Talks and Events
Our meetings bring together, in a friendly environment, those who are interested, or would like to find out about the history Burgess Hill and its links to the wider field of local or national history.
The indoor meetings take place on the second Friday of most months at the Cyprus Hall in Cyprus Road, for a small entrance fee, with refreshments and a raffle. Normally the doors open at 7.30pm, with a start time of 8pm. New members are very welcome. Subscriptions: Single £15 and Family £20 a year.
The AGM is held in November and a members’ social follows in December. The committee meets regularly throughout the year and is always keen to welcome any members who would like to join in and lend a hand.
We publish an annual programme but our newsletters are temporarily suspended, we hope to reinstate these in the future. Our current programme below and an example of one of our previous Newsletters.
The AGM is held in November and a members’ social follows in December. The committee meets regularly throughout the year and is always keen to welcome any members who would like to join in and lend a hand.
Our Programme for 2023 – 2024
10th May 2024
Stories from the Sussex DownsIan Everest will give us an A-Z of unusual aspects of the eastern end of the South Downs.
14th June 2024
Members Archives EveningAnother opportunity to examine our collection of historical documents, photographs and museum items.
12th July 2024
Recent Sussex archaeological works, pits, privies & prioriesSimon Stevens talk includes examples of sites and artefacts ranging in date from the distant past to the surprisingly modern.
17th August 2024
Annual guided walk - ClaytonFor members only, we visit Clayton village, to see old village houses and ancient wall paintings in the church.
13th September 2024
Standen House - National TrustAnn Berkovitch gives us an insight into the history of this 19th Century house and garden.
11th October 2024
Roman SussexDavid Rudling will explore aspects of Sussex life during Roman times.
8th November 2024
AGM + the Museum of GardeningOur AGM will start at 19.30 followed by a talk by Clive Gravett about the Museum of Gardening which is situated at the South Downs Heritage Centre, Hassocks.
13th December
Members Christmas SocialMerry Christmas everyone!
Some past Talks
The Salt Industry of the Adur Valley by Janet Pennington
History of Balcombe by Tony Perkins
Brighton before the Pavilion by Dr Geoffrey Mead
My Mum was a Land Girl by Ian Everest