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.
3rd December 2025
Historical Women in Astronomy
Dr Sian Prosser
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Women have long contributed to our understanding of the universe, though often without recognition. Sian Prosser, Archivist and Librarian at the Royal Astronomical Society, will highlight pioneering women members of the RAS—beginning with Caroline Herschel and Mary Somerville—and explore the lives and legacies of other lesser-known but influential figures in astronomy and astrophysics. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
7th January 2026
An Introduction to Archaeoastronomy
Carina Garland
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
In this talk PhD researcher and Lewes Astronomical Society committee member, Carina Garland, will give an introduction to archaeoastronomy. Ancient monuments throughout the world are aligned to celestial events. How and why did people in the past go to such lengths? Travel back in time and uncover how ancient skywatchers built monuments that mirrored the movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars. Join Carina as she guides you through the celestial alignments of two major archaeological monuments from British Prehistory. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
4th February 2026
The Quantum Universe
Prof Stephen Wilkins
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Quantum physics is a fundamental theory that describes the behaviour of nature at and below the scale of atoms. Celebrating 100 years since initial developments, the United Nations proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. As part of these celebrations I will introduce how quantum physics is essential to our understanding of the Cosmos, focussing on two examples. First, the process of nuclear fusion is responsible for the majority energy generation in stars; however the temperatures in stellar interiors are too low for this to happen “classically”. However, the phenomenon of quantum tunnelling enables atomic nuclei to fuse even if they don’t have required energies. Second, our Universe is replete with structures in the form of planets, stars, galaxies and clusters. These structures are thought to caused by amplification by the process of inflation of minuscule quantum fluctuations present in the very early Universe. Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
4th March 2026
Particle Physics - LHC ATLAS
Caley Yardley
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
1st April 2026
Werner Von Braun
Richard Butchers
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
6th May 2026
Working at an Observatory
Behnood Bandi
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
3rd June 2026
Neutrinos
Tony Gwyther
Subud Centre, Lewes BN7 2DS
Everyone is welcome. Non-members £4.
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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