The Sussex Women Supper Club. Chapter Eight: Shirley Collins MBE
Thu 27 Mar 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Hillcrest Centre, BN9 9LH
Description
Join us for chapter eight of the Sussex Women Supper Club; an occasional series of events celebrating the life and times of notable women and non-binary people who have lived and worked in Sussex.
Our subject this time is Shirley Collins. Born in Hastings in 1935, Shirley Elizabeth Collins MBE is an English folk singer, song collector and perhaps the greatest living embodiment of the musical threads that connect the country with its history. As a significant presence during the Second English Folk Revival, Shirley formed a duo with her sister Dolly, who accompanied Shirley's raw and direct voice on piano and portative organ.
Following a period of silence spanning three decades during which she barely sang, Shirley released Lodestar, her first new material since 1978. The record is a collection of English, American and Cajun songs dating from the 16th Century to the 1950s, recorded at Shirley’s home in Lewes, East Sussex - the work of an icon of British music who has never stopped exploring the power of the voice.
We are delighted to announce that Shirley will be with us in person to tell us about her life.
Please remember that the Sussex Women Supper Club welcomes everyone, not just women! Everyone is warmly invited to join us.
How the evening goes
6.30 - Doors open. A bite to eat and a cup of tea.
7.00 - Illustrated talk commences in the hall
7.45 - Q&A with the audience
9.00 - close
Proceeds from the evening support the work of Hospitable Environment CIC, a socially engaged community arts and wellbeing organisation based in Newhaven. We explore what it takes to create safe, happy and sustainable communities by gathering people together around shared food and creative experiences.
We look forward to seeing you in March.
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Location
The Hillcrest Centre, BN9 9LH