

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heroines, Hazards and Honours
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The remarkable women of Special Operations Executive during WWII and their secret training at Beaulieu - Talk by Peter Power

Step into one of the most extraordinary and little-known chapters of the Second World War.

During World War II, a select group of courageous women answered a call unlike any other:  Recruited by the shadowy Special Operations Executive, women were trained exactly the same as their male colleagues,  not merely as spies, but as saboteurs – a role never before and never since, that specifically included  women working  deep in enemy occupied territory. 

Their stories are as gripping as any thriller: coded messages tapped out under cover of darkness, clandestine parachute drops of deadly equipment to help all those fighting the enemy and acts of sabotage carried out at immense personal risk. These women displayed astonishing bravery, resilience and determination in the face of constant danger. For many, the price of service was heartbreakingly high – some never returned home.

Before embarking on their perilous missions, many agents passed through the secretive training school at Beaulieu – the so-called “SOE Finishing School.” Hidden in the New Forest, this quiet corner of Hampshire became the unlikely backdrop to intensive preparation in espionage, survival, weapons handling, blowing things up, and resistance tactics.

This compelling illustrated talk will shine a light on just a handful of the remarkable heroines and reveal what truly went on in Beaulieu during those tense and dangerous years. Discover the human stories behind the headlines revealed after WWII – tales of courage, sacrifice and extraordinary resolve.

Our speaker is Peter Power who lives in Emery Down and is a well-known and popular speaker on SOE and similar topics with a background in counter terrorism and crisis management, as well as the Parachute Regiment (TA). He is a member of the unique Special Forces Club set up to commemorate SOE agents. 

Whether you are a history enthusiast, fascinated by wartime intrigue or simply curious about the hidden stories of our local area, this promises to be a powerful and inspiring evening.

All funds raised will support the upkeep of St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery — helping to preserve and share our local heritage for future generations.

Join us for an unforgettable night of history, heroism and remembrance.
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- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lymington
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: New Street, SO41 9BH Lymington, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.75906
- **long**: -1.54305
- **full address**: New Street, SO41 9BH Lymington, United Kingdom, Lymington, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery (https://allevents.in/org/st-barbe-museum-art-gallery/10161699)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** New Street, SO41 9BH Lymington, United Kingdom, Lymington, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Heroines, Hazards and Honours ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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