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Dear Residents,

Whats inside this month

Welcome the October issue.

We hope you’ve had a good start to autumn.

This month we have a fabulous fashion article brought to you by Tessa Sturdy of Second Glance, to help you along with your fashion decisions this autumn!

With Halloween not far away we take a look at a little history and trivia, see pages 22 & 28.

We live on the doorstep of Pooh Country (the Ashdown Forest) and we’re able to bring you a little Q&A with the author of the new book ‘Poohsticks Handbook’ about the sport invented on the famous pooh bridge in Hartfield.

We may not be spring chickens

Local History Notes: Wells

Scuppers to Skipper

Autumn at Standen

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WELLS Local History Notes

by Dorothy Hatswell of the East Grinstead Museum Most settlements from prehistoric times onwards have grown up by rivers or lakes, as water is essential for life. If the water supply is insufficient for the population, it can lead to disease, dehydration and eventually death. It has always puzzled me that East Grinstead, which was built as a new town in the early C12th, had no river near it. The River Medway rises from a spring in Turners Hill, in an area which is a watershed. The River Mole arises near the Midway but flows north through Surrey to flow into the Thames. The river Eden also arises near to the sources of both these rivers and eventually flows north.

The town is over a mile away from the point where the Medway runs near to East Grinstead before it flows to Forest Row and Groombridge and turning north where it crosses the county boundary and enters Kent. Here it encompasses the second largest water catchment area in the south of England, surpassed only by the Thames.

The reasons usually put forward for the siting of East Grinstead on the top of a ridge running east/west across the Weald is that it was already the centre for the manors and farms in the surrounding countryside and the church, originally St Edmunds, (but from the mid to late C9th was renamed St Swithuns), was there. All of this is fine but does not get over the problem of a good water source. The only explanation seems to be that they were aware that the water table was comparatively near

Well in quadrangle of Sackville College the surface and it was therefore practicable to dig wells and the disadvantages of doing so outweighed the desirability of building it on a site which could not flood and was also an established centre for the surrounding community.

Geologically, East Grinstead lies on a broad dome or anticline which runs across the Weald. The highest point of this dome is in the Ashdown Forest area nearest to East Grinstead. This means that wells would only need to go down about 200 feet, which was fairly common at this period. A deep well such as these would be dug with a large diameter.

This allowed several men to dig at the same time, all done with picks and shovels. The main town well would probably be lined with stone. The lining and the continuation of the stonework above ground level helped reduce contamination and the top wall also prevented people

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or animals accidentally falling in.

In East Grinstead the wells which have been investigated seem never to have exceeded 100 feet in depth.

The water was winched up in a bucket by hand. Sometimes donkeys or horses would be pressed into supplying the power to raise the water. There is no evidence that this happened here but as these beasts of burden were used for most tasks that required pulling power, it is reasonable to posit the fact that they might have been used for this as well. No pun intended!

In addition to the main town well which was probably situated somewhere near the end of what would become Middle Row, some of the burghers in the new houses on the High Street would have their own. Both Sackville House and Sackville College have wells, presumably contemporary with the buildings. These are only

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about 80 feet deep, confirming that the water table then was comparatively near the surface.

Although many of the burghers would have relied on the public well, eventually several wells were dug behind their houses. Often these would be shared with neighbours. The inhabitants of numbers 1- 11 and 2-4, High Street together with 1-3 London Road have the right to draw water from the well behind numbers 7-9, High Street, accessed by a twitten between numbers 3 - 5.

Disused wells have frequently been discovered during building work. One was found behind Amherst House, and others at Judges Terrace and Wilmington House. Wells were marked on OS maps after 1873 but it seems to have been very random.

Some lesser ones are marked but important ones such as the Town Well and the one at Sackville College are not.

The 1866 Sanitary Act required local authorities to undertake a comprehensive sewerage and water connection to all dwellings. In East Grinstead, the Water Works were opened on December 21st 1880 through the good offices of the newly formed East Grinstead Gas and Water Company, under the Chairmanship of W.V.K. Stenning. Over time, since the town had a piped water supply, the wells lost their importance and became merely historical curiosities.

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Scuppers to Skipper: A personal account of life in the Royal Navy 1934-1958 East Grinstead resident Christine Edney, has highlighted a book compiled by her brother about the extraordinary journey of their father Walter Edney from the ‘dregs’ of the Navy to being a fully commissioned officer in a time when social mobility of this type just didn’t exist. This book provides both a personal story and a deep insight into life in the Royal Navy during the mid 20th Century as well as exciting accounts of wartime action in North Atlantic convoy duty - including the infamous sinking of two U-boat aces “Otto Kretschmer in U-99” and “Joachim Schepke in U-100” in a single night. Here is a ‘Q&A’ with Christine’s brother, Jonathan Edney, who published the book earlier this year: What inspired you to write this book?

My father was an extraordinary man. He started from the most humble background and had no advantages in life beyond his own determination and ability. He rose in the Navy from a boy seaman (the lowest possible rank) to a commissioned officer. In those days of class separation, it was almost unheard of for men to cross the line from lower ranks to officer

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What response has the book so far?

The main reason for publishing was to enable friends and family to obtain copies as we had often been asked for copies over the years. However, the book has attracted much more interest than we expected selling more than 500 copies so far.

What legacy do you feel your father has left for future generations?

and his experiences along the journey provide both a fascinating view of life in the Royal Navy and an encouraging story of a humble but capable man making his way. I felt the story needed to be told.

Please give us a synopsis of the process by which this book came about?

My father wrote his memoirs around 1990 and gave me a large pile of handwritten lined paper. I knew this would be an interesting story and it was important to preserve it. Therefore I set about typing it into my rudimentary computer and arranging for it to be printed in hardbound book form. Just enough copies were printed for the children and grandchildren. The book covered his whole life until 1990 but was in two parts – life in the Navy and his subsequent successful civilian life.

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My father was a superb leader and was known by all those he led to be “hard but very fair”. Despite his abilities, he was a humble man who never boasted about his achievements or put himself before others. More than anything else he had absolute integrity so that people who served with and under him trusted him completely. He legacy is the old fashion notion that honesty, hard work and intelligence will pay off if you have patience.

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This autumn at Standen As we head into autumn, there are many sights for visitors to enjoy at Standen House and Garden, the Arts and Crafts home of James and Margaret Beale, plus their seven children.

Inside the house, the Westbourne Room, which has been displayed as a bedroom since 2011, has now been recreated as the studio of the Beales’ second eldest daughter, Maggie. It wasn’t the original space Mrs Beale designated as a studio, but Maggie preferred it as its windows overlooked the entrance courtyard, with the steady north light providing ideal working conditions.

When recreating the room, there were no contemporary images of the studio to follow, but Mr and Mrs Beale’s grandchildren provided their own recollections which have helