(HoLRSG) We meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Note: International members not attending, or those UK members, that can’t get to a gathering we are happy to read out your message just prior to the main talk/activity of the day. Send your message to brian@emorlands.com

The format for the day is always the same: Doors open from 10am, when members can access open book cases in the archive and the interactive models on display and generally interact/network with other members. 12:30-1:30 lunch break (bring your own sandwiches but tea, coffee and biscuits available all day) but you could also continue with research or chatting with others. 1:30-4:00 is always the main program topic (with a tea/coffee break mid-way during the afternoon). You are welcome to stay afterwards for more research/networking. This gives members greatest travel flexibility regarding arrival/departure times.

GATHERING DAYS ARE ALWAYS INFORMAL AND RELAXED

2024 - Program of Gathering Day events

Date
Main Talk/Activity – 1:30-4:00pm
21st April
 Show & Tell – Bring an item from your own collection to show the group and tell us about it, the group can add to what’s known – collectively we learn more details about your items.
19th May
16th June
21st July
18th August
15th September
 Locks with a secret – a look at some of the locks in the Heritage Rooms that have a secret or puzzle to open them; even if you have the key or code knowing the secret is essential to opening the lock.
20th October
17th November
15th December
 Mid-winter socialising – Its party day! Most cultures celebrate around the astronomical mid-winter; so do lock enthusiasts!



Talks/demonstrations planned:- (but dates not yet confirmed)

Custodial Items – Chris Gower
How to assemble and/or reset the combination on the vintage SAM letter lock. (Very Challenging unless you are in the know) - Chris Taylor.
On a Theme of Chubb – Most people know Chubb for their locks, fewer know that they were also involved with the Alliance, an ‘Arts and Crafts’ venture.