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Contents

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Business Tax

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Comment

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Autumn Show Will Go Ahead

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New Eco-Friendly Stores Open

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Northern Arc

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Book Review

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Recipe

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Obesity And Covid-19

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Well Being

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New Pedestrian Crossing

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IT Hints & Tips

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Garden View

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Puzzle Answers, Discounts & Offers

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Community Information Board

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Advertisement Index

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here a true discount given, VAT is only due on the discounted amount. However, for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, HMRC have

Total bill – £20

confirmed that VAT will still be due on the full value of

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the bill, before the discount has been applied. The logic

Total paid by scheme = £10 (50% of the total bill for

behind this is that whilst the customer is only paying

food and non-alcoholic drinks)

part of the bill themselves, the restaurant is still

VAT due = 0.95p – being 5% of £20

receiving full payment for the meal, by way of third party consideration from the scheme.

VAT example for meal for two people, including alcohol.

For businesses on Invoice basis for VAT, the VAT should

Food cost – £15

be accounted for on the full value of the meal in the

Alcoholic beverages – £5

VAT quarter that the meal is sold. That includes

Total bill – £20

accounting for the VAT on the refund which might not

Total paid by customer = £12.50

yet have arrived from HMRC.

Total paid by scheme = £7.50 (50% of the bill excluding alcohol)

For businesses on cash basis for VAT, the VAT should be

VAT due on food = 5% of £15 = £0.71

accounted for on each portion of the payment as it

VAT due on alcohol = 20% of £5 = £0.83

arrives. VAT on the customer payment, is accounted for

Total VAT due = £1.54

in the quarter the meal is eaten. VAT on the payment from HMRC will be accounted for as and when that

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A U T U M N S H O W & G A M E FA I R

AUTUMN SHOW WILL GO AHEAD

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ollowing the cancellation of Spring Live! and The South of England Show, The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that the Autumn Show & Game Fair 2020 has been given the green light and will go ahead as planned.

Deemed a ‘Good to Go’ venue by Visit England, and adhering to strict new Covid-19 regulations, this year’s show will take place at The South of England Showground in Ardingly on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, between 9am and 5pm each day.

Although government guidelines mean that some hands-on activities will have to be restricted this year, the 2020 Autumn Show & Game Fair will still be a visual feast for visitors with a superb programme of demonstrations and displays that celebrate the British countryside. It will feature the ever-popular shopping opportunities from local and independent producers, with everything from homemade fudge to dog training equipment on offer.

Firm favourites will be returning, and the worldfamous Jonathan Marshall’s horseback displays will still take place in the showground’s main ring, alongside gundog training and falconry demonstrations.

Animals lovers can meet and learn about farmyard favourites in the Animal Barn, admire the wagging tails of the rare breed gundogs, and be mesmerised by the capabilities of ferrets and birds of prey with various demonstrations.

Foodies will be in their element with stalls from local and independent producers. Plus, there will be a

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plethora of mouth-watering food stalls to choose from when it comes to eating at the event.

Unique vintage agricultural machinery, Scammell and traction engines will also be on display to recreate and educate about a bygone era. The clay shooting competition will still be available for adults and juniors and experts will be on hand to demonstrate their skills in fly fishing and hedge laying.

Corrie Ince, new Show Director at The South of England Agricultural Society, commented: “We are absolutely thrilled that the Autumn Show and Game Fair will go ahead this year. While we had to take the difficult but right decision to cancel the spring and summer shows, we know that the South of England Showground is a huge outdoor space and, as such, is perfect place for socially distanced events.

Since July we have already hosted a successful International Antiques and Collectors Fair, and Drivein Comedy and Movie nights. There will be hand washing and sanitising stations and a social distancing policy throughout the entire show and showground, with face coverings required in the inside areas.

For the protection of everyone at the event, tickets to the Autumn Show and Game Fair 2020 will be limited and should be booked at www.seas.org.uk before arrival to ensure entry, and to avoid queues.

Tickets cost £11.70 for adults, £9.90 for senior citizens/students (inclusive of 10% online discount until midnight 02.10.20) - under 16s go free. Dogs are welcome although they will not be admitted to indoor areas.

