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Dear Residents, Whats inside this month Welcome to the November issue!

The nights are drawing in and the festive/party season will soon start.

But before then, did you know that November is actually a month where next year’s fledgling tree growth begins.

Planting trees is a hot topic at the moment and there are some great examples of it happening Be a Friend to your local Hedgehogs in the local area - see our feature for more information.

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Hedgehogs are one of Britain’s much-loved wildlife icons and they do need our help right now. We bring you some brilliant information for the Local Wildlife A&E service.

Do you love our front cover photo as much as us? We also have a different birds-eye view East Grinstead Street Names of our beautiful town within the magazine. We can’t get enough of these shots!

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Thank you so much for supporting our local businesses.

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Mid-Sussex Applauds Awards Last month was the inaugural Mid Sussex Applauds Awards; there were various people and groups from East Grinstead who received recognition. One such outstanding awardee was Sackville Head Boy, Ayo Odeyinde, named Young Volunteer of the Year at the reception at East Court last month.

During his summer holidays Ayo arranged a sports summer club, obtaining all of the necessary permissions, arranging for DBS checks for helpers and securing funding. Twenty primary aged students each day had their holidays enormously enhanced by his efforts.

He regularly volunteers as a sports leader at Estcots Primary School, offers his services to the Welcome Cafe at Trinity Methodist Church and also accompanies members of his scout troop to Charters Retirement Village to support residents there. Well done Ayo for this well-deserved accolade!

Nathan White, also from East Grinstead was joint 2nd 'Young Volunteer of the Year'. He has worked to improve Moat Pond, which was so important to him as a child. He has just finished his first year at Plumpton College where he is studying Fisheries Management. Nathan

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The humble hedgehog, our little iconic friend, is in big trouble for a variety of reasons, and needs our help now.

The problems are manifold: one is new housing estates going up with no space left between the gardens for hedgehogs to roam; they can travel up to 2 miles in a night if they have the space. Another is the more simplistic approach to gardens where they are paved over and plants are kept in pots, leaving nowhere for the hogs to live or forage.

Many types of slug pellets can kill the hedgehog, so please use pet-friendly slug pellets from garden centres.

Many are killed or left with horrific injuries by lawn-mowers and strimmers. Please always check patches of long grass before cutting.

Some of the favoured places for hedgehogs are corners of long grass, they roll themselves up in it; they also love log piles. Always check underneath before lighting your bonfire.

One of the strange facts about hedgehogs is they give birth late in the year, between September and October, which is not a good time as winter is fast approaching and they need to hibernate. This is no problem for the adults who will start hibernation as soon as

the first frosts arrive; it’s not so good for the youngsters. A hedgehog needs to weigh at least 650g to survive sleeping through the winter and sadly some of the late babies will not make enough weight gain in those few short months. If you see a small hedgehog out in the day or night, at this time of year, please weigh it. If it is under 650g, put it in a box with a towel and hot water bottle, shallow bowl of water, dry cat food and call your local wildlife rescue.

In fact, any hedgehog seen out during the day time has a problem. The weight doesn’t matter; please pick it up and do the same as above.

To help our hedgehogs there are number of things you can do. Leave a corner of your garden to go wild, add a log pile, pile of old bricks, or even pile up the leaves from the trees. You don’t need to spend fortunes on a posh hedgehog house, they probably wouldn’t stay in it anyway. We put a very nice home together for the hogs in our winter group and each week, they would move all the straw and bedding to another nook in the pen.

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If you garden is fenced all around, cut a 5”x 5” hole in the bottom of your fence to give them access to other gardens and ask your neighbours to do the same. You can make a simple feeding station by turning a plastic storage container upside down; cut a 5x5” hole in one end, pop the food underneath and place something heavy on top to stop it being turned over. This will keep the food safe and dry for the hedgehogs and not just feed the cats in the area. A large shallow dish of water can be left out for anything visiting your garden. Put food out regularly and they may stay.

Never feed them with milk and bread, they cannot digest this. Dry or wet cat/dog food is perfect. Meal worms aren’t good for them as they also cause them problems.

If you have a pond make sure it has a shallow area or a sloping edge for them to get in and out, if not attach some chicken wire to the side or put in some rocks to give then a way to climb out. They love a swim occasionally.

