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.

The 2026 Chatstop Season is Open…

There are a few changes to the 2026 topics, so please check out the ‘Future Chatstops’ section below.

Friday 6th February

The first Chatstop of 2026 sees a presentation about the history of Broadstone by Colin Elkins. He has some interesting facts on who once resided here and the reasons on how and why Broadstone has developed over the years.

There is also the usual free cuppa and biscuit to enjoy while you have a chat with friends as well as a raffle (a great opportunity to donate all those surplus to requirements Christmas gifts), clothing stall and secondhand books.

FUTURE CHATSTOPS:

Friday 6th March. Ian McAllister returns 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.

This will be on FRIDAY 11^th APRIL as 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.