelling the Broads in the various boats he has purchased over the years. Once again, new members are always welcome and anyone wishing to join our small, friendly team of committee members, please feel free to ask for details.
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

13/10/2025

This Thursday, 16th October, we will welcome Richard Hart - "Cold War Spies". Richard will tell us about post WW2 Berlin and gathering intelligence in the Russian sector. New members are always welcome and anyone wishing to join our small, friendly team of committee members, please feel free to ask for details.
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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Hempton Road
Fakenham
NR217NY

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