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SCRAPLESS

NEW ECO-FRIENDLY STORES OPEN

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egan King (23) and Katy Burlace are the

fashions with new, preloved and upcycled womens

founders of Scrapless and ReMake Fashion,

clothing. Katy said: “I want to help our community

forward thinking and eco friendly stores

move away from fast fashion and think more carefully

opening in September in Burgess Hill.

Megan setup Scrapless as a community interest company which provides a resource for refilling foodstuffs and living essentials. She said: “I want to

about where our clothes come from, what impact they have on the environment, and how great it is to give life back into preloved clothes.”

Scrapless and ReMake fashion are opening together

bring sustainable shopping out of Brighton and big

in Burgess Hill in the Martlets. The eco-duo are taking

cities to Sussex towns like Burgess Hill, so that we can

over the former William Hill Interiors unit which is

all support the planet and reduce our collective carbon

opposite the old Lidl and next to New Look and Pulse.

footprint.” Scrapless will provide a plastic-free shopping

A lovely spot which the pair hope to bring life back to

experience, and offer customers a chance to purchase

and help to revive the high street after this pandemic.

dried foods, household essentials, fresh fruit, veg and

Megan said: “Scrapless will build a community of like-

bread, sweets and more.

minded individuals in the area. This isn’t intended to just

Katy, a designer in the fashion industry for 20 years,

be a business making more, we really believe in what

is passionate about making a change on how we view,

we’re doing and how it will make an impact in Mid

buy and wear clothes. ReMake will host sustainable

Sussex. That is also why we are supporting local producers with the products we stock.”

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NORTHERN ARC

CONTRACTOR CHOSEN FOR LINK ROAD Plans for a new link road connecting the Northern Arc to the A2300 Corridor Improvement Scheme have been approved. Jackson Civil Engineering have been appointed to undertake the works.

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etailed plans approved for new link road connecting the Northern Arc to the A2300 Corridor Improvement Scheme. This will see Homes England commit £6.5 million to the delivery of this piece of key infrastructure and includes a new roundabout. This is of an infrastructure package that ensures key infrastructure is in place and accelerates the delivery of much needed homes including affordable homes. Jackson Civil Engineering have been appointed to undertake the works, who are also delivering West Sussex County Council’s A2300 corridor improvements scheme which is progressing well.

The construction of a new road and associated roundabouts together with improved pedestrian and cycle routes to encourage sustainable travel is a step closer as Homes England appoints a contractor to undertake the works, following planning permission being granted in early July. Jackson will start building later this year, as part of an infrastructure package which will support the building of approximately 3,500 new homes with supporting community, employment and retail facilities in Burgess Hill.

This link road to the west of the Northern Arc site is being built at the same time as the link road to the east which will join Isaacs Lane to the construction site at Freeks Farm. Both roads will provide direct access to the site and pave the way for new homes, two new neighbourhood

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The approved western link road.

centres and community facilities to be built over the coming years.

Ken Glendinning, Project Director at Homes England said: “This is another major milestone for the project. Homes England’s continued investment in key infrastructure for the Northern Arc demonstrates our commitment to supporting the early delivery of new homes and jobs in Burgess Hill by mitigating any traffic pressures and providing better public transport connections for residents.”

Andy Nailor, Contracts Manager at Jackson Civil Engineering said: “We are pleased to have been awarded this prestigious contract from Homes England and look forward to delivering a successful scheme which will serve to provide the future expansion of new homes and community facilities in the Burgess Hill area.”

Jackson Civil Engineering’s role on both the A2300 corridor improvements scheme and the new link road connecting the Northern Arc to the A2300 will allow coordinated delivery and help minimise disruption.

