Bracknell Forest Heritage Activities Noticeboard

This is your chance to colunteer for Bracknell Forest Heritage. We have loads of exciting events coming up and need people who are enthusiastic about their local heritage to help out.

We can offer lots of different typles of work ranging from research and exhibitions to collections work to events.

If you are interested or would just like more information then contact Agostina Hawkins on 01344 351754, or email heritage@bracknell-forest.gov.uk .

Come and join and fun-packed family art workshop at the College.

At this friendly session with local artists Jon Lockhart and Kate Hince, you will create artwork inspired by the new building rising up above the College's current HQ in Bracknell.

You will work with cameras, scanners, computers, glue, pens and traditional artist's canvases in this highly creative mixed media workshop.

A fanstastic opportunity for families to work together on a piece of original artwork inspired by their own home town!

Takes place Friday 1 August
At Bracknell and Wokingham College, Church Road Centre
Adults £4
Children £3

Numbers are limited so please call to book on 01344 354124

An evening talk about the new college building. Themes such as the environmental impact of the building will be discussed.

Everyone is welcome, particularly current and ex-members of staff and students, who are invited to come along and talk about their memories of the College.

We will also explore the theme of how buildings can shape and influence our lives through an oral history project.

For more details on the oral history project please call Agostina Hawkins on 01344 351753 or email heritage@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Takes place on Friday 1 August 2008
17:00 - 19:00
FREE - just turn up!

I am researching the family of my ancestors, one of whom was Robert Gibson, Justice of the Peace [1796 - Abt 1867"> who lived at Sandhurst Lodge between 1841 and the time of his death. His grandfather, another Robert Gibson - saddler to the cavalry, and ultimately the army - having built the Lodge in 1789.
I should very much like to exchange information on the family, and contact would be appreciated.

The Forest Stitchers will be displaying some of their fantastice work. The society, formed in 1993 have enjoyed commemorating important points in Bracknell's history through needle work.

there will also be the chance to get hands on and join one of three creative workshops throughout the day.

Booking is required for the workshops. Please call 01344 354124 or email heritage@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Saturday 13th September
Exhbition 10:00am - 4:00pm
Workshops at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Bracknell Forest Library, Town Square, Bracknell, RG12 1BH

Come along and enjoy and cup of tea or coffee and listen to a fascinating talk on why the Benedictines had such an impact on the local area. Local historian Robin Seward will cover topics including Warfield Priory, Piggy Wood and John Atte Lane.

Numbers are limited so please call to book your place on 01344 354124 or email heritage@bracknell-forest.org.uk

Thursday 11 September
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Brownlow Hall, Newell Green, Warfield, RG42 6EB

Berkshire Record Office was established in 1948 to locate and preserve records realting to the county of Berkshire and its people, and to make them available to anyone who is interested in the county's past.

Come and visit this buildign and discover what goes on behind the scenes.

Booking is required. Please cal 0118 9015132 or email:
arch@reading.gov.uk

Saturday 13th September
11:00am - 1:00pm
Berkshire Record Office, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6AF

This 3 mile historical ramble over footpaths will take in Caesar's Camp, the Gorrick Well, the Roman Road, the 1792 redoubts and a possible site of the lost Roman Fort.

Meet in front of the Look Out Discovery Centre at 10:00am

Saturday 13th September
10:00am - 12:30pm
The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, RG12 7QW

An afternoon historical stroll around Warfield guided by our Right of Way Ranger, Hugh Fitzwilliams.

No booking required - just turn up

Friday 12th September
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meet at Priory car park, opposite Brownlow Hall, Newell Green, Warfield. RG42 6EB

Come and visit this beautiful, Grade II* listed garden designed by Oliver Hill. The garden is a rare example of his early work, which is being restored by Newbold College. Explore its linked courts and gardens, including a herb garden, water parterre, Italianate garden with partitions, pergola and pools.

Information leaflets will be available. No booking required – Just turn up.

Sunday 14th September
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Newbold College, St. Mark's Road, Binfield, RG42 4AN

A guided tour to discover the hidden beauty of Pope's Manor private grounds, once home to the famous poet, Alexander Pope. Our younger visitors will be able to take part in an interactive treasure trail.

Please note, this is a tour of the grounds only, the house is not open to the public.

Meet in the main car park at Pope's Meadow, off St. Mark's Road, Binfield

Saturday 13th September
2:00pm
Pope's Manor, Murrell Hill Lane, Binfield, RG12 5DA

In conjunction with the Museum of English Rural Life we will be holding a Rural Craft and Folk Day at Lily Hill Park. there will be artsits and craft workers demonstrating such as weaving and spinning, a blacksmith and birds of prey. There will also be a basket maker offering the chance for people to make their own teapot stand.

Also take part in an Ancient Tree Hunt. Follow clues around the park and discover living beings hundreds of years old!

Saturday 13th September
11:00am - 4:00pm
Lily hill Park, London Road, Bracknell, RG12 9FL

Come and enjoy an early afternoon historical stroll around the grounds of South Hill Park. This tour will take in the Ice House, and is partially wheelchair accessible.

Afterwards take advantage of the unique opportunity to join a led tour around the house, which is now a thriving arts centre and explore some of the myths and ghost stories that surround this historic building. The tour will also take in an exhibition on the history of the house.

Booking required.
Please either call 01344 354124 or email heritage@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Saturday 13th September
Tour of grounds at 4:30pm followed by house tour at 5:30pm
South hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA

This prominent site has been associated with worship since at least 1159, and the present day church was built in 1867. There are many beautiful features in this church, including the magnificent stained glass windows by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. Within the adjoining churchyard you can see the grave of Thaddeus Delane, editor of the Times during the Crimean War.

There will be the opportunity to join led tours of the church, churchyard and bell tower. A churchyard tour for children will also be available.

Leaflets will be available. No booking required – just turn up

Thursday 11th September - 11:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday 13th September - 10am - 4:00pm
Bell Tower Tours on Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30pm
Churchyard Tour on Saturday 2:00pm
Sunday 14 September 10:00am - 4:00pm (closed between 1:00pm and 2:00pm)
Festal evensong on Sunday 6:00pm

Easthampstead Church, Crowthorne Road, Easthampstead, RG12 7ER

Come and experience over 900 years of history by visiting Warfield's fascinating church. An exhibition spread throughout the church will explain the features and events which have happened on this site. Many of these features date back to before the fifteenth century, including the 'Devil's Door' and the'green men' hidden among the stone leaves. In addition there was much restoration work carried out during the Victorian period by the famous architect G.E. Street.

There will also be the opportunity to walk around the graveyard, where over 60 species of plants can be seen.

No need to book, just turn up!

Thursday 11th September 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 12th September 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 13th September 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 14th September 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Church Lane, Warfield, RG42 6EG

There has been a church on this site since 1220, and the present day church was built in 1853. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore some of its fascinating features, including a beam inscribed to Charles I from 1647 and its adjoining church yard. Members of the Parochial Church Council will be on hand to answer any questions.

No booking required – Just turn up.

Sunday 14th September
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Guided tour at 2:30pm
Lower Church Road, Sandhurst, GU47 8HN

This vibrant co-educational boarding school opens up its doors for Heritage Open Days. It was founded in 1859 and has a fascinating history. Come for a guided tour of the building which will take in the Chapel, the Great School and the Old Hall. The grounds will also be open for you to enjoy after the tour. Teas and coffees will be served after the tour.

Numbers are limited so please call to book your place and avoid disappointment Call 01344 354124 or email heritage@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Sunday 14th September
11:00am and 2:00pm
Wellington College, Crowthrone, Berkshire, RG45 7PU