Tuesday Talks 2025
Welcome to our free Lunchtime Talk.
Held in our Auditorium on the first Tuesday of the month 13:00-14:00
5th August 2025
Roman Carlisle: The View From The North - Dr. John Reid.
Carlisle, or Luguvalium as it was known, was undoubtedly a key strongpoint in Roman
military strategy for at least three hundred years. However, in modern times, there has
been something of an eastward emphasis when retelling the story of Rome’s northern
frontier and this talk will explore why that might be. He'll also review Carlisle’s strategic
importance to the Roman Army with a particular emphasis on how the interaction with
the indigenous peoples to the north may have shaped its development.
2nd September 2025
The Bittersweet Beginning: A Story of Postpartum and Grief
In this deeply personal talk, Emily Bewley (Scribbles of Sanity) shares her journey of navigating the early days of motherhood while grieving the loss of her sibling. She’ll explore how bereavement reshaped her identity as a new mother, the unspoken emotional layers of postpartum life, and the ways in which grief and growth intertwined. This is a story about holding both joy and sorrow, learning to mother while mourning, and discovering quiet strength in the most tender of transitions. Through honesty, reflection, and gentle insight, she’ll offer space for others walking the path of complex, layered grief — especially when life keeps moving forward.
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Welcome to our free Lunchtime Talk.
Held in our Auditorium on the first Tuesday of the month 13:00-14:00
5th August 2025
Roman Carlisle: The View From The North - Dr. John Reid.
Carlisle, or Luguvalium as it was known, was undoubtedly a key strongpoint in Roman
military strategy for at least three hundred years. However, in modern times, there has
been something of an eastward emphasis when retelling the story of Rome’s northern
frontier and this talk will explore why that might be. He'll also review Carlisle’s strategic
importance to the Roman Army with a particular emphasis on how the interaction with
the indigenous peoples to the north may have shaped its development.
2nd September 2025
The Bittersweet Beginning: A Story of Postpartum and Grief
In this deeply personal talk, Emily Bewley (Scribbles of Sanity) shares her journey of navigating the early days of motherhood while grieving the loss of her sibling. She’ll explore how bereavement reshaped her identity as a new mother, the unspoken emotional layers of postpartum life, and the ways in which grief and growth intertwined. This is a story about holding both joy and sorrow, learning to mother while mourning, and discovering quiet strength in the most tender of transitions. Through honesty, reflection, and gentle insight, she’ll offer space for others walking the path of complex, layered grief — especially when life keeps moving forward.
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