Eastbourne Ashridge Circle
The Eastbourne Ashridge Circle was formed in 1947 by Mrs Helen Newman, an Eastbourne resident. She was inspired to do so by her pre-war studies at Ashridge College, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, an educational centre set up to provide courses to adults on ‘democratic citizenship’, covering economics and political and social science. The Circle’s objective is to promote good citizenship through the holding of talks on a diverse range of subjects aimed at enhancing knowledge of the world past and present. It has no political affiliations and no bias towards any sectional interests. It is a not-for-profit organisation.
Over the years the society has developed in scope and prestige. It has expanded its membership to around 1700, making it one of the largest lecture groups in the country. The talks are held in the comfort of the newly refurbished Congress Theatre, the largest theatre on the south coast. The Eastbourne Ashridge Circle is independent and managed entirely by a committee of volunteers elected annually by members. Mutual friendliness and sociability are the Circle’s watchwords and formality is kept to a minimum. New volunteers are always welcome and can express their interest through our contact page. Please take a read through our Constitution. 12 lectures a year in the Congress Theater, Eastbourne.
Eastbourne Ashridge Circle
Over the years the society has developed in scope and prestige. It has expanded its membership to around 1700, making it one of the largest lecture groups in the country. The talks are held in the comfort of the newly refurbished Congress Theatre, the largest theatre on the south coast.
The Eastbourne Ashridge Circle is independent and managed entirely by a committee of volunteers elected annually by members. Mutual friendliness and sociability are the Circle’s watchwords and formality is kept to a minimum. New volunteers are always welcome and can express their interest through our contact page.
Please take a read through our Constitution.
12 lectures a year in the Congress Theater, Eastbourne.
The Eastbourne Ashridge Circle was formed in 1947 by Mrs Helen Newman, an Eastbourne resident. She was inspired to do so by her pre-war studies at Ashridge College, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, an educational centre set up to provide courses to adults on ‘democratic citizenship’, covering economics and political and social science. The Circle’s objective is to promote good citizenship through the holding of talks on a diverse range of subjects aimed at enhancing knowledge of the world past and present. It has no political affiliations and no bias towards any sectional interests. It is a not-for-profit organisation.
The help they provide
Where they help (Areas):Eastbourne
Who they help (Beneficiaries):Local Community
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