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ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN SUSSEX UK - FUN AS WELL AS FACTUAL
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 Check venues, fees, dates before booking - accurate as possible, but may change, be postponed or cancelled.


Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Due to the current situation with
 social distancing, and closures of public buildings and
 colleges, the following classes and most of the events have been either cancelled or postponed until further notice. Hopefully, some events will run in summer and I look forward to the return of courses in autumn- see list at end.


A cream coloured terrace house built in Regency style. It has 5 floors and the photo shows the house from street view. There are black cast iron railings in front of the building and the building has a basement which you can just about see in the photo.
THE REGENCY TOWN HOUSE                                                           13 Brunswick Square, Hove,  BN3 1EH

A really exciting and unique event:
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGENCY TOWN HOUSE
Saturday 4 April 10.30am-4pm

Presented by lecturer and guide Sarah Tobias 
and Town House cook Paul Couchman

 You will be welcomed with hot chocolate (or coffee) and plum cake in the kitchen followed by discussion on servant duties and then on to the basement of no. 10 Brunswick Square which is a time capsule, having been left undisturbed for many years, where you will enjoy a guided tour. Regency inspired lunch back at the Town House will be followed by an illustrated talk in the small servant hall on daily life for the wealthy who lived in the main part of the house - which we will then tour. Discussion, questions and answer session with afternoon tea and cake ends our pleasant day. 

£60 includes all talks, tours, hot drinks, lunch and cake.
Early Bird offer £47 until February 29.   SOLD  OUT
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS WE WILL CONTACT YOU. WE WILL RUN THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Event repeated Saturday June 6 - with outdoor picnic instead of indoor lunch.
Book via eventbrite  - there is a booking fee:  
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS WE WILL CONTACT YOU.. 

 An Autumn Day in the Life of a Regency House 
Saturday October 3rd
Paul and Sarah have more fabulous events coming up at the Regency Town House including an evening of poetry and cake, Mourning Breakfast (with talks on customs and rituals of Victorian mourning), Halloween! and Christmas.

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Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA tel 01273 667704/88
PLEASE SEE https://www.gbmc.c.uk FOR FURTHER UPDATES.
Summer 2020
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Introducing the Victorians 

An introduction into the world of the remarkable and influential Victorian period
which spanned 64 years and saw many changes and advances, opening up spheres
of communication, travel and consumerism, especially
after the Great Exhibition of 1851.


This short course is an introduction and overview of a long historical period which will be followed up in the next academic year. We discuss aspects of social and daily life in in nineteenth century England, and the effect on the working, middle and upper classes. Particular consideration is given to the impact on women’s lives. The Victorian era saw many changes in all aspects of daily life within the home, at work, in the factories, mills and for the life of the influential and wealthy.

We take a general look at life in factories and mills, problems of housing, poor
nutrition, lack of education and medical attention and the wealth of Victorian
literature. We discuss social investigation and reforms which were also tackled
in some of the novels of the period.
Illustrated with powerpoint slides.

6 weeks Monday 1.30-3.30pm start 20 April 2020 
Ref no: CL0028-1C  Pelham St campus  Fee £64
Only 2 places remaining
CANCELLED 

The World of Iconic Art Deco - Interwar Modernism 1918-1939 
For those of you who love the iconic style of Art Deco and clean lines of Modernism, 
this is the course which will explain the difference between the two and discover 
the influences that made these innovative forms.  

For those of you who love the iconic style of Art Deco and clean lines of Modernism, 
this is the course which will explain the difference between the two and discover 
the influences that made these innovative forms. 

We study the inter-war years of change and innovation focussing on The Decorative
Movement, Modernism or ‘moderne’, later described as ‘Art Deco’ which was based
on classical and other influences, including Egyptian - after the 1922 opening of
Tutankhamun’s tomb. The smoothly distinctive ‘Modernist’ style dominated all
aspects of domestic and cultural life and was notable for its architectural and
design features. Motifs included the sunray.

