The Sussex Wildlife Trust has joined in partnership with Tourism South East to provide weekend breaks to explore the wonderful wildlife and countryside in Sussex. These weekends will be based at the Old Tollgate Hotel in Bramber and the Youth Hostel in Alfriston.
Wild Sussex in Summer
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July 2008
This weekend break will be looking at the wildlife to be found in mid-summer and will be particularly focussing on butterflies and dragonflies. Places visited over the weekend may include the SWT Reserves at Amberley Wildbrooks, Burton Pond, Ebernoe Common and Stedham and Iping Commons. It will also include an evening visit to listen for nightjars.
Leader: Mike Russell, People and Wildlife Manager, Sussex Wildlife Trust
Cost: £225.00 per person sharing double or twin room (single room supplement £50.00 per person)
The cost includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner at the Old Tollgate Hotel, minibus transport throughout the weekend, services of the leader and an introductory talk on the first evening. The cost does not include lunches, personal insurance or drinks.
Booking through The Old Tollgate Hotel on 01903 879494.
The Old Tollgate Hotel is situated in the lovely village of Bramber at the foot of the South Downs about 12 miles from Brighton and 3 miles south of Woods Mill. Visit their website on www.oldtollgatehotel.com
Ebernoe Common and Stedham Common
Family Bushcraft Skills
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 September 2008
We have joined forces with the Alfriston Youth Hostel to put on an exciting family weekend to learn bushcraft skills in nearby Friston Forest. Over the weekend you will learn how to make and light your own campfire, how to make a basic shelter and how to learn to use tools safely.
Leaders: Nicky Hedgecock and Mark Lloyd, Forest Schools Leaders, Sussex Wildlife Trust
Cost: £145.00 per adult, £122.00 per child.
The cost includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner at the Alfriston Youth Hostel, provision for two days lunch in the forest, services of 2 trained leaders and an introductory talk on the first evening. The cost does not include personal insurance or drinks. There will be a short drive from the Youth Hostel to the Forest site.
Booking through the Alfriston Youth Hostel on 0870 770 5666
Alfriston Youth Hostel is situated in a Sussex flint house, partly dating from 1530 with a Tudor beamed lounge, is just a mile from the picturesque village of Alfriston nestling at the foot of the South Downs. Visit their website at www.yha.org.uk.
For further information on both these weekends contact Mike Russell by e-mail mikerussell@sussexwt.org.uk or call 01273 497560.