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BOOK REVIEW

BEEF EVERY DAY BUT NO LATIN As schools go back, we find out about Kevin Newman’s latest book, where readers can escape to the Sussex School started by a schoolboy

Kevin Newman.

ver thought you could run

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book at his head for

your school better than

‘inattention’. Kevin

your teachers? In 1925, an

explains that the

11-year-old schoolboy from Hove

achievements of

in Sussex, James Bernard Clifton

Clifton (who died in

did more than just think about it

2000, aged 87) didn’t

– he actually set up his own

stop there: “He had a

school. Complete with a one-

successful wartime

legged swimming teacher, a book-throwing

naval career and as a

headmaster, a ball-stealing school dog, and WWII air

skilled engineer, his

raid, Beef Every Day but No Latin is the first novel by

power inverter

prolific Sussex author Kevin Newman. Kevin, who has

helped send Nasa’s

turned his hand from factual to (historical) fiction for

Gemini spacecraft

the moment, tells the tale of how ‘Clifton’ managed to

into orbit in the early

do what no other British child has ever done before or

Sixties. James also

since (and here in Sussex): open up his own school and

created the Clifton

keep it going.

Nanometer Osmometer, a high-tech scientific

Unlike any other school, Clifton was able to decide

instrument which bears his name. He was both an

on the timetable, recruit his own staff, and teach other

incredible boy and man who deserves greater

pupils. The end result? A warm, close and very unique

recognition.”

school, which we’d all liked to have attended, where

The book is suitable for older children too and Kevin

the pupils had ‘beef every day but no Latin’. The name

believes it will fulfil a particular need this year: “Schools

of the book is based on the fact that Clifton had his say

have become bigger and bigger over the last few

on all aspects of the school, except its school dinners. It

decades, with increasing exam pressure heaped on

all adds up to an equally sad, funny and heart-warming

students in many cases, so I hope that Beef provides

story, published by Sussex publishers The Real Press,

some escapism by taking children back nearly a century

based on the real-life story of this very amazing boy,

to a few different age of small, family-run schools.

the team he built and his school, Claremont Preparatory

Hopefully spending time with Clifton, Eileen, Mick and

School in Hove, which still thrives today in Sussex.

Bill O’Byrne, Herbert Marshall the Hollywood film star

“It’s a tale we definitely need in 2020,” explains

swimming teacher and Buelis, the school’s demented

author Kevin, who has written one previous novel, and

dog will help pupils escape the strange and slightly alien

the history of another Sussex school before. “I think

COVID-era schools they return to this September.”

every adult at some point would have loved to have

The novel, which retails at £7.99 in paperback and

snapped their fingers like Thanos and removed some

£2.99 on Kindle from is now being converted by Kevin

teachers or lessons – Clifton was the only boy I’ve ever

into a screenplay as feedback from bookshops, librarians

discovered though who got so fed up of his school

and people at talks before lockdown have been

(Holland House) he set up his own. Even more

incredibly positive with people saying what a great

remarkably, it’s still going today.” Clifton’s idea to start a

movie the story would make. Local history tour

school up came about after his maths teacher threw a

company, All-Inclusive History also provide a Beef Every

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School cricket team.

Those not able to attend, who may be shielding or quarantining can still access the talk on Saturday October 3rd at 7pm via zoom – when Kevin will be giving a similar presentation but with extracts from the Claremont House.

book for the Festival. Please visit www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk and

Day but No Latin walking tour ending up at the

look under talks. Either way, an entertaining evening is

Claremont Guest House in Hove’s Second Avenue,

promised, and (unlike James Bernard Clifton

where the school was first founded by Clifton back in

experienced), those attending will not receive books

1925. Rather than plates of Beef, a cream tea and glass

being thrown at their heads!

of bubbly is more likely to be offered to those entering its doors.

The book’s launch event will be at the Fountain pub at Ashurst, as part of Steyning and District Food and Drink Festival 2020. Those who wish to get their hands on a signed copy of the book and hear Kevin’s talk on this amazing school and its creator, need to book a place at the event on Tuesday 29 September, which starts at 7pm. The evening at The Fountain will be themed around the book, with diners able to choose a local ‘Beef’ or ‘Vegetarian or Vegan’ option, (the latter as Clifton would have preferred). The pub and its outdoor facilities will be open as normal for those who wish to attend and at 7.30pm an illustrated talk will take place for a capped number of ticket holders, in line with current COVID guidelines. The talk will be an introduction to the book, how Kevin came to discover the tale of the boy who set up a school, why it is a tale we need right now in 2020 and the historical research behind the novel. Those not able to join the diners or those in the talk will still be able to enjoy the pub’s outdoor facilities for the event and Kevin will afterwards sign copies of the book at the event – outdoors if weather permitting.

