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| Thursday, 08 October 2026 |
| Japanese Architecture, Gardens & Tea Culture |
| Suzanne Perrin |

The relationship between architecture, gardens and tea culture is particularly strong in Japan, combining elements of Zen practice, social etiquette, the formal layout of architectural space and garden design. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 12 November 2026 |
| The Bayeux Tapestry |
| Imogen Corrigan |

The Bayeux Tapestry is not just a narrative of the most famous battle in English history, but also of the build-up to it. It is a moral story, a story of kings, chivalry and ambition. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 10 December 2026 |
| A Tudor Christmas |
| Alison Barker |

Through the four aspects of Feasts, Frivolity, Fantasy and Faith, this lecture explores how the Tudors celebrated Christmas. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 14 January 2027 |
| Classical Music Crash Course |
| Sandy Burnett |

Three hundred years of classical music, progressing through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. What role did music played in each, and how composers went about the process of shaping their works. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 11 February 2027 |
| Monopoly |
| Roger Mendham |

Almost everyone has played Monopoly at some time in their life. It is one of the world’s most popular and enduring board games. But, how well do you really know it? If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 11 March 2027 |
| The Influence of the Utility Scheme Clothing on Post War Fashion |
| Connie Gray |

During World War II, fashion was no longer just about style, it was about survival. Utility Clothing Scheme was introduced and the CC41 label, ensuring garments were practical, affordable, and long-lasting. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 08 April 2027 |
| The Architecture of Mughal India: Palaces, Mosques, Gardens and Mausoleums. |
| John Stevens |

Before the British arrived in India, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Mughal Emperors. The stunning buildings and gardens they constructed have left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 13 May 2027 |
| Gilding the cherry blossom: how Western jewellers discovered Japan |
| Rachel Church |

Japan re-opened to the West in 1868. Japanese lacquers, wood-block prints, ceramics and silks caused a sensation in the West and inspired fantastic jewellery and the art of Japan became the foundation of the Art Nouveau movement. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 10 June 2027 |
| Edward Burne-Jones and the Legend of the Briar Rose |
| Amy Lim |

This lecture will look at the paintingsof Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones, and recount their creation, exhibition, and the magnificent setting that Burne-Jones designed for them. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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| Thursday, 08 July 2027 |
| My role as curator at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery |
| Louise Weller |

Louise Weller is the current Head of Collections and Exhibitions at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery. Louise will reflect on her interest in fostering a lively dialogue between art and history through exhibitions and on the vital role of creativity. If you plan to attend a talk in person at The Spring we do ask you to please email tasptalk@gmail.com to book your seat. This helps us to ensure that we have enough seats available. Please also email if you wish to bring a guest. All of our talks are also available live on Zoom and the Zoom link is always included in the Newsletter. When you arrive at The Spring please be sure to register at the TASP registration desk situated by the entrance near the Box Office. You will be given a token which you hand in as you go into the theatre. The Spring is a public building and this way we can ensure that only TASP members and guests come in to the theatre. |
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