Salisbury Group Spring Programme

Wednesday 7^h January

A New Year. ‘Ring out the old, ring in the new!’ (Alfred Lord Tennyson). What can we let go of and do without? What do we cling to and value most in life? What do we need for the future?

Tuesday 20^thJanuary	The brain and dementia. This discussion follows up a previous meeting on brain connections. How are connections damaged by dementia? How can they be maintained?
Wednesday 4^thFebruary	A visit to Salisbury Museum’s exhibition on crime and punishment. Bridget Telfer, the Community Creator, will give us an introductory talk – details to follow. Afterwards members can look around the museum, if they wish to, until closing time at 5pm.
Tuesday 17^thFebruary	Democracy.‘Europe is suffering from a degeneration of democracy’. Emmanuel Macron recently lamented. What is democracy? We’ll discuss its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Wednesday4^th March	Origins of Surnames We’ll explore the origins of surnames. Do you know how your surname originated?
Tuesday 17^th March	Stained glass windows A visit to the cathedral to discover the rich history of stained glass windows, ancient and modern, commemorating conflicts, suffragettes, and even the cathedral cat!
Wednesday 1^st April	Easter traditions. How is Easter traditionally celebrated in the UK and around the world?