News & Events
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Forest Events
| DATE | EVENT | INFORMATION |
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| Thursday 24th April Normal Information Barn opening hours Free but donations very welcome |
THE FOREST - WAR AND CONFLICT
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Few areas can have the association with things military over such as sustained period of time as Ashdown Forest. For 2000 years it has been home to armies, a site for weapons manufacture and a place of testament to conflict and threat, at local, national and international level. This exhibition, containing documents and artifacts, is a fascinating review of this aspect of Forest history. |
| Tuesday 6th May 19.00 to 21.00 |
'STITCH n BITCH' | You may not know it but 2009 will be the Year of the Sustainable Fibre! - To get in gear for what could be an important set of events for Heathland Hebridean wool etc the Forest Centre Ladies have arranged a monthly 'Stitch n Bitch'. For those who do not know - these sessions take place in hundreds of venues across the UK and any one can come along with whatever fabric or wool handicraft that is 'on the go'. We hope that you can join us - it could be lonely in the barn otherwise! Tea is 20p in the donation tin please! Click here for the poster. |
| Monday 26th May 11.00 to 16.00 BANK HOLIDAY Free, but donations please! |
ASHDOWN FOREST HEBRIDEAN SHEEP SHEARING DAY! | Forget mowing the lawn or washing the car - why not do something completely different on Bank Holiday Monday! Come along to the Forest Centre, watch the shearing, meet the new lambs, have a go at spinning, weaving and other wool crafts! The ladies from the East Sussex Guild of Spinners and Weavers will be with us again demonstrating their wonderful skills! Come along - its should be fun!!! (Poster/ Flyer and Info sheet to follow) |
| Wednesday 28th May 14.30 Friends Free |
A Friends of Ashdown Forest Event BATS OF SUSSEX |
A talk by Jenny Clark. Booking is essential call 01892 611414. Non-members £5.00. |
| Tuesday 20th May 14.30 Free, but donations welcome |
WALK: VIEWS FROM THE FOREST | A 5½ mile walk (2½ hours). A rolling heathland and woodland walk taking in the Wealdway and the southern slopes of Ashdown Forest with a tea stop at Barnsgate Manor. Meet at Fairwarp Church car park). Lead by John Cribb of the Mid Sussex Rambler. No booking required. |
| Sunday 1st June 2008 14.30 Friends Free |
A Friends of Ashdown Forest Event A FIELD WALK |
A field walk at Pippingford Park, Nutley. A chance to see not only the wildlife, but also the ironworks, pillow mounds and WWII earthworks. Meet at Millbrook East car park. Strong boots and walking sticks are advisable. Booking is essential call 01892 611414. Non-members £5.00. |
| Tuesday 17th June 20.30 Friends free |
A Friends of Ashdown Forest Event NIGHTJAR WALK |
Join members of the Ashdown Forest Birds Group Meet at Long car park. Booking is essential call 01892 611414. Non-members £5.00. |
24th & 26th June 19.30 £7.00 members £9.00 non-members |
WALK: AN EVENING WITH NIGHTJARS | 1 mile (2½ hours). Discover more about one of Britain's most mysterious birds, the Nightjar. Starting with an indoor session at the Forest Centre, followed by a walk on the Forest to hear the birds themselves. Please bring a torch and insect repellent. The walk will depend on the location of the birds, but is unlikely to be more than one mile in length. Pre-booking essential phone 01273 497561. Meet at the Forest Centre. Leader Mike Russell, SWT People and Wildlife Officer. (No dogs) |
Saturday 28th June 11.00 Free, but donations welcome |
WALK: WYCH CROSS, HEATH, BOG AND FOREST GARDEN | 6 miles (4 hours). Explore a beautiful and varied but little known section of Ashdown Forest. Leisurely walk with stops for storeies of the land, creartures and people. Bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Roebuck, Wych Cross. Leader Pat Bowen. |
| Sunday 27th July 11.00 Free, but donations welcome |
WALK: DUDDLESWELL DELIGHT AROUND ASHDOWN FOREST. | 9 miles (5 hours). With a variety of undulating scenery we make for High Hurstwood and Poundgate. Now the full beauty of Ashdown Forest can be appreciated as we join the Wealdway with a possible ice cream stop en route, and then on to Duddleswell where tea can be purchased. Meet at the car park almost opposite Duddleswell Tea Rooms. Leader: Graham Thompson, Eastbourne Rambling Club. (No dogs.) |
| Saturday 9th August 10.30 Free, but donations welcome |
WALK: A CIRCULAR WALK ON ASHDOWN FOREST | 5 miles (2½ hours). A country walk exploring part of Ashdown Forest. Meet at Ashdown Forest Broadstone car park - next one east from the Forest Centre. Leader Eric and Celia, Mid Sussex Group Rambler's Association - call 01273-843715. |
The Forest in the Media
| Date | Press Release or News | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| March 2008 | Hastings Observer - Arson on Ashdown Forest | Hastings Observer |
| 6 December 2007 | "Driver in mad rollercoster fall" on A22 at Forest Row | Surrey Online |
| 28th November 2007 at 21:00 |
Nature of Britain Series - Section on Ashdown Forest |
BBC |
| 1 November 2007 | East Grinstead Courier on the Bear Pit NB Courier website is working sporadically! |
Click here |
| 19th August 2007 | Independent on Sunday Article on Ashdown Forest | Click here |
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