Eastbourne


The European Movement

The European Movement was founded at the 1948 Congress of Europe by Sir Winston Churchill and other post-war leaders to bring about the economic, monetary and political union of Europe. In the 1950s and 1960s, the all-party European Movement led the “Britain in Europe” campaign and organised the massive “yes” vote in the 1975 referendum. It is an international organisation with offices throughout Europe which plays a significant role in both informing the general public throughout Europe about the process of integration and in lobbying for greater European unity.

Click here to see the European Movement Constitution

The annual subscription for Eastbourne branch local members is £10, due on the 1st January

Eastbourne branch

Contacts
2009

Chairman:   Mrs Elizabeth Gregory 01323 738995
Vice-Chairman:   Mr Robin James 01323 503807
Secretary:   Mrs Diane Stuart 01323 419692
Treasurer:   Mrs Patricia Lambert 01323 734457
Membership Secretary:  Mr Anthony Merrett 01323 727965

Committee
Mrs Cynthia Aspen Mr Hugh Ball
Dr David Cooke OBE Dr Peter Fenwick OBE
Professor Walter James CBE Mrs Patricia King

Programme for 2009

Meetings are held at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne. Dinner is served promptly at 7.30 pm. It is followed by a short update on European affairs and an address by a visiting speaker, ending with questions and discussion.
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.

It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.

Programme 2009

Meetings commence with Dinner at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne at 7.30 pm.

Wednesday 14th January Mr Ben Patterson
MEP for Kent West 1979-1994		 Europe and our Sovereignty
Wednesday 4th March Mr Paul Cuttill, OBE
Wednesday 8th April Mr Nicolas Chisholm
Headmaster, the Yehudi Menuhin School		 The Yehudi Menuhin School, its history, its European connections and recruitment and education process
Wednesday 13th May David Cooper
Consultant & Managing Director of LEC (UK)		 The relationship between mainland Europe and the UK in the Lift and Escalator Industry
Wednesday 10th June Dr Tim Bale
Senior Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary European Studies at Sussex University		 The European Parliament elections - a discussion and debate
Wednesday 8th July Mr Christian Thorning
Danish Embassy, Counsellor for EU affairs		 Opt in and opt out – are we at the heart of Europe?
Wednesday 9th September Mr Peter Luff
Chairman of the European Movement
Wednesday 14th October 35th Annual General Meeting followed by the Proudler Cup Debate
Wednesday 11th November Mr Billy Hayes
General Secretary, CWU, the communications union
Wednesday 9th December Guest of Honour to be announced Annual Dinner - Black Tie

 

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