Next Luncheon
Please see our Programme for full details of our future speakers
If you are not a member, but would like to attend this luncheon, please email the Honorary Secretary.
Monday
16th February 2026
Holiday Inn
Dr Karen Castle

Dr Karen Castle is now a University Tutor – her specialism is Leadership and Management.
She is senior lecturer and course leader for the Ministry of Defence programme.
However, her professional life hasn’t always been so well structured as she spent 10 years in prison.
In her talk she will tell you how she ended up in the prison system and in doing so
will share some of the challenges and opportunities that prison life presented.
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Choice of Main
Pressed beef, mash potato, glazed carrot, peas & red wine jus
Salmon fillet, mash potato, hollandaise sauce & glazed carrot
Layered tofu, spiced aubergine, rich tomato sauce
Choice of Dessert
Lemon tart, vanilla ice-cream
Fruit platter
Cheese platter
Ice Cream
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