Join mycologist Martin Allinson for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible across Newtimber Hill on Friday 7th October from 9:30am 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. Click the image for more information.
Category Archives: Sport and Recreation
Autumn Nature Tots
Tuesday 20 September to Tuesday 18 October (five sessions) at Woods Mill in Henfield with Katie Parker, from 10:00am – 12:00am. Nature Tots is for 3 – 5 year olds with accompanying adults. Only a few places remain. Click the image above to book.
Ping! Pong!! Poynings!!!
Following installation, boxes of concrete balls will be available for loan from the Royal Oak.
Poynings Garden Fete
Saturday June 18th at 2.00pm in the Rectory garden. Pimms, teas, cakes, stalls, puppets, maypole, bottle tombola, and live music. Proceeds in aid of running costs and general repair of our beautiful 14th century church.
Sheila Marshall
Saddlescombe Orchid walk and talk
Orchid expert Peter Lovett is offering a unique experience at Saddlescombe Farm this year where those interested in orchids as a species can learn more about these amazing plants. Details here.
Tuesday, 21 June 2016 10:00–16:00pm — early booking essential, 01273 857712.
Wolstonbury Orchid Safari
A morning walk around one of the best hills on the South Downs to find these fascinating plants. This is a chance to see up to nine species of orchid and discover the ancient history of this enigmatic hill. More details here.
Sunday, 12 June 2016 10:00–13:00pm — early booking essential, 01273 857712.
Newtimber Place Gardens
The gardens at Newtimber Place will be open as part of the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) on Sunday 17th April between 2pm and 5.30pm. The gardens are lovely at this time of year with stunning daffodils and beautiful fritillaries. Beautiful Grade I listed C16/C17 moated house (not open). Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. Herbaceous border and lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees. Wild garden, ducks, chickens and fish. Tea and home made cakes in aid of the church. There are ducks, chickens and guinea fowl wandering around so dogs need to be kept on a lead. Admission £4.00, children free.
Games Evening
Friday, 8th April at 7:30pm. Darts, table tennis or pool followed by a visit to the Shepherd and Dog at around 9:30pm. All welcome.
Devilled Eggs
Easter egg hunt every day, 26th–28th March, 11:00am–3:00pm, Stone Seat, Devil’s Dyke.