Talks at the Old School for 2023
We provide a programme of monthly talks at the Old School.
(Please note all talks will be held at the Old School, School Lane, Storrington. Starting promptly at 7.30 pm unless otherwise indicated. No pre booking required, pay at the door, everyone welcome.
Entrance £6 for members, £8 for Non Members
Teas and coffees will be available after each event.
If you would like to sponsor any of our events or talks please contact the museum on 01903 740188 or contact@storringtonmuseum.com
Friday 3rd February at 2.30pm
Chichester by James Dickinson
You’ve been to Chichester many times but have you had time to find out about the history, the famous people who lived there and the buildings? This is a tour of Chichester with information about the City, its history from Roman times, its Georgian architecture and the wonderful Cathedral.
James Dickinson is an amateur historian and his talks are fully illustrated with photographs and other pictures. His talks are full of colourful, entertaining and humorous material. History can and should be fun.
Come and find out about Chichester and its past.
Friday 3rd March at 2.30pm
Weather Lore by Ian Currie
How reliable are weather sayings such as ‘cows lying down mean rain imminent’ or ‘red sky at night, shepherds’ delight’. A guide to country weather forecasting.
Ian Currie is a full-time weatherman, broadcaster, author, columnist, speaker and editor of Weather eye magazine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society. Listen to him on BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex giving forecasts to gardeners and growers. Ian correctly forecast the October 1987 storm.
Tuesday 4th April at 7.30pm
Heads to Tails by Derrick Hughes
Tuesday 2nd May at 7.30pm
1066 by Steven Bird
Tuesday 6th June at 7.30pm
Sextant to Sat Nav – Part 2 by Peter Griffiths
Tuesday 4th July at 7.30pm
It will all be over by Christmas by Trevor Povey
Tuesday 1st August at 7.30pm
Newhaven Fort by Ian Everest
Tuesday 5th September at 7.30pm
History of Britain through Pub Signs by Doug Eaton
Friday 6th October at 2.30pm
Sentinels against the Storm by Simon Quail
Friday 3rd November at 2.30pm
History of the Victoria & George Cross by Tony Gledhill
Friday 1st December at 2.30pm
Shackleton – Man & Myths by Michael Smith
EVENTS
Tuesday 7th March at 7pm
Storrington and District Museum Annual General Meeting
Saturday 25th March – Quiz Night at 7.00pm
At the Storrington and Sullington Parish Council Offices, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP Book you place by calling 01903 746569 (tables of 6)
£10 per person with light supper provided, cash bar available
Taylor Maid in Concert – 14 April (Doors open at 06:30 – Band starts at 7pm) Ticket Only Event (£13 pp)
At the Storrington and Sullington Parish Council Offices, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP
Book your tickets by calling /visiting the Museum or emailing storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com
Family History Day – June TBC
Come and join us for a Family History day in May (dates TBC) where experts will be available to help you find your long lost ancestors
September – A walk through Storrington’s history – Part 2 TBC
Saturday 28th October – Quiz Night at 7.00pm
At the Storrington and Sullington Parish Council Offices, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP Book you place by calling 01903 746569 (tables of 6)
£10 per person with light supper provided, cash bar available
Exhibition weekend of the 18 – 19 November – Art Exhibition at the The Old School, School Lane
Local artists will display their work and purchases can be made from these displays.