http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse Special Cheese and Wine evening for the Culture 24 'Museums at Night' weekend. Join us for a cheese and wine supper to help celebrate the Culture 24 'Museums at Night' initiative. This evening aims to be both informal and informative. It includes a guest speaker and an opportunity to look though The Centre's historic telescopes (weather permitting). If the weather is unsuitable, the evening will go ahead regardless and a comprehensive tour of the telescopes will replace viewing. Alongside the staff are members of a local astronomical society who are also there to help answer any questions you may have. Cost: £17.95 per person. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Sat, 19 May 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'Breakfast with Venus' revisited. Times to be confirmed but will fit in with the transit of Venus as it crosses the face of the Sun. This is going to be an early Sunrise start as this spectacular phenomena will already have started before the Sun rises above our horizon. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Wed, 6 Jun 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse We are proud to present an evening of classical music and astronomy! Come and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere as The Brighton Chamber Ensemble with oboe soloist Mark Andrew James play the music of William Herschel, Mozart and Beethoven in one of the historic telescope domes. A buffet will be served during the interval and weather permitting, viewing will take place through the historic telescopes following the concert. This will be a tremendous mix of science and the arts which in Herschel's day was not uncommon. William Herschel was a German born British astronomer and composer. He composed 24 symphonies and among other things discovered Uranus. http://www.the-observatory.org Sat, 7 Jul 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'Living in Space' - half day workshops. Men and women regularly fly into space nowadays, living and working there for long periods. You will learn how we keep them alive and what it is like to live in space. Before you leave, you will prepare your own space meal. Time: 10.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 6 + years. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Tue, 31 Jul 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'Car Power' half day workshops. Design and build your own model car and then see what can power it along - gravity, balloon, propeller or solar panels. Time: 10.30am - 1pm for 6-9 years and 2pm - 4.30pm for 9+ years Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 6-9 years Morning Only; 9+ years Afternoon only. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Wed, 1 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'Rocketry' half day workshops. Learn all about the mighty rockets that launch robot explorers to the planets and fly men and women into space. Make and launch your own balloon and water powered rockets. Time: 10.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm. Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 6 + years. Notes for Parents/Guardians: Before booking your child/children on to a workshop please read the 'Notes for Parents/Guardians.' This will give you more information about how to book. Please note whilst we endeavour to include all activities mentioned in the descriptions, some may vary on the day. Wednesday 8th - 'Rocketry' full day workshop. The rocket is the only engine that will work in space. To-day you will make and launch a water-powered rocket which you will float back to Earth by parachute. You will also make and race simple rocket powered cars. Time: 10.30pm - 4pm. Cost: £19.95 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 9 + years. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Tue, 7 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse Recycle rubbish into some fabulous hand-made paper. Used paper is pulped, then pressed back into sheets making fantastically unique and colourful hand-made paper. Time: 10.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm. Cost: £9.50 per child Age: 6 + years - this is for the workshoponly - Booking essential. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Thu, 9 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'The Family of the Sun' half day workshops. In this workshop you will learn about the planets and bits and pieces that travel around our Sun. You will design and make a Martian Lander to land an egg safely on its surface and you will test your design by dropping it from a great height. Time: 10.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm. Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 6 + years. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Tue, 14 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse *New* half day workshop themed around the Olympics. The contents of this workshop are in development and information will be updated as soon as we have it. Time: 10.30am - 1pm for 6-9 years and 2pm - 4.30pm for 9+ years Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 6-9 years Morning only; 9+ years Afternoon only.Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Wed, 15 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'Bug Hunt' half day workshops. Bugs are everywhere, especially in our wood! But what do they look like under a microscope? Come and find out. Good footwear is essential. Time: 10.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm. Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential. Age: 6 + years. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Thu, 16 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'Cool Chemistry' full day workshop.Find out what makes things fizz, bang and pop in some crazy chemistry experiments. Cost: £19.95 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking essential.Age: 6 + years. Wednesday 22nd - 'Captivating Chemistry' full day workshop. Chemistry is definitely fun, especially when trying to find out what does with a bang! Come and try some crazy chemistry experiments. Age: 9 + years. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Tue, 21 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 'K'NEX Construction' half-day workshops. Design and build a model using a K'nex construction kit. We are sorry but on this occasion you will not be able to take your model with you. Time: 10.30pm - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm. Cost: £9.50 per child - this is for the workshop only - Booking Essential. Age: 6 + years. Venue: Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Thu, 23 Aug 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse Annual Astronomy Festival 2012. Camp under the backdrop of the observatory domes: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - £10 per night. Allows up to 4 people per site. There are a limited number of sites so book early! Throughout the weekend there will be a comprehensive programme of events: Lectures, Talks about the telescopes, Science Shows, Visits to the Radio Shack, Trade stalls, Spectacular Science exhibits, Family activity fun day on the Sunday, Viewing through the historic telescopes (weather permitting) and the smaller telescopes of amateur astronomy societies including a dedicated observing site in the camping field which will be available after The Centre closes at 11pm. There will also be the usual Raffles on both main event days with fabulous prizes donated by the sponsors and trade stalls. Beer tent, food and refreshments. Venue:Herstmonceux Observatory, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RN. For further information contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Fri, 7 Sep 2012 GMT http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/ Forthcoming events for the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. en-gb 20/05/2012 18:24:44 Copyright: (C) Domain Support Ltd, see http://www%2Ehailsham%2Eme%2Euk/terms_of_use.asp for terms and conditions of reuse Autumn Star Search a 4 week evening course.This course is designed to help you recognise the constellations so you will be able to navigate your way around the night sky. It incorporates lectures in one of the telescope domes with looking at the whole sky using the naked eye (weather permitting).Venue: The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN. Cost: £50 for the 4 evenings course. Booking essential - for further information and booking contact 01323 832731. http://www.the-observatory.org Tue, 18 Sep 2012 GMT