Barcombe
Where we meet
Village Hall, Barcombe, BN8 5DH
When to come along
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm
What we do
New members and visitors are always welcome. You don't have to make jam, sing Jerusalem and do quilting, honestly!
President - Jean Smith
Hon Secretary - Janet Dickson Hon Treasurer - Jill Macadam
2012 Programme
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 11 January |
A Sussex Farm during the 1950s Ian Everest will talk about a year in the life of a downland farm. The talk is based on an original 16mm cine film. |
| 14 February |
Camouflage in the Animal World Having travelled extensively in the Far East, Raymond Hale has some great photos of animals in their natural environment, illustrating how they have to adapt to survive. |
| 13 March |
The Changing Faces of Women as seen in Female Royals David Bryer will explain how the influence of the monarchy on society is well known but that it's a two-way street especially in recent times where people have shaped royalty, particularly female royals. |
| 10 April |
The Benefits of Tai Chi George Rose, with the help of audience participation, will try to convince us that fifteen minutes a day keeps the doctor away! |
| 8 May |
Resolutions We will meet to discuss and vote on the resolutions that will go forward to the National Federation for adoption. |
| 12 June |
Roots and Wings Drawing inspiration from her grandmother's poverty-stricken childhood in rural Ireland, Claire Carpenter's uplifting talk will look at the two bequests that we give our children, roots and wings. |
| 10 July |
Filming a TV Drama Series John Vine will tell us about the reality and humour of being an actor, as opposed to the way the media portrays it! |
| 14 August |
Garden Party |
| 11 September |
Not all Germans were Nazis Kate Tym will tell the fascinating story of one family's act of resistance in Nazi Germany, in a way that is thought provoking,humorous and moving by turns. |
| 9 October |
A Policeman's Lot - can be quite an interesting one When is a bomb not a bomb?, the rise of Robocop, the very expensive sleep-over and other funny incidents told from the perspective of Neil Sadler, a recently retired police officer. |
| 8 November |
Annual Meeting |
| 11 December |
The Sussex Christmas Christmas Supper, followed by an illustrated talk with songs, music and reading on the folklore of Sussex at Christmas and associated customs by Mick Lynn and Geoff Doel. |