Held at Eastbourne Congress Theatre on Monday evenings

Expert Speakers

The programme of talks is compiled with the aim of appealing to a broad range of interests in such fields as history, the arts, biography, media, international politics, nature, science, adventure and entertainment.

The speakers are experts with in-depth knowledge of their subject and some well-known household names.  Most talks are illustrated.

Past Speakers

Michael Portillo, politician & presenter

Peter James, author

Lucy Worsley, broadcaster

Henry Blofeld, cricket commentator

Rev Richard Coles, broadcaster

Sir Max Hastings, journalist

Dame Floella Benjamin, actress & presenter

Andrew Castle, tennis commentator

Eve Pollard, journalist

Dominic Lawson, journalist

Incredible Value

Eastbourne Ashridge Circle offers incredible value in that the annual membership fee of £30.00 covers twelve talks with accomplished speakers!

Although our meetings are open to members only, membership is available to anyone subject to capacity.