News & Events
Welcome to the Ashdown Forest news and events information page, see below for the latest update.
You can also click here to view our Conservator meetings, and Exhibition pages.
Forest Events
| DATE | EVENT | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
25 July 29 Aug 30 Aug 26 Sept |
NUTLEY WINDMILL open afternoons from 14.00 to 17.00 | The last
open-trestle mill in Sussex and one of only five surviving in the
country. A fine example of a medieval style mill, Nutley windmill is
thought to be 300 years old. The mill has open afternoons (dates to the left) and is open during school holidays from 10.00 to 16.00 on 4, 14 April; 2 June; 28 July; 4, 11, 18 & 25 August and 1 & 8 September. |
June September |
NUTLEY WINDMILL Fete Day & Folk Afternoon |
Nutley mill 'Fete Day' is Sunday June 27th from 11.00 to 17.00. Nutley mill Folk Afternoon is Saturday 18th September from 14.30 to 19.00 |
| Friday 21 May to 2 July Normal Centre opening hours |
The Forest Four Four artists experience the Forest magic |
All artists see things
differently and they become even more diverse when mediums and
techniques differ. One artists crafts her work using drawing,
watercolour and printing. Another uses photographs. Two study some of
the animals that roam the Forest reading the subjects in dramatically
differing ways. |
| Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th August at Broadstone Warren Scout Camp |
|
A gathering of England's
finest coppice craftsmen from six
counties. This is your opportunity to enjoy an insight into the
fascinating world of making traditional products from our coppiced
woodlands. Many of the tutors still make their living from
producing these products and all of them have gathered this week to
teach their skills to others. Come and watch, or sign up and
learn how to do it. Click on the title to the left for more
information Call Jo Waters on 07786 515460 wildwoodcoppice@btinternet.com |
| Thursday 12 August at 14.00 |
Bird Walk for children and beginners at Old Lodge | Come and take a bird walk on the Forest with one of our Centre volunteers (a member of the Ashdown Forest Bird Group). The walk is about an hour long and is aimed at both children and beginners. Please bring a pair of binoculars. There is a small charge of £1.00 per child and £2.00 per adult payable to the walk leader. No unaccompanied children please. For more details call the Forest Centre 01342 823583 or tracy@ashdownforest.org |
| Wednesday 25 August at 14.00 |
Bird Walk for children and beginners at the Old Airstrip | Come and take a bird walk on the Forest with one of our Centre volunteers (a member of the Ashdown Forest Bird Group). The walk is about an hour long and is aimed at both children and beginners. Please bring a pair of binoculars. There is a small charge of £1.00 per child and £2.00 per adult payable to the walk leader. No unaccompanied children please. For more details call the Forest Centre. 01342 823583 or tracy@ashdownforest.org |
23 & 24 August 10.00 to 16.00 |
LUCIUS DECIUS Legionary of the VI Legion |
Come and meet Lucius Decius Legionary of the VI Legion at the Forest Centre and have a go at
various Roman activities such as testing your skills as an auxilliary
archer; laying out a road or a barrack block using a groma;
decorate a shield and have a go at drilling and marching in a cohort.
£2.50 per person and each child will receive a certificate and bag of coins.
To book a place please email tracy@ashdownforest.org or call 01342 823583 |
| Daily 10 to 16.00 at Ward Homes | Exhibition of Photographs by Dave Brooker | Dave Brooker had a very successful exhibition here at the Forest Centre. His work is now on display as part of Uckfield Festival Art Trail at Ward Homes, Ashdown Place, Cobdown Lane, Uckfield, TN22 3AP |
| Tuesday 7th June 2011 7.30 |
Annual Public Meeting | An annual meeting open to all Forest residents. There will be a short talk by Dr Hew Prendergast, the the Forest Superintendent. Meet at the Education Barn at the Forest Centre at 7.30. Tea and Coffee available. |
The Forest in the Media
| Date | Press Release or News | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| March 2008 | Arson on Ashdown Forest | Hastings Observer |
| Jan 2009 | The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood - new Pooh book announced | Times Online |
| July 2009 | Ashdown Forest Walks | Times Online |
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