Local geologist, David Bone will be leading the walk around the Trundle from 10.30am, looking for evidence of former Ice Ages. Tickets cost £3 for adults and £1 for children and should be booked in advance from the Museum.

Cllr Nick Thomas, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Sport at the District Council, believes that this will be a fun opportunity for the whole family,

'We hear a lot about global warming, but the last million years has seen even more extreme climatic events. Temperatures plummeted during several Ice Ages, and woolly mammoths roamed the tundra of the South Downs. Between Ice Ages, the climate warmed and sea level rose to heights well in excess of that today, whilst primitive man hunted lions beneath chalk cliffs at Boxgrove.

'This walk offers something for everyone – and even offers the opportunity to search for evidence of mammoths.'

This leisurely walk will start at 10.30 am on Saturday 16 June at the Triangle Car Park by the Trundle (SU879114). If anyone has any particular access requirements, they should contact the Museum to discuss them, as the walk involves a relatively steep climb. The Museum suggests that walkers should wear stout walking shoes. No dogs are allowed, except access animals.

For further information, contact the Museum by calling in (29 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PB, off East Street, open Tues-Sat 10am-5.30pm, closed Sun/Mon) or by calling 01243 784683.

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