What’s On
SAT 26th and SUN 27th JUNE HURSTPIERPOINT COLTS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT at Court Bushes playing fields – behind Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint. Kicking off the tournament with an under 6s exhibition match, at 9.30am – a very heart warming display of infectious enthusiasm, the youth matches begin at 10.00 both days – BBQ food all day, tea and cake tent, bouncy castle and lots of great youth football matches
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July 10am – 6pm Norman Falconry. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Normal admission prices apply: Adults £7.00, Concessions, £6.00, Children £3.50, Family Ticket £17.50. English Heritage Members free. Raphael Falconry will present a variety of stunning flights from their collection of hawks, owls and falcons. As they swoop and hover, pounce and pitch, discover how each bird is uniquely designed for flight. Learn all about the role of falconers in Norman times and why they had to keep their bird’s feathers in top condition.
Henfield Theatre Company will be proudly presenting performances of “The Roses of Eyam” by Don Taylor at 7.30 pm on the evenings of 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th July 2010 at St. Peter’s Church and Churchyard, Henfield
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July. 10am – 6pm World War II: Home Front. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Admission prices: Adults £8.00, Concessions, £7.00, Children £4.00, Family Ticket £20.00. Reduced admission for English Heritage Members. Discover the hidden history of Battle Abbey during the Second World War. Imagine life for the troops stationed there and how the home front coped with the impending threat of invasion and enjoy WWII falconry demonstrations.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July. 10am – 6pm Victorian Falconry. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Normal admission prices apply: Adults £7.00, Concessions, £6.00, Children £3.50, Family Ticket £17.50. English Heritage Members free. Dressed in field fashion of the day, Raphael Falconry will explain the Victorian revival of the country sport of falconry. Watch as they recreate this traditional art in all-action style with flights from a variety of hawks, owls and falcons.
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July. 10am – 6pm Medieval Falconry. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Normal admission prices apply: Adults £7.00, Concessions, £6.00, Children £3.50, Family Ticket £17.50. English Heritage Members free. Medieval falconers will reveal the folk history of a variety of birds of prey and demonstrate the abilities of these awesome creatures. Learn about the history of falconry and the folklore of birds and watch the spirited old hag, powerful cook bird, lightening fast tiercel and impish kestrel in dramatic flight.
Monday 2nd August – Drop in activities in the Zany Zone at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: Normal admission fee plus £1 extra per child.
Tuesday 3rd August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Living in Space’ – half day workshops. Men and women regularly fly into space nowadays, living and working there for long periods. You will learn how we keep them alive and what it is like to live in space. Before you leave, you will prepare your own space meal. Time: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 6 + years
Wednesday 4th August. Ben 10 Brings Alien Force to Drusillas Park as Humungousaur. Invading Drusillas Park for one day only, Ben 10 brings Alien Force to the award winning attraction transformed as the colossal Humungousaur.
Wednesday 4th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Living and working in Space’ full day workshop. Find out how to stay alive and even walk in space. Make your own space meal, discover what it would be like to wear a spacesuit and how astronauts carry out their work. Time: 10.30pm – 4pm Cost: £19.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 9 + years.
FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST, 10AM. Red Jelly – creative play for children – Join us for wibbly wobbly creative fun where kids can play with art, explore natural & recycled materials and make a mess. Booking essential. Red Jelly, Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DR. www.redjellykids.co.uk, 01273 930013, info@redjellykids.co.uk, 10am. £5 per child, accompanying adults free.
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August. 10am – 6pm Living History: Saxons & Normans. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Normal admission prices apply: Adults £7.00, Concessions, £6.00, Children £3.50, Family Ticket £17.50. English Heritage Members free. Step inside a world of Saxons and Normans and witness soldiers preparing armour, see tradesmen carrying out woodwork and learn about traditional cooking methods.
Monday 9th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- Drop in activities in the Zany Zone Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: Normal admission fee plus £1 extra per child. Please note that children 2 years and up will be charged for the Zany Zone.
Tuesday 10th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Rocketry’ half day workshops. Learn all about the mighty rockets that launch robot explorers to the planets and fly men and women into space. Make and launch your own balloon and water powered rockets. Time: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 6 + years
Wednesday 11th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Rocketry’ full day workshop. The rocket is the only engine that will work in space. To-day you will make and launch a water-powered rocket which you will float back to Earth by parachute. You will also make and race simple rocket powered cars. Time: 10.30pm – 4pm. Cost: £19.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 9 + years.
Ben 10’s Four Arms Smashes into Drusillas Park. Turning the control dial of the Omnitrix watch, Ben 10 smashes into Drusillas Park on Wednesday 11th August transformed as the formidable Four Arms.
