Take the opportunity to have a closer look at some of our winter visitors, including waterfowl, waders and hopefully the odd raptor. Bring a packed lunch.

Meet at Rye Harbour car park.

No booking necessary. Donations appreciated.

Park on the road next to the Plough, Pyecombe*, BN45 7FN (please do not use the pub car park) in good time for a 09:45 departure (Explorer Map 122: TQ 292124). Before setting off, we will choose our lunch time meals, and leave the orders at the pub but note that the Plough will not be open at that time.

On the five mile morning walk we will visit Chattri (the Indian War memorial on the South Downs) using the South Downs Way and the Sussex Border Path. The views should be breathtaking.

We aim to return to the Plough for lunch about 13:00 and this means that the morning walk will be a relatively leisurely one.

In the afternoon we will relocate by car to the car park of the Jack and Jill windmills and have a short walk there (not much more than a mile) once again enjoying the great views (weather permitting!)

The format lends itself very well for someone to do either just the morning walk or the afternoon walk or both.

* Directions to the Plough.

If travelling south on the A23, turn off towards Pyecombe (just after the A281 from Henfield joins the road). Then turn right onto the old A23, travelling parallel to the new A23 for a short way. The Plough will be on the left.

If travelling north on the A23, it much simpler to take the turning off the A23 towards Henfield (A281), and turn right at the first roundabout (just after the petrol station), and rejoin the A23 travelling south. Now follow the instructions above (for travelling south).

Walk lead by Sarah (Tel 01252 514163 or 07720 891880 on the day.

An easy walk around the lake looking for birds.

Park and meet in Dallington Road outside Heron Park School which is off the roundabout at the Hampden Park end of Lottbridge Drove.

No toilets. Please bring a drink and wear suitable footwear. Sorry no dogs.

Ring Traveline for local bus and rail timetables 0871 200 2233.

Donations appreciated.

For further information contact the Eastbourne Regional Group Secretary by e-mail at secretary-swteastbourne@hotmail.co.uk

An illustrated talk by the Trust’s Community Wildlife Officer, Michael Blencowe.

The Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE.

Full disabled access, toilet facilities and a large free car park adjacent to the Church. Please note the entrance doors will be locked shortly after the start time.

Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for local bus and rail information.

Non Members very welcome. Charge £2.00 for SWT members and £3.00 for non-members. Charge of 50p for tea/coffee and biscuits.

For further information contact the Eastbourne Regional Group Secretary by e-mail at secretary-swteastbourne@hotmail.co.uk

Join Phil Jones and Chris Bentley to look at wintering birds on the levels and in the reedbeds of Pett Level. Please bring your own lunch and binoculars if you have them.

Meet at the roadside pool at Pett Level - TQ903146.

No booking necessary. Donations appreciated.

A chance to participate in a winter survey for the eggs of the Brown Hairstreak butterfly. Elusive and hard to see as an adult butterfly, be a part of gathering data to feed into the Sussex Butterfly Atlas and learn more about butterfly life-cycles. Hot drinks and biscuits provided.

Suitable for adults and accompanied children aged 12+.

Meet in Willoughby Fields Rugby Club, Pavillion car park, of Ifield Avenue, Crawley.

No disabled access. No toilets. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Parking free.

£3 per person.

Booking essential.

or ring 01273 497561

An illustrated talk by Judi Darley, Education and Interpretation Officer on 'Chichester Harbour'.

Meeting starts at 19:30. Admission £2. Coffee/tea & biscuits 50p extra and raffle.

Friends Meeting House, Priory Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NX.