Lewes Speakers Festival brings together some of the best of the UK's speakers in a three day spring event in May with speakers
Friday 9th May 15.30 Matt Goodwin, conservative professor of politics at the University of Kent, GB News presenter, broadcaster and political adviser, speaks on why our universities are ‘broken’ and how we can fix them
Friday 9th May 17.00 Leigh Turner, former British Ambassador to Ukraine and Austria and UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, reflects on his career as a diplomat in, amongst other places: Ukraine; Austria; and Turkey and the chaos of modern politics
Friday 9th May 18.30 Michelle Ogundehin, Head Judge on the BBC’s Interior Design Masters TV series, gives you the steps you need to create a home that heals and makes you happy
Friday 9th May 20.00 Hugo Rifkind, columnist, critic and leader writer for The Times, gives a talk based his new book ‘Rabbits’ about a murder in Scotland
Saturday 10th May 9.50 Dr Terri Apter, family-dynamics psychologist, writer and Fellow of Newnham College Cambridge, speaks about how to be a good grandparent
Saturday 10th May 11.20 Jonathan Fenby, former Editor of The Observer and the South China Morning Post, speaks about the wonder, achievements and cultures of China
Saturday 10th May 12.50 Howard Jacobson, Man Booker Prize winner and broadcaster, speaks about his novel ‘What will survive of us’ – a story about love through marriage and middle age
Saturday 10th May 13.45 Jack Cornish, Head of paths at the Ramblers, takes you on a guided walk outside around Lewes and along the river Ouse, explaining its rich history and features
Saturday 10th May 14.20 Frances Welch, journalist and Russia specialist, speaks about the strange and bloody destinies of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters
Saturday 10th May 15.50 Craig Brown, Private Eye satirist, journalist and winner of 3 different Press Awards — for best humourist, columnist, and critic — in the same year, turns his eye to Queen Elizabeth II
Saturday 10th May 17.20 Monica Macias, childhood resident of North Korea under Kim Il Sung and daughter of the first president of Equatorial Guinea, presents her life story
Saturday 10th May 18.50 Norman Baker, former MP for Lewes, Under-Secretary of State for Transport and Minister for Crime Prevention, speaks about the strange death of Dr Kelly and the invasion of Iraq
Saturday 10th May 20.20 Gabriel Gatehouse, BBC journalist, former International Editor of ‘Newsnight’ and presenter of the podcast ‘The Coming Storm', which has had 3 million downloads, presents on conspiracy theories in America and their political impact
Sunday 11th May 9.50 Cathy Scott-Clark, award-winning investigative journalist and Emmy-winning filmmaker, speaks about the life of world’s most extraordinary warlord – Victor Bout
Sunday 11th May 11.20 Diana Darke, Islamic Art and Architecture specialist and scholar at Washington DC's Middle East Institute, speaks about the Islamic craftsmen behind Europe’s medieval monuments
Sunday 11th May 12.50 Chris Mullin, journalist and a minister in three departments and chairman of the Home Affairs select committee, explains the story and miscarriage of justice behind the conviction of the Birmingham IRA bombing suspects in 1974
Sunday 11th May 14.20 David Torrance, constitutional specialist at the House of Commons and biographer of Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, tells the remarkable story of Britain’s first Labour government
Sunday 11th May 15.50 Paul Cooper, journalist who produces the Fall of Civilizations podcast, which has had 100 million listens since 2019, recounts how a range of societies around the world have risen and then tipped over into collapse
Sunday 11th May 17.20 Michael Sheridan, Far East correspondent for the Sunday Times over 20 years, covering the rise of China, explains the life, personality and thinking of the President of the People's Republic of China - Xi Jinping
Sunday 11th May 18.50 Dr Julian Baggini, Academic Director of the Royal institute of Philosophy and author/ editor of over 20 books explains his philosophy and history of food
Call the Box Office on: 0333 666 3366
URL: Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2891744-0?pid=269
Category: Festivals | Festival
Hotels near All Saints Centre,
Staying overnight in Lewes?
Wondering where to stay that's close to All Saints Centre,? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the The Lewes Speakers Festival event in Lewes.
Premier Inn Lewes Town
Premier Inn Lewes Town Centre offers accommodation in Lewes. Guests can enjoy walking trails at the property, and meals at the hotels on-site restaurant..
Crown Inn
Thought to be the oldest inn in the picturesque town of Lewes, this 17th-century, grade-listed property offers comfortable B&B accommodation in a welcoming and friendly environment..
The Shelleys Hotel
Dating back to 1588, The Shelleys Hotel is a Grade II listed property with free private parking. Rooms have scenic garden views and Lewes Rail Station is only a 10-minute walk away and serves London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport..
Jasmine Cottage
Located 15 km from Brighton & Hove, Jasmine Cottage offers pet-friendly accommodation in Rodmell. The unit is 19 km from Eastbourne. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Newmarket Inn – RelaxInnz
Offering breathtaking views of the Sussex South Downs, the Newmarket Inn is located between Brighton and Lewes..
Ouseside Cottage
Ouseside Cottage is a holiday home situated in Rodmell, 12 km from Brighton & Hove. The property is 21 km from Eastbourne and free private parking is provided. Hastings is 39 km from Ouseside Cottage, while Royal Tunbridge Wells is 38 km away.
View all hotels near All Saints Centre,
WebsiteVisit website
VenueAll Saints Centre,
AddressFriars Walk, Lewes, Sussex,
Explore localWhat's on in Lewes
Local tourist information guide
Other eventsWhat's on at All Saints Centre,
Main photo may be copyright © LoveEvvnt
Your comments:
comments powered by DisqusDisclaimer: This event is not organised by BritEvents, and we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information provided, errors, or omissions. Always check the information provided before you book tickets.
