Talks and Lectures 2021 - 2022
The programme of talks in St Saviour's church hall,l South Street BN21 4U, should proceed as planned. For the time being, refreshments will NOT be served, and no raffle will operate. Members attending will be signed into a register by a third party. The expectation is that face coverings will be worn during the meeting (medical exemptions apply) as a mark of consideration to others. Hand sanitisers and spare masks will be provided.
Speakers for the Science and Life series - all start at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of the month
Wednesday 1st September
Eastbourne’s Blue Plaques, the people behind the names – Ann Bridgwood
Wednesday 6th October
Uganda, Churchill’s Pearl of Africa – Clive Nuttman
Wednesday 3rd November
Fog and Unflushable – Daniel Rodrigues from Southern Water
Wednesday 1st December
Talk by Katy Bourne OBE, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner
Wednesday 5th January
National Coastwatch Institution – Stephen Hand
Wednesday 2nd February
Tales of a Travel Rep – Pamela Holland
Wednesday 2nd March
A Student Expedition to Iceland 60 years ago – Mike Tribe
Wednesday 6th April
The Science of Seawater – Martin Chaplin
Wednesday 4th May
The Rise of Mods & Rockers – Chris Horlock
Wednesday 1st June
Icons of British Shipping, A History of P&O – Peter Rushton
Speakers for the General Series - all start at 2pm on the fourth Thursday of the month
Thursday 23rd September
Illustrated History of Herstmonceux Castle – Melinda Stone
Thursday 28th October
The Mysterious Death of a MI6 Spy & Codebreaker, Gareth Williams – Paul Barwick
Thursday 25th November
Between a Rock & A Hard Place (oil & gas exploration) – Dr Helen Griffiths
Thursday 9th December
Christmas Quiz
Thursday 27th January
History of Eastbourne Pier – Richard Cook
Thursday 24th February
The Circle Crop Mystery – Andy Thomas
Thursday 24th March (AGM)
Mike Morley Memorial Lecture
Mr Garrick’s Fireside, a personal view of the Royal Theatre, Drury Lane – Peter Allen
Thursday 28th April
Ellis Kelsey, A Sussex Photographer – Kevin Gordon
Thursday 26th May
Miscellany
Thursday 25th June
Marianne North, Victorian Botanical Artist and Traveller – Teri Sayers-Cooper