Talk by Samaritans

On Thursday 13th March 2025, the Mamma Margherita Fellowship hosted three outreach members of Samaritans, who explained the origin of this organisation and work they do. Samaritans was started in 1953 by Chad Varah, an Anglican priest in London who had been deeply affected by the death by suicide of...

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Empress Eugénie and Farnborough

On the 8 August the Mamma Margherita club was treated to a fascinating talk by Eileen O’Connell on the Empress Eugénie and her influence on Farnborough, with her home becoming Farnborough Hill school, and her founding of St Michael’s Abbey as a mausoleum for her husband and son. In addition...

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Blue Lamp Trust

On Thursday 9 May 2024 the Mamma Margherita Club met and had a very informative and enjoyable talk given by Pete from The Bobby Scheme of The Blue Lamp Trust. The Bobby Scheme is a free service that has the aim of making the old and vulnerable, including victims of...

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