Spring is here, of course, and we've returned to our regular opening schedule: 

Weekdays - 9:30-5:30

Saturday - 10-5:30

Sunday - 11-5

Oh, dear . . .

One of our staff has had an accident, and we may have to close on two upcoming Mondays, 11 April and 18 April. Maybe you should call before setting out to visit us on either day . . . 

Adam Ford

The Art of Mindful Walking explores the activity of walking as an exercise for both body and mind. A Buddhist teacher, Adam presents practical sections on purposeful walking, ranging from long walks in the New Territory to the simple walk to work, and reflects upon his personal experience of spirituality and understanding the world around us. This book will be essential reading for those looking to add another dimension to their observation of and interaction with the natural world.

Adam is an ordained Anglican priest, now retired. He was formerly Priest-in-Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen at the Chapel Royal, Chaplain to a London school and Vicar of a Yorkshire mill town. He has an MA in Indian religions and regularly lectures on Buddhism, Hinduism and astronomy.

Tickets cost �20, and include a delicious two-course supper (a cash bar will be available).

When: 6:30 for 7pm on Wednesday, 27 April

Where: Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston

Tickets: �20 - purchase in advance from Deans Place Hotel by calling 01323 870248 

If you happen to be browsing in Much Ado on the afternoon of Sunday, 10 April don't be surprised if you receive a rather unusual offer.

We'll have an actor in the shop, offering to recite Edward Thomas poems - and recording customers' memories of the poet's work.

The recitations and questions are part of a celebration of the poet's life and work arranged by artist Clare Whistler. Part of the project will include responses to Thomas's work, including favourite poems and memories of reading them, from members of the general public - including you, if you happen in the shop at the right time!

Charleston Festival Prize Draw

We're giving away five pairs of tickets each for:

• Deborah, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, appearing Sunday 22 May at 2:30pm

• A.C. Grayling, speaking on Friday 27 May at 8pm

• Michael Frayn, on Saturday 28 May at 7:30pm.

You can receive an entry form for every �10 you spend at Much Ado (only in-shop sales qualify), and put the each completed form in one of the three prize draw boxes. (Some terms and conditions apply - you can see details in the shop.)

Japanese-Style Bookbinding course

Saturday 7 May - join bookbinder Kathy Abbott for a day-long workshop

(click here for details on our website)

Chicken Keeping

Saturday 7 May - Francine Raymond and Martin Gurdon will help novice chicken-keepers learn the in and outs of keeping a flock

(Click here for details on our website)