Winter Lecture by Dave Foot
On Wednesday 15th November we're delighted to be welcoming Dave Foot to talk about 'The Story of the Trans-Siberian Railway'.
Dave travelled on the Trans-Siberian Railway in the Summer of 2007 and have since been on 4 other very different trips on this railway. Most people consider the Trans-Siberian as being Moscow to Vladivostok but there are two routes between these cities and the talk covers both routes. Additionally travelling in the winter gives a very different experience.
In 2016 the Trans-Siberian Railway celebrated its centenary of completion with a number of special events. This talk covers the story of trans continental railways in the world and focuses particularly on the building of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Dave Foot had a career during which he travelled extensively all over the world. He retired in the year 2000 and since then has continued travelling and particularly prefers travelling on luxury trains where he can sleep and not have to continually unpack. He regularly gives talks to Clubs about the trips and related adventures.
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.
Book your seat and your supper
Members should book for supper no later than Friday 10th November, along with any dietary requirements. Supper this week will be:
MENU CHOICES - all £15.00:
Braised Ham Hock with lentils and vegetables
Colcannon with eggs
Fish pie & vegetables
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