2020
Please note that due to the Coronavirus, monthly talks have have been cancelled until further notice. All other events are also subject to change or cancellation. Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November TBC CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM – 10am-4pm. Pop-up Café, Father Christmas (1-3pm), Nut-Cracking, Lucky Dip and Bing Crosby on the radio! Friday 4th December TBC CHRISTMAS LUNCH - (Members Only). Talks are free to BRLHS Members or £3 for visitors |
2021 Monday 18th January 11am. Annual Wreath-Laying at the grave of Sir Richard Hotham Location: St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Bersted St All welcome. Refreshments afterwards in the Church. Monday TBC 7.30pm Talk on: Romans to Normans - the birth of the English Parish Church (incl. ref. to local churches.) Speaker: Dr Frances Hurd Location: The Hub, 73 Queensway Monday TBC 7.30pm Talk on: Graylingwell - The West Sussex County Asylum Speaker: Katherine Slay Location: The Hub, 73 Queensway Monday TBC 7.30pm Talk on: Bygone Sussex - The photographs of George Garland and John Fletcher. Speaker: Nicola Court Location: The Hub, 73 Queensway Other Events The Society also attends some of the major events across the town, having a stall to promote the work of the Society and Museum, recruit new members and volunteers and sell publications etc. Our ability to do this is determined by the availability of those able to attend. We are always under a Gazebo, or in a Marquee or hall and it can be a very pleasurable duty, particularly on a sunny day when there is also lots going on around as well. If you are able to assist, please leave your name on the rota in the Museum. |