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Place both sugars, syrup, water, and butter in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan with a pinch of salt. (Make sure it is a deep pan or the 'science bit' will go horribly badly!).

Heat gently, stirring, until the sugars and butter have dissolved, then turn up the heat slightly and bring to the boil. Simmer until it reaches 138C turns amber and bubbles - this will take about 10-15 minutes.

When the mixture gets to temperature, remove it from the heat and quickly and thoroughly whisk in the bicarb. It will foam and grow alarmingly. The kids will love it!

Pour the foamy mixture into the tin and leave to set. When cold get the kids to smash it into pieces.

Optional: Pour melted chocolate over the shards for the ultimate cinder toffee treat.

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OBESITY & CV-19 - WHAT IS THE LINK?

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OVID-19 and its effects have scared us all, health professionals and public alike.

We’re still learning about the virus, but one fact has been all over the news in the past couple of months. Obese people (people with a BMI over 30) are more at risk of complications.

Why is this? Most of my friends with BMIs close to or greater than 30 seem perfectly healthy individuals. Should they be worried?

In order to answer this question, we need to look at the immune system: When we catch a virus our body’s defence system is triggered, and inflammation occurs.

This is due to our all-purpose innate immune response, which serves as the first wave against foreign invaders. Blood flow increases to the infected area causing redness and swelling.

When your nose blocks and becomes red when you catch a cold, that’s inflammation. This reaction is caused by white blood cells called macrophages and the proteins they produce called cytokines. It’s the cytokines which trigger inflammation. Usually this inflammation is a simply a sign that our body is releasing the hormones and proteins which activate our white blood cells to kickstart the recovery process, and ultimately defeat the infection. No inflammation means no defence…and that’s bad.

So far so good; so why is obesity a problem?

Well it turns out that white blood cells aren’t the only type of cell that have the ability to produce those inflammation-inducing cytokines.

Fat cells (adipocytes) can also do this. Scientists have learned that fat is an active endocrine organ, one that can secrete a whole host of proteins and chemicals, including inflammatory cytokines.

When your body keeps adding adipose tissue (fat) cytokines are released by your fat cells, triggering inflammation. Researchers even characterised obesity as ‘…a state of low-grade, Please mention BURGESS HILL Pages when responding to adverts

chronic inflammation.’ This means that an obese body has its immune system permanently switched on and is therefore in a constant state of inflammation. Over time this can lead to the development of both minor and major illness and conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.

How does this relate to COVID-19?

Back in 2009 the H1N1 Swine Flu was at its most virulent, doctors in Spain noticed that overweight and obese patients were being admitted to intensive care units in disproportionate numbers and took longer to recover than non-obese or overweight individuals. Their increased risk was attributed to the excess number of pro-inflammatory cytokines in their bodies.

Researchers in Canada then analysed the flu records for the previous 12 years and found that people who were obese were statistically more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory diseases than those whose BMI was in the normal range. They concluded that obese people were an “at risk” population during flu seasons due to their compromised immune response.

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WELL BEING

WHAT IS ANXIETY & WHY DO I HAVE IT nxiety can feel like a crazy thing completely out of

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increases our rate of breathing to ensure that we are

your control. In actual fact, it feels so useless and

getting enough oxygen in to pump to the major muscles

mad that you can often be very harsh with

and organs for this strenuous activity our body is expecting.

yourself. Thoughts such as “I am being stupid” or “this is

We can start gasping, feeling dizzy and sometimes feel as if

ridiculous” might come to mind. Or maybe you are ashamed

we are hyperventilating. Our pupils will dilate which can

that you feel this way at all and want to hide it away. It is

cause spots in front of our eyes, saliva can decrease

as if you want to punish yourself for feeling this stupid,

resulting in a dry mouth and we can start sweating. Even

uncontrollable thing.