Thursday 12th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Paper Making’ half day workshops
Recycle rubbish into some fabulous hand-made paper. Used paper is pulped, then pressed back into sheets making fantastically unique and colourful hand-made paper. Time: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 per child Age: 6 + years – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Saturday 14th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- Perseids Shooting Star Evening. Join us for a cheese and wine evening before trying to spot some meteors. The Perseids meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the outskirts of a cloud of debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle. The dust and bits of rock left behind burn up if they enter the earth’s atmosphere, leaving a bright stream. These burning streams are also known as shooting stars. The evening aims to be both informal and informative. It includes a guest speaker and an opportunity to look though The Centre’s historic telescopes (weather permitting). If the weather is unsuitable on themed evenings, the talk will go ahead regardless and a comprehensive tour of the telescopes will replace viewing. Alongside the staff are members of a local astronomical society who are also there to help answer any questions you may have. Numbers are limited to 80 people, so book early to secure your place. Time: 7pm – 11pm. Cost: £17.50 per person
Monday 16th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- Drop in activities in the Zany Zone. Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Normal admission fee plus £1 extra per child
Tuesday 17th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘The Family of the Sun’ half day workshops. Today you will learn about the planets and bits and pieces that travel around our Sun. You will design and make a Martian Lander to land an egg safely on its surface and you will test your design by dropping it from a great height. Time: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 6 + years
Wednesday 18th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Space and Astronomy’ full day workshop. A huge subject made fun! Make your own telescope and comet as well as designing and building your own spacecraft to land safely on Mars. Learn about the planets and even look at the Sun through The Centre’s very special solar telescope (weather permitting). Time: 10.30pm – 4pm. Cost: £19.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 9 + years.
Thursday 19th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Bug Hunt’ half day workshops Bugs are everywhere, especially in our wood! But what do they look like under a microscope? Come and find out. Good footwear is essential. Time: 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 6 + years
FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST, 10AM. Red Jelly – creative play for children – Join us for wibbly wobbly creative fun where kids can play with art, explore natural & recycled materials and make a mess. Booking essential. Red Jelly, Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DR. www.redjellykids.co.uk, 01273 930013, info@redjellykids.co.uk, 10am. £5 per child, accompanying adults free.
Monday 23rd August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux – Drop in activities in the Zany Zone.
Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Normal admission fee plus £1 extra per child. Please note that children 2 years and up will be charged for the Zany Zone
Tuesday 24th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Cool Chemistry’ full day workshop. Find out what makes things fizz, bang and pop in some crazy chemistry experiments. Time: 10.30pm – 4pm. Cost: £19.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 6 + years.
Wednesday 25th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘Captivating Chemistry’ full day workshop. Chemistry is definitely fun, especially when trying to find out what does with a bang! Come and try some crazy chemistry experiments. Time: 10.30pm – 4pm. Cost: £19.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Age: 9 + years.
The UK’s Official Sportacus to Appear at Drusillas Park Wednesday 25th August, meet the Sportacus UK actor officially approved by LAZYTOWN as he visits Drusillas Park to meet visitors.
Thursday 26th August at Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux- ‘K’NEX Construction’ half-day workshops. Design and build a model using a K’nex construction kit. We are sorry but on this occassion you will not be able to take your model with you. Time: 10.30pm – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm. Cost: £8.95 per child – this is for the workshop ONLY – BOOKING ESSENTIAL Age: 6 + years.
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September. 10am – 6pm Battle Abbey Food & Wine Fair. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Normal admission prices apply: Adults £7.00, Concessions, £6.00, Children £3.50, Family Ticket £17.50. English Heritage Members free. A traditional food & wine fair where you can sample local produce, meet medieval cooks, learn about traditional methods used in cooking and pick up delicious gifts for friends and family!
Family Fun Sunday September 5th. 2-5pm. Relaxing afternoon for the whole family enjoying stalls, bouncy castle, activities, BBQ, beer tent, fun dog show and much more. For more information call 01273 832363 or visit our website www.familysupportwork.org.uk Knowles Tooth Children’s Centre, Langton Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9EZ
12th September at Newhaven Fort. A series of 70th anniversary commemorative special events will also take place including a programme of lectures, 1940’s themed live jazz evenings, a Battle of Britain Ball and the highlight of our annual calendar, Battle of Britain Day.
Saturday September 18th. A spectacular children’s parade lead by samba band Maracatu Cruzeiro do Sul will be one of the highlights of the opening day of the sixth Hurstpierpoint Festival in September. The parade will mark the start of the Family Fun Day on – the rest of which will include displays of break dancing and a bouncy football tournament on St Lawrence School field in Trinity Road. There will be other entertainment in the High Street on the from a street entertainers and buskers. Children taking part in the parade will be able to make their own costumes the previous weekend at a special workshop. For more information about the opening day, enrolling in the workshop and other Festival events watch out for the Festival programme which will be available from July or check out the Festival website at: www.hurstfestival.org
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October. 10am-4pm The Battle of Hastings. 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield.
Henfield Theatre Company will be proudly presenting “My Boy Jack” by David Haig, and directed by Jane Haines, at 7.30 pm on the evenings of 14th, 15th and 16th October 2010 at The Henfield Hall, Henfield,
Sat 30th Oct 2-4pm Childrens Nearly New Sale at The Ashenground Centre, Southdown Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 4JR £1 entry with proceeds going to Crowborough Birthing Centre.
