.   MEETINGS The LURS holds monthly meetings at which a speaker will talk about a relevant topic. Talks are usually illustrated by slides or a PowerPoint presentation and are usually followed by a question and answer session. Doors open at 18:40 for a prompt 19:15 start.   THE UPPER ROOM, ALLSOULS CLUBHOUSE. 141 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QG Google map Link HERE Before and after the talk a sales stand is usually available - this opens at 18.45. Please note that meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month - please see below for exact dates. A write-up or report is published in Underground News both as a record of what took place and for the benefit of members who did not attend. Expected forthcoming meetings are listed below and also in the printed copies of Underground News. Regretfully the LURS cannot be held responsible in the event of an advertised meeting being cancelled or changed due to unforeseen circumstances. LURS FUTURE MEETINGS   Next Meeting  Tuesday 13th April. Graham Stephens is coordinating and integrating TfL planning for the Olympic Games in 2012. His responsibilities cover all modes of transport. Mr Stephens will bring us up-to-date with the current situation. Tuesday 11th May. “London Overground Network” by Geoff Hobbs, Head of Strategy, TfL London Rail. Tuesday 8th June. “The London Underground Map: Design Challenges and Challenging Designs” by Dr Max Roberts. Over the years, with more and more additions, the challenge to produce clear attractive maps that keep to the rules, places increasing demands on designers. Dr Roberts, a cognitive psychologist asks: why do maps based on Henry Beck’s design principles help us to plan journeys; does following the rules always guarantee us the best possible design; and what happens when we break the rules? Tuesday 13th July. “Tube Walking” by Mark Moxon. In summer 2008, Mr Moxon spent three months walking the entire London Underground network, above ground. This is the story of that walk, along with photographs, route maps, points of interest and tips for those looking for a different way to explore London. Tuesday 10th August. (Postponed from November 2009) David Menzies MCIT was at Acton Works in the 1960s and had access to take pictures of the routine and unusual; a slide show. White City Training Centre including Victoria line unit. Acton, Neasden, Golders Green, Central line including Epping Ongar line & Victoria line trains on the Hainault loop. Tuesday 14th September. “An Area Manager remembers”. Jerry Gold joined London Underground in 1970, was an Area Manager from 1975 to 1988 and then became a Business Manager on the Northern Line. His next position was as Operations Planning Manager for the Jubilee Line extension. He left LU in 1993 for pastures new, including work during the commissioning and early public service periods at the Channel Tunnel and Heathrow Express. Mr Gold will talk about his experiences in the operation and management of underground railways with visual support from Brian Hardy’s extensive collection.