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Talks
We aim to ensure that our talks are delivered by local people and/or that they are about local subjects.
Our confirmed talks for 2026 are listed below and we are already booking our speakers for 2027 which are will sure will continue to generate the same level of interest that people have become accustomed to.
The programme for 2027 will be sent to members in the autumn of 2026 and will be added to this website in due course.
There is limited parking at the Memorial Hall, but there is a large public car park on the other side of the road behind the bus stop. If you have special access requirements, please get in touch via events@midhurstsociety.org.uk
19th February - Jess Brown-Fuller MP
The MP for Chichester who lives and grew up in Midhurst will talk to us about her first year as a Member of Parliament, in conversation with Stewart Collins.
19th March - Major Barry Lane MBE TD
The chairman of The Royal Sussex Regimental Association will talk to us about the Sussex Regiment in WW1.
16th April - Bill Avenelle - What’s in a View?’
Retired geography teacher, Bill Avenelle, will tell us about some iconic views of West Sussex and explore their geographical origins and historical significance.
7th April - Annual General Meeting
Members are invited to our Annual General Meeting to find out more about what your Committee has been up to over the last year and our plans for the next year.
21st May -Nigel Goodenough - Bellringing
Nigel is a leading bell ringer at Easebourne Church and will talk about bell ringing in Midhurst and Easebourne. He will discuss its history and the bells in our local churches.
18th June - Paul Ullson - Vikings and Normans
Paul returns to The Midhurst Society by popular demand. His always entertaining and informative talk this time will be about Vikings and Normans.
16th July - Tom Brown - West Dean Gardens
Tom is Head Gardener at West Dean. He will talk about the famous gardens and their history.
17th September - Janet Pennington - Magical House Protection
Janet last spoke to us via Zoom during the pandemic and is returning to talk to us, face-to-face this time, about ritual protection of the home in the past.
15th October - Liz Leggett - Bignor Roman Villa
Lizwill talk about the history of this nationally important archaeological site and its connections to our local community.
19th November - Gemma Butterworth - Cowdray Ruins
Gemma is the General Manager of the Cowdray Heritage Trust and will talk about her work managing the Grade I listed Cowdray Ruins.
17th December - The Midhurst Community Choir will be providing our Christmas entertainment this year.
Talks are open to all, they are free to Midhurst Society members and £5 for visitors.