The Hampshire Ramblers have organised a walk in the South Downs National Park to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the SDNP.

Details can be found on the website: www.oss.org.uk

There will be beautiful floral displays and a mystic garden from Ashtead Garden Nurseries along with the Mayday Flower Club, and shows by local countryside groups including the Beekeepers!

The streets of Victorian Britain were crowded by poor and desperate people. Some broke the law just to survive, other became victims – even though over 200 crimes carried the death penalty. You could be hanged for anything from murder to pickpocketing and being out at night with a blackened face. Despite these harsh penalties, the criminal elements of society were still determined to make their living by ill-gotten gains.

A study day has been arranged to Kingston upon Thames.

The day begins with a visit to the Lovekyn Chapel. This is followed by  a talk on Anglo-Saxon Kingston, a tour of All Saints Church, and a guided town walk with a stop off to view the remains of Kingston's medieval bridge. Please see the attached programme and application form for further details.

Visit the interesting excavations at this Roman Villa site where evidence of settlement during the Iron Age has been found. Followed by a tour around Felday Hillfort which is not only an Iron Age enclosure but also the site of a WW1 POW camp. You will be guided by Emma Corke (SyAS) and Dr Judie English (SyAS). Contact the Events Officer at: events@cbasouth-east.org for details.

Visit the medieval graffiti found at Bodiam Castle with Nathalie Cohen of the National Trust. Full details to be confirmed so contact the Events Officer of CBA South East at:

events@cbasouth-east.org

Flint Knapping, making Stone Age Tools. £15 per child, pre-booking essential. An afternoon session 2pm-3.30pm is also available.

Contact Bourne Hall Museum for details.

Other Easter sessions: 6th April, An Audience with Henry VIII

                                               8th April, Titanic

                                               12th April, Gladiator School

                                               20th May, Echoes of the Past

As part of the Herald of Spring event local schools and youth groups are invited to enter our Scarecrow Competition on the theme of Magic.

Details are on the attached pdf.

 The dreaded word 'highwayman' was first used in 1617. These robbers operated in Britain until the early 19th century and were the scourge of the roads. Meet a highwayman evading the law and hear their side of the story. Many came to a horrible end - including one from Epsom.

Details are on the attached pdf.

The society librarian will be holding an Open Day at the new premises for members to view the new arrangements and familiarise themselves with the location. Parking is limited around the village but public transport is available between Redhill and Guildford. Refreshments will be available and the Abinger tea rooms will be open. Please ring the office on 01483 532454 or the research centre at 01306 731275 to confirm attendance.