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		The Thames Discovery Programme
Anytime		Joining FROG		FROGS and RAS foreshore excavation at Kew Toll house site every day from Monday 23rd August to Sunday 29th August 2010
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11 September, 2010		Open day, St Mary Magdalene leper hospital at Winchester.		Dr Julie Wileman is giving a lecture on this site in May 2011, and this is an excellent chance to have a first look at the site. Anyone can go to the University Reception in Sparkford Road, can park for free, and a minibus will take then to and from the site, where guided tours will be given. All free.
Throughout 2010		SHARP (Sedgeford Achaeological and Historical Research Project)		Sedgeford is a site that several RAS members go to every year. It offers an excellent training opportunity for those new to archaeology whatever their age and there is the opportunity to get involved with human remains as the main focus of the site is a Christian Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Talk to Mike Lapworth, John Richardson or Martin Hatton, or visit www.sharp.org.uk
Anytime		For people who missed a good summer outing		The 2005 outing was good (see 'Excursions'). If you missed it, you can contact Flag Fen on 01733 – 313414, Longthorpe Tower on 01223 - 582700 and Stamford Tourist Information on 01780 - 755611
Whenever		For RAS members who do not get enough e-mail		For those with particular interest in pre-history, Mike Lapworth strongly recommends a regular weekly e-mail which collates news stories from all around the world relating to this period. Click on www.stonepages.com and subscribe there. John Hood also informs us of a news service that sends a regular e-mail embedded with dozens of archaeological news web sites throughout the world. Just send an e-mail to Explorator.
support needed at all times		RESCUE		RESCUE, The British Archaeological Trust is the only independent campaigning organisation in Britain today dedicated to protecting and preserving our archaeological heritage. Click for details, or see their web site at www.rescue-archaeology.freeserve.co.uk
Anytime		Hardham in Sussex		Anna & Phil would particularly recommend some stunning medieval wallpaintings in Hardham in Sussex. The tiny church of St Botolph is almost entirely covered inside with 11th century paintings including Adam and Eve, and St George. . It’s located in a little hamlet just east of the A29 and south of Pulborough – blink and you’ll miss it, as it’s on a short stretch of road which must have become cut off when the A29 was straightened out. It’s a gem, and the church contains helpful leaflets and you can switch on the lights yourself on a dull day. It features in Simon Jenkin’s book on England’s Thousand Best Churches. He only gives it two stars – more fool him, I think.
Anytime		Walks in Richmond Park		The Friends of Richmond Park organise free guided walks throughout the year. They start and finish at the same car park (dogs are welcomed). Walks commence at 10.00 am and last about 2 hours For information about the walks, please contact John Repsch (tel. 020 8878 6912)
Anytime		Tree-Ring Services		This organisation has asked us to advise our members of their services