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AUGUST EVENTS
Family Events, Walks and Talks

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  • Monday 1 August: Wild Woodies Summer Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Summer Camp - Let's Explore
  • Tuesday 2 August: Bushcraft Days for Families
  • Tuesday 2 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Bugs and Beasties
  • Wednesday 3 August: Bushcraft Days for Children
  • Wednesday 3 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Bugs and Beasties
  • Thursday 4 August: Bushcraft Days for Families
  • Thursday 4 August: Wild Woodies Summer Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Summer Camp - Spinners and Weavers
  • Thursday 4 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - I'm a Survivor - Get me out of Here!
  • Friday 5 August: Bushcraft Days for Children
  • Friday 5 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - I'm a Survivor - Get me out of Here!
  • Saturday 6 August: Walk - Everybody Welcome
  • Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August: Marine Week Roadshow at Hotham Park, Bognor Regis
  • Monday 8 August: Marine Week Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Grab-a-Crab
  • Tuesday 9 August: Marine Week - Shore Thing at Seven Sisters Country Park
  • Tuesday 9 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Green Magic!
  • Tuesday 9 August: Bugs, Birds and Busy Bees - Pebsham Country Park, Hastings
  • Wednesday 10 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Green Magic!
  • Wednesday 10 August: Marine Week Roadshow - Beside the Seaside - West Beach, Littlehampton
  • Thursday 11 August: Marine Week Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Cuckmere Pirate Adventure
  • Thursday 11 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Meet the Locals!
  • Friday 12 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Meet the Locals!
  • Friday 12 August: Marine Week Family Event at Seven Sisters Country Park - Our Seas
  • Sunday 14 August: Bognor Watch Group Event - Look Out - there's a Crab!
  • Tuesday 16 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Wildlife in Colour
  • Wednesday 17 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Wildlife in Colour
  • Thursday 18 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Let's Explore!
  • Friday 19 August: Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Let's Explore!
  • Monday 22 August: Discovering the Lewes Downs - Glynde, nr Lewes
  • Tuesday 30 August: Bushcraft Days for Children
  • Wednesday 31 August: Bushcraft Days for Children




  • Monday 1 10:30 - 14:30

    Wild Woodies Summer Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Summer Camp - Let's Explore


    With the campfire as a base spend the day exploring Friston Forest and finding your way around the woodland. As before we are fire lighting and sharing food over the camp fire. We will also be using tools to create something to take away with you as a reminder of the day you spent in the woods. Meet at the Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre. Suitable for 7-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Tuesday 2 10:00 - 15:00
    family friendly

    Bushcraft Days for Families


    Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for families with children aged 6 years and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs.

    £7.50 per person

    Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.



    Tuesday 2 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Bugs and Beasties


    Hunt for minibeasts in the undergrowth and in the pond. Explore how they move, feed and are adapted for survival. Make a weird and wonderful beastie of your own to take home. Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Wednesday 3 10:00 - 15:00

    Bushcraft Days for Children


    Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for children aged 8-14 years. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    £15.00 per person

    Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.



    Wednesday 3 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Bugs and Beasties


    Hunt for minibeasts in the undergrowth and in the pond. Explore how they move, feed and are adapted for survival. Make a weird and wonderful beastie of your own to take home. Meet on the green in front of the Church. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Thursday 4 10:00 - 15:00
    family friendly

    Bushcraft Days for Families


    Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for families with children aged 6 years and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs.

    £7.50 per person

    Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.



    Thursday 4 10:30 - 14:30

    Wild Woodies Summer Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Summer Camp - Spinners and Weavers


    Join us for the final Woodies’ Camp. Practice your fire lighting skills. Try your hand at weaving a corn dolly and use your skill with tools to make a spinner to take away with you. Meet at the Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre. Suitable for 7-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Thursday 4 10:30 - 14:30
    sold out

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - I'm a Survivor - Get me out of Here!


    Create a shelter to survive in the woods and get to know the trees. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink! Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Friday 5 10:00 - 15:00

    Bushcraft Days for Children


    Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for children aged 8-14 years. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    £15.00 per person

    Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.



    Friday 5 10:30 - 14:30
    sold out

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - I'm a Survivor - Get me out of Here!


