The Hilt presents two fascinating talks with films on Saturday 22nd November. FREE Entry with donations welcome

TALK 1. - 2.00pm - Run time 60-90 mins

WW2 SEA PLANES - The Pilot’s View

A fascinating talk by Richard Hodgkinson on his father’s experiences as a sea plane pilot during WW2. Richard promotes his father’s book relating stories from patrols flown from RAF Mount Batten/Plymouth in1940. With a PowerPoint presentation and video, an interesting afternoon is guaranteed. Richard is raisng money for Solent Sky Museum in Southampton and the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.

TALK 2. - 3.45pm - Run time 60 mins

HILTINGBURY’S POLISH Heritage

Following the Second World War, where Poland was devastated, its peoples dispersed and many subjected to slave labour and concentration camps, the UK provided refuge and support.

The Polish Dependants’ Hostel on what is now Hiltingbury Recreation Ground was one such facility and came into being in1946. A film produced by Eastleigh Borough Council and a short talk documents the past events of which many residents may be unaware.