East Grinstead Society

The East Grinstead Society, which is independent and self-financing, was formed in 1968.

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Next meeting! June 17 a History of Sport in Sussex from Matthew Homewood. Glen Vue 7.30 pm as usual. Thanks for the great support at the May Fair: another excellent day for both the Town and the Society.

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Nest meeting on May 13. A Sussex Scrapbook: Chris Horlock on traditions, landmarks and people of our lovely county! Glen Vue as usual. See you before at May Fair: our stall as ever a must!

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Next meeting! April 15, Glen Vue at 7.30pm. James Dickinson on the Bayeux Tapestry. Remarkable both as a work of art and important as a source for 11th-century history. The talk will tell the story of the tapestry and illustrate and explain most of the important scenes!

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Next meeting! March 18, 7.30pm at Glen Vue with Ian Everest on The Women's Land Army. A fascinating and little-known subject and a key part of the war effort in two world wars.

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First meeting of 2026! Not to be missed, Andy Thomas on the mysteries of Crop Circles. Glen Vue as usual. 7.30pm, February 18.

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Next meeting! A special meeting on the nearby gem that is the Priest House in West Hoathly. Added bonus is that its Christmas drinks and mince pies too. A meeting not to be missed: December 17 at Glen Vue, 7.30pm.

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Great news that the Fountain is fixed! Thanks to South East Water, water quality issues are resolved. It's vital the Town makes the most of this facility to keep it viable.

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AGM is at Age Concern as usual!

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November 19 AGM! As usual papers will go out before the meeting to ensure a swift business session. Main attraction will follow with local personalities Bryan Wiliamson and Richard Evans with a wide-ranging conversation o their lives and East Grinstead!

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Next meeting, October 15 at Glen Vue. Penny Harris talking on a Wealden Woman’s War: a true story. It covers the war years, starting in 1940 with Edwina’s story of her life in the WAAF, meeting a one-legged Spitfire Pilot and their subsequent marriage and life together.

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As summer fades, the Society returns! Next meeting on September 17 with local author & speaker Ros Black on an amazing woman, Grace Kimmins, whose work with the disabled and disadvantaged is still remembered today at Chailey Heritage. 7.30pm, Glen Vue.

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Our meeting on July 16 includes a raffle as well as the Mayor and summer drinks. One not to be missed!

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Important meeting on July 16: Open Forum with new Town Mayor John Belsey. A chance to hear from John and ask questions about Town issues. Followed by summer drinks and plenty of social times!

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Reminder! Next meeting on June 18: Janet Pennington on Witches, Warlocks and Wellingtons: ritual; protection of the home. Not to be missed! Glen Vue 7.30pm.

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Next meeting: May 14, King Henry III and the Battle of Lewes with James Dickinson. An impotant balle that led to the beginnings of Parliament. Glen Vue, 7.30pm. And don't forget the May Fair on May 5!

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Fantastic walk at Grravetye lead by Fiona Humphreys, with more social events being planned. Dont forget the May Fair on May 5 when we will be selling our famous jams and marmaldes at our stall !

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Next meeting April 16! Still war-related but a chnge of topic to a fascinating family story. Melanie Gibson Barton will talk on Wandering in Flanders Field: the story of her Great Uncle George as linked to the wider war. Glen Vue 7.30pm.

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Next meeting! We have Fiona Humphreys from Gravetye talking about Gravetye and the vision of its creator William Robinson. Glen Vue as usual: March 19 at 7.30pm.

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Next meeting! February 19 with our own Caroline Metcalfe on the Real DIck Whitington. 7.30pm as usual at Glen Vue.

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We hadl a very successful tea party to thank Margaret Collins DL for her service as Society President and presented her with a most appropriate memento!