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There is an annual programme of talks covering a wide range of interests during the months between October and April, and occasional outings to places of interest during the year.

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All meetings are held in the Village Hall, South Harting at 7.30pm and the bar is open from 7pm.

The annual subscription for members is £10, or £16 for joint membership. Visitors and guests are most welcome and invited to contribute £5 per head.

 

Membership enquiries to Sarah Wilcox at swilco149@yahoo.co.uk or

on 07963-909889

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Future Meetings

Thursday 4th December

'Space, the ultimate high ground' with Stephanie Ayres

- Head of Policy, UKspace

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UKspace is the official trade association and leading voice of the UK Space Industry, which it promotes in Government and Parliament, nationally and internationally. Stephanie is responsible for co-ordinating policy and procurement campaigns in the defence and aerospace sectors.

Her objective currently is to help the UK space industry speak with one powerful voice as the UK develops its capabilities in space.

 

To be followed by our Christmas Party.

 

 

Thursday 5th February

“The Harting Film – Unpicked” with Andrew Shaxson

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At the Society’s first meeting of 2026, Andrew will tell the story behind the 1956 film about Harting, and the people and places depicted.

A film commissioned for the Colonial Office, it shows life in a typical, traditional rural English village, a self-sufficient and neighbourly community At the time, it is said, the intention was to demonstrate the timeless values of English village life to Commonwealth countries seeking their

independence. Today, the film provides us with a charming portrait of a picturesque village and its villagers in the mid 1950s.