The only predator the hedgehog has is the badger, but they have been seen feeding side by side in the wild, so it is thought that badgers will only take one if food is very scarce.

Dogs can cause harm to hedgehogs so please be aware, if you find one in your garden, they can cause nasty injuries, to themselves and the hog.

In essence, hedgehogs don’t need a lot of encouragement to pass through your garden but they are vulnerable and their numbers are under threat. So please do what you can to help our little spiky friends.

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This month, thanks to East Grinstead resident Dariuz Plucinski, we are able to bring you a stunning aerial shot of the town which you can see on the front cover. Here is another brilliant shot from high up of some of the beautiful buildings in our town

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East Grinstead Dates for your Diary November and December are busy times in the East Grinstead calendar, the countdown to Christmas has begun and here is all you need to know: and starts and finishes at the museum. There is no need to book, simply turn up at the museum (please note – they can only accommodate the first 20 guests, therefore, to avoid disappointment we recommend arriving early!). £5 per person, no concessions, Saturday 30th November and 14th December at 10.30am Before we reach the festivities, East Grinstead will come together for a Service of Remembrance on Sunday 10th November. A parade will leave London Road/ King Street at 10.30am to process to the High Street War Memorial where a service of Remembrance will be held followed by 2 minutes silence.

The High Street will be closed from 10.15 until midday.

Join East Grinstead Museum for guided walks. Your guide will walk you through the history of the town from medieval times through to the present day, with a seasonal flavour! The tour will last around 90 minutes

At Standen there will be a chance to admire the 20ft Winter tree in the court yard from 23rd November. Created

by NEON the tree promises to be a spectacle for the senses in the form of a musical tree that will harness nature to create a magical noise through the garden.

The Bluebell Railway has invited Father Christmas to visit them and you can join him and his elves on the Santa Special trains from 30th November to 24th Decembersee their website.

Chequer Mead Theatre has a classic, family favourite panto this year: Cinderella. The clock is ticking, so get your tickets

before they disappear in a puff of fairy dust!

And finally, Christmas starts early in East Grinstead, as it should, being home to the famous carol Good King Wenceslas, written in Sackville College. The Big Reveal and Grand Lights Switch On 23rd November. From 4pm to 8pm, the Town Mayor switches on the lights and the traders will unveil their festive window displays. There’ll be fun, surprises and late-night shopping and then there’s the Christmas Family Festival on London Road, Sunday 1st December: French market, craft stalls and children’s funfair rides. From 10am to 4pm.

There is so much to see and do around East Grinstead and for more information about events, etc. please contact the Tourist information desk in the Library, call 01342 410121 or email tourism@ eastgrinstead.gov.uk.

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The Woodland Trust will be hosting public tree planting days across the UK on the 30th. There will be at least one event in each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and at least five events across England. They will also be sending out over 700,000 free trees to schools and communities for planting in late November.

There are already people in East Grinstead and surrounding villages who have taken the step to planting trees in their garden this year or committing to doing so in the near future. We are pleased to bring you a couple of examples of local families who have taken this step.

The Woodland Trust are hoping a million people will get involved.

That’s many more people than live in the local area! But if we can make even a tiny dent in that number, we can be proud of ourselves. Every tree counts!

‘We recently bought a small patch of woodland and while researching the old iron workings which we found there, we discovered that there was an apple tree called Sussex Forge, which was recorded in East Grinstead in the 1850s. Leading us to reintroduce a couple in our own garden.’

Gillian and Mike Glover Ashurstwood ‘As a family we are changing our purchasing habits and also trying other ways to reduce our impact on the climate. Part of this is planting trees in our garden and fruit and nut trees seem to us the way to go. Not only are you planting a tree but you are reducing food miles on the fruit and nuts you consume. We hope that this although small difference will add up with everyone else and make a big difference.’

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NEW for Nymans: Quentin Blake Exhibition This year Nymans is very proud to be able to host a new exhibition of work from legendary illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. Featuring illustrations from Quentin’s self-penned books and artwork from his Art in Hospitals work, the exhibition is a reminder of the power of the imagination and how joy can be found in the unlikeliest of places. There’s also a chance to find out more about how Quentin draws, with a recreation of his studio and an opportunity to practise your own drawing technique. The exhibition has just started and a will run through the festive season.

