Digging for Treasure
Lewes Castle |
Wed 4th Aug |
| Come and have a go at being an archaeologist and make your own treasure. For ages 4-8. Ticketes £4 in advance. |
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Local Heroes - Mantell
Lewes Castle |
Thu 5th Aug |
| Drop in to find out about Gideon Mantell and handle real dinosaur bones. Included with admission - supported by the Royal Society. |
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Fun Time Thursdays in August
Fishbourne Roman Palace |
Thu 5th Aug |
| Lots of exciting hands-on activities for the whole family. Crafts, food-tasting, dressing up. |
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Sussex Guild Contemporary Show
Michelham Priory |
Thu 5th Aug - Sun 8th Aug |
| The annual showcase of the Sussex Guild of Craftworkers.Celebrating their 40th anniversary. |
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Teddy Bears'Picnic
Michelham Priory |
Wed 11th Aug |
| A fun day out for the family |
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Fun Time Thursdays in August
Fishbourne Roman Palace |
Thu 12th Aug |
| Lots of exciting hands-on activities for the whole family. Crafts, food-tasting, dressing up. |
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WWII in Shoreham Day
The Marlipins Museum |
Sat 14th Aug |
| Displays, collections, displays |
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Pioneer Aviators of Shoreham
The Marlipins Museum |
Tue 13th Jul - Sat 14th Aug |
| An exhibition to mark the centanary of the first flight from Shoreham Aerodrome |
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Princes and Princesses
Lewes Castle |
Wed 18th Aug |
| Craft activities, dressing up and a story at the Castle. For ages 4-8. Tickets £4 in advance. |
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Rhyme, Rhythm & Rap Show!
Michelham Priory |
Wed 18th Aug |
| Poetry at the Priory
Narnia Day: The Magician's Nephew |
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Toy Castles
Lewes Castle |
Thu 19th Aug |
| Drop in and bring a picnic with toys and games in the garden.
Suggested ages 1-6. Included in admission. |
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Fun Time Thursdays in August
Fishbourne Roman Palace |
Thu 19th Aug |
| Lots of exciting hands-on activities for the whole family. Crafts, food-tasting, dressing up. |
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Pirate's Day!
The Marlipins Museum |
Sat 21st Aug |
| All things pirate! |
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Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show
Michelham Priory |
Sat 21st Aug - Sun 22nd Aug |
| A varied display of commercial, domestic, and military vehicles.This is a popular recent addition to our annual events. |
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Clay Through The Ages
Lewes Castle |
Tue 24th Aug |
| Make some pots and tiles inspired by objects in our collections. ~For ages 5-10 (adults to stay) Tickets £5 in advance |
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World War Two Day: Remembering 1940 Weds 25th August
Michelham Priory |
Wed 25th Aug |
| WW2 Nissen Hut Dig, Evacuees, Land Girls, Veterans, Vehicles, Civil Defence Activities, Make Do and Mend, Music & Dancing. Visitors in period clothes especially welcome |
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Fun Time Thursdays in August
Fishbourne Roman Palace |
Thu 26th Aug |
| Lots of exciting hands-on activities for the whole family. Crafts, food-tasting, dressing up. |
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Medieval weekend
Michelham Priory |
Sat 18th Sep - Sun 19th Sep |
| A celebration of the gentler side of medieval life. Music, dance, fashion, toys, but with a bit of violence!
Combat displays, Jousting, and Archery.
Discover how our ancestors made their lives more comfortable in the Medieval era. |
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Tudor Day
Anne of Cleves House |
Sun 3rd Oct |
| Lots of hands on activities around the House for all ages exploring Tudor Life. Drop in. Included in admission. |
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Roman Army Week
Fishbourne Roman Palace |
Mon 25th Oct - Fri 29th Oct |
| Join the Fishbourne Roman Army for the day! |
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The British Museum and the BBC project History of the world in 100 objects website has accepted the inclusion of the beautiful Mosaic showing Cupid riding on a dolphin
We are pleased to announce that the Trustees of the Society have appointed Tristan Bareham as the new CEO of the organisation. 
This summer there will again be training excavations at the Barcombe Roman bath house site, near Lewes, East Sussex. This year there will be five 5-day Excavation Training courses, beginning each Monday from 5th July.
Due to the huge turnout to this event not everyone got the chance to hear it. You can now listen again online!
On 15th February 2010 Suzanne Evans and Betina Blake attended a reception at Windsor Castle to collect a Sandford Award for Excellence in Museum Education
Many members are due to renew their subscription to the Society on 1 January 2010 and online renewal is an easy and convenient way to do this. If you are not sure when your subscription expires, check your membership card. There are no penalties for early renewal! Click on the heading to find out more.
Does this damaged statue head represent the Roman Emperor Nero as a youth?
We are delighted to announce that we have again achieved the prestigious Sandford Award for excellence in museum education
Are you interested in visiting Fishbourne Roman Palace - for FREE - as often as you like? Then you should join ... The Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace!
Sussex Past has had some great successes in securing external grant aid to help look after the past. Click on the above for details.
