In an age where the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) faces relentless digital threats, defence is no longer just about anti-virus, firewalls and policies—it’s about thinking like the adversary. This talk explores how veteran Red Team leader Rob challenged and stress‑tested the nation’s most vital systems, simulating real‑world attacks to expose weaknesses before hostile actors could exploit them. He and his team's work was a cornerstone of modern cyber resilience, helping banks, energy grids, transport networks, healthcare systems, and communications providers stay one step ahead.

But safeguarding the UK isn’t only the responsibility of security professionals. Every citizen plays a part. From recognising phishing attempts to practising good digital hygiene, small everyday actions collectively strengthen national security. Cyber defence is now a shared endeavour: Red Teams probe the front lines, while the public reinforces the foundation.

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Hidden in the black shales of Lyme Regis are ammonite fossils made of Iron Pyrite. How did these fossils form? Where did the iron and sulphur in them and in our planet come from? These questions and many more will be answered in this journey from the heart of stars to the coasts of the south-west.

Andy has worked at Throwcombe Park as the Farm Manager for the past 25 years. He will talk to us about the challenges and delights of managing a local deer farm. Throwcombe Park has approximately 120 acres of pasture and woodland, with around 125 red deer, kept mainly for the production of organic venison. They are kept in a “near to natural” state, although many are extremely tame due to the selective breeding process. The talk will cover handling and de-antlering and other activities carried out throughout the year to bring an animal from birth to plate.

Laura Robinson is a qualified Medical Herbalist with an MSc in Toxicology and Chemistry, based in Exmoor and founder of Herbal Science Ltd, where she creates functional herbal blends inspired by the surrounding landscape. She sells her teas and botanical products at local markets, sharing simple ways to bring herbs into everyday life.

In this talk, Laura will explore how spring herbs can support the body after winter, drawing on traditional use and modern understanding. She will share practical, accessible ways to use herbs at home, including teas and herbal vinegars.