Then from Saturday 23rd November, a fun & festive trail

will be around the gardens, which takes its inspiration from Blake’s, ‘The Story of the Dancing Frog’ with a chorus line of froggy sculptures.

Created especially for Nymans in conjunction with Wild in Art, it is especially perfect for children!

Join storyteller, Jason Buck, in the Gallery for storytelling sessions on Saturday 14th, 21st & 28th December at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm when he brings tales from the wondrous world of Quentin Blake to life. A unique opportunity to hear Quentin’s stories while surrounded by the original artwork. There’s

no need to book as timed tickets are available on the day (no charge, but donations welcome).

Get creative with drop in family Christmas crafts on weekends leading up to Christmas, with a series of hands on Christmas makes.

And then join in with school holiday boredom busters from Friday 27th December until Sunday 5th January with drop in and pick up family activities.

During the winter months, Nymans welcome dogs into the garden in the afternoons from 1.30pm, so all the family can join in the fun.

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There is no mention of the month of November in any of Shakespeare’s plays or sonnets.

November was called Blōtmōnaþ (modern English: blót month, blood month) by the Anglo-Saxons. The scholar Bede mentioned in his treatise De temporum ratione (The Reckoning of Time), saying "Blod-monath is month of immolations (sacrificing), for it was in this month that the cattle which were to be slaughtered were dedicated to the gods’.

November has been designated National Novel Writing Month and National Blog Posting Month.

The birthstones of November are the topaz and the citrine, both known for their calming energies, bringing warmth and fortune to those who wear them. The topaz in particular symbolizes friendship and it is said to cure madness and eliminate nightmares. The citrine is supposed to spark imagination and symbolizes new beginnings.

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by Dorothy Hatswell, East Grinstead Muesum Another road that was renamed, is Glenvue. It is recorded as Glenvue as late as 1891. By 1901 is being called Railway Approach.

Logical as it does form the approach to the railway station, but more prosaic.

Recently, someone called at the museum and asked where “Cemetery Road” was.

On consulting with an old map, they discovered that it was the original name for “Queens Road”. Apparently, the residents of Cemetery Road did not like the name, descriptive as it was. The cemetery opened in 1868, once the churchyard could not hold any more graves, and was located there.

They took the opportunity of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, to rename it Queens Road.

There is also some confusion regarding King Street. Forming, as it does, a staggered crossroads, with Queen Street and the London Road, near the old Post Office, it is logical to

assume a royal connection; there is none, however.

King Street was named after one of the two people who improved the area around the Institute, which stood on the site of the entrance to the newly formed King Street and the London Road. Christopher and Harry King drew up plans for the area in the thirties, a time of depression and unemployment. They rebuilt the former Grosvenor Hall and put a new Art Deco façade on it. The Radio Centre and Caffyns Garage were also built in the Art Deco style (now travelodge) as was Jubilee Court on Christopher Road. King Street was thus named after Harry King, and Christopher Road, named for his business partner.

I was not aware of other roads which have had changes to their names, but from the census I discovered that West Street was called Chapel Lane in 1861, presumably because of the presence of Zion Chapel at the top. The newly opened Police Station is mentioned, which was definitely in West Street by 1871.

We are fortunate that many of our roads are so-called, to preserve the memory of a person, place or event which otherwise could be lost over time. One of the early examples of this is the Lancaster Drive Estate. The road names there are either of aircraft used in the Second World war or men who were Guinea Pigs at the hospital opposite. Lancaster Drive itself, Merlin Way, Stirling

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School, running alongside the playing fields of the school where she worked for many years. Sister Ann’s Way commemorates the Anglican Sister at St Margaret’s Convent, upon whose grounds the new road is built.

Some developers have their own ideas of what is suitable. The Herontye Estate was built by someone who was more interested in the Plantagenets, Tudors and Stuarts, than the more recent local history. Apart from the obvious Tudor Close, we have Regal Drive, Cavalier Way and Clarence Drive. On the Gardenwood Estate the roads are called after the developers favourite authors and poets.

Shelley Road and Milton Crescent among them. Included also is The Blytons, suggested no doubt by his young daughter!

Wagg Close remembers the late Alfred Wagg, who gave the East Court Mansion and Estate to the town. His sister, Elsie was the founder of the Open Gardens Scheme, which raises money for nurses charities. Sir Archibald McIndoe, the plastic surgeon whose pioneering work with the badly burned aircrew is also commemorated, though not close to the Lancaster Drive area.

