EAST DEAN & FRISTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

 
2026 Programme

27 January

Mike Keller takes us Down the Line to Brighton  A history of the London, Brighton And South Coast Railway.

24 February

Joe Hill tells us about the future of Black Robin Farm.

24 March

AGM & John Dann Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something True.

28 April

Serving the community - The History of Cuckmere Buses by Nick Price.

26 May

An illustrated talk by Jill Parker, MBE. Chalk Farm, Willingdon and Its connection with George Orwell.

23 June

The History of Policing in Sussex with Mike Rumble.

28 July

In his talk Healthy Eastbourne, Alan Wenham recounts a  history of healthcare in the town.

26 August

Lunch at Chaseley. John Wilton gives us Local History through Picture Postcards

22 September

Mike Keller presents East Dean on Screen — the Village and its surroundings on film and TV.

27 October

Kim Adams takes us to Eastbourne in the Swinging 60s.

24 November

Dr Keith Liddel asks Dr Bodkin Adams – Serial Killer?

 
2027
Programme

26 January

Kevin Gordon reveals The Palace of Westminster — the experiences of a Tour Guide.

26 February

Mike Rumble takes A walk in the Park.

23 March

AGM followed by  a talk by John Wilton called Friston and East Dean in 1887 through the pen of James John Hissey.

Additionally 2 or 3 visits will be arranged during the year and the details will be announced at our meetings.

 

Our monthly meetings start at 2:30 p.m. on a Tuesday at the East Dean Village Hall (see online map for directions) and via YouTube meetings. Connection details for YouTube will be sent to all members who have given an email address.


All our meetings are on Tuesdays.


Visitors welcome to attend for an entrance fee of £4 each. Members free of charge.