The distinctive iconic style of space, light and speed, utilised modern technology
and innovations such as plastic, chrome, aluminium and electricity. Smooth lines
and geometric patterns featured on architecture, advertising, fashion,
jewellery, furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting, metalware,
technology and cinema.

Richly illustrated with masses of images and powerpoint slidehows
5  weeks Tuesday 7-9pm start 21 April 2020
Ref no: CL0068-1C  Pelham Street campus Fee £64
 CANCELLED

R    Summer Reading: Books, Books and More Books!   R 
Summer c.1958 by Donald Moodie (1892-1963)
Unique course comprising literature and social and cultural history.
Books for summer reading - recommendations, discussion, background social history... and novels to read before class. If you like books, literature and social history – this is for you!  A different, unusual, exciting way of reading and learning in a friendly, relaxed group. We also view extracts of two of the novels that were made into films.
A reading list will be available from the tutor and you will be expected to participate in group discussion.
1 day Saturday 25 April  2020 10am-4pm   
Ref: CL0067-1C  Pelham Street campus. Fee: £26
    THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Short Saturday Course:

R Summer in the City: Exploring Brighton's Unique History R

Two classroom sessions and 3 field trips in Brighton

      Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove
We study the fascinating history of Brighton in two classroom sessions giving a brief historical overview and looking at early maps.

This will be followed by three field trips, getting to know our unique city, discovering lots of hidden gems and understanding how Brighton evolved from a small Georgian fishing town to the vibrant seaside resort of today.

5 weeks Saturday 11am-1pm starting 02 May 2020
Ref: CL0027-1C Pelham Street campus  Fee: £64 
                                                               Only four places remaining
- POSSIBLY SUSPENDED - WE DO NOT KNOW YET WHETHER THIS COURSE WILL RUN BUT WILL CONTACT YOU IF IT IS CANCELLED. PLEASE SEE https://www.gbmc.c.uk FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

Varndean College at Holy Cross Church Hall Woodingdean
     Arts, Culture and Society in Regency England 1790-1830
An age of elegant living and great hardship. Regency London was a hotbed of crime, vice, and low life of every kind, but this was also a brilliant period for the arts, culture, architecture, literature, exciting ideas and the rise of the seaside - which entailed the need for accommodation, food, shops and entertainments.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows.
6 weeks Monday 10am-12pm start 11 May
Ref Z943  Fee £75 (concessions £45 & £25)

Enrol: Tel 01273 546604 or
Enrol in person at Java Café, Warren Way, Woodingdean Thursday 23 April 10-30-11.30
CANCELLED  
PLEASE SEE https://varndean.ac.uk/courses/adult FOR FURTHER UPDATES AND FOR AUTUMN COURSES.

 Study day at the West Pier Centre

Patrick Hamilton’s “The West Pier” 
followed by cocktails or tea at the Metropole Hotel
Thursday 11 June 11am-4pm

We study social, cultural, local and West Pier history, characters and events - all within Patrick Hamilton’s excellent novel, followed by tea at the Hotel Metropole. 

Morning session will be followed by a short seafront tour. Bring a packed lunch to eat on the beach or forecourt - or several cafes nearby. After our afternoon session we will 
go across the road to the Metropole Hotel for afternoon tea.  The hotel features in the novel.  

 Illustrated with powerpoint slideshow.
Please read the short novel beforehand.

Places are limited so early booking advised.  
Fee £28 (plus booking fee)  
(Does not include refreshments at the Metropole for which you pay separately. Cocktails from £9, cup of tea £2.90, full afternoon tea £24 - two can share - Hotel suggests two afternoon teas shared by three - with additional cups of tea)
Book via EventBrite:
THE WEST PIER CENTRE IS CLOSED AND ALL EVENTS CANCELLED BUT THIS MAY BE POSTPONED TO LATER IN SUMMER - 
INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE OR YOU CAN CONTACT ME NEARER THE DATE
THE REGENCY TOWN HOUSE
 Image result for the victorians
Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH

THE VICTORIANS : FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE

A talk with costumes and accessories from the wonderful collection of Marion May followed by tea and cake in dining room and servant's kitchen, after which Sarah Tobias will give an illustrated talk on Victorians and Social life.