the hair on our body will feel as if it is standing up, mainly

But is it really stupid? Anxiety is not truly a mindless

because when we were still quite hairy we would have

thing, no matter how silly or out of control we feel. In

made an impressive spectacle with all our hair fluffed like

actual fact, it is an important and incredibly helpful aspect

that. In short, all the symptoms of anxiety are very common

of being a human. At one time it served us very well,

sense physical responses to the activation of the

ensuring our survival and the continued existence of the

sympathetic nervous system through a signal that warns it

human species. When we were still running around on the

of danger. And make no mistake, that is what your brain is

savannahs hunting animals and being hunted in turn, our

telling you. You are in dire danger.

body’s automatic anxiety response was very helpful indeed.

When we received a fright or felt endangered our bodies

But what happens when we are no longer being hunted on the savannah? Our body hasn’t changed, yet we still

would react without having to wait for our brains to join

have all these physical and emotional responses. We have

the party, and this would often mean the difference

evolved to respond to stressful stimuli with a physical

between literal life and death. Either this sabre-tooth

response. Except that now our activating events are work

munched you as you hung around to consider your options,

stress, or a fight with a loved one, or a confrontation with

or you managed to skedaddle which allowed you to see

an angry boss. We are no longer in physical danger, but our

one more day. This is called a sympathetic process, meaning

brains have not yet cottoned on to that fact. It is trying to

that it is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system

save your life with an outdated method that is no longer

which controls our automatic fight or flight responses. One

accurate or always that helpful. You will sure be glad for

of the consequences of this automatic instant response is

that process when you touch a hot stovetop and that very

that it tends to be an all or nothing reaction – I don’t flee a

same system helps you pull your hand away before you can

little, I flee a lot.

even become aware that you have burned yourself. When

When our sympathetic nervous system is activated by an

we are being critical towards ourselves for this response or

external event our brain releases the chemicals adrenaline

feeling shame, it is a self-punishment for something that is a

and noradrenaline from glands in the kidneys, which spurs

biological imperative, that is indeed helpful at appropriate

your body into action until either the chemicals are burned

times and that is an active attempt by your brain to keep

out or the parasympathetic system sends us the signals that

you safe.

we can now relax and let down our guard.

Instead of that harsh inner critic we should try a more

These chemicals have very real effects on our physical

compassionate, thankful approach to our own behaviour.

body as we prepare to fight for our lives or run away to

By saying “thank you for trying to keep me safe, but it is

live another day. Our hearts will start beating strongly,

not necessary in this instance” we can create some space

pumping blood away from our extremities (e.g. fingers and

for ourselves in order to refocus and try some things that

toes) and into our major muscles and organs. This can lead

are actually more helpful and supportive.

to the numb or tingly feeling we can get in our extremities

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and the heart palpitations we feel when anxious. It also

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NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

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hree new pedestrian crossings have been installed in recent months and are now operational, helping families with the walk to six schools in West Sussex.

The crossings in Crawley, Burgess Hill and Thakeham represent a total investment of more than £500,000 and will improve safety for families with school-age children – plus pedestrians generally.

New pedestrian crossing in Keymer Road, Burgess Hill The county council worked in partnership with Burgess Hill Girls to install a new crossing in Keymer Road. The crossing will also benefit families walking to two other local schools, plus the wider community going to the shops or the nearby railway station.

New pedestrian crossing on Keymer Road.

Local county councillor Anne Jones said: “With pupils accessing three schools each side of the busy Keymer Road, this is an essential part of the safer routes to schools programme. Thank you to the team that made this possible.”

The scheme cost approximately £110,000 and Burgess Hill Girls will be making a contribution towards this.

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GARDEN VIEW

BEAUTIFUL BERBERIS

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erberis thunbergii are deciduous shrubs which look particularly fabulous at this time year, producing highly coloured leaves, and often berries which last

well into winter. These berries are actually edible and rich in vitamin C, though because they are very acidic, they are not widely consumed by people. They are an important food for many small birds though. They get their other name of 'barberry bush' because of their vicious spines. This makes them useful as an impenetrable barrier hedge and may be another reason why the berries aren’t harvested much!