Then there are streets named for former residents who have contributed to the good of the community. More recently the East Grinstead Town Council has a list of suitable names for new streets and houses to be called. We have my late colleague and local historian, Michael Leppard, for supplying them with appropriate names. One of the latest examples are Hilda Duke’s Way, named for the long serving headmistress of Blackwell

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A small, but locally wellsupported charity, Champion Changize was established 6 years ago when founder and East Grinstead resident, Philippa Jacobs visited Changize, a Primary School in Southern Tanzania which was horrendously underresourced, with little access to basic needs such as pens, pencils, paper and books.

They had no electricity and struggled to deliver the required curriculum. Since that time Philippa and a group of stalwart supporters have been changing the fortunes of Changize and other schools nearby. Here is Philippa’s latest update to the EG Living: Recently we decided that we will, for the most part, concentrate on projects that help to give young people a skill. In Tanzania, if you don’t pass your exam at the end of your primary education, you

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The steps we’ve taken so far are: putting a small chicken farm in six schools, by providing the chicken house, a fence chicken run and approximately 100 chickens,

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The children run these businesses by themselves, with any profit made is invested back into the school. These projects have an impact throughout the community, as not only are the children learning a skill, the school is benefiting from the profit and the locals are getting eggs and meat that was not available before.

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NEWS: from Ashdown Forest Centre • The Official Map of Ashdown Forest has just been updated and relaunched and is available to buy from the Ashdown Forest Centre or you can download it on our webpage: www.ashdownforest.org.

All proceeds will go towards supporting the upkeep of the forest.

• A big thank you to all the customers and staff of Sainsbury's in East Grinstead who have raised £618 so far for us, through collection tins!

• Last month saw new Riggit Galloway calf arrivals and this year names start with the letter "E" and have to be a plant on the forest. Following numerous suggestions, our grazing team have selected the following names: Eyebright, Elderberry and Erica.

• A reminder that Crowborough Road will be closed to through traffic from 9:30am to 12pm for Remembrance Sunday on the 10th November. Only vehicles parking in the car parks will be permitted. The address will be given by the Reverend Doctor John Caperon from Fairwarp Church.

• Ceremony Timetable: 10:15hrs park (30 mins walk);11am 1st stroke of Big Ben, bugler sounds last post. 2 minutes silence. Bugler Sounds Reveille.

Address; 11:08 fly past & poppy drop; 11:15 wreath laying; 11:20 public poppies.

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S U G AR -It is not only terrible for us internally, but is dreadful for our complexion – it helps cause break outs, dull complexion, increase in wrinkles, etc.

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REMEMBER TO KEEP M OV I N G – This time of year can encourage hibernation on the sofa but it is important to keep moving; this helps to pump the blood and the lymphatic system reducing bloating and puffiness along with helping the overload on the liver and kidneys.

A good topical cosmeceutical Vitamin C in the morning and Retinol at night as well as taking a 1000ml of Vitamin C and a Vitamin B complex will help protect you from free radicals, keep skin looking younger and help boost your immune system.

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What’s On in November FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Nimble Fingers. We are a small, friendly group of crafty ladies who meet to share problems, discuss ideas, and have a laugh along the way.

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THURSDAY 7TH,14TH,21ST,28TH NOVEMBER Gentle Chair Yoga for People with Limited Mobility. Can be practiced sitting in a chair or wheelchair. Those with greater mobility can stand using a chair as a prop. £7, a carer is welcome to join for free. 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road.

THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER Kitchens Bespoke is delighted to be hosting a special late-night shopping event: Martinico Clothing, a small independent retailer from EG, are taking over the showroom with a range of seasonal and party wear, a perfect pre-Christmas madness treat. Join us for some fizz, some nibbles and some beautiful clothes.

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7:30pm - 9:30pm. 50 London Rd. 8TH, 15TH, 22ND NOVEMBER Children’s Chess Club. Regular club for younger players from 6:30pm until 8pm and it’s free to attend. The adult chess club will commence from 8pm. The Bookshop, High Street.

SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER Mansion Market. Parking and admission are free to this interesting market in a beautiful 18th century mansion. Crafts, food, clothing and more. Puppet shows, cafe. 11.am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, RH18 5JA. MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Forest Row CE Primary School November Open days. Mon 11th, 6-7:30pm, and in the mornings on Sat 16th, Mon 18th and Wed 20th Nov 9:30 - 11am. We are a small, friendly

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WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Horticultural Society. “From Cutting to Garden Centre” how new plants get to market - Graham Spencer. New members and visitors always welcome. For more info call 01342 326894 or come along. At 7:30pm (Doors open at 7), The Old Court House, East Court.

THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER Gin Tasting for Hospices of Hope. At 7pm, The Crown, 35 High Street, East Grinstead.

FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Society. Sussex Songs of Bygone Days, a talk and performance by Mark Norman. At 7:30pm, Main Hall, East Court.

SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER Autumn Fair. Lots of stalls including books, homemade cakes, raffle and tombola, plus fun and games. All proceeds towards the upkeep of our beautiful church. See www.stmaryschurcheg. co.uk. 2pm until 4pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead.

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WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER RSPB local group. Mark Mallalieu, the Sussex bird expert will give an illustrated talk on our Hawfinches, Goshawks and Honey Buzzards.

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Christmas Carvery. The Birch Grove Suite at Sheffield Park Station is serving Christmas carvery across the seasonal period, giving you the chance to enjoy a roast at the heritage railway as part of your Christmas festivities!12pm, Bluebell Railway.

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Forest Row Choral Society sing Handel’s Messiah with professional soloists and orchestra. Conductor: Tom Scratchley. Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm concert. Tickets £12 (under-16s free) available on the door or in advance from Mansell McTaggart estate agents, Forest Row and The Bookshop, East Grinstead. Visit www.frcs.org.uk. At St Swithun’s Church, East Grinstead.

Charity Concert in Aid of Action Medical Research for Children. The Greenstede Singers will perform a selection of traditional and modern Christmas songs and carols.

Refreshments available. £10 at the door, children under 16 free. At 3pm, St. John’s Church, Dormansland, RH7 6QU.

MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER East Grinstead Natural History Society. A talk on “Lingfield Nature Reserve” by John Madden - Chairman of the Lingfield Nature Reserve Committee. At 7:45pm, St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead.

WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER Collectors Fair. Last fair of the year with usual stalls, plus Christmas craft stall. 10am - 3pm, Chequer Mead.

THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER Felbridge & District Horticultural Society.

AGM: a summary of the past year and Election of Officers followed by cheese and wine.

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SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Prostate Screening organised by the Lions club with PCaSO at East Court. Testing by appointment only. Visit www.psatesting.org and search “East Grinstead” and follow the registration instructions.10am till 4pm.

SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER Forest Row Lifeboat Choir present their Christmas Carol Concert to raise funds for the Shoreham RNLI Station. Light supper included, please bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 from Foresta Travel, Hartfield Road, Forest Row or Roger 01342 324196. At 7:30 pm, Freshfield Hall, Forest Row. SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens performed by Ashley Ramsden in aid of Holy Trinity and St Dunstan’s churches. Tickets, adults - £10 children (suitable for aged 8 and over) - £5, Family (4) - £25, available from Al Fine, Sophie’s Shop and Shearer’s in Forest Row, the News Store in Ashurst Wood and at the door. 3pm, Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row. SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY East Grinstead Lions invite you to the 42nd Annual Senior Citizens Party, for afternoon tea and lots of entertainment! 2 – 5pm.

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Ardingly Senior presents Chicago. Tickets: £16, cons: £8.

Hansard (Event Cinema Screening). See twotime Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre. Don’t miss this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class.

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FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM Stephen K Amos : Everyman (Recommended 16+). Bringing achingly funny anecdotes, hilarious takes on the everyday and his infectious charm, Stephen K Amos will warm your cold, stiffened hearts.

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SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Bohemian Rhapsody SING-ALONG! (Film/ Rated 12A). Tickets: 8, cons: £6.

TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Colette (Film/Rated 15). Tickets: £5.50, cons: £5.

WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Arsenal Legends, in Conversation. Three Arsenal legends, one amazing evening. Ray Parlour, Nigel Winterburn and Perry Groves.

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SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders.

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FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM Coldplace. Coldplace is one of the leading tribute bands to one of the world’s biggest bands, Coldplay. Tickets: £20.

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Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy. A giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. Tickets: £14.50, cons: £13.

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