Talk: "Gilkicker Fort" by Lewis Sharp

Talk: "Gilkicker Fort" by Lewis Sharp, Friday 27th February 2026

We often hold our talks at The Hornet and invite their members to come along too. This time it's The Hornet who have arranged a talk and kindly invited members of Haslar Yacht Club to join them. Lewis Sharp of The Palmerston Forts Society will be presenting a short history of Gilkicker Fort followed by a detailed description of the recent findings and some of the remaining mysteries seen at the site.

The talk will take place in The Fabrosa room of Hornet Services Sailing Club. Those who wish to have a meal before the talk will be able to order one from their bar menu in the Clubhouse from 18:00 where they'll holding a Happy Hour. 

To gain entry to The Hornet site you will need to show the Security guards some photo ID of either your driving licence or your passport.

The itinerary for the evening is: 

         18:00 - 19:00         Happy Hour  -   bar open at The Hornet for drinks and meals at member's own cost

         19:30 - 20:30         Talk in the Fabrosa Room   

         20:30                     Q&As

        18:00 - 23:00           Bar open throughout the evening

Last updated 10:17am on 31 January 2026