EVENTS 2013
Here is a listing of our events for this year. Click on the links for further information, or contact the Project Manager: 01903 817996
Download our Events Flyer Leaflet
MONTHLY EVENTS
Steyning Downland Scheme Ranger Group
Meet on the first Saturday of every month 10 – 3 for a practical, fun day out doors looking after our local downs. Wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing, and bring a packed lunch.
For more details click here and/or contact Nigel Bowman: 07889 802792 nigelbowman@hotmail.co.uk
Steyning Downland Scheme Botany Surveyors
Meet once a month, May to September, to identify the flora growing on the Chalk Grassland. An interest and willingness to learn are the most important things. If you are interested in surveying any other wildlife on the site, please co make contact.
For more details click here and/or contact Bryony Webb for more details: 01903 817996 bryony@wistonestate.co.uk
Steyning Downland Scheme Bird Surveyors
Meet once a month, March to June, to identify the birds present across the Horseshoe and the Rifle Range. An interest and willingness to learn are the most important things. If you are interested in surveying any other wildlife on the site, please co make contact. For more details click here and/or contact Bryony Webb for more details: 01903 817996 bryony@wistonestate.co.uk
Sunday Conservation Group
Led by SGS Forest School, Oct - Jun
For Steyning Grammar School students
9.30 – 2.30, last Sunday of each month.
Wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing
Bring packed lunch, drinks provided
For more details contact Christine Humphreys on 07791 437790
Wiston Dog Walks
The current leaders are unable to continue these at present, due to health problems. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Bryony at bryony@wistonestate.co.uk 01903 817996
Meet on the first Saturday of every month 10 – 3 for a practical, fun day out doors looking after our local downs. Wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing, and bring a packed lunch.
For more details click here and/or contact Nigel Bowman: 07889 802792 nigelbowman@hotmail.co.uk
Steyning Downland Scheme Botany Surveyors
Meet once a month, May to September, to identify the flora growing on the Chalk Grassland. An interest and willingness to learn are the most important things. If you are interested in surveying any other wildlife on the site, please co make contact.
For more details click here and/or contact Bryony Webb for more details: 01903 817996 bryony@wistonestate.co.uk
Steyning Downland Scheme Bird Surveyors
Meet once a month, March to June, to identify the birds present across the Horseshoe and the Rifle Range. An interest and willingness to learn are the most important things. If you are interested in surveying any other wildlife on the site, please co make contact. For more details click here and/or contact Bryony Webb for more details: 01903 817996 bryony@wistonestate.co.uk
Sunday Conservation Group
Led by SGS Forest School, Oct - Jun
For Steyning Grammar School students
9.30 – 2.30, last Sunday of each month.
Wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing
Bring packed lunch, drinks provided
For more details contact Christine Humphreys on 07791 437790
Wiston Dog Walks
The current leaders are unable to continue these at present, due to health problems. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Bryony at bryony@wistonestate.co.uk 01903 817996
JANUARY
Saturday 12th January: Dog Walk
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Wednesday 20th March: Information Evening
Find out what has been happening at the Steyning Downland Scheme in 2012, what are the future plans and how you can be involved in shaping what happens on our local downs.
All welcome.
Date:
Wednesday 20th March from 8.00 'til 9.30pm.
Venue:
The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3XZ
Refreshments from 7.45pm, presentation starts 8.00pm.
Saturday 23rd March: Beating The Bounds
Join a gathering of SDS volunteers to walk the boundary of the scheme in celebration of the Spring Equinox. This will be a fairly strenuous walk as there are some steep hills to negotiate and will last in the region of two hours. Dogs welcome.
Meet at the old NTC hut off Mouse Lane. Walk commences at 3.00pm.
BeatTheBoundsFlyer
Find out what has been happening at the Steyning Downland Scheme in 2012, what are the future plans and how you can be involved in shaping what happens on our local downs.
All welcome.
Date:
Wednesday 20th March from 8.00 'til 9.30pm.
Venue:
The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3XZ
Refreshments from 7.45pm, presentation starts 8.00pm.
Saturday 23rd March: Beating The Bounds
Join a gathering of SDS volunteers to walk the boundary of the scheme in celebration of the Spring Equinox. This will be a fairly strenuous walk as there are some steep hills to negotiate and will last in the region of two hours. Dogs welcome.
Meet at the old NTC hut off Mouse Lane. Walk commences at 3.00pm.
