Viva Lewes Issue #156 September 2019

FreeTIME êêêê under 16
UNTIL SUNDAY 1
Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival.
Family-friendly opportunity to enjoy science
and astronomy in a relaxed, informal setting.
the-observatory.org.
SUNDAY 1
Gangsta Granny. Heartbreak Productions
present the stage show of the David Walliams
bestseller, adapted for the outdoor stage.
Bring picnics and appropriate outdoor gear.
Michelham Priory, 5pm, £10.50-£16.50. See
sussexpast.co.uk.
SATURDAY 7
The Sooty and
Friends Show.
Join Sooty and
his gang for
fun, mischief
and magic
in their live show for all the family, plus a
chance to meet Sooty and Richard after the
show. Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne,
10.30am, £12.
SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8
Medieval Weekend. Living
history camps, displays,
archery, medieval traders and
entertainment. Michelham
Priory, 10.30am-5pm, see
sussexpast.co.uk.
FRIDAY 13 – SUNDAY 15
Into The Trees Festival, Pippingford Park,
Nutley. Camping fun for all the family
organised by So Sussex. into-the-trees.co.uk.
See page 89.
SUNDAY 15
Story Time. For under fives
and their parents and carers.
Stories and songs will take
place in the gallery spaces,
and will link to a piece on
display in TEN, The Towner’s
anniversary exhibition. Towner
Gallery Eastbourne, 12.30pm,
free (donations welcome).
FRIDAY 20 – SUNDAY 22
Bentley
Wood Fair.
A celebration
of woodlands,
forestry,
nature,
sustainability, woodcraft, artisan skills and
the big outdoors. Attractions for the whole
family, including refreshments, falconry and
shopping. Bentley, see bentleywoodfair.co.uk.
SUNDAY 22
Plumpton Family Raceday. First race 2pm,
fun fair, food and drink, face painting, soft play
and more. See plumptonracecourse.co.uk.
SCHOOL
OPEN DAYS
Chailey School.
Open evening Wednesday 18th 6pm, open
days Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th.
Kings Academy Ringmer.
Open evening Thursday 12th, open
mornings Monday 16th to Friday 20th
Priory School.
Open evening Thursday 19th.