insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 19 - September 2016 | Page 29

EVENTS Bentley Woodfair // 23-25 Sep Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival // 2-4 Sep From 10am. Price: £8 Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Harveys Lane, Halland BN8 5AF www.bentley.org.uk / 01825 840573 From 10am. Price: from £10 The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1RN www.the-observatory.org / 01323 832731 Woodfair is a celebration of woodlands, forestry, timber, trees woodcrafts and much more. The whole site holds two fields of stands, exhibits and displays, and an amazing woodland full of demonstrations and activities. Bentley Woodfair started in 1996 and continues to support local rural businesses and crafts while educating and entertaining families. With demonstrations of machinery, tree climbing, children’s activities, lots of local food, a beer tent and a really great atmosphere. Now in its 12th year and offering a full programme of lectures, trade stalls, telescope tours, planetarium shows, observing (weather permitting), a family activity fun day including astronaut activities, and daily raffles, the Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival is a fun and friendly weekend suitable for all ages. There are eight confirmed speakers, all giving talks on a fascinating range of topics, including a NASA scientist who will be giving a more advanced talk. as well as one for families. There will also be an opportunity to chat with him. NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR FABULOUS GREAT GATSBY PART Y... Dance your way into 2017 at our wonderful Great Gatsby Party. Enjoy a cocktail reception, a luxury three-course meal, a ½ bottle of wine per person and a live band to keep you dancing through to the early hours of the morning. With a glass of fizz to toast the arrival of the New Year, the Great Gatsby Party is the place to be! £140 per person. Accommodation packages from £505 per room including the Great Gatsby Party and our New Years Day Jazz brunch BOOK NOW 01403 891711 exclusive.co.uk EMAIL US [email protected] | FIND OUT MORE exclusive.co.uk/southlodgenewyear South Lodge, an Exclusive Hotel, Brighton Road, Nr. Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PS 29