Events and Trips
Other major activities over and above our monthly talks include trips, lobbying, commenting about planning applications (see our planning section), providing grants for local projects and our Annual Christmas Supper.
Trips
We have now made two visits to Embassy Court in Brighton, one in November 2023 and the other in January 2024. Embassy Court is a block of flats overlooking the seafront which was built in 1935, when it was a controversial Modernist building. Mary Travers’ article about the visit can be seen by following the link: Visit to Embassy Court. Thanks to Maddie Blackburn and Paul Dennison for hosting the two visits. Unfortunately, the visit to Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue was not possible because of events in the Middle East.
Chatham Historic Dockyard
We are sorry to say that the planned visit to Chatham Historic Dockyard will not go ahead this year because there was insufficient demand to make the visit financially viable. We hope that it will be possible to organise a viable visit next year in conjunction with other societies.
Walking Tour of Old Portsmouth
Instead of the trip to Chatham, Brian Lavery is organising a walking tour of Old Portsmouth on 17th April 2024. The group will travel to Portsmouth by train from Shoreham. Follow the link for details of the tour: Old Portsmouth Walk 17.4.24. Anyone interested in joining the tour should contact Brian Lavery on brianblavery@aol.com.
General points about coach trips
Coach visits are open to non-members. The visits are well researched and convivial days out. Usually departing from The Steyning Centre car park at about 8.30 am by coach and returning about 6 pm. Time is allowed for coffee, lunch and tea stops. Reductions to the cost are made for National Trust members or English Heritage members where appropriate.
If you need to cancel after making a booking, please remember that booking charges will not be refunded if you cancel less than 42 days before the trip, unless we find a substitute after all the unsold places have been sold. However, you can find a substitute because booking fees are transferable, provided that you notify us before the trip.
