Friday Morning Talk: The British Jewry Book of Honour - With Lola and Ronnie Fraser
2022-11-11 10:45 - 12:00 UTC
Join us for our Friday morning talk by Lola and Ronnie Fraser, who will be talking about the British Jewry Book of Honour – 100 years on. Please note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.
The British Jewry Book of Honour was published 100 years ago and lists the names of approximately 50,000 Jews who served in the British Forces during the First World War. Of that number, more than 2000 Jews died fighting for Britain, in the conflict. Compiled from names given to the Jewish Chaplains, the most senior, Rev Michael Adler sent the names to be published weekly in the Jewish Chronicle. From this, the book was compiled and published after the end of the war.
To mark Armistice Day, Lola and Ronnie Fraser will be speaking about the book, how it came into being and then telling the stories of three Jews from the 2,500 who served in the RFC in the First World War and went on to serve with the RAF in the Second World War.
Please note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.
This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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Friday Morning Talks: The Royal Air Force Today - With Tommy Doherty (RAF Presentation Team)
2022-11-25 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Friday morning talk by Tommy Doherty and the RAF Presentation Team, who will be talking about the RAF and its role today.

The presentation is a blend of personal narratives from Team members, all of whom have operational experience and engaging video footage, depicting how the RAF contributes to the delivery of Air and Space Power.

This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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Saturday Scramble Club: Festive Baubles
2022-11-26 10:00 - 16:00
Free family activities each month during term time, for children of all ages.
Saturday 26 November: Festive Baubles: Create your own festive decoration to put up at home.
Included in Museum Admission or Annual Membership.

Children must be supervised by an adult.

Meet Father Christmas - SOLD OUT
2022-12-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00
EVENT SOLD OUT. Get into the festive spirit with a fun family visit to Meet Father Christmas!
(Advance booking required)
Father Christmas will be joining us and will have a special gift for each child!
Come and have a go at our festive craft activities too!
Tickets (Include Museum Admission & Craft Activities):
Adult: £5
Child: £9 (includes gift)
The museum is open 10:00am – 4:00pm with the café serving festive treats and craft activities available all day. Families will meet Father Christmas 1 group at a time within the booked hour timeslot.
Admission is by advance booking only.
Amendments to bookings can be made by contacting at enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or by calling 020 8950 5526
Please note that the museum is open to event ticket holders only.

Harrow Apollo Male Choir Festive Concert
2022-12-11 14:00 - 17:00
We will be welcoming back Harrow Apollo Male Choir on Sunday 11th December for their annual Festive Concert at the Museum.
Harrow Apollo Male Choir will perform festive favourites in the Museum’s spectacular Operations Room.
Tickets include a mince pie and mulled wine/juice at the interval.
Ticket costs:

Adults: £15
Concessions: £12
Children (Aged 6-16) £6
Under 5’s: £3

The concert starts at 3pm. The Museum will open at 2pm to allow time to look around the Museum galleries.
Book Online Here or call 020 8950 5526.

Festive Closure
2022-12-15 - 2023-01-17
The Museum is closed throughout the Festive Period and will re-open on Wednesday 18th January. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Our opening days and hours can be found here:
https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/visit-us/opening-hours-admission/

RAF Photographers
2023-01-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 and 12 more dates
Join us to see a selection of the captivating photographs from the recent RAF Photography Awards.
Temporary Exhibition Gallery.
Included in Museum Admission and Membership.

Friday Morning Talks: PAFMC 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Commemorative Film - With Richard Kornicki
2023-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Friday morning talk, where we will be showing the Polish Air Force Memorial Committee’s 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Commemorative Film.
Chairman of the PAFMC Richard Kornicki, returns following his well attended and successful talk in September on the Polish Air Force in the West. Richard, Son of the late gen. bryg. Franciszek Kornicki who flew in the battle with the legendary Polish 303 Squadron, will introduce the film and take questions afterwards.
The film was produced to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Covid prevented the annual Commemoration of the Polish Air Force in 2020, so this filmed virtual Commemoration was produced in its stead and to stand as a permanent record. The film includes unique footage of the RAF Northolt Sector Control room, fully staffed by re-enactors, bringing back to life the operations of 15 Sept 1940. Tributes are paid by the Chief of the Air Staff and the Mayor of Hillingdon, and Polish folk singers add their own poignant tribute.
This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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Women In Aviation Day
2023-02-11 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 11 February: International Day of Women and Girls In Science.
Join us in marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with special events exploring women’s roles in aviation today and in the past.
We’re delighted to be joined by The Aviatrix Project for this special event.
11am & 1pm: Battle of Britain Plotting Activity, Learning Centre
12pm & 2pm: Aviatrix Project Flight Planning Activity, Operations Room
Included in Museum Admission or Annual Membership. No pre-booking required.
Activities will last approx. 30 minutes.
11 – 18 February: NEW WAAF Trail of the Galleries available for families.

Friday Morning Talks: Operation Frugal - With Aldon Ferguson
2023-02-24 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Friday morning talk, where Aldon Ferguson will be telling the story of the little known, but highly important ‘Operation Frugal’.
Operation Frugal was the support of Prime Minister Churchill and his advisors when he met with Stalin in Moscow in October 1944. It involved the delivery and collection of the diplomatic bags to and from Moscow by the Mosquitoes of 544 Squadron based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire. Flying over enemy territory these flights were fraught with danger from both the Luftwaffe and the Soviet Air Force when strange aircraft appeared in Soviet skies. This is the story of how these flights took place and the problems they faced from mistrust and a total lack of co-operation from the Soviet authorities and how the photo reconnaissance trained pilots succeeded.

This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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