CHAIRMAN : LORD SWIRE KCMG PC
DIRECTOR : THE HON MRS ROUS
Nestled in the beautiful timeless surroundings of the village of Clovelly, on the North Devon coast, some of the most powerful leaders of the UK come to speak on the hard hitting issues of our times. An evening of topical discussions, these events are becoming renowned as the place to ask questions directly to those who can give you answers.
LECTURE: Monday, 3rd November 2025.
Venue : National Liberal Club. 1 Whitehall Place. SW1A 2HE
Simon Heffer Speaks on
“Can Britain Ever Have An Ethical Foriegn Policy“
Simon Heffer has had a long career as a newspaper executive – he was Deputy Editor of both the Spectator and The Daily Telegraph – and remains a columnist at the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. He has written a number of histories and biographies, including a four-volume history of Britain from 1838 to 1939 and the authorised biography of Enoch Powell. He also edited three-volume unexpurgated edition of the diaries of Sir Henry ‘Chips’ Channon, and has written three best-selling books on English grammar. Simon Heffer is Professor of Modern British History at the University of Buckingham. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he read English and later took a PhD in History.
He is married with two adult sons and lives in Essex.
Clovelly Lectures have been held annually since 2011 both in Clovelly and in London.
Clovelly Lectures have become an established event in the calendar for individuals wishing to hear first-hand from those who influence our lives and world affairs.
Chairman : Lord Swire KCMG PC
Director : The Hon Mrs Rous
Clovelly Visitors Centre. EX39 5TA
Reception Lecture Dinner (Black Tie or Ethnic dress or Suits with bow ties accepted )
Speaker
DAME KAREN PIERCE DCMG
From 2020 to 2025 Dame Karen Pierce was HM Ambassador to the United States, the first woman to hold the post and the first woman to reach 4 star level in the Diplomatic Service.
Clovelly Lectures endeavours to bring people who make policies impacting our daily lives, to interact with its audience. A conversation to create a dimension of awareness and plain speak, which helps in creating and developing choices.
We are an Educational Forum. Our ticketing is modest and inspired by our inclusiveness.
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A panel discussion between Mr Sanjay Jha (National Congress party spokesperson) and Mr Anil Dhakar (Founder of the Literary Fest in Mumbai). We were flooded with a vibrant audience. A very well attended evening with many provocative questions. “ Were the young losing faith in the Indian constitution”? A special thanks to Mr & Mrs Jolly for their generous sponsorship.
