Lecture Series

In 2003, a number of focus groups were conducted with 5th and 6th Formers, asking for their views as to how Mill Hill could improve its offer to its most senior pupils. All of the groups agreed that they would like to see the introduction of a series which encouraged presentations from leading academics, authors and media personalities.

In this way, the Mill Hill School Lecture Series was born. Since the first lecture by Andrew Roberts in September 2003, 25 speakers have presented evening addresses to over 6000 members of the School and its wider community. Speakers have included Jonathan Dimbleby, Andy McNab, Dr David Starkey, Kate Adie and ex-Python Terry Jones.

The 2009/10 Lecture Series is being confirmed but will include:

Wednesday 23 September 2009: Dr Frank McDonough’s lecture “Sophie Scholl – the Real Story of the Woman who Defied Hitler”
Tuesday 3 November 2009: Unfortunately Revd Ronald Lancaster is unable to give his lecture on Kimbolton Fireworks, but we are delighted to welcome Colin Crooks, whose lecture “Greenworks: A Sustainable Success Story” had to be postponed earlier this year. Winner of the Queens Award for Enterprise 2008, Colin’s company gives new life to used office furniture and provides employment opportunities for disadvantaged people. The lecture will start promptly at 6.30 pm (refreshments available from 6.15 pm), preceded by an official opening at 5.30 pm of the new Sixth Form Common Room which has been part-furnished by furniture supplied by Greenworks.
Thursday 12 November 2009 – POSTPONED: “The Chemistry of Pasta” – TV chef Gino D’Acampo’s inspiring story
Unfortunately, we are having to postpone this lecture as Gino D’Acampo is unexpectedly away on that date. We’re working to rearrange another date with him, and his letter below is addressed to everyone who bought tickets and was looking forward to the event. We'll post a new date as soon as possible.

Dear Mill Hill,
I would like to take this opportunity to apologise profusely for letting you all down at such short notice. Unforeseen work commitments abroad have resulted in me missing my evening with you at this term’s ‘Lecture Series’ during Chemistry Week, which I was really looking forward to. I promise to arrange another date to come and meet you all as soon as possible.
Sorry once again!
Gino
Thursday 21 January 2010: “Juggling Aphorisms and Mixing Metaphors” – James Geary juggles words, ideas, metaphors – and juggling balls.
Thursday 4th February 2010: Professor Peter Hennessy: “Watching Prime Ministers”
Thursday 4 March 2010: Litvinenko – first-hand account by Dr Geoff Bellingan, who looked after the Russian exile after the polonium poisoning. This lecture will take place in the Jubilee Hall at Belmont School.

All lectures start at 6.30. Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer the online booking facility, but you can book tickets from Karen Willetts on 020 8906 7958 or by email. Refreshments will be available.