The Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden is a must for Steam Railway enthusiasts. The country’s finest example of a rural light railway. Opened in 1900 the steam and heritage diesel trains now run along ten and a half miles of track through the beautiful unspoilt Kent and East Sussex countryside from Tenterden in Kent to Rolvenden, Northiam and on to Bodiam in East Sussex where you will find the stunning National Trust castle.
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. Its structure, details and situation in an artificial watery landscape indicate that display was an important aspect of the castle’s design as well as defence. It was the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the centre of the manor of Bodiam. The castle is protected as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Monument. It has been owned by The National Trust since 1925, donated by Lord Curzon on his death, and is open to the public.
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Agnes Martin was an American painter who was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1912, but became a US citizen in 1940.
In a career spanning five decades, Martin became known for her square canvasses, meticulously rendered grids and repeat stripes, though this exhibition will also present her lesser-known early works, experiments with mixed media, and works on paper. Martin thought of her works as studies in the pursuit of perfection.
When I think of art I think of beauty. Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not just in the eye. It is in the mind. It is our positive response to life.
Agnes Martin
Surrey Docks Farm activities for 8-13 year olds
Mondays
Planting and Nature Crafts – Join us in the Outdoor Classroom for some messy crafts! Sessions run on Mondays starting at 10am and 11am. £2 per child. Aimed at under 8’s supervised by their parents/guardians. Book and pay online in advance.
Meet the Small Animals – The Livestock team will introduce you to our rabbit, guinea pig, ferret and chickens to meet and stroke. Session run Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-3pm in the amphitheatre (or classroom if wet weather). £1 per child, payable in cash at the session.
Tuesdays
Cooking – Roll up your sleeves and get baking in the classroom! Sessions run on Tuesdays starting at 10am and 11am. £2 per child. Aimed at under 8’s supervised by their parents/guardians. Please allow an hour after your session ends for us to cook the cake before you come and collect it! Book and pay online in advance.
Meet the Small Animals – The Livestock team will introduce you to our rabbit, guinea pig, ferret and chickens to meet and stroke. Session run Monday-Friday from 2:30pm-3pm in the amphitheatre (or classroom if wet weather). £1 per child, payable in cash at the session.
Wednesdays
Ceramics Workshop – Join local artist Sharon Virtue to learn how to mould and create with clay. This workshop runs from 10:30am-12:00pm and participants will need to attend two sessions on 12th and 19th August. During the first session you’ll create your own model and return for the second session to paint and decorate it. 8-13 years olds. £8 for both sessions. Book and pay online in advance.
Thursdays
Wildlife & Survival Skills Activity – Are you a budding Bear Grylls?! Come to our Wil dlife and Survival Skills taster sessions to find out more about how to survive in nature. Thursdays, in the wildlife garden. 8-13 years olds. £2 per session. Book and pay online in advance.
Children’s Yoga – We are happy to announce that young people aged 8-13 years old can enjoy a class with Jonelle Lewis from Yankee Yoga London. Yankee Yoga London believes ‘Yoga is for EVERYBODY’. The classes are fun and set to an urban ‘Ghetto’ sound track, reflective of Jonelle’s roots and passion for music, creativity and fluidity in life. Jonelle brings so much fun and laughter to her classes making them edgy and readily enjoyable to London’s young people.
Thursday in the classroom. 13th August 2-2.45pm; 20th August 11.15-12pm; 27th August 11.15-12pm. 8-13 year olds. £2 per class. Book and pay online in advance.
Fridays
Bushcraft – More in depth Wilderness and Survival Skills sessions. For members of Surrey Docks Farm Green Fingers and Young Farmers Club Only. 14th, 21st, 28th August, 10am-4pm.
More information at http://www.surreydocksfarm.org.uk/summer-holiday-activities-2015/
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