2008 Program

2009 Program

Monday 19^th January

Jennifer

Monday 16^th February

???

Monday 16^th March Fairtrade

Christine Ward will give a talk /slide show about how Fairtrade seeks to transform the lives of disadvantaged producers in the developing world. She will bring along some food, crafts, jewellery and hand crafted paper items which members may purchase.

Monday 20^th April

Researching local/family history

Office at County Hall in Lewes will speak aElizabeth Hughes from the Archives bout how they assist people with research into local and family history.

Monday 18th May

Alan Petty 

(A local author and resident )

Alan has written 8 novels and 2 biographies. He will tell us how he goes about his writing, came to have his books published and what it is like being a writer these days.

June 15^th

Beech Estate/Social

Keith Datchler (Manager of Beech Estate?) will give a guided wildflower walk, followed by the history of Bunces Barn, and the recent work carried out there.  (Please check spelling of Bunces)

July 20th

Travel - Mr John Proctor - A talk and slide show describing Mr Proctors experiences of camping and Trekking in Nepal.

Monday 17^th August

RNLI

A representative will discuss all aspects of the work carried out by the RNLI.

Monday 21^st September

????

Monday 19^th October

Anderida Adolescent School 

A talk by Erica Scott the Operational Director of Anderida Adolescent Care in Eastbourne, which is an organisation caring for troubled adolescents who have emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Monday 16th November Annual Meeting

Monday 21^st December

Informal meeting at The Ash Tree Pub, Ashburnham joining/ enjoying the village carol singing in the Ash Tree.