Like the colourful Japanese Maple, they originate from

My absolute favourite is Berberis thunbergii f.

Eastern Asia. Berberis vary in colour according to the cultivar

atropurpurea 'Admiration'. This lovely plant has extremely

and variety. The common Berberis thunbergii have green

attractive orange-red foliage, edged with yellow, and

leaves in spring and summer which turn rich burgundy in

forms an attractive mound shape. Its masses of small

autumn. If you'd like the purple colour all year round

yellow flowers in the spring followed by purple-crimson

choose Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea, which has

berries in autumn make it the most perfect Berberis in my

purple leaves in spring that turn rich mahogany in autumn.

opinion. Happy gardening.

Though Berberis are generally grown for their autumn colour, they are a hard-working shrub, and produce a mass of tiny yellow flowers in spring, providing interest at either end of the year.

There is a Berberis for most gardens: They can grow to a maximum height and spread of 1.5m, but there are now dwarf forms which grow to just 50cm, try 'Tiny Gold' or 'Lutin Rouge'. They grow best in full sun but also tolerate partial shade. They do well in most soil types, and even do well in drought, but will thrive particularly well in well drained moist soil. Their easy-going nature extends to

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BURGESS HILL 1st Burgess Hill Scout Group Scout Centre, Station Road, Burgess Hill Monday and Thursday evenings gsl@firstburgesshill.org.uk www.firstburgesshill.org.uk 5th Burgess Hill Worlds End Scouts The Scout Hut, Gordon Road, Burgess Hill Friday - Cubs (8 years-10 years) and Scouts (10+) Wednesday - Beavers (6 years-8years) cliveeverest1@gmail.com 7th Burgess Hill Beavers, Cubs and Scout Group St Andrews Youth Centre, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill.

Tuesday - Cubs and Wednesday - Beavers and Scouts (all term time only) www.7thburgesshillscouts.org.uk 8th Burgess Hill Scout Group - Scouts, Beavers and Cubs Royal George Scout Hut (adjacent to St Edwards Church, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill) Monday - 6pm-7.15pm - Beavers Thursday - 6.15pm-7.45pm - Cubs Friday - 7.30pm-9pm - Scouts www.8thburgesshillscouts.co.uk Age UK Cherry Tree Centre Cherry Tree Centre, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QB 01444 236497 cherrytree@ageukwestsussex.org.uk www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk Burgess Hill and District Probus Club First Thursday of each month Secretary - Frederick Reynolds - 01444 236661 www.probusburgesshill.org Burgess Hill and District Rotary Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XJ Tuesdays - 6.15pm 5th Tuesday in the month - 7.00pm 01273 841835

Community Information Board

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Burgess Hill Flower Club Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road First Wednesday of each month - 1.45pm for 2pm Lesley Etherton lesleyetherton@outlook.com

Burgess Hill Youth Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill RH15 8QN Monday - 7-8.30pm for school years 7-11 term time Wednesday - 6.30pm-8pm for school year 6 - term time 01444 248343. contact@burgesshillyou.org www.burgesshillyouth.org

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill First Wednesday of the month - February to June and September to December membership@burgesshillhorticultural www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety.com Burgess Hill Heritage & History Association Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 8pm.

Burgess Hill Model Railway Club Monday & Wednesday - 8pm www.burgesshillmrc.org.uk Burgess Hill and District Motorcycle Club The car park next to McDonald`s Monday - 7.00pm to depart at 7.30pm (summer) www.burgesshillmc.com Burgess Hill Keyboard Club Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DX Third Friday of the month - 7.15pm Rosalie Birchmore - 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@icloud.com www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/burgess-hill/ Burgess Hill Martlets Woodlands Meed School, Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EY Second Monday of the month - 7.30pm www.thewi.org.uk/join-the-wi

Burgess Hill Artists www.burgesshillartists.co.uk/

Burgess Hill Shed The Burnside Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LH. Tuesday and Wednesday - 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3.30pm 01444 236743 or 07709 255631 shed@bhshed.org.uk www.bhshed.org.uk

