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July Wed 24
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Thu 25
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Fri 26
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sat 27
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sun 28
@ Christ Church
Starting at 9.30 am with bacon rolls and a quiz, then craft and celebration at 11.30 am. A family event.
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Wed 31
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire... more
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@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire... more
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August Thu 01
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Fri 02
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sat 03
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sun 04
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Wed 07
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Thu 08
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Fri 09
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sat 10
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sun 11
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Wed 14
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Thu 15
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Fri 16
@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sat 17
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sun 18
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Mon 19
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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Tue 20
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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Wed 21
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Costa Coffee, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY
In partnership with Costa Coffee, Never Alone is an opportunity to relax with a warm drink and a slice of cake, and to meet some new friends.
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Thu 22
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire... more
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@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire... more
Add this to your calendar

Fri 23
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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@ PIPPINGFORD PARK, NUTLEY, UCKFIELD TN22 3HW
BYLINE FESTIVAL BRINGS PUSSY RIOT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
23-26 August Pippingford Manor Park, TN22 3HW

Yes, you read that right! Pussy Riot, Lowkey, The Feeling, Extinction Rebellion, whistleblowers Chris Wylie and Shahmir Sanni, political and social changemakers, comedy, poetry, this is... more
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Sat 24
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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@ PIPPINGFORD PARK, NUTLEY, UCKFIELD TN22 3HW
BYLINE FESTIVAL BRINGS PUSSY RIOT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
23-26 August Pippingford Manor Park, TN22 3HW

Yes, you read that right! Pussy Riot, Lowkey, The Feeling, Extinction Rebellion, whistleblowers Chris Wylie and Shahmir Sanni, political and social changemakers, comedy, poetry, this is... more
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Sun 25
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Quex Park
The Show that has something for everybody. From Family Days out with amazing attractions such as the fabulous Jonathan Marshall horse stuntsman from Poldark and Game of Thrones, Heavy Horse Displays, Motorbike Stunt Teams, fabulous Falconry displays, Britains Got Talent Dima and his dogs to Foodies... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
Add this to your calendar

@ PIPPINGFORD PARK, NUTLEY, UCKFIELD TN22 3HW
BYLINE FESTIVAL BRINGS PUSSY RIOT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
23-26 August Pippingford Manor Park, TN22 3HW

Yes, you read that right! Pussy Riot, Lowkey, The Feeling, Extinction Rebellion, whistleblowers Chris Wylie and Shahmir Sanni, political and social changemakers, comedy, poetry, this is... more
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Mon 26
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Quex Park
The Show that has something for everybody. From Family Days out with amazing attractions such as the fabulous Jonathan Marshall horse stuntsman from Poldark and Game of Thrones, Heavy Horse Displays, Motorbike Stunt Teams, fabulous Falconry displays, Britains Got Talent Dima and his dogs to Foodies... more
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@ PIPPINGFORD PARK, NUTLEY, UCKFIELD TN22 3HW
BYLINE FESTIVAL BRINGS PUSSY RIOT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
23-26 August Pippingford Manor Park, TN22 3HW

Yes, you read that right! Pussy Riot, Lowkey, The Feeling, Extinction Rebellion, whistleblowers Chris Wylie and Shahmir Sanni, political and social changemakers, comedy, poetry, this is... more
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Tue 27
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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Wed 28
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
Add this to your calendar

Thu 29
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
Add this to your calendar

Fri 30
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Sat 31
@ South Downs Way National Trail
Take in some of England's finest scenery as a Walk, Jog, or a Run along the famous South Downs Way National Trail! The full 100km challenge beginning in Eastbourne walks over the iconic Seven Sisters, down to the coast in Brighton, and ends near the historic Arundel Castle. With half and quarter... more
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@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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September Sun 01
@ Various Venues
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes... more
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@ Bluebell Vineyard
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.
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Mon 02
@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire... more
Add this to your calendar

@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire... more
Add this to your calendar

Wed 18
@ Costa Coffee, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY
In partnership with Costa Coffee, Never Alone is an opportunity to relax with a warm drink and a slice of cake, and to meet some new friends.
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Sat 21
@ Mill Woods, East Sussex
With Ian Siddons Heginworth

This training will apply the therapeutic use of natural materials, natural locations, natural themes and natural cycles.

