Autumn talk on historic Sandy family

The event will see Andrew Pym speaking about the life of his father, Francis. The family has lived in Sandy on their Hazells Hall estate since the mid-18th century.

He had a distinguished military career in the Second World War and was awarded the Military Cross.

Francis Pym entered Parliament in 1961 and he held various cabinet offices in the 1970s and 1980s including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Defence Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council.

He became Foreign Secretary during the Falklands War in 1982 following Lord Carrington’s resignation, but was removed by Margaret Thatcher in the following year after her election victory.

He stood down at the 1987 election and was created a life peer as Baron Pym of Sandy.

The talk will be held at Sandy Baptist Church Hall on Bedford Road and will start at 7:30pm.

Tickets will cost £5.50 and to book you should call 01767 682728 or email [email protected]