Events

Our next talk is “My 30 years broadcasting in Sussex”, by Natalie Graham, 10th April 2026 7:00pm at the Little Theatre, Steyne Road. Doors open 6:30pm.

This event requires pre-booking. Booking opens on 23rd March. Book here 

Natalie is a Seaford resident who has worked for the BBC for 30 years and has spent most of that time reporting the news in Sussex. She grew up in the county, started at BBC Sussex and joined South East Today when it launched 25 years ago. She will be reflecting on some of the stories she has covered over the last three decades, the privilege of the job and some of its challenges. 

Forthcoming Events 2026

All talks are held at the Little Theatre, Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25 1HA, unless otherwise indicated.  The theatre has plenty of wheelchair access.  If you can, please let us know if you need a wheelchair space and how many companions you will be with, so that we can organise places in advance. 

Booking  for talks will usually open on the Monday after the previous talk has taken place.  There will be a link to the booking site on this page. 

Please note that two dates have changed.   The talk in June is now the 19th and the talk in September is now the 18th.

10 April 2026 7:00pm “My 30 years broadcasting in Sussex”, by Natalie Graham

08 May 2026 7:00pm “Entertaining the Troops – The story of ENSA and the Theatres of War”, by Pete Allen

19 June 2026 7:00pm “The history of the RNLI”, by Reg Dove

10 July 2026 7:00pm “Droughts, deluges & dust devils – 350 years of S.E. weather”, by Ian Currie, Weatherman

14 August 2026 7:00pm “The history of the Red Arrows”, by Guy Bartlett ‘The Aeroplane Man’

18 September 2026 7:00pm “Royal Witches”, by Gemma Hollman

09 October 2026 7:00pm “Witches, Warlocks & Wellingtons: the ritual protection of the home”, by Dr. Janet Pennington

13 November 2026 2:30pm “Newhaven and Seaford in World War One”, by Frankie Pulham of Newhaven Fort