As the solar push of summer comes to an end and the season turns, we recoil back into ourselves with the onset of Autumn. As we spiral... more
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Fri 27
@ Mill Woods, near Laughton
A year long course for women.

Our wisdom, connection, nourishment and belonging visualised and celebrated.

Led by Marina Robb and Eleanor Darley.

Meeting by the fire, in the woods, listening and tending to our well-being, deep in connection, ceremony, plant knowledge,... more
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October Sun 13
@ Saltdean Undercliff
Come join our a scenic fundraising run from Saltdean towards Brighton & back, alongside Sussex’s iconic chalk cliffs! Every entry receives a free exclusive running t-shirt & goodybag. All donations and sponsorship will be used to help rebuild the lives of local families affected by domestic abuse,... more
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Wed 16
@ Costa Coffee, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY
In partnership with Costa Coffee, Never Alone is an opportunity to relax with a warm drink and a slice of cake, and to meet some new friends.
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November Wed 20
@ Costa Coffee, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY
In partnership with Costa Coffee, Never Alone is an opportunity to relax with a warm drink and a slice of cake, and to meet some new friends.
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Thu 21
@ Parkwood Campsite near Brighton
Forest School Training Level 3

Part 1: 21 & 22nd November 2019 at Mill Woods and 25th, 26th, 27th November 2019 at Parkwood Campsite.
Part 2: 27th, 28th February 2020 at Parkwood Campsite and 2nd, 3rd March 2020 at Mill Woods.

Approved by the Forest School Association and awarded... more
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December Wed 18
@ Costa Coffee, Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2BY
In partnership with Costa Coffee, Never Alone is an opportunity to relax with a warm drink and a slice of cake, and to meet some new friends.
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January Sat 25
@ Ringmer Primary School
We offer a 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC accredited) delivered by a trainer who understands Forest School and working in the outdoors. This ensures an excellent training that is relevant to outdoor practitioners.

2020 Dates:

Date: 25th & 26th January 2020, 9am -... more
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Sun 26
@ Ringmer Primary School
We offer a 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC accredited) delivered by a trainer who understands Forest School and working in the outdoors. This ensures an excellent training that is relevant to outdoor practitioners.

2020 Dates:

Date: 25th & 26th January 2020, 9am -... more
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Regular Events

Drop in tastings
10:00 - 16:00 Open 7 days a week
Come down to Bluebell Vineyard and try our 'award winning' sparkling wines. £5 per person

Picnics available at £30 per couple with 48hrs notice.

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Never Alone - Lewes
10:00 - 11:00
In partnership with Costa Coffee, Never Alone is an opportunity to relax with a warm drink and a slice of cake, and to meet some new friends.

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Artwave 2019 17th August - 1st September 2019
09:00 - 17:00
This summer Artwave will showcase some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends.

The festival will give art lovers the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers, and buy direct from them.
The diverse range of work on show includes jewellery, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, photography and performance art.

Follow the trails around Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and surrounding villages to visit artists and makers in their studios, homes, galleries and workshops.

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Byline Festival
15:00 - 01:00
BYLINE FESTIVAL BRINGS PUSSY RIOT TO THE ASHDOWN FOREST
23-26 August Pippingford Manor Park, TN22 3HW

Yes, you read that right! Pussy Riot, Lowkey, The Feeling, Extinction Rebellion, whistleblowers Chris Wylie and Shahmir Sanni, political and social changemakers, comedy, poetry, this is a unique weekend. It will change you and you can change the world.

Pitch your questions to Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot, Carole Cadwalladr, Naz Shah MP, peacemaker Dr Scilla Elworthy, feminists Gina Rippon and Gina Miler. Create your own podcast. Learn to be an investigative journalist with Byline Times’ editors. Dance to The Wag Club and The Blow Monkeys. Laugh with Hardeep Singh Kohli and chant poetry with Salena Godden and Birgitta Jonsdottir Train to be an activist in the XR Rebel Rebel tent. Then nurture yourself with incredible food, or a massage in the Woodland Spa.
Tickets can be purchased on our website where you can find student discounts and discounted ahead of the curve tickets!

www.bylinefestival.co.uk Instagram: @bylinefestival Twitter: @bylinefestival

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Family Wild Day Out
10:00 - 14:00
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire lighting
Cooking on the fire
Seasonal nature crafts
Nature based games and play

Just bring outdoor clothes suitable for all weather, a packed lunch and lots of enthusiasm, we'll provide everything else.

You will learn about nature while having fun discovering the treasures of your local woods, learn new skills, make friends and most importantly - have fun! A great family day out full of fun, imagination, play and adventure.

More info:
https://www.circleofliferediscovery.com/index.php?page=family-days

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Family Wild Day Out
10:00 - 14:00
Switch off your phones and bring your children to the woods to discover and explore a whole new WILD world! All ages welcome for a day of forest school fun, nature games, crafts and activities.

Activities could include:

Making ropes and swings
Den building
Fire lighting
Cooking on the fire
Seasonal nature crafts
Nature based games and play

Just bring outdoor clothes suitable for all weather, a packed lunch and lots of enthusiasm, we'll provide everything else.

You will learn about nature while having fun discovering the treasures of your local woods, learn new skills, make friends and most importantly - have fun! A great family day out full of fun, imagination, play and adventure.

More info:
https://www.circleofliferediscovery.com/index.php?page=family-days

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Forest School First Aid
09:00 - 18:00
We offer a 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC accredited) delivered by a trainer who understands Forest School and working in the outdoors. This ensures an excellent training that is relevant to outdoor practitioners.

2020 Dates:

Date: 25th & 26th January 2020, 9am - 6pm
Cost: £130.00
Where: Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5LL

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Tuesdays
The Group
20:00 - 23:00 For security we don't publish our meeting place. We like people to call us (contact numbers are on website www.thegroup.org.uk)
A club for unattached men and women, aged 50+, meets in a pub in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. Meals, walks, golf, theatre, holidays. Also meetings in Brighton, Burgess Hill and Horsham.

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Wednesdays
The Paint Club at Fuego Lounge
19:00 - 21:15 Every 2nd Wednesday
Toucans, moonlit forests and the occasional llama - we paint them all! We run fun and totally casual painting classes at Fuego Lounge every 2nd Wednesday of the month. No experience needed. All materials provided. Booking essential

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Nukehaven
19:00 - 21:30 Every other Wednesday
Fun and free ukulele group. Ideal for complete beginners, but existing players very welcome too.

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Saturdays
Newhaven Bowling Club #letsplaybowls FREE try it out sessions
10:00 - 13:00 Available every day by prior arrangement
Newhaven Bowling Club #letsplaybowls FREE try it out sessions
From 11th May until the end of the season in September, Newhaven Bowling Club will he holding free weekly taster sessions. On our open day on the 11th Juniors and Adults can come down to view the facilities from 10am then get on the green. After that date, visits can be booked by prior arrangement.
The local friendly club has an active social membership, plays matches with other clubs and has hotly contested club competitions. The green is one of the best kept in the area. At the taster sessions experienced club members will be on hand to help all ages and all abilities from beginners to experienced players.
All sessions are FREE. Whatever the weather, we ask anyone who is interested to contact us or visit the club to register your interest. Bring flat shoes but all other equipment is provided. The club can be found at in Fort Road, near to the cricket and football grounds.
For more information see our website, www.newhavenbowlingclub.weebly.com Facebook & Twitter pages – search for Newhaven Bowling Club. Or contact Stuart 07401 663519 or email nbowlscsocialmedia@gmail.com

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Saturday 27 Jul
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