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2007
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22th September 2007
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Customs, Rituals, Traditions and Folklore in Sussex
Chris Hare
Festivals of the rural year; superstitions; the evil eye and witchcraft; folk songs and oral tradition
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Small Hall, University of Brighton, Falmer
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13th October 2007
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Mature Works by Four Masters
Gowan Hewlett
A discussion of the differing ways in which directors present significant scenes from popular operas by Mozart, Rossini, Bizet and Puccini
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Seymour Primary School, Broadfield, Crawley
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27th October 2007
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Nelson: Public Success and Private Tragedy
Philip Robinson
An exploration of Nelson's naval success at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, his marriage and his relationship with Emma Hamilton
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University of Chichester, College Lane, Chichester
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3rd November 2007
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Design for the Small Garden
An opportunity to spend the day with two of the Plumpton College garden design team considering how you would enhance or redesign your garden to meet your objectives of it.
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Plumpton College, Plumpton
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10th November 2007
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Sussex Villages
Geoff Mead
An exploration of the landscape, social standing, economy and changing nature of Sussex villages
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Village Hall, Pulborough
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17th November 2007
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Imaging the Court - Painting and Royal Patronage
Jacky Parry
An examination of the way courtly power has been imaged and how Royal taste has influenced painting
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Seymour Primary School, Broadfield, Crawley
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17th November 2007
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Lee Miller and Roland Penfold - An Experience of Their Work
Antony Penrose
The lives and work of Surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penfold, and an exploration of their techniques
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University Centre Hastings, University of Brighton,Havelock Road, Hastings
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24th November 2007
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The Truth Behind Some Health Myths
Prof Rodney Cartwright, Prof Stanley Feldman, Prof Vincent Marks and Dr Mike Smith
A critical look at some medical issues of concern to the public, and at the way in which media discussion of these issues encompasses fact, fiction, misunderstanding and sensationalism.
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Small Hall, University of Brighton, Falmer
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8th December 2007
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Music to Celebrate Friendship
John Hursey, MA, ARCM, GRSM
A chance to enjoy and explore four works by Schumann, Mozart, Haydn, and Elgar that were inspired by the deep ties of friendship
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Small Hall, University of Brighton, Falmer
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2008
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9th February 2008
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Middle East Update
Dr Brian Beeley
A discussion and update on Middle Eastern politics, culture etc
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Small Hall, University of Brighton, Falmer
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16th February 2008
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Loads of Old Rubbish - An Introduction to British Archaeology
Simon Stevens, BA, MIFA
An introduction to the history, techniques, and discoveries of British Archaeology, with a focus on Sussex. Includes a hand-on session with artefacts
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Village Hall, Pulborough
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23rd February 2008
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An introduction to the Practice of Art & Design
Another chance to experiment a taster day at the University of Brighton in subjects including Bookbinding & Silversmithing.
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University of Brighton, Grand Parade
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29th March 2008
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A Selection of Nobel Literature Laureates
Dr Ruth Cowl
Some winning poets, novelists and dramatists; Their contribution to literature and their reputations today.
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Seymour Primary School, Broadfield, Crawley
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12th April 2008
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Beer, Beef and Liberty
Chris Hare
Who are the English? What made them a distinct people? What was English radicalism? The drink question - a very English problem
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University Centre Hastings, University of Brighton, Havelock Road, Hastings
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Saturday 26 April 2008
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The Rake's Progress: A Gallimaufry of the Arts
Janet-Canetty-Clarke ARAM, B.Mus, GRSM, LRAM, ARCM
Painter William Hogarth's The Rake's Progress inspired an opera by Stravinsky, a 1935 ballet and a 1945 film. We will explore the paintings, music, words, sets and costumes, choreography and acting.
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Small Hall, University of Brighton, Falmer
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