by Gillian

Winter lecture by Graham McKenzie

_{Book by Friday 7th October!}

On Wednesday 12th October we're delighted to be welcoming Graham McKenzie.

In his talk "Shieldhall" 50 Years and Onwards Graham will be talking about the history of this iconic ship and the challenges of operating and preserving a 67 year old steel steamship, as legislation changes and modern day pressures are brought to bear. He represents  a society comprising 100% volunteers, with no paid staff, which has owned and operated Shieldhall longer than her two previous owners and whose aim is to keep the ship operational to 2050 and beyond. We all have to remember, that Shieldhall was withdrawn from service, as she was uneconomical and in effect, we have been stemming the tide since 1988 as we continue to review how to operate the ship and keep attracting people on board.

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.  Supper service will be served buffet style.

_{Book your seat and your supper!}

Members should book for supper no later than Friday 7th October, along with any dietary requirements. Supper this week will be bangers and mash with an onion beer gravy or vegan meatballs with pasta and tomato sauce for £15.00. If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.

_{Book seats and suppers here}

Please note: any cancellations after Friday 7th October will be payable/non-refundable.