Diary of Events

Thursday 12th September ​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £33

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Comedian and passionate old movie buff Mel Byron would spend her weekends watching films for the 30s, 40s & 50s and talks about her theories on what films

we really need in our lives to make

our days so much brighter​​

Tuesday 24th September ​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £33

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British Actor Jim Whelan 

shares stories and insights

from a lifetime of

TV show & Film performances

Saturday 5th October​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £50

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Join us for a delightful 

three course Lunch with

a glass of Sparkling on arrival,

Wine with the meal, Coffee

and Murder!

Tuesday 22nd October​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £37

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With Halloween just around

the corner, comedy film historian Robert Ross will be showing us

some great clips from spooky films.  With his font of film knowledge

and library of old movies,

be prepared to be horrified!

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Thursday 14th November​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £33

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Steve Edney is one of the most knowledgeable horticulturists you

will ever meet. November is the right time for bare root planting, moving shrubs and doing those jobs that will ensure you have a beautiful garden next spring and summer:

Steve is the perfect person to help

you achieve it.

Saturday 30th November​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £50

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Join us for a LUNCH stuffed

with rib-tickling comedy

After telling Manuel that he has to work on Christmas Day, miserly old Basil Fawlty is visited by three ghostly comedy legends in this hilarious take on the Dickens Christmas Classic.​​

 

Tuesday 14th January 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £36

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Harry Venning is an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator and comedy writer.  Come prepared to be amazed, amused

and artfully entertained by this great artist, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.​​​

 

Tuesday 4th February 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £38

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Tom has very impressive credentials in art & art history.  He wrote “The A-Z of the International Art Market” - he is a mover and shaker in the Association of Research into Crimes Against Art

and he will be letting us into the darker

recesses of organised art crime.

 

Tuesday 18th February 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £38

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Brighton based Ian spent most of his working life in musical theatre as a director, set designer and opera translator.  He will be giving us a light hearted look at seaside entertainment and the rivalry between English resorts to stage the very best show.

 

Tuesday 18th March 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £38

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Peter Borthwick looking into the startling evidence gathered all through history of the possibility we are

not alone in the universe

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Thursday 3rd April 2025

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £38

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​Amanda Bryett returns to talk about

who and what makes up the British aristocracy? 

From a duke to a marquis, an earl to a viscount we look who’s who in the aristocracy.  From the youngest duke to the highest ranking duke, the duke currently in jail and the duke as poor as a church mouse this talk looks at the past, present and future of the aristocracy in this country.

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Thursday 1st May 2025

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £38

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Ashley is a hugely entertaining speaker and the PDSA Dickin Medal is both emotive and highly regarded.  Renowned worldwide as the animals Victoria Cross:  it is awarded to the gallant animals who served and

whose remarkable contributions helped save countless lives. 

Sunday 15th September ​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £49

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The Gourmet Club

celebrates the Food and Wine

of Germany alongside a glass of sparkling wine, a delicious 3 course meal and wine paired with each course​

Friday 27th September ​

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6.45pm for 7:15pm ~ £60

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Join us for Dinner as we transfer you back in time with 'Barney & Paula of Duality' for a toe tapping Dinner Dance and Cabaret celebrating Las Vegas and its many musical superstars.

Thursday 10th October​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £33

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The work of medical protection dogs

is truly life changing and it isn't simply one puppy suits all.  There are several different roles these highly trained dogs carry out and local volunteer Jon Goddard will be giving an illustrated

talk about the charity.

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Tuesday 5th November​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £33

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London Blue Badge Guide David Drury loves work as a tourist guide

and one of his favourite places is

the Royal Albert Hall.  David has

created an excellent film highlighting

this beautiful building and some of

the interesting, surprising and legendary entertainers who have performed there.​

Thursday 21st November​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £36

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It's almost Pantomime time and dames are seen as the foundation - complete with corsets - of this traditional British seasonal entertainment.  Dressed and coiffed, ready for the stage, Tony Harris will be talking about the history of panto and sharing some behind the scenes secrets of pantomime dames

 

2nd, 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 16th December & 11th January 2025​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £46