Burgess Hill Choral Society United Reformed Church hall, Junction Road, Burgess Hill Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7.45pm - 10pm between September and April www.burgesshillchoralsociety.org.uk/

Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0JS Wednesday - 8.15pm - 10.15pm during school term times www.bhso.org.uk

Burgess Hill Civil Service Group Bolnore room in Kings Church Fourth Wednesday of the month - 2pm-

Burgess Hill Theatre Club Membership Secretary - Rachel Shuck 01444 244214

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Cuckfield Archers Warden Park Academy, Cuckfield Sunday afternoon cuckfield.archers@gmail.com www.cuckfieldarchers.org.uk Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall in Burgess Hill West Sussex Friday - 7.45pm Kirk Lord - 07752 464353 kirkslord@hotmail.com Burgess Hill U3A Membership Secretary - Colin Payne, 3 Farm Close, Hassocks BN6 8PJ - 01273 841959 bh3memsec@gmail.com Mid Sussex Brass Band Musical Director - md.msbb@gmail.com www.midsussexbrass.weebly.com Mid-Sussex Camera Club Monday - 7.45pm-10pm September to April www.midsussexcamera.club/ Mid Sussex Ramblers Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Bank Holidays Wednesday evening during the summer months www.midsussexramblers.co.uk Mumpreneurs Networking Club 01273 681484 info@mumpreneursnetworkingclub.co.uk www.mumpreneursnetworkingclub.co.uk Rainbow, Brownie & Guide Groups In Burgess Hill Martlets District Guides, Silverdale District Guides & Valemeads District Guides.

Division Commissioners - Veronica Gibbs and Sue Mitchell ggbhdiv@gmail.com www.girlguidingsussexcentral.btck.co.uk Royal British Legion Women's Section Cyprus Hall First Tuesday of the month and monthly bingo on the third Wednesday of the month

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Sarah Voce - 01444 246655 Sussex Bonsai Group Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QH Fourth Wednesday of every month 7.30pm-10.00pm Ray Brunsden - 07342 650713 ray.b@talktalk.net www.Sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com Sussex Harmonisers St Paul’s Catholic College, Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8GA Tuesday - 7.15pm – Men info@SussexKings.org.uk The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Monday - 7.15pm - Women info@SussexACappella.com www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk Sussex Mountaineering Federation The Swan in Falmer First Wednesday of each month - 8pm info2@sussexmountaineeringfederation.org. uk www.sussexmountaineeringfederation.org.uk

Sussex Pathfinders Saturday & Sundays 07842 792962 www.sussex-pathfinders.co.uk Sussex Vale Rotary Mid Sussex Golf club, Spatham Lane BN6 8XJ www.facebook.com/Rotary-SussexVale-179335285452712

Wednesday – 11.45am Major Angela White - 07931 426691 Worlds End Association Residents association for the neighbourhood. Kelvin Sutton - 245331 kelvin.sutton@outlook.com www.worlds-end-association.com BURGESS HILL USEFUL NUMBERS

The Group A club for unattached men and women aged 50+ Second Monday of the month www.thegroup.org.uk The Mid Sussex Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Millfield Suite, Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX Fourth Wednesday of each month 10.00am Local group contact - Mike Mason Chairman - 01444 245289 michael_mason6@hotmail.com www.csrf.org.uk/mid-sussex The Young at Heart Club - Over 60 Club Salvation Army, Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

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Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 4771171 MSDC 01444 458166 Out of Hours 0 1444 257298 Pest & Control 07762 239847 Parking Office01444 257298 NHS Direct 0845 4647 Princess Royal Hospital 01444 441881 Sussex Police 101 Gas Leaks 0800 111999 Travel Line 0870 6082608 Burgess Hill Town Council 01444 247726 Help Point 01444 247726 Haywards Heath Town Council 01444 455694 If you would like your club, society or association to be included in these listings, please email details to editor@carnahpublications.com

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Station Road Carpets

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45 Station Road Burgess Hill 01444 235522

41 Sussex Road Haywards Heath 01444 884265

8 Longridge Ave Saltdean 01273 302499

www.stationroad-carpets.co.uk