A Man may have constant employ; Sussex Industrial History, a different view Sussex has an industrial past that is hidden behind seaside resorts and the South Downs National Park. This talk will cover work patterns ancient and modern, from the iron industry to Rolls Royce. Read more

Sharks, Shags or Cormorants?, Seaford Wreckers and Wrecking Considered, by Cathryn Pearce. This will cover a fascinating aspect of our local history. Cathryn is a Senior Lecturer in Naval, Maritime and Coastal History at the University of Portsmouth Read more

Richard Savage will talk about his experiences when he travelled to Japan in August this year to attend a conference and events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.An estimated 70,000 were killed instantly, and over 140,000 are believed to have died of the after effects.Richard will consider… Read more

Susan Edwards will give an insight into the role of women police, with stories and anecdotes of policing during this time.Susan's career in the Metropolitan Police Force covered a tumultuous period, with riots, bombings, and sieges, as well as day-to-day policing. Read more

Ian Everest will cover the A-Z of unusual historical aspects of the eastern South Downs - the Home Guard Cavalry, a college for lady gardeners, Poverty Bottom, a Grand National winner, and much more.Ian is a retired local historian and agricultural expert, former manager of Newhaven Fort, and Newhaven Town Clerk for 10 years. Read more

Nigel Baker will explain how EVs work (range, hours and batteries), pros and cons versus ICE cars; then hybrid EVs, and other considerations.Nigel is a retired IT consultant with 30 years' experience. He runs courses on space technology and electric vehicles. Read more

Chris Conil will talk about his latest production Down the River concerning the Cuckmere, and will identify the location used for the 2025 film Wicked: for Good.Chris is a master baker, cookery author, hotelier, town councillor, and freelance video producer. Read more

David Phillips will talk about this haven of biodiversity, with water birds, jaguars, crocodiles including the protected Yacare Caiman, and the indigenous Pantaneros.David is a former environmental consultant combining his lifelong passion for nature with wildlife photography. Read more

Ann Mason will tell us about her unusual life married to a church minister, and as a member of the Greater London Council. Ann was in education, and is also involved in music and the arts. Note this replaces the advertised talk Ten Famous Fossils, and it is hoped that it can be rescheduled later… Read more