TLC Talk: TLC Talk: Lord (Robin) Butler – Serving five Prime Ministers
Monday 26th October | Refreshments at 11:00 | Talk starts at 11:30 | £15
After a glittering academic start (an Oxford Double First and twice a Rugby Blue), Lord (Robin) Butler had a high-profile career as a Civil Servants from 1961 to 1998. He was Private Secretary to Edward Heath (1972-74) and Harold Wilson (1974-75), Principal Private Secretary to Margaret Thatcher (1982-85) and Cabinet Secretary under Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. A unique career at the heart of British government.
Max Hastings was Editor in Chief of the Daily Telegraph. He is also well known as an award-winning military historian. He is one of the best-known and most respected journalists in Britain, a former foreign correspondent, reporting from more than 60 countries and covering 11 wars. Famously, he was the first person accompanying the British Task Force to enter Port Stanley on the last day of the 1982 Falklands War.
Members wishing to have lunch afterwards in either the Coffee Room or Ribbon Bar are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Rag members Maria and Julian Sturdy-Morton met through a shared love of the arts. In 2010, the dynamic duo founded A Bit of TLC, an online members club for those passionate about theatre, opera, music and film. Since then, the Sturdy-Mortons have organised numerous outings – from West End shows and historic house visits, to exclusive concerts and performances – for their members to enjoy in the company of likeminded others, and at special rates.
We are delighted to announce a new affiliation with A Bit of TLC. We are working closely with Maria and Julian to add more colour to our Member Events Programme. Please scroll down to find out more and to make bookings.