SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Wonderful Wetland Wildlife Week at Arundel Wetland Centre Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June, 10am to 4.30pm New life is hatching out of the ponds and meadows this May at Arundel Wetland Centre. Half-term is Wonderful Wetland Wildlife week, so look out for wild ducklings wandering the reserve, butterflies flitting lush pathways and dragonflies zipping along the waterways. Try a family pond dipping session to discover who lives underwater or book a boat safari with a wildlife guide to spot nesting warblers, fish below and raptors soaring above. Drop into the Discovery hides overlooking kingfisher’s nesting spot or to watch
South East Open Studios Celebrating 25 Years Friday 3rd to Sunday 19th June South East Open Studios is a real celebration of creativity, with up to 300 Artists & Makers taking part across Kent and East Sussex, it’s one of the biggest years to date. This annual event is the largest creative community across the South East and is an opportunity for art lovers to meet Artist & Makers in their own environment, watch them demonstrate their skills and talk Fri 3 about their process and what to Sun 19 inspires them. june Stretching across Kent and East Sussex through countryside, coastline, villages, and towns, it’s a great way to explore the studios and meet talented creatives. www.seos-art.org
sand martins in flight. The 65-acre wetland reserve has buggyfriendly level pathways and sturdy wooden boardwalks with wheelchair accessible areas. wwt.org.uk/arundel
The Maestro at St Georges in Kemp Town Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st May at 7.30pm The Maestro, written by Duncan Hopper and Mike Wells is recommended as ‘exciting writing’ by the Scotsman. The production focuses on the life of the Italian Opera composer Donizetti and covers his outstanding life and the tragedy involved in it. He wrote over 65 Operas and excerpts from Elsir D’Amour and Don Pasquale are included sung by professional soprano Karen Orchin. She is joined by professional actors Robert Tremayne and Sophie MethuenTurner. It will be a splendid evening...
Thur 14 to Sun 17 July
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Sat 28 May to Sun 5 June
www.maestromagichour.com or book at Fringe Box online Programmes sold in aid of the Martlets
Thur 19 to Sat 21 May
Charleston’s Festival of the Garden Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th July Charleston’s Festival of the Garden brings together today’s most pioneering gardeners, artists, writers and activists to explore our connection with the land, and the line between wilderness and cultivation, landscapes and gardens. Enjoy four days of conversations, demonstrations and performances as we consider our imprint on the natural world and the future of growing.
With main events featuring Piet Oudolf, Claire Ratinon, Alys Fowler, Dara McAnulty, Fergus Garrett, Sam Lee, Tom StuartSmith, Isabella Tree and many more. Plus free, drop-in fringe events throughout the festival and plant stalls from quality, independent local growers. Tickets on sale from 5th May at www.charleston.org.uk Charleston, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LL
