events—calendar guide 2010
THE ROYAL PAVILION AND MUSEUMS
Sunday 12 September
A SERIES OF VISITS
The Victorian Court house, the ruins of Portslade Old Manor, the City’s oldest building, a tour of Preston Manor’s walled garden, culminating in a special Regency breakfast at the Royal Pavilion tearoom on Sunday 12 September 2010.
For more information contact 03000 290900.
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THE ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION : BRIGHTON, HOVE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Lecture meetings of the English Speaking Union are held at the Hove Club 28 Fourth Avenue Hove (opposite Hove Town Hall). Visitors are welcome at all meetings (a donation is normally expected). Refreshments are available before the meetings. Brighton Society members welcome.
2.15pm Tuesday 21 September 2010
THE STORY OF THE OLD SHIP HOTEL
Speaker: Jackie Marsh Hobbs
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REGENCY SOCIETY OF BRIGHTON & HOVE
7.00pm Wednesday 6 October 2010
THE STORY OF THE STANFORD FAMILY
Speaker: Dr Sue Berry
CHANGE OF VENUE:
City College, Pelham Tower, Pelham Street, Brighton
BN1 4FA
Free to Society members, £5 per lecture for non-members
meetings are fully detailed on their website www.regencysociety.org.uk
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M & M HISTORIC TOURS
Saturday 16 October 2010
MILTON’S COTTAGE & HUGHENDEN MANOR
Milton’s grade I 16c cottage and garden in Chalfont St Giles, followed by a pub lunch and a visit to Hughenden Manor, Disraeli’s home, in High Wycombe.
Cost NT members £27.00, non NT members £35,00
Contact Martin Foster tel: 729998
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THE KEMP TOWN SOCIETY
in association with BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL presents
Saturday 25 September 2010
THOMAS READ KEMP 1782-1844
A DAY OF CELEBRATION
A Guided Tour of the Kemp Town Estate 11.00–1.00 £10
Symposium: The Life, Times and Achievements of
Robert Kemp 2.00–5.00 £10
Thomas Kemp’s Musical Soiree 7.45–9.00 £15
Thomas Kemp’s Supper Party 9.00–10.30 £10
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FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL PAVILION
Saturday 2 October 2010
A STUDY DAY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PAVILION AND ITS GROUNDS
The six speakers include: Professor David Watkin on Henry Holland, Dr Geoffrey Tyack on Porden and Nash, and Megan Aldridge on the Crace family and their work on the interior. Venue the Old Court Lecture Theatre in Church Road, Brighton. Fee £40 (including refreshments in the morning and afternoon breaks) payable to the Friends of the Royal Pavilion. There is a ramped entrance and a hearing loop, the theatre has raked seating, but only holds 140 people.
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THE KINGSCLIFFE SOCIETY
Details of meetings and outings on their website under the Events section www.kingscliffe-society.org.uk
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BRIGHTON & HOVE MUSEUMS
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HOVE CIVIC SOCIETY
The Brighton Society and Hove Civic Society
have agreed to work more closely together, initially in sharing information and exchanging early views on development proposals.
The Brighton Society is grateful to be able to join with Hove Civic Society which has organised a series of lectures next winter.
Half price admission to Hove Civic Society lectures for Brighton Society members. Please show your membership card at the door.
Details of the lecture series on Hove Civic Society website. www.hovecivicsociety.org
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NORTH LAINE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Meetings are fully detailed on their website… www.nlcaonline.org.uk
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BRIGHTON AND HOVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The lectures are free, but a voluntary collection to help defray expenses.
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BRIGHTON PERMACULTURE TRUST
For full details and bookings please visit: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
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Members may also attend events run by the following national amenity societies.
THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY
Easy to find meetings and outings on website! www.victorian-society.org.uk
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THE GEORGIAN GROUP
Lectures are open to the public, outings are usually fully booked. Meetings and outings on website www.georgiangroup.org.uk
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