After the Holocaust
A Film by Daisy Asquith

Daisy Asquith’s documentary takes a unique approach to recording the experiences of the last generation to have living memories of the Holocaust. The film follows the survivors into their homes and shows how their experiences have shaped their lives.

Followed by a discussion with the stars of the documentary: Freddie Knoller, Zigi Shipper, Gena Turgel and film maker, Daisy Asquith....read more

An Introduction to World Religions

Londoners cannot avoid knowing of the diversity of religions in the world, but that is a long way from understanding their central features, main practices and deepest beliefs. This course will address Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Humanism....read more

How to Enjoy your Retirement and Feel Fulfilled

A seminar for those who are approaching retirement or recently retired....read more

Lifesaver Course for Adults

This practical, easy to follow, first aid course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to react promptly and effectively to a first aid emergency....read more

Fundraising Ladies lunch with guest of honour, Ann Widdecombe

Fundraising Ladies lunch with guest of honour Ann Widdecombe....read more

2020 Vision Seminar: In The Beginning Was The Word? Jews and Words

In this seminar we shall look at “Words” in every sense. Starting from the Tower of Babel (the city and its tower) where the populace moved from speaking a shared language to a ‘confusion’ – what lesson does that have for us today?...read more

Art House
The Susan J Brown Community Art Exhibition

Art House: the Susan J Brown Showcase For Artists In The Community
Art House invites amateur and professional artists to submit works for exhibition at Ivy House....read more

German and Austrian Refugees: Their Impact and Personal Legacy

For the 2nd year the LJCC, Sussex University’s Centre for German-Jewish Studies (CGJS) and the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) are holding a two day seminar at Ivy House. The seminar will reflect on the lives and culture of the Jewish German and Austrian refugees who fled Nazism....read more

The War of Atonement - The 40th Anniversary Of The Yom Kippur War

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Hagai, an internationally renowned expert of the Middle-East, will reflect on a conflict that almost as much as the Six Day War, profoundly changed the Middle-East....read more

It’s About Time

Clive is recognised as one of the world’s leading calendrical experts. In this master class overview of a wide range of calendars, we will discover what calendars tell us about the cultures they reflect and express.
The material is fascinating and often quirky and amusing. For most of us, the passage of time is something that we take for granted.

After this special, things will never seem quite the same again......read more