Winter Lecture by Mark Smith
It is with great pleasure that we announce the guest speaker for our Cruising winter lecture on Wednesday, February 28th. We are honored to welcome Mark Smith, renowned presenter of the Antiques Roadshow, who will be delivering his talk titled 'Operation Deadstick - Attack on the Orne'.
Mark will be recognised by many of you as the Medals and Militaria expert on the Long- running BBC television programme the Antiques Roadshow, Mark started on the Roadshow in 2014. He has appeared on many Television Programmes, such as Deep Wreck Mysteries, Who Do You Think You Are, Bargain Hunt, Murder Mystery My Family, the One Show, and Breakfast Television, to name but a few.
He is also known for his work on Radio, particularly the British Forces Broadcasting Service and podcasts for ABF The Soldiers Charity.
Mark started collecting British medals in 1969 and owns an extensive private collection that he has amassed over the years; he started dealing in Militaria in 1983 in Islington, London - a hobby which has become a life-long passion. He is a well-known expert on the Victoria Cross. He has written 5 books on The Great War and contributed to many other books and magazines.
He is a Member of the Western Front Association and the Orders and Medals Research Society, he is also a well-known Battlefield Tour Guide.
Mark's talk, Operation Deadstick, tells the story of the attack on the Orne River and Canal Bridges on the 6th of June 1944. Now immortalised as Pegasus Bridge.
The lecture will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you are booked for supper, it will be served in the River Room after the lecture, please sit where you wish.
Members should book for supper no later than Friday 23rd February, along with any dietary requirements.
We are thrilled to announce some exciting enhancements to our lecture offerings that will bring even more value to your experience with us. As part of this, we will be implementing a modest price adjustment from £15.00 to £17.95 for a main course and a choice of dessert for an added £5.00. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to providing top-notch quality and exceptional service. We are confident that the added benefits and improvements will exceed your expectations and make the adjustment worthwhile.
MENU CHOICES - 1 Course £17.95, 2 courses £22.95
Moules provencale with skinny fries
Beef Stroganoff, mashed potatoes and baby carrot, French beans and toasted almonds
Roast butternut squash with grains, buckwheat , chickpeas, pomegranate, crumbed British feta cheese, coriander dressing
Pear Williams & blueberry strudel, vanilla creme anglais
Mint chocolate chip Ice Cream, shortbread and hazelnuts, white chocolate sauce
If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.