December: Christmas Party

Tickets will be available at the October and November monthly meetings. The ticket includes the entertainer, buffet refreshments with tea and/or coffee and an entry into the Hamper prize draw. […]
Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Stroll - Marina

Meet at Martinique Way just to the east of the water treatment place, at the edge of the Marina.  There is kerb-side parking, but you could park in the nearby […]
Venue: Martinique Way, end of Prince William Parade

Ramble - Hastings

Meet at: The De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill at about 10.30am This is a linear walk along the seafront to Hastings, but walkers can drop out at any time along […]
Venue: De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill

Walk - Sovereign Harbour

Meet by postbox at Bistros, Sovereign Harbour for a walkaround North Harbour along Martello Road and along to South Harbour.Back to Bistros for a group Thai Meal for those who […]
Venue: Bistros, Sovereign Harbour

January 2025 Meeting : Tom Crean, unsung hero of Antarctica, by Michael Smith.

Tom Crean was the unsung hero of Antarctic exploration whose incredible exploits exploring with Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton were overlooked for 80 years. Crean, who ran away from home […]
Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Ramble - Meads Area

Meet at: Bede’s School on Duke’s Drive, Eastbourne, BN207XL We will meander through Meads village up to Warren Hill carpark. From there we follow Crapham Bottom towards Wigden’s Bottom before […]
Venue: Bedes School

Stroll - Hampden Park

We will meet at the Hampden Park café for a stroll through Hampden Park and the Ham Shaw woods, then past the Covid memorial to the St Wilfred hospice café. […]
Venue: Hampden Park Cafe

Walk - Sovereign Harbour

10am. Meet by postbox at Bistros, Sovereign Harbour for walk around South Harbour and onto the front towards the Sovereign Centre. Cutting through twittens to Poppyseed Bakery on Beatty Road […]
Venue: Bistros, Sovereign Harbour

February Meeting 2025: The Life of Dame Agatha Christie, by David Allen

The Life of Dame Agatha Christie   Born towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign, David Allen's talk explores the incredible life story of the world-famous crime writer Agatha Christie, […]
Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Stroll - Horsebridge

We will catch the No 28 bus which leaves Eastbourne Gildredge Rd at 9.57am. This will take us through Hailsham to Horsebridge where we will get off at Upper Horsebridge, […]
Venue: Various

Ramble - Sovereign Harbour

EASTBOURNE STATION TO SOVEREIGN HARBOUR 5 miles Linear pavement walk from the bus stop at Eastbourne Station (by the taxi rank), along The Avenue to Whitley Road and Courtlands Road, […]
Venue: Eastbourne Railway Station

Walk - Bexhill Sea Front

10am. Bexhill sea front. Meet up point to be near the Old Bandstand (East of De la Warr Pavilion)(W3W:orange.venue.boxing). The walk will take us East along the coastline. Weather permitting […]
Venue: TBD

March Meeting 2025 : The Mass Observation Project, by Suzanne Rose'

The Mass Observation Archive is an archive of everyday life, thought and feeling in Britain.  This illustrated talk will chart the history of Mass Observation from its founding in 1937 […]
Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Stroll - Hampden Park Daffodils

A circular walk from Hampden Park café, up to the Willingdon roundabout and along Willingdon Road to circle back to the Hampden Park Café for coffee.  This is a linear […]
Venue: Hampden Park Cafe

Ramble - Afriston

Meet at: North Road, Alfriston. Postcode for Alfriston School is BN26 5XB Where are we going?: To Milton Street and Berwick.  A fairly flat walk with some hard surface walking […]
Venue: North Road Alfriston

Walk - Abbot's Wood

10.00am. Abbotts Wood. Meet at the car park (W3W:loans.daydream.swims) and walk both the Yellow and Red walks around the wood. Stout shoes an advantage this time of year.
Venue: Abbot's Wood Car Park

April Meeting 2025 : The Great American Songbook, by Roger Browne.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - Seaford Head

10am. Seaford Head. Meet by South Hill Barn (WTW:handsets.careful.precautions) and proceed down hill to Coastguard Cottages. Turn left and walk along footpath running along the Cuckmere Valley. Returning via the […]
Venue: South Hill Barn Car Park Seaford

May Meeting 2025 : Tales from the Time of the British Raj, by Rukshana Master.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - Bates Farm Bluebell Walk

10.00am. Bates Farm Bluebell Walk (please note there is an entry fee to do this walk with entry fee donated to the charity of the day)(W3W:speaking.outermost.wizards) Walk through the Bluebell […]
Venue: Bates Farm Car Park

June Meeting 2025 : The Saxon Times, by David Clarke.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - Hampden Park

10am. Meet at the kiosk in Hampden Park. A walk around the lake, through the park and college grounds for a half way stop at the Hospice Cafe. Return around […]
Venue: Hampden Park Cafe

July Meeting 2025 : The Ouse Valley, by Ian Everest.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - South Downs Way

10am. Meet at the Kiosk by Bedes School to walk along Foyle way to Whitbread Hollow and on to South Downs Way, loop round and back to Foyles Way. Finish […]
Venue: Bedes School Kiosk

August 2025 : Cream Tea - No Speaker.

Venue: TBD

Walk - Arlington Reservoir

10am. Meet at Arlington Reservoir car park (W3W: kicked.scoop.roosters)  a gentle 2 mile walk around the reservoir for those that would like this walk. Flat Walk 2 miles
Venue: Arlington Reservoir Carpark

September 2025 Meeting : The Dukes who came to Eastbourne, by Kim Adams.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - South Downs

10am  Meet at Heathy Brow Car Park, Beachy Head (W3W: each.airbase.merely) for a walk around The Downs. Some slopes but worth the effort for beautiful views. This walk can be […]
Venue: Heathy Brow Car Park

October 2025 Meeting : A Musician's Life, by Jane & Adrian Smith.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - Princes Park

10am. Meet at Langney Point East car park (W3W: whirling.making.disbelief) for walk along the front, around Princes Park then passed Buckingham Palace for comfort break (if required) and drink before […]
Venue: Langley Point East Car Park

November 2025 Meeting : Forgotten Women in Art, by Terry Henson.

Venue: Victoria Baptist Church Hall

Walk - Beachy Head

10am. Meet at Shooters Bottom Car Park, Beachy Head (W3W: husky.publish.wire) proceed across the road and up the hill to summit, walk Frost Hill heading towards concrete path forCornish Farm. […]
Venue: Shooters Bottom Car Park, Beachy Head

Christmas Lunch 2025 : No Speaker.

Venue: TBD

Walk - Sovereign Harbour

10.00am. Meet by postbox at Bistros, Sovereign Harbour for a walk around North Harbour along Martello Road and along to South Harbour. Back to Bistros for a group Thai Meal […]
Venue: Bistros, Sovereign Harbour