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. New members are very welcome. Subs. are currently a flat, affordable £10 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 and three newsletters a year, these are usually available in paper form at the Town Help Point and in the Library but you can also find the current programme below and some recent Newsletters are available.
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
12th January 2024
The History of Brighton HippodromeDavid Fisher will tell us the history of the building from 18th century school-house, to ice-skating rink, variety theatre and bingo hall.
9th February 2024
The History of Chailey HeritageIan Kirby will trace the history of Chailey Heritage which, in 1903, was the first purpose-built school for children with disabilities in the country.
8th March 2024
Historic Sussex events told through folk musicPeter Freer Ash takes us through songs of murder disaster and more…
12th April 2024
Sussex murders and misdemeanoursPaul Green will take us through real life Sussex cases from the 18th & 19th centuries.
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Members Archives EveningAnother opportunity to examine our collection of historical documents, photographs and museum items.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.
August 2024
Annual guided walkOur annual guided walk, date and venue to be arranged.
13th September 2024
To be arranged.
11th October 2024
To be arranged
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