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		The Thames Discovery Programme
Ongoing		Joining FROG		After the success of the November activities, details of further activities can be found from Andy Longfellow (020 - 8571 - 3599)
		Other Items
21 and 28 January 2012		Work at Crane Park		Further Details available from John Hood. Regarding the session on the 28th, he says:- Crane Park volunteers. Saturday 28th January 2012 10:30 start. Meet at the Shot tower. Bring packed lunch, gloves and trowel if possible. Tools, tea/coffee etc. are provided.
Season 2011/12		Barnes and Mortlake History Society		Details of the lecture programme are available on Barnes & Mortlake History Society
Throughout 2011		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
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