South Downs in Spring

This is an on-location workshop for up to six participants.  Ticket sales open on 17th February 2022.

This workshop, led by Philip Bedford, will cover a particularly beautiful section of the South Downs National Park, a stunning area of hills and fields converging together between Lewes & Brighton in the height of spring, where the lush fields create a patchwork of green shades across the Sussex countryside. Start by capturing light over the fields of Kingston Ridge and Cold Coombes before exploring around Balmer Down to capture compositions of the hills and contours of the National Park.

Terrain is quite uneven, some uneven rocky footpaths to watch out for. There will be lots of walking, mostly on footpaths. Expect some serious hiking of around 5-6 miles throughout the day.

Unfortunately due to the nature of the terrain this workshop is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Camera, Tripod and Filters, Telephoto lenses are very useful.

Walking Shoes, Windbreaker and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Torch for early morning.

Toilet facilities: 

The easiest toilets to use will be the nearest bushes, as the terrain is quite wild but for proper facilities, we will have short breaks for anyone who wishes to use the facilities and the nearest toilets in the area will be the Wyevale Garden Centre in Kingston, Lewes, the A27 petrol station, or a drive to Lewes to the local Tesco supermarket.

Parking is free.

Ticket prices for this event include a £2 carbon offsetting charge.  For more information click here.

Covid-19

In the light of recent developments, the latest government guidance and leading industry practice the RPS Landscape Group has adopted the following updated guidelines for events involving meeting in person.

• Before attending one of our workshops or events please take a lateral flow test and do not attend if the result is positive.
• Unless you are medically exempt you are encouraged to be fully vaccinated (i.e. 2 vaccinations, plus a booster if applicable) to attend one of our events. If you are not fully vaccinated (for whatever reason) you must follow rigorous social distancing measures including:
  • maintaining a physical distance of at least 2m from other participants and the event leader whenever possible
  • wearing a face covering whenever it is not possible to maintain such a distance
  • following any other social distancing and infection prevention measures and advice issued by relevant public health authorities.
• You must not attend any event if you have symptoms of covid-19 or have had a positive covid test result within the last 14 days.
• The event leader may ask you to wear a face covering at certain times e.g. while indoors or while any tuition necessarily takes place in close proximity to the tutor or other participants. Unless you are medically exempt you must comply with the event leader’s requests.
• Decisions regarding the implementation of these precautions will be those of the event leader, taking account both of current government guidance or regulations and, if this would lead to a more cautious approach, common sense. The event leader's decision will be final.  If you are not willing to comply with any such instructions, please don't book a place.

You should take out insurance to cover cancellation in the event that you contract Covid-19 and are unable to attend.

Carers and helpers

Any person who has a health condition or disability and needs a carer or helper may bring them along to an RPS Landscape Group event without charge. You must book a carer/helper ticket for your helper.

The carer/helper is there to assist you and will not be given any tuition or be permitted to participate in the photographic discussion. Attendance is free of charge but any out of pocket costs such as meals, transport or accommodation will be borne by the attendee.

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