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ASHENGROUND FILMS

Downton Abbey Saturday 28th March 7pm Judy Saturday 23rd May 7pm Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close, Haywards Heath Tickets: £5 in advance, £6 on the door. Children (under 17) £2.50 in advance, £3 on the door. Tel: 01444 447050 Email: ashenground@talktalk.net www.ashengroundcc.org

CHEQUER MEAD THEATRE EAST GRINSTEAD

Lets Face The Music Sunday 1st March at 2:00pm The ConChord Big Band is back and bringing us another afternoon filled with memorable music from the big band era, featuring unforgettable sounds from the 1930s, the war years and beyond. Giselle Wednesday 4th March at 7:30pm Join Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle. Sarah and Duck Thursday 5th March at 12:30pm The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show. GO NOW! The music of The Moody Blues Friday 6th March at 7:30pm The music of The Moody Blues is an opportunity for fans to experience this timeless music live, in a tribute to... The Greatest Classic Rock Band of a Generation. Country Superstars – Dolly Parton and Friends Saturday 7th March at 7:30pm Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dolly Parton being a Member of the Grand Ole Opry this truly unique show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 25 years. Evolution - Talent Showcase Sunday 8th March at 2:00pm Dreamcatcher Productions proudly present their show, Evolution, for 2020 which will be showcasing their pupils talent. 42nd Street Wednesday 11th March at 2:00pm Ranked as one of the best musicals of all time, this 1933 film tells the tale of a new Broadway show and the naked ambitions of aspiring young chorus girls waiting for their big break. Cyrano de Bergerac Thursday 12th March at 7:00pm James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, broadcast to screens from the West End in London. Billy Connolly – The Sex Life of Bandages Friday 13th March at 7:30pm A big screen tribute to an iconic funny man! Elvis in Vegas Saturday 14th March at 7:30pm Don't miss this professionally produced stage show celebrating the Vegas Years of the King, Elvis Presley. Red Joan Wednesday 18th March at 7:30pm Inspired by an extraordinary true story of Joan Stanley who, living in contented retirement in a picturesque village in England, was shockingly arrested by MI5 and exposed as one of the most influential spies in living history. Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox Thursday 19th March at 7:30pm It has been a decade since their last tour but finally Billy Mitchell (Lindisfarne, Jack the Lad, Pitmen Poets) and Bob Fox (Warhorse Songman, Fox & Luckley, Pitmen Poets) are reunited again with their Water of Tyne, to Fog on the Tyne Tour. Aladdin Saturday 21st March at 2:00pm Lovable street rat, Aladdin, frees a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life genie from a lamp and requests a wish to transform himself into a charming prince in order to marry Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. East Grinstead Spring Comedy Gala Saturday 21st March at 8:00pm Another smashing night of comedy....guaranteed! The Chronicles of Cora Saturday 28th March to Sunday 29th March *Tickets go on sale on 1st February 2020* Join the talented students from Cora Theatre Arts as they perform their annual performance, showcasing their skills and talent. Afternoon Tea at the Movies: Easter Parade Wednesday 1st April at 2:00pm Broadway star Don Hewes’ (Fred Astaire) dancing partner goes solo, so Don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dance he sees, which turns out to be the naïve and inexperienced chorus girl, Hannah (Judy Garland). Rocketman Wednesday 1st April at 7:30pm An epic musical fantasy about the incredible story of Elton John and his breakthrough years. Lisa Stanley, in Concert Friday 3rd April at 7:30pm Lisa Stanley is undoubtedly one of Irelands top female vocalists. East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival Saturday 4th April to Sunday 10th May East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival (EGMAF) encourages and promotes Performing Arts throughout the South of England. Dance: 25th, 26th April, 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th May The Wizard Of Oz Thursday 9th April to Friday 10th April Come and meet Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land Of Oz! Back to Bacharach Friday 17th April at 7:30pm and 7:30pm The critically-acclaimed show with their West End cast combine with the amazing musicianship of the Magic Moments Orchestra to proudly present the very best of Burt Bacharach. Only Fools and Boycie Thursday 23rd April at 7:30pm Enjoy an intimate evening with one of the nation's greatest comedy actors, John Challis, best known as Boycie in BBC1's Only Fools and Horses. Yesterday Wednesday 29th April at 7:30pm Jack, a struggling singer-songwriter whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading has a freak accident during a mysterious global blackout only to wake up to discover that The Beatles never existed, and Jack is the only one to remember them. Cara Dillon Thursday 30th April at 7:30pm Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. www.chequermead.org.uk

