Our Events
Unless otherwise stated, monthly talks start at 7.30pm in the Assembly Hall at the Subud Centre where complimentary refreshments are available. Free entry for members. Non-members pay £4.00 at our talks, with free entry for anyone under 18 when accompanied by a responsible adult on a one-to-one basis. Accompanying adults must be members or fee-paying guests. Age restrictions and different fees may apply at other venues and events.
2nd September 2026
The Flat Earth Conspiracy
Greg Smye-Rumsby
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
For our first talk to kick off our new season, we'll look at the absurd belief that the Earth is flat despite a Greek astronomer, Eratosthenes, having calculated the circumference of the Earth over 2,200 years ago.
Sadly, that the Earth might actually be flat has gained momentum in recent years, perhaps because of a general mistrust in the established way society has been going. In this talk, Greg kicks out some of the more obvious aspects of the conspiracy and sets those thoughts against the science that has proved otherwise for centuries. Doors open 7pm. Complimentary refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
7th October 2026
Stars & Stoolball
Ian Whiteley
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
A Short History of Herstmonceux Observatory. Ian will kindly donate his speaker's fee to the Observatory Science Centre.
4th November 2026
Adventures with a Smart Telescope
Paul Whimarsh & Taylor Hughes
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Adventures with a Smart Telescope & Entry points to Astrophotography; from use what you own, to buying your first rig.
2nd December 2026
TBC
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Speaker, talk and synopsis to be confirmed
6th January 2027
TBC
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Speaker, talk and synopsis to be confirmed
3rd February 2027
TBC
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Speaker, talk and synopsis to be confirmed
3rd March 2027
TBC
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Speaker, talk and synopsis to be confirmed
7th April 2027
The Deep Space Network
Richard Butchers
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Synopsis to be confirmed
5th May 2027
Pictures in the sky - The origin and history of the constellations
Ian Ridpath
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
In the days before writing, storytellers used the sky as a picture book to illustrate their tales of gods, mythical heroes and fabulous beasts. Those pictures among the stars were the origin of our system of constellations. Today, the entire sky is divided into 88 constellations of varying shapes and sizes. This talk, which includes illustrations from some of the world's greatest star atlases, will trace the origin of the constellation system back to Greek times and explain who filled in the gaps between the ancient Greek figures, who decided on the official boundaries between constellations, and how the names of certain stars came about.
2nd June 2027
AGM
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Our AGM will precede our main talk of the evening. Speaker, talk and synopsis to be confirmed
Find Us
Our monthly public meetings are held in the Assembly Hall at the newly-renovated Lewes Subud Centre, East Sussex BN7 2DS (formerly Lewes New School). Entrance is in Talbot Terrace. Municipal car parks are free after 5pm. The Brook Street car park is just a few minutes easy walk from the venue.
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