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, members £3.00 (inc. other societies), non members £5, 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 £25 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 2025
10th January 2025
Sussex & the SeaKevin Newman will tell us about Sussex Smugglers, Shipwrecks & Stricken Sailors.
14th February 2025
A potted history of archaeologySimon Stevens, Project Officer for Archaeology South-East, will tell us about colourful characters, amazing sites & finds & even the odd rogue.
14th March 2025
The Devil's Dyke storyChris Horlock tell’s us about this well known beauty spot, the legend of how it came into existence, its Victorian Heyday & connection with World War One.
11th April 2025
The Wonderment of Middle EarthMak Norman, or Osgar, will take us back to the 5th century. Including on-screen images & a display of reproduced artefacts typical of Anglo-Saxon grave goods.
9th May 2025
Step back in timePaul Green will entertain us with a vast array of Sussex memorabilia, old photos & rare newspapers. and will tell us about memorable events covered.
13th June 2025
Windmills of SussexA member of the Sussex Mills Group will tell us all about our local mills.
11th July 2025
TBADetails will be announced shortly
25th August 2025
Members' Annual WalkDetails to be announced shortly.
12th September 2025
Magnus Volk & his amazing railwaysIan Gledhill tell’s us the story of an electrical pioneer & the railways he built, particularly Brighton’s Volk’s Electric Railway, the oldest working electric railway in the world.
10th October 2025
Tombstone touristsIan Everest will tell us about the development of the large municipal cemeteries during the 19th century & how they can be a reference library for local, family & social history.
14th November 2025
AGMOur AGM will start 19.30 followed by a talk by member & local historian, Heather Warne
13th December 2025
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