CLAIR HALL HAYWARDS HEATH

Seriously Funny Comedy Club Friday 28th February 7.30pm Show 8pm Acts: TBC £10.00. There is nothing like LIVE stand up

comedy! Back for its 13th season, the Clair Hall has played host to some fantastic acts before they reached their giddy stadium heights, including Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert and Micky Flannigan! The Treason Show 5 Mar 2020, 15 May 2020 Brighton's smash hit Satirical comedy show created by award-winning artistic director, Mark Brailsford in 2000. Written by a team of over 30 writers and performed by a multi-talented pool of sketch comedians. The Treason Show continues to wow it's audiences with its fast-paced, slick and hilarious topical comedy show that is always up to date and is a Brighton institution. Mark Steel: Every Little Thing's Gonna Be Alright Friday 20th March 8pm £15 Mark’s sell-out show Who Do I Think I Am, revealed his natural father was a world backgammon champion. Now the star of Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town, and newspaper columnist of the year is touring a show which is guaranteed to make the world seem even more mental than it is. Superstars of Wrestling 21 Mar 2020 After last year’s huge sell out show at the Clair Hall we return with an even bigger and better show. For one night only the Superstars of Wrestling will transform Clair Hall into a superb Wrestling arena to capture the live atmosphere that you would normally only see on your TV screens. Wrestlers from all over the world team up to take on the very best of Great Britain. Come and see live what the rest of the world see on television! Whole Lotta Led: Setting the Standard Friday 27th March 7:30pm £20 General Admission £18 Concession Now in their twenty-fourth year they are the longest running, professional tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin with their customary two and half hour shows receiving acclaim from Zeppelin lovers the length and breadth of the UK and abroad. Seriously Funny Comedy Club 31 Jan 2020 — 18 Dec 2020 There is nothing like LIVE stand up comedy! Back for its 13th season, the Clair Hall has played host to some fantastic acts before they reached their giddy stadium heights, including Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert and Micky Flannigan! Catch a laughter-packed comedy night once a month, with over 2 hours of the latest stand up acts to hit the UK comedy circuit. Acts: TBC. *Over

18's Only Stars! A New Musical! Easter Workshop 14 Apr 2020 Work with an award-winning team to create your own show in four days. Act, sing, dance to your favourite songs, create your own character and story and put together a dazzling free performance for your family and friends complete with professional sound & light. www.placesforpeopleleisure.org or booking office 01444 455440

DARTS MARATHON

1st Jan - 30th Apr Join in the Fun and Throw Darts for Charity. The Rotary Club of Cuckfield & Lindfield invite you to take part, have fun and raise money for charity. No experience necessary! The darts matches are umpired by members of Cuckfield and Lindfield Rotary, you chose the venue. Individual sponsorship proceeds to Rotary supported charities, or shared with your nominated charity . For more information please contact adrian.woods1@hotmail.com mark.a.guthrie@icloud.com

HAYWARDS HEATH FRIENDS OF ST CATHERINE’S HOSPICE

Annual Bridge Drive Friday 13th March 2020 2.00 – 5.00pm Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QH Join the Haywards Heath Friends of St Catherine’s Hospice for an entertaining afternoon of Bridge. £40 per table, which includes a delicious Afternoon Tea. Free parking and Raffle. To book a table, please contact Gaynor on 01444 440452.

HAYWARDS HEATH MUSIC SOCIETY

Saturday 21st March 2020 7:30pm Local concert pianist, Caroline Tyler plays Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantasie Op. 61, Ravel’s Jeux d’eau and Trios by Rachmaninov and Shostakovich. St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath. Tickets Adults £15 and under 18 £5 on the door or 01444 417654 www.haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk MIDSUSSEX ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL TRUST

Thursday 12 March at 2.30pm in the Main Hall of Clair Hall Perrymount Road Haywards Heath RH16 3BN Talk To Be Presented By Jan Parsons On The Title Of ‘Ancient Roads – Journeys Through Thrace and Italy’.

Thursday 9 April at 2.30pm in the Main Hall of Clair Hall Perrymount Road Haywards Heath RH16 3BN Talk To Be Presented By Hilly Sloan On The Title Of ‘Chichester – Romans To Counterculture.’