SATURDAY 27 JUNE  2.30pm
£20 + booking fee. Book via EventBrite:                                       https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/victorian-fashion-from-the-cradle-to-the-grave-tickets-90955790217
Enquiries: Tel 01273 206306 http://www.rth.org.uk/cont
OVER HALF-FULL
THIS MAY BE POSTPONED TO LATER DATE
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  2020/21  ADULT EDUCATION COURSES

AUTUMN 2020

TAUGHT AT PELHAM STREET CAMPUS, BRIGHTON:

 Turbulence and Change: Early Victorian Britain (1832-1850) 
10 weeks Monday 1.30-3.30pm Start 21 September 2020 Ref CL0029-1C

Inter-war Years: Twenties & Thirties Britain 1920-1939 
10 weeks Tuesday 7-9pm  Start 22 September 2020 Ref CL0083-1C

    The Novel as Social History: A Matter of Class – upper, middle and lower class domestic life and division    
5 weeks fortnightly Saturday 11am-2pm Start 26 September 2020 Ref CL0026-1C
(Contact me in May to request reading list - only if you are enrolling)

 Customs, Myths and Legends of Winter in the Festive Season
1 day SATURDAY  28 November 11am-3pm  Ref CM0349-1C
COURSES TAUGHT AT HISTORIC PRESTON MANOR (end Preston Park):

      The Edwardians: A Golden Age 1900-1914          
8 weeks Tuesday 1-3pm Start 6 October 2020 Ref CL0081-1C

Fashion and Style - How it shaped British culture 1750-2000 
6 weeks Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm  Start 13 October Ref CL0285-1C

 "Beautiful and Useful" – The Victorian Arts & Crafts Movement (1860-1910)
1 day SATURDAY 11am-3pm 14 November Ref CM0161-1C

 Christmas in an Edwardian House
1 day SATURDAY 11am-3pm 5 December Ref CL0082-1C

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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

Brighton Metroplitan College MET (formerly 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:
College canteen. Tea and coffee bar on balcony of Main Building. Vending machine. 
Coffee shops, small cafés and public houses in nearby London Road 
London Road and Trafalgar Street: many shops, some banks and supermarkets

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

Holy Cross Church Hall, Woodingdean
Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6ND
Transport & Parking:
Car park outside Library and Community Centre over the road, opposite church hall. Bus nos 2, 22, 22A stop nearby.
Refreshments:
Tea-making facilities in hall. Small cafes nearby. Downs Hotel almost next door serves tea, coffee and refreshments at bar and has outside area. 
Further information:
Woodingdean public library over the road. Shops, Co-op, dry cleaners nearby      

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 
Delicatessen cafe and public houses opposite and in Preston Drove. Chalet restaurant in park.

The Regency Town House
13 Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EH
Transport & Parking:
Buses stop at the top of Brunswick square in Western Road
Very limited parking. 
Refreshments:
Refreshments provided  
Lots of shops and cafes in Western Road. Seafront is about 2 minutes walk

The West Pier Centre
103-105 King's Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN 
Transport & Parking:
Nearby car parks - Regency Square. Buses stop in Western Road and walk down.  
Refreshments:
Wine or cool drink provided  
Situated on the lower prom and seafront. Various shops and lots of cafes and restaurants. Hotels on upper level over the road. Western Road and popular streets of Brighton with many shops and cafes are 10-20 minutes walk

Sussex University
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH
Location:
Campus located in the South Downs National Park
Transport & Parking:
Buses and rail nearby into town and elsewhere
Car parks
Refreshments:
Cafes and restaurants on campus.                                                                                                            
Co-op, pharmacy, books and stationery shops




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