Our Open Meetings are held at 2:15pm on the third Monday of each month (unless this falls on a bank holiday) in Toddington Village Hall unless otherwise stated. Doors open at 1.45 pm. Meetings finish by 4:00pm.

We have a varied programme of talks delivered by guest speakers after which tea or coffee is available, during which time you can stay and chat.

If Members have any recommendations for speakers they have been entertained by recently, and are happy to recommend, please email Cathy our Speaker Finder

Entrance is free for visitors for their initial visit, and £3 for members and £4 for non-members. This includes tea or coffee and biscuits, which are served after the talk.

Help setting up the hall from 1.30 pm is always appreciated.

Speakers arranged for 2026 are as below -

Monday 19 October - Peter Barratt - Punch and July - it is all about the swozzle

Monday 16 November - Hemant Jariwala - the four seasons of the Lake District via photography (please note that this a change to the speaker originally advertised)

Monday 21 December - Christmas Party - tickets for the Christmas Party will be on sale at the Open Meeting on Monday 19 October. The party is to be held at Toddington Methodist Church Hall. Price per ticket is £8

And Speakers for 2027 are as follows

Monday 18 January - Megan Shersby - Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants

Monday 15 February - Chas Leslie - Gardening the Globe - the Government War Graves Commission

Monday 15 March - Jennifer Hepworth - Life behind the first class curtain

Monday 19 April - to be advised

Monday 17 May - AGM