Thursday 14 May at 2.30pm In The Main Hall Of Clair Hall Perrymount Road Haywards Heath RH16 3BN. Talk To Be Presented By Dr Alexandra Loske –Entitled King Charles I and King Charles II As Patrons Of The Arts.

Thursday 11 June at 2.30 pm In The Main Hall Of Clair Hall Perrymount Road Haywards Heath RH16 3BN. Talk To Be Presented By Gary Enstone - Entitled Rudyard Kipling And Batemans. MIDSUSSEX RAMBLERS

Sunday 1st March Wiggonholt 5mi / 8km. Moderate. Tuesday 3rd March Views towards Cissbury and Chanctonbury 11.3mi / 18.2km. Moderate. Saturday, 7th March Ashdown Forest - home to Winnie the Pooh, 8.5mi / 13.7km. Moderate. Sunday 8th March Winter Tea Stop Wander, 1mi / 1.6km. Easy. Tuesday 10th March Cissbury Ring and Findon, 7.5mi / 12.1km. Moderate.. Wednesday 11th March "The work of the Monday Group". Easy access. Saturday 14th March A different Plumpton Circular, 3.2mi / 5.1km. Moderate. Sunday 15th March Newick & Fletching Circular, 6mi / 9.7km. Moderate. Tuesday 17th March Bolney, Cuckfield Circular, 9mi / 14.5km. Moderate. Saturday 21st March

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Saltdean and Telscombe, 5mi / 8km. Moderate. Tuesday 24th March Hever, Chiddingstone & Penshurst, 11mi / 17.7km. Moderate. Saturday 28th March Duncton Circular, 5mi / 8km. Leisurely. Sunday 29th March Arlington & Abbots Wood, 9mi / 14.5km. Moderate. www.midsussexramblers.co.uk publicity@midsussexramblers.co.uk

THE ARTS SOCIETY MID SUSSEX

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath. Lecture; 10.00 to 11.50am coffee from 10.00am Non members welcome £7 on the door Wednesday 18th March 2020 Lecture: Celebrating Raphael’s Quincentenary Lecturer: Jo Walton Wednesday 15th April 2020 Lecture: Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520: How did they do it? Lecturer: Joanna Mabbutt Wednesday 20 May 2020 Lecture: Ravilious, Piper and English Romantic Modernism Lecturer: Dr Suzanne Fagence Cooper Wednesday 17th June 2020 Lecture: Packing up the Nation Lecturer: Dr Caroline Shenton Wednesday 16th September 2020 Lecture: The Extraordinary Life of Misia Sert, Queen of Paris 1872-1950 Lecturer: Julian Halsby Wednesday 21st October 2020 Lecture: The Avant-Garden of the GPO Film Unit. Lecturer: John Francis

HAYWARDS HEATH TOWN COUNCIL

Spring Festival – Around the world! Sunday 26th April – 1.30pm – 4.30pm Haywards Heath Spring Festival is expected to be even bigger and better for 2020. This fantastic annual community event will be taking place on our beautiful Muster Green. Everyone can look forward to seeing all the stalls, funfair, performances, donkey rides and competitions as usual as well as some new attractions! Why not come along to meet Bonnie the Easter Bunny and have some photos taken with her. Bonnie will even entertain you with her dance show as other dancers join in the fun. Annual Town Meeting Monday 27th April 2020 Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start. The annual Town Meeting will be held at Council Chamber, Town Hall, 40 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BA VE Day 75th Anniversary Friday 8th May, 3pm The Town Council, in partnership with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, would warmly like to invite everyone to join in the VE Day Celebrations on Friday 8th May. Events to mark the occasion will be held from 3pm with a Picnic on Muster Green commencing late afternoon. Please contact rebecca.stevens@ haywardsheath.go.uk Visit the Town Council’s website at www.haywardsheath.gov.uk HAYWARDS HEATH SOCIAL CLUB

Free Live Music every Saturday (except where ticketed) Sat 7 Mar - Avarice Sat 14 Mar - Taller Than Jane Fri 20 Mar (ticketed) - The Gangsters Sat 21 Mar - Far Cry Sat 28 Mar - No Mustang Sat 4 Apr - Widhoney Sat 11 Apr - The Firetones Sat 18 Apr - The Revivals Sat 25 Apr - Dead 70's 6-8 Wivelsfield Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EG www.hhusc.co.uk

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