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The Langham staff return

to perform their annual Pantomime

alongside a Glass of bubbly, a delicious three course lunch and Wine; if you're good Santa might make an appearance​

 

Thursday 23rd January 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £36

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Lucy Allen has provided stunts for

Helena Bonham Carter in Harry Potter films as well as many other actors in  films and on many popular TV shows such as Casualty and Eastenders.  Come along and be entertained with tales of her exciting career.​​​

​Tuesday 11th February 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £38

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Sue Hicks is growing older and doesn’t care who knows. A tongue-in-cheek look at the things that annoy this Hastings pharmacist as she grows older, through the medium of comic verse. Everything from wardrobe malfunctions to a fear of spiders, pollution in the sea to shrinkflation.

 

Thursday 27th February 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £38

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You will love this local writer; Sheila Bugler has written ten crime novels, including a series of four based in Eastbourne, all are a great read. 

She is also an excellent speaker so

do come along and enjoy meeting

one of our bestselling local authors.

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Thursday 24th April 2025

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £46

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Celebrate St George's Day with

music and sing-a-long by Duality,

a glass of sparkling wine,

a delicious 3 course lunch

and a glass of wine, 

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Tuesday 15th April 2025

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £40

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Mr ‘Kinky Boots’ in person - Steve Bateman!  From a small factory in Northampton to the West End & Broadway.  Come and hear the true story of the man who would stop at nothing to save his business and was the inspiration behind one of

our best loved musicals. 

Thursday 19th September ​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £33

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Life should be full of variety, with wonderful entertainment rich in panache! Dean Caston returns to share all about those great names from the past that we loved.​

Tuesday 1st October​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £36

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Anne Sebba is a journalist, author

and former Reuters foreign correspondent. Her highly acclaimed book on Wallis Simpson became a documentary by Channel 4. Love or hate her, Wallis Simpson was a fascinating woman and Anne's research uncovers so much about the young girl who wanted to marry a rich man and who changed British history forever​

 

Saturday 19th October​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £35

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Max Brandrett, known across the world

as 'Max the Forger' he is a unique character with decades of stories from a colourful life as a cheeky faker. A superb artist and copier with the ability to recreate the style of any artist from Caravaggio to Banksy 

 

Saturday 2nd November ​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £35

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Max Brandrett returns for a second date! Known across the world

as 'Max the Forger' he is a unique character with decades of stories from a colourful life as a cheeky faker. A superb artist and copier with the ability to recreate the style of any artist from Caravaggio to Banksy 

Sunday 24th November​

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £49

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The Gourmet Club

celebrates the Food and Wine

of American Thanksgiving with 

a glass of sparkling wine,

a delicious 3 course meal

and wine paired with each course

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6th, 13th & 20th December 2024

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6.45 for 7.15pm ~ £65

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Neil Duncan returns as

Elvis & Neil Diamond

alongside a glass of bubbly

and a fabulous 3 course dinner ​​​

 

Thursday 30th January 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £36

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One of our most popular speakers,

Tony Harris returns as William Shakespeare to explode a few myths about the Bard’s life. Drama, comedy and Shakespearian frolics guaranteed!

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 Friday 14th February &

Saturday 15th February 2025

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18:45 for 19:15pm ~ £70

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Join us for a delicious 5 course meal, a glass of sparkling and night

of romantic music with husband

and wife duo, Duality​​

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Tuesday 4th March 2025

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12:00 for 12:30pm ~ £45

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Returning by popular demand,

Cheryl Baker is presenting an hour of songs, film clips and fascinating stories around “Bucks Fizz” and her ongoing career. Cheryl will be accompanied

by her highly talented husband,

Steve Stroud.

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Thursday 27th March 2025

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £45

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​You may not immediately know the name

but Alan Coxon has appeared on more than 1,250 TV shows, has won numerous awards including

“The Maitrise Escoffier” and written award-winning cook books.  It will be fascinating to find out about being a chef on the international stage. 

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Tuesday 22nd April 2025

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12.00 for 12.30pm ~ £38

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Ian is the self-proclaimed “King of Comps” having won many amazing prizes over the last 40 years. 

Being the perfect gentleman,

Ian is going to share some of

his secrets of how to walk away

with prizes worth thousands of pounds!