    Create a shelter to survive in the woods and get to know the trees. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink! Meet on the green in front of the Church. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Saturday 6 09:45

    Walk - Everybody Welcome


    Meet in time for a 9.45 departure at the Onslow Arms in Loxwood (Explorer Map 134: TQ 042312). Please park in the overflow car park. Loxwood is on the B2133 (a right turn off the A272), about 4 miles northwest of Billingshurst. The pub is by the bridge over the Wey and Arun canal at the south end of the village.

    In the morning our four mile walk will include a delightful section of the old Wey and Arun canal, currently undergoing restoration. We return to the Onslow Arms for lunch. The afternoon walk, of two and a half miles, will explore another section of the canal together with adjacent woodlands. Both walks are mainly flat and fairly easy, though parts may be muddy after rain. You are welcome to do only the morning or afternoon walks if you wish.

    To help with the lunchtime catering, orders for lunch will be taken prior to starting the walk.

    Walk led by Lin and Ross (Tel: 0208 8942276 or 07900 697411 on the day)



    Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 11:00 - 17:00
    family friendly

    Marine Week Roadshow at Hotham Park, Bognor Regis


    Look for our marine roadshow at Hotham Park Country Fair. Come and celebrate the wealth and diversity of our coastal waters at a Sussex Wildlife Trust Marine Roadshow. There’ll be fun, games and craft activities for children, food for thought for adults, examples and information about the plants and animals found on the shore, opportunities to get involved, and in some venues hands on rock pooling/beachcombing. Pay and display parking by event organisers. Donations appreciated. Contact on day of event 07950 820326.



    Monday 8 10:30 - 14:30

    Marine Week Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Grab-a-Crab


    Come rock pooling with us under the Seven Sisters and who knows you might catch a crab. If not there are lots of other fascinating creatures you can find living in the rock pools when the tide goes out. If the weather is good there is lunch on the beach and a labyrinth to build out of stones, but don’t get lost in it! 1 mile walk on tarmac to the beach. Meet at the Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre. Suitable for 7-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for rock pooling and sun protection. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Tuesday 9 13:00 - 15:30
    family friendly

    Marine Week - Shore Thing at Seven Sisters Country Park


    Have you ever been rock pooling and not been sure what you have found? Collect a net and a bucket and come down to the beach with us and find out about some of the amazing creatures that live just off our shores which are only within our reach when the tide goes out. Meet at the Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Mile and a half walk to the beach. Suitable for 5-12 year olds. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for rock pooling and sun protection.

    Members Adults £5/child £6/family £13
    Non-Members Adults £6/child £7/family £18

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Tuesday 9 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Green Magic!


    Find out what a plant needs to grow, investigate the wonders of the vegetable plot and make some jewellery from natural materials to take home. Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Tuesday 9 13:30 - 16:00
    family friendly

    Bugs, Birds and Busy Bees - Pebsham Country Park, Hastings


    Come to Pebsham Countryside Park and join the SWT on a Bug hunt! There will be arts and activities and you can make your own insect wings. Involves a short walk in open countryside. Bring a packed lunch if you want to join us for a picnic after! Refreshments available at the Garden Centre. Contact on day of event 07585 901360. No booking necessary. Family event suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years. The bug hunt will involve a short walk on even ground. Toilets only available at Garden Centre. Local buses 98/99 Trains to Bexhill and Hastings/St Leonards. Meeting point 7 in Pebsham Countryside events brochure. Bulverhythe playing fields car park, off Bexhill Road A259 (first turning on the left east of the entrance to Hastings Garden Centre. Grid Ref:TQ
    775087, TN38 8AL. Free drop in event. Donations appreciated.



    Wednesday 10 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Green Magic!


    Find out what a plant needs to grow, investigate the wonders of the vegetable plot and make some jewellery from natural materials to take home. Meet on the green in front of the Church. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Wednesday 10 11:00 - 16:30
    family friendly

    Marine Week Roadshow - Beside the Seaside - West Beach, Littlehampton


    Come over to the west beach at Littlehampton and join in the fun with our marine roadshow. There will be lots of arty, crafty things to do, some games and as the tide goes out in the middle of the afternoon you can pick up a net and a bucket and follow us down to the shore to find out what lives there at low tide. Meet near the café and toilets, BN17 5DS (Marina - continue down to the beach). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Run in conjunction with Arun District Council and the support of Natural England. Pay and display car park. Suitable for 5-12 year olds. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for rock pooling and sun protection. Free drop in event. Donations appreciated. Contact on day of event 07950 820326.



    Thursday 11 10:30 - 14:30

    Marine Week Holiday Club at Seven Sisters Country Park - Cuckmere Pirate Adventure


    Join in a real pirate adventure. Dress up as a swash buckling pirate, join a pirate gang and learn how to build a raft as part of a team and sail it across the Cuckmere River to ‘Cuckmere Island’. A challenge awaits you on the island. Once completed the successful pirates return to claim a reward. Run in conjunction with The Cuckmere Canoe Centre. Meet at the Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre. Suitable for 8-11 year olds. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and sun protection. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £20
    Non-Members £22

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Thursday 11 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Meet the Locals!


    Search for the inhabitants of the wood and use tools to make a bug hotel. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink! Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Friday 12 10:30 - 14:30
    sold out

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Meet the Locals!


    Search for the inhabitants of the wood and use tools to make a bug hotel. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink! Meet on the green in front of the Church. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Friday 12 10:30 - 16:30
    family friendly

    Marine Week Family Event at Seven Sisters Country Park - Our Seas


    Our seas are precious: they are full of amazing plants and animals and they are under threat from us. Come and celebrate this fantastic world that lies just out of our reach beneath the waves and find out how you can help to protect it. There are activities, arts and crafts for the whole family to enjoy and lots to find out. Meet at the Pump Barn behind the Visitor Centre. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in even. £2.50 charge on the door to cover costs of materials. Contact on day of event 01323 870100 or 07950 820326.



    Sunday 14 15:00 - 16:00
    family friendly

    Bognor Watch Group Event - Look Out - there's a Crab!


    Explore the rock pools for a fascinating look into the marine world - please wear something on your feet! Meet at the café - end of Blakes Road, Felpham. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Contact John Knight on 01243 552030 for more information.



    Tuesday 16 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Wildlife in Colour


    For wildlife colour matters, whether you are a bright red lady bird or a speckled brown sparrow. Investigate how nature uses colour and make your own colourful creature. Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Wednesday 17 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Wildlife in Colour


    For wildlife colour matters, whether you are a bright red lady bird or a speckled brown sparrow. Investigate how nature uses colour and make your own colourful creature. Meet on the green in front of the Church. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Thursday 18 10:30 - 14:30

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Woods Mill, Henfield - Let's Explore!


    Walk through the woods and make your own journey map. Create a frame for your map using natural materials and tools. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink! Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Friday 19 10:30 - 14:30
    sold out

    Bugs and Beasties Summer Holiday Club at Stanmer Park, Brighton - Let's Explore!


    Walk through the woods and make your own journey map. Create a frame for your map using natural materials and tools. Enjoy trying out some useful survival skills. Learn and practise safe fire lighting to make your own hot drink! Meet on the green in front of the Church. Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Members £9
    Non-Members £12

    Booking essential. Please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk



    Monday 22 10:45 - 15:00

    Discovering the Lewes Downs - Glynde, nr Lewes


    Approximate three and half mile walk taking in the historic and natural landscape of the Lewes downs. Enjoy the views from Caburn hill fort and take in the beautiful natural history of the South Downs. This circular walk starts and finishes at Glynde Recreation Ground. Steep climb to the summit. Contact on day
    of event 07880 716652. Dogs must be on a lead. No disabled access as steep terrain and stiles. Toilets in recreation ground car park. Glynde railway station nearby. Meet at Glynde Recreation Ground. Grid ref: TQ 456088 postcode BN8 6SS. Donations appreciated.



    Tuesday 30 10:00 - 15:00

    Bushcraft Days for Children


    Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for children aged 8-14 years. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    £15.00 per person

    Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.



    Wednesday 31 10:00 - 15:00

    Bushcraft Days for Children


    Enjoy a great day outdoors during the school holidays and learn some useful bushcraft skills in local woodlands around Crawley and Horsham. Find out how to survive in the wild by building a shelter, practising safe fire lighting skills and using tools to make things from green wood and other natural materials found in the woodlands. At Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park, Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods. Suitable for children aged 8-14 years. Includes light refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Sun protection. Sorry no dogs. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

    £15.00 per person

    Booking essential, and to find out each day's location please ring 01293 519086 or 07771 375254. No disabled access. Toilet facilities at Tilgate and Buchan Park. None at Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods.

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