BeatTheBoundsFlyer
APRIL EVENTS
Thursday 25th April: Fundraising Dinner
To be held at the Sussex Produce Company shop in Steyning on 25th April. An opportunity to have a fantastic meal at this award winning restaurant and help raise money for the scheme.
Starts 7pm. Tickets available from the Sussex Produce Company, £18.95 per person. Please drop in to the cafe to purchase, 88 High Street, Steyning, 01903 815045
To be held at the Sussex Produce Company shop in Steyning on 25th April. An opportunity to have a fantastic meal at this award winning restaurant and help raise money for the scheme.
Starts 7pm. Tickets available from the Sussex Produce Company, £18.95 per person. Please drop in to the cafe to purchase, 88 High Street, Steyning, 01903 815045
MAY EVENTS
Saturday 18th & Wednesday 22nd May: Songs of The Dawn 7am-9am £7.50
Join bird expert Andrew Armitage and 'trill' to the experience of the awakening countryside. Listen for the nightingale, the rattle of the whitethroat & the nasal song of the yellowhammer.Watch our for deer and other wildlife. All this on our doorstep and followed by a cooked alfresco breakfast. Sorry No Dogs.
Meet at NTC Hut off Mouse Lane
Join bird expert Andrew Armitage and 'trill' to the experience of the awakening countryside. Listen for the nightingale, the rattle of the whitethroat & the nasal song of the yellowhammer.Watch our for deer and other wildlife. All this on our doorstep and followed by a cooked alfresco breakfast. Sorry No Dogs.
Meet at NTC Hut off Mouse Lane
JUNE EVENTS
Saturday 1st June: Conservation Morning 10am-1.30pm
Join the Steyning Downland Scheme for some downland conservation. Come for a morning of outdoor activity removing the invasive ragwort. Have fun on the downs and make new friends. All ages welcome. Includes cooked lunch. Wear sturdy shoes and gloves. Bring Water bottles. Meet at NTC Hut off Mouse Lane
Friday 7th June: Mothy Madness 9.45pm-11.00pm
In association with the Sussex Moth Group. See Downland moths caught by local experts, and experience the theatre of a mercury lamp moth catch on the Rifle Range. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a torch. Moth trapping is weather dependent. Ring 01903 817996 if raining or cold to check event is going ahead. Meet at Big Picnic Field, Steyning Rifle Range, off Mouse Lane
Saturday 8th June: Mothy Breakfast 9am-11.00am
Bring a rug and a picnic breakfast, look at the moths that have been caught the previous night before they are released, and enjoy some mothy craft out on the downs.This event will not go ahead in adverse weather. Meet at Big Picnic Field, Steyning Rifle Range, off Mouse Lane
Sunday 9th June: BumbleBee Walk 2pm-3.30pm
Find out about the six kinds of Bumble Bee that live on our site, and learn how to do a bumble bee transect.
Saturday 15th June: Photography Safari 10.30am-12.00pm
In association with Steyning Camera Club. An opportunity to photograph the beautiful orchid bank on the Rifle Range and many other grassland flowers, insects and birds that the scheme is home to. Bring a picnic lunch to round off the morning. All levels of experience welcome, over 16 please. Meet at Mill Road, by the Tennis Club
Sunday 30th June: Downland Reflections 2.30pm-4.30pm
A beautiful area to ponder the creation that surrounds us. Find out about the wildlife, conservation and people that make up the Downland Scheme, with time for readings, poems and prayer or reflection. Led by SDS rangers and A Rocha (Christians in Conservation) Friends.
Join the Steyning Downland Scheme for some downland conservation. Come for a morning of outdoor activity removing the invasive ragwort. Have fun on the downs and make new friends. All ages welcome. Includes cooked lunch. Wear sturdy shoes and gloves. Bring Water bottles. Meet at NTC Hut off Mouse Lane
Friday 7th June: Mothy Madness 9.45pm-11.00pm
In association with the Sussex Moth Group. See Downland moths caught by local experts, and experience the theatre of a mercury lamp moth catch on the Rifle Range. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a torch. Moth trapping is weather dependent. Ring 01903 817996 if raining or cold to check event is going ahead. Meet at Big Picnic Field, Steyning Rifle Range, off Mouse Lane
Saturday 8th June: Mothy Breakfast 9am-11.00am
Bring a rug and a picnic breakfast, look at the moths that have been caught the previous night before they are released, and enjoy some mothy craft out on the downs.This event will not go ahead in adverse weather. Meet at Big Picnic Field, Steyning Rifle Range, off Mouse Lane
Sunday 9th June: BumbleBee Walk 2pm-3.30pm
Find out about the six kinds of Bumble Bee that live on our site, and learn how to do a bumble bee transect.
