Future Events

Restorative Justice is an ancient practice, to be used alongside retributive justice and fair punishment, but recognised as reducing recidivism, supported significantly by some world governments, and spasmodically by our own.
Sue’s own journey in the use of RJ, and her involvement in promoting it both locally and in schools has led to her understanding of its relevance and significance in our Justice system, and given her openings to help in raising awareness by working in local prisons.

In 1890, it was clear that Birmingham needed a new and bigger supply of water to support its growing population and industry. A project was launched to build four dams in the Elan Valley in Wales and a pipeline to deliver water to the city. In 2026, the dams and pipeline continue to deliver water to Birmingham.  In 1992, this project was adopted as an example of excellent project management and was used in the training of project managers in the public and private sectors.  Our speaker will take us through the informal talk used to introduce those trainees to the project.

When terror came to Parliament – Fay, who lives in Tiffield, was the Deputy Director of Security Operations at the Houses of Parliament, UK. She was on duty the day of the Westminster terror attack where 6 people died and 29 people were injured. Fay tells the fascinating story of that day when Parliament was suspended and the aftermath of the day’s terrible events. What happens when the worst happens?