EVENTS IN SUSSEX - ENTERTAINING AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL, FUN AS WELL AS FACTUAL
.Sarah Tobias, lecturer in social and cultural history
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2016-2017
THIS SATURDAY:
The Homefront in Wartime: WWI & WWII
 
It is thought that women in the First World War stayed at home or became nurses. They worked as surgeons, on farms, in munitions factories, driving heavy vehicles and on the railways. During the Second World War women gladly 'did their bit' for their country in factories, as Land Army Girls and this time, more of them actually in the Forces. In both wars, life continued on the Home-front. WWII women refined their skills at ‘make do and mend’, rationing food and using various substances when make-up ran out – such as gravy browning on their legs. Men and women worked side by side at volunteer duties such as fire-watching. Illustrated.
Saturday 1 October 10.30am-3.30pm
Fee £30 Ref: COM453
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767
http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-the-homefront-in-wartime-world-war-1-2-one-day-masterclass-oct-16-6794.html
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SEPTEMBER:
Weekday Courses
Culture and Society Between the Wars 1918-1939 
We study how life changed after the First World War – high living for the wealthy declined with lack of servants, but cultural life took on a particular aspect reflected in architecture, design, fashion, music, literature, cinema and distinctive style of Art Deco and Modernism. Illustrated with slides, film clips and documentary.
Monday 10 weeks 1.30-3.30pm start 19 September
Fee £115 concessions: £70/£35
Ref: COM142
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 or online: http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-culture-society-between-the-wars-1918-1939-sept-16-6802.html
City College at Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road
(Buses stop outside or Marina stop on sea road then walk up 5 mins)
Early Victorian Britain: 1837-1860
We study social and cultural history at a time of great economic, industrial and technological change which developed and prospered, advancing commerce, exporting, importing and retailing; contrasted with great poverty and hardship for the poor.
Wednesday 10 weeks 1-3pm start 21 September
Fee: £75 (£10 MTB/VOL) £30 EB
FULLY BOOKED
Saturday Courses at City College, Brighton
The Novel as Social History 6: Comparing Fact & Fiction 1900-1950
Within the pages of the novel we discover more than just a story. We study the social and cultural history of the novel by exploring the background information we are absorbing unwittingly and which is the main theme. THIS TERM: we compare the information from factual accounts, such as diaries, with that found in period novels – e.g, we look at ‘Nella Last’s War’, witty diaries of ‘Housewife 49’ from the Mass Observation Survey, in contrast with a same-period novel, ‘At Mrs Lippincote’s’ by Elizabeth Taylor. a reading list is available from the tutor and you will be expected to participate in group discussion.
5 fortnightly Saturdays 11am-1pm start 24 September
Fee £60 concessions: £42, £21
Ref: COM076
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-the-novel-as-social-history-6-comparing-fact-fiction-1900-1950-sept-16-6812.html
OCTOBER:
Court Barn, The Green, Rottingdean
THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NGHT
Mainly humorous readings for Hallowe'en.
Tuesday 25 October, 2.30pm
Admission by donation. In aid of Christian Aid
Read by Anita Gilson & Sarah Tobias
LIMITED SEATING -first come basis
Preston Manor
Preston Drove (end of Preston Park)
Free parking, trains and buses nearby.
Further details and dates:
http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/prestonmanor/news-events/
DECEMBER:
Single Saturday at City College, Brighton
Winter Customs and Christmas Traditions:
A fascinating history of the Festive Season
We study the origins, meanings and significance of many winter and Christmas from Pagan to mid-twentieth century; learn how traditions came about and discover who Saint Nicholas was and the godforms that became Father Christmas and Santa Claus. Lots of interesting, entertaining information plus festive Sussex customs and reminiscences of a family Christmas in a tiny cottage in Rottingdean. Illustrated with slides and film.
Saturday 3 December 10.30am-3.30pm
Fee £30 Ref: COM454
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-winter-customs-christmas-traditions-one-day-masterclass-dec-16-6796.html
Preston Manor
Preston Drove (end of Preston Park)
Free parking, trains and buses nearby.
UNRAVEL DICKENS 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' 
Saturday 10 December 2pm
"A Christmas Carol"was a runaway bestseller when it was published in 1843 and established the way to celebrate Christmas. This entertaining talk with excerpts goes behind the story to explore everyday life in Victorian Britain.Presented by Paula Wrightson and narrated by Sarah Tobias £7.50 plus Manor admission includes glass of sherry and biscuits
Book: 03000 290902
* FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE MANOR *
17, 18, 20, 21,22, 23 December 10am-5pm
Meet Father Christmas in the cosy fireside setting of Lady Ellen's fabulous drawing room. Other seasonal activities in the house. Advance booking only. Book: 03000 290902
St Wulfrun's Church, Ovingdean
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS 
Humorous readings for the festive season in this
beautiful, ancient church
Friday 16 December 7pm
Admission by donation in aid of the church and Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals
Read by Anita Gilson & Sarah Tobias
SPRING 2017
JANUARY:
Saturday Courses
The Novel as Social History 7: Comparing Cultures
5 fortnightly Saturdays 11am-1pm start 14 January
Fee £60 concessions: £42, £21
Ref: COM174
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767
http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-the-novel-as-social-history-7-comparing-culture-jan-17-6814.html
The Film of the Novel 2: 1950s & 1960s
5 fortnightly Saturdays 2-4pm start 14 January
Fee £60 concessions: £42, £21
Ref: COM081B
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-the-film-and-the-novel-1950s-and-1960s-jan-17-6810.html Weekday Courses
The Inter-war Years: Twenties and Thirties Britain 1920-1940
Monday 10 weeks 1.30-3.30pm start 16 January
Fee £115 concessions: £70/£35
Ref: COM265
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767
http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-the-inter-war-years-twenties-and-thirties-britain-1920-1940-jan-17-6817.html
Post-war Britain 1939-1969
Monday 10 weeks 6.30-8.30pm start 16 January
Fee £115 concessions: £70/£35
Ref: COM451
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-post-war-britain-1939-69-may-17-6808.html
City College at Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road
(Buses stop outside or Marina stop on sea road then walk up 5 mins)
Mid- Victorian Britain: 1851-1875
Our studies include 1851 Great Exhibition, 1870 Education Act, Mrs Beeton, and female reformers such as Florence Nightingale, Josephine Butler and the repeal of the Contagious Diseases Act and Caroline Norton and the Married Women's Property Act.
Wednesday 10 weeks 1-3pm start 25 January
Fee: £75 (£10 MTB/VOL) £30 EBPC
FEBRUARY:
Single Saturday
“This is where we came in” – Cinema 1930s-1950s
Saturday 4 February 10.30am-3.30pm
Fee £30 Ref: COM455
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767
http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-cinema-1930s-1950s-this-is-where-we-came-in-one-day-masterclass-feb-17-6795.htmlSUMMER 2017 
APRIL:
Weekday Courses
1940s and the Homefront in Wartime
Monday 5 weeks 1.30-3.30pm start 24 April
Fee £60 concessions: £42, £21
Ref: COM091
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767
http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-1940s-and-the-homefront-in-britain-apr-17-6818.html
Art Deco, Modernism and the ‘Jazz Age’ 1918-1939
Monday 5 weeks 6.30-8.30pm start 24 April
Fee £60 concessions: £42, £21
Ref: COM452
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-art-deco-modernism-the-jazz-age-1918-1939-april-17-6800.html
MAY:
Saturday Courses
The Novel as Social History 8: Summer Reading
3 Saturdays 2-4pm - 22, 29 April & 13 May
Fee £50 Ref: COM449
Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767
http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-the-novel-as-social-history-8-summer-reading-apr-17-6815.htmlExploring Brighton's Rich History
2 classroom sessions and 3 Brighton field trips
Saturday 5 weeks 11am-1pm start 6 May
Fee £60 concessions: £42, £21 Ref: COM081 Book in person at Student Centre, Pelham Street or Tel: 01273 667767 http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/parttime/history-exploring-brighton-s-rich-history-may-17-6803.html ********************************************************************************************************************************* |
"DIDO'S LAMENT": VICTORIAN RITUALS OF DEATH AND MOURNING
Short, hauntingly beautiful black & white film noir, on superstitions and rituals associated with death & mourning, filmed Woodvale Cemetery, Preston Manor, Brighton, and Shoreham by DeadGood films
Written and produced by Valentina Lari & Sarah Tobias
Directed by award winning Valentina Lari Music specially composed by glynne Cicada
Featuring Sarah Tobias as The Grieving Widow/Narrator/Singing voice
Screened May 2014 Corti Quatra Edizione Sicily Short Film Festival / December 2014 Cinecity 12th Film Festival Komedia Cinema, Brighton / 22 February 2015 Latest TV (Channel 8) can be viewed online
Preston Manor, Brighton Friday 30 October 2015 'Cabinet of Curiosities'
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Sarah Tobias MA, BA Hons, Dip Eur Hum
Entertaining lecturer in social, cultural and local (Brighton, Sussex, UK) history
Contact me for talks/guided walks/visits for groups, clubs, societies.
Current list of 30+ topics
Also contact me for poetry readings and narrations.
More information about me, my subjects, research and contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-tobias-0318943a?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
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Courses -Venue Addresses, transport and refreshments
City College
Pelham Street, Brighton BN1 4FA
Location:
Behind York Place & London Road, turn up Cheapside – Aldi supermarket on corner. Or, turn left in Trafalgar St walking down from Station.
Transport & Parking:
Lots of buses nearby.
Nearby car park, about 5 minutes walk.
Railway station few minutes walk
Refreshments and further information:
Restaurant. Tea and coffee bar on balcony of Main Building.
Coffee shops, small cafés and public houses in nearby London Road
London Road and Trafalgar Street: many shops, some banks and supermarkets
Preston Manor
Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD
Location:
Situated at end of Preston Park.
Transport & Parking:
Buses and rail nearby
Free parking outside and in adjacent street.
Refreshments:
No cafe. Refreshments provided by staff at some events where stated.
Chalet restaurant in park and public houses opposite
Whitehawk Inn Community Centre
Whitehawk Road Brighton, BN2 3NS
Transport & Parking:
Buses stop nearby and some outside venue
Metered street car parking
Refreshments:
Café and garden area
Further information:
Shops, Co-op, public library in same road.
Few minutes walk to sea, beach and Marina or East Brighton Park
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R.I.P.
 2016 
2015 2013
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