Chatstops

CHATSTOPS – All Members and friends are very welcome

Our Chatstops are held on the first Friday of each month, except for January, July, August and September.

Chatstops are free including a free cup of tea and a biscuit.

VENUE: War Memorial Hall, Tudor Road, Broadstone. BH18 8AW

We have a range of PHSG branded clothing that is available to buy.

Paperback books and raffle prizes are always gratefully received.

If you want to know more about Chatstops, or would like to give a talk at one, or if you have any ideas for entertainment/content, please get in touch by selecting the ‘Chatstop’ option on the Contact Us page.

What a great February Chatstop. Thank you to Colin Elkins’ who’s talk about the history of Broadstone was really interesting, who knew that Broadstone was once a world renowned Lavender growning area!

There was great turnout of nearly 50 people, thank you to everyone who came and a very big thank you to the volunteers in the kitchen who had all those cups to wash up!

Friday 6th March

The March Chatstop sees the return of Ian McAllister with his ‘Lost Olympics’ talk based on the book he wrote about Hilda James, his grandmother, who was cruelly stopped from going to the 1924 Paris Olympics but went on to be a swimming champion and pioneer; and later a celebrity crew member on Cunard’s first purpose built cruise liner Carinthia. Ian will have a slide show and facinating display of memorabilla.

There will also be the usual free cuppa and biscuit to enjoy while you have a chat with friends as well as a raffle, clothing stall and secondhand books.

Raffle prizes greatly appreciated.

FUTURE CHATSTOPS:

FRIDAY 11^th APRIL … NOTE: it’s a week later than usual because the first Friday in April is Good Friday. 

Friday 1st May.

Friday 5th June. AGM and quiz

Chatstop will close down for the summer and reopen again in October 2026.