17
December 2025

A Very Ceremonial Christmas

Welcome to The Arts Society Mid Sussex
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 10:30
Whitemans Green Sports Club Cuckfield RH17 5HX
Online Event

A lighted hearted look at ceremonial events at Christmas and their associated music

Find out, in this very light-hearted lecture, about the various ceremonial events that take place around Christmas time. Carol services, concerts and even Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Windsor all play their part. How do the Chelsea Pensioners prepare and celebrate the festive season? All will be revealed so, come along and feel wrapped in a blanket of Christmas loveliness.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Dr Graham Jones

After a glittering career in military music as the Senior Director of the Household Division, Lieutenant Colonel Graham Jones MBE retired from military service to embark on a career as a professional conductor, clinician and lecturer.

Since embracing his new career Graham has travelled extensively guest conducting bands, orchestras and lecturing in USA, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Italy, UK and Ireland. During 2018 Graham conducted in USA, Switzerland and Japan amongst an ever growing international schedule.

Graham continues his position as visiting resident conducting lecturer for Troy University in Alabama, USA and to enjoy guest lecturing for both Cunard and P&O shipping companies where he has been a lecturer on over 25 cruises as well as enjoying a growing reputation as an after dinner speaker.