SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

New Year ‘Hangover’ Specials

isle of Wight steam railway, Havenstreet, isle of Wight

1 January

Welcome in the new year with a journey through the unspoilt winter landscapes of the island on a vintage steam train. enjoy a winter walk through the carriage and Wagon Workshop, engineers’ yard and train story Discovery. visitors will learn about the history of the railways on the isle and will be able to explore the locomotives, carriages and wagons on display.

www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

Designing your own Garden

West Dean college, chichester, West sussex

20-23 January

this course is perfect for those who have a new garden, stripped to its bare bones, or an established garden in need of transformation. led by expert tutor annie Guilfoyle, learn the basics of site evaluation, creating a functional layout and using appropriate planting schemes over three days, in order to plan and plant your own garden design.

www.westdean.org.uk

Spring Quilt Festival Ardingly

norfolk Pavilion, ardingly, West sussex

25-27 January

a variety of well-known exhibitors, quilters and textile artists will converge at the festival to sell their patchwork and essential quilting supplies. the event is a celebration of quilting in all its forms, with an extensive quilt display and exhibition stands for visitors to explore. With impressive features and competitions, this promises to be the ultimate patchwork and quilting experience.

www.grosvenorshows.co.uk