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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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​​​​​​​​​​Thursday 2nd April

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“The Growth of the 21st Century” 

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​​​​​​​​​​Thursday 2nd April at 7.30 pm to be held in Harting Village Hall, GU31 5LB “The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action” Lord Nicholas Stern, CH,FRS,FBA Lord Stern, professor of economics at LSE and adviser on climate for several UK governments, will describe the economic opportunities offered by new focus on growth and sustainability.

 

His most recent book, The Growth Story of the 21st Century, challenges the idea that we must choose between climate action and development. Instead, it presents the case for a transformation that delivers both prosperity and a healthier planet. It was voted by the Financial Times one of the best books of 2025 and is published open access by LSE Press, available to read or download free. Lord Stern was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in June 2014, was knighted for services to economics (2004), made a life peer (2007) and, in 2017, was appointed Companion of Honour for services to economics, international relations and tackling climate change.

 

To be preceded by the Society’s AGM at 6:30pm Talks are at the Village Hall, GU31 5LB, and begin at 7.30pm. The bar opens at 7pm. Non members and guests are very welcome (and invited to make a contribution of £5). Membership enquiries to Sarah Wilcox, swilco149@yahoo.co.uk or 07963 909889