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1985/1Members' Magazine No. 23 / January 1985Cavalcade of Costume / The Cavalcade of Costume to be held in Bognor in February will show Mrs Penny's collection of costumes from 1690 to 1920
1985/1Members' Magazine No. 23 / January 1985Mr. Edward James / Edward James died on December 2nd and was buried in the Arboretum. It was his offer of the site which allowed Roy Armstrong to start the Museum.
1985/1Members' Magazine No. 23 / January 1985Volunteers Party / General Hawes and the Friends gave a party at West Dean College to thank the volunteers for their hard work.
1985/1Members' Magazine No. 23 / January 1985Autumn Activities Weekend / 2000 visitors came on the Saturday and 1200 on the Sunday. Several teams of horses and a pair of cows from Butser Ancient farm displayed ploughing, and our oxen harrowed. Threshing went well.
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Work for the Winter / A number of volunteers enjoy helping on a variety of tasks during the Winter. We are compiling a list and anyone wishing to become involved with either indoor or outdoor work should contact Richard Pailthorpe.
1985/10Magazine Vol. 2 No. 25 / October 1985Summer School / The 3rd annual summer school was attended by 50 children in the charcoal burner's camp. It was led by Elizabeth Newbery, helped by Richard Mabey, Keith Wood and Sue Chaplin.
1985/10Magazine Vol. 2 No. 25 / October 1985Horsham Shop / Chandlers of Lewis have roofed the Horsham Shop with Horsham stone. The tile hanging and roofs of the neighbouring buildings by John Booker and Son is nearly complete. Ann Ballantyne is restoring the wall paintings in the Riegate Town House
1985/10Magazine Vol. 2 No. 25 / October 1985Winter Volunteers / There is a range of jobs for volunteers to work at on Tuesdays in the winter.
1985/10Magazine Vol. 2 No. 25 / October 1985Typewriter
Competition / The Museum Office wants a good typewriter
The Museum's photographic competition Is open until October. The themes are "Architectural Details" and "Animals or Craftsmen at Work"
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Harvest / This year's harvest is now safely in stacks and we are pleased to be able to report that it looks like being a first rate crop. 30 acres have been cut and threshing will start at the Autumn Activities Weekend.
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Carnegie Interpret Britain Awards / We are delighted that the Museum has been awarded a Commendation for the publication of its Children's Activity Book "Look Here", written by Elizabeth Newbery and designed by Susan England. His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester presented the eight Awards and fourteen Commendations at a ceremony in the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
1985/10Magazine Vol. 2 No. 25 / October 1985Reception / The Society of County Secretaries met at the Museum for a reception given by Michael Holdsworth.
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Historic Farm Buildings Group / The Autumn Conference is being held at West Dean from 11th to 13th October and the Field Excursion Leader will be Richard Harris.
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Winter Lectures at the Museum / A varied programme of lectures has been arranged for the Winter, the first one being "The Farmer Brickmakers of the Weald" on October 7th. These lectures are open to Friends and the public at a cost of 50p each, they will start at 7.30pm in Crawley Hall and a limit of 50 persons will be operated. Full details from the Museum Office.

The Adult Education Department of the University of Southampton is running a 26 meeting Course of illustrated lectures, discussions and study visits to explore the variety of villages from the Middle Ages to the present day and their celebration in art and literature. These lectures commence on October 1st in Crawley Hall. Brief details and enrolment forms are available from the Museum Office but all correspondence to be addressed to the University.
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Departures / It is with regret that we have to let you know of a recent departure and another one within the next few months. Firstly, as part of the campaign to reduce the cost of running the Museum, Val Price left us at the end of September. Val came to the Museum Office at a time when it required formalising and putting on a footing much more in line with the level of activity which then existed at the Museum. This contribution to the Museum was considerable, if largely hidden. I am sure that over the time Val has been with us, most of you will have appreciated this important contribution and will join with me in wishing her all the best for the future.

At the end of the year John Friar will be retiring. He was one of the first members of the Museum staff and has been involved in most of the stone and brick projects over the years and, in particular, has been responsible for some of the large moving operations that have been undertaken, the Redford Roundhouse being an example. John also re-buil \\
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Presents for Christmas / Museum ties at
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Grants / We have received the Grant of
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985REMINDERS / 2.10.85 Friends Committee 2.30pm
22.10.85 Council of Management 6pm
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1985/10Magazine Vol. 2 No. 25 / October 1985This year's Trip to Kent / Three things contributed to the success of the trip to Kent: Mrs Shelley's sterling work in welcoming us all over Charlwood; Dr Hudd's personal greeting for us to Tenterden; the weather, which produced the only four fine days in spring. On our way we visited Winkhurst Green and Bayleaf Bay in the Bough Beech reservoir. Other visits were to Smarden (full of Wealden houses and the Flying Horse), Leeds; Winchelsea, Brookland Church, Great Dexter and Michelham. The Museum of Kent opened especially for us. Nick Dodd giving us a personal tour. Frank Gregory got Nutley Mill running for us.
1985/10Bulletin / October 1985Autumn Activities Weekend / This will take the usual form, a great deal of hard work by a few giving a great deal of pleasure to, hopefully, a large number of visitors.
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