Fireside Chats: Season II » Fireside Chat; Season II - Bembridge Fort: Past, Present and Future
Fireside Chats Season Two
Bembridge Fort: Past, Present and Future
Time: 19:00
Price: £20.00
As the nights draw in and the firelight glows, Sea View Yacht Club continues its popular Fireside Chats series. These relaxed, intimate evenings bring together great speakers, good conversation and a two-course casual supper, all under our theme: This Is Our Island.
Guest Speaker & Topic
Tim Wander Island Historian & Author
For over 150 years, Bembridge Fort sat high on Culver Down, largely hidden from public view and shrouded in secrecy. Built in the 1860s to defend against invasion, it later became one of the most sensitive military sites in Britain, playing a crucial role during the Second World War and beyond.
Now, following a landmark agreement between the National Trust and the Bembridge Fort Trust, the fort is entering a remarkable new chapter.
In this Fireside Chat, Tim Wander — Director and Project Manager of the Bembridge Fort Trust — will explore the forts extraordinary past, reveal how it is being brought back to life, and share what lies ahead for one of the Islands most dramatic and mysterious landmarks.
Menu
Main: Lasagna (meat or vegetarian)
Dessert: Chocolate Fondant
Alternative: Fresh fruit platter
Bookings
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Advance booking is essential
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Bookings are non-refundable
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Cancellations may be made within 24 hours of booking only
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Open to all members, winter-reciprocal club members, and guests of members (signed into the Visitors Book)