Saturday 15th June: Photography Safari 10.30am-12.00pm
In association with Steyning Camera Club. An opportunity to photograph the beautiful orchid bank on the Rifle Range and many other grassland flowers, insects and birds that the scheme is home to. Bring a picnic lunch to round off the morning. All levels of experience welcome, over 16 please. Meet at Mill Road, by the Tennis Club
Sunday 30th June: Downland Reflections 2.30pm-4.30pm
A beautiful area to ponder the creation that surrounds us. Find out about the wildlife, conservation and people that make up the Downland Scheme, with time for readings, poems and prayer or reflection. Led by SDS rangers and A Rocha (Christians in Conservation) Friends.
JULY EVENTS
Wed 17th July Glow Worm Hunt 9.45pm-11.45pm
Hunt for this fascinating and elusive beetle which makes its home on our downs. Bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at Mill road by the Tennis club
Friday 19th July SDS Unplugged 5pm-8.00pm (TBC)
Relax for the evening in the woods. Free food, and acoustic guitar. For 14 - 25s. Meet at the ponds
Saturday 20th July Creative writing workshop 10am-12.30pm
Let your imagination run wild! Join us for an open-air creative writing workshop in the heart of the Steyning's downland countryside. All welcome - just bring your pen and paper and a packed lunch. Meet at NTC hut off Mouse Lane
Tuesday 23rd July Art Day 9.30am-4.30pm
Join local artists for a day of field-drawing and painting on the picturesque downs. No previous experience necessary. Please bring your own materials, equipment and picnic lunch. For more details please contact Elisabeth Harden on 01903 812317. Must book contact xxx joining details provided upon booking
Hunt for this fascinating and elusive beetle which makes its home on our downs. Bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at Mill road by the Tennis club
Friday 19th July SDS Unplugged 5pm-8.00pm (TBC)
Relax for the evening in the woods. Free food, and acoustic guitar. For 14 - 25s. Meet at the ponds
Saturday 20th July Creative writing workshop 10am-12.30pm
Let your imagination run wild! Join us for an open-air creative writing workshop in the heart of the Steyning's downland countryside. All welcome - just bring your pen and paper and a packed lunch. Meet at NTC hut off Mouse Lane
Tuesday 23rd July Art Day 9.30am-4.30pm
Join local artists for a day of field-drawing and painting on the picturesque downs. No previous experience necessary. Please bring your own materials, equipment and picnic lunch. For more details please contact Elisabeth Harden on 01903 812317. Must book contact xxx joining details provided upon booking
AUGUST EVENTS
Tuesday 13th August & Monday 19th August Bushcraft Day 10am-3.30pm
In association with SGS forest Schools. For 8 - 11 year olds. Shelter building, treasure hunts, cooking over the fire, outdoor quizzes. Must book: contact xxxx Joining details provided upon booking. Includes snacks. Meet at NTC hut off Mouse Lane
Sunday 25th August Targeting Hairstreaks at the Rifle Range 10.45am-12.30pm
Join butterfly expert Neil Hulme to seek out the Brown Hairstreak, this rare butterfly which makes its home at the Steyning Downland Scheme. There will be lots of other butterflies to see on the gentle stroll on the downs. There will be one gentle ascent and descent with one steeper slope. Accompanied children and dogs on leads welcome. Meet at Mill road, by the tennis club
In association with SGS forest Schools. For 8 - 11 year olds. Shelter building, treasure hunts, cooking over the fire, outdoor quizzes. Must book: contact xxxx Joining details provided upon booking. Includes snacks. Meet at NTC hut off Mouse Lane
Sunday 25th August Targeting Hairstreaks at the Rifle Range 10.45am-12.30pm
Join butterfly expert Neil Hulme to seek out the Brown Hairstreak, this rare butterfly which makes its home at the Steyning Downland Scheme. There will be lots of other butterflies to see on the gentle stroll on the downs. There will be one gentle ascent and descent with one steeper slope. Accompanied children and dogs on leads welcome. Meet at Mill road, by the tennis club
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Sunday 15th September Big Picnic 12.30-4.00pm
Family fun on the rifle range, games, walks, bushcraft activities, tractor rides, bacon butties and much more. Takes place in the Big Picnic field.
Family fun on the rifle range, games, walks, bushcraft activities, tractor rides, bacon butties and much more. Takes place in the Big Picnic field.