A talk to be given at Beeding & Bramber Local History Society by Dr. Janet Pennington of the Sussex School of Archaeology. Dr. Pennington was the archivist at Lancing College for eighteen years and is the author of Chanctonbury Ring: The Story of a Sussex Landmark. At Beeding & Bramber Village Hall, High Street, Upper Beeding at 7.45pm on Wednesday 1st October.
Category Archives: Children
Mycology on Wolstonbury Hill
Halloween Horrors!
This sells out rapidly. Something very bad will happen to parents who fail to book in time.
Saddlescombe Farm Heritage Open Day
Tours of the 17th century Threshing Barn, Tudor Scullery and Donkey Wheel. You can also venture further afield for tours on surrounding Newtimber Hill. Refreshments at the Hiker’s Rest cafe. Children and dogs welcome. Parking £2 — follow signposts near Devil’s Dyke on the day. Sunday 14th September 2014, 10:30am–3:30pm, free admission.
Fungal Foray
Join mycologist Martin Allinson for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible across Newtimber Hill on Friday 3rd October from 9:45am to 3:00pm. Wear suitable clothing and bring lunch. Tea and cake will be served upon return to Saddlescombe. Supervised children are welcome. Booking essential. Slightly more information here.
The Big Picnic
The Steyning Downland Scheme is hosting its annual picnic on Sunday 7th September from 12:30pm–3:30pm at the Old Rifle Range off Mouse Lane, Steyning, parking at the Cuthman Centre. Attractions will include tractor rides, games, face-painting, bushcraft, walks and free bacon butties. Free event, no need to book, just show up with a picnic, a rug and (possibly) an umbrella.
Poynings Fun Day
Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August, music, beer tent, stalls, bring-your-own-picnic:
- 10:30am Fun run, junior fun run & sprint, cycle race, all at
the Blacksmith’s Field; - 02:00pm Presentation of fun run awards at the Village Hall;
- 02:30pm Tug-of-war, north versus south;
- 03:00pm Children’s traditional races (egg & spoon, etc.);
- 04:30pm Calling of raffle.
More here.
Great British Beer Festival
The Shepherd & Dog, 22nd–25th August: real ales and lagers sourced from across the UK, live music, giant garden games, ping-pong, outdoor grill, face painting.
Village Picnic and Rounders
Meet for picnic at 1:00pm on Sunday 24th August in the North Town Field. Lunch to be followed by rounders. All welcome. Contact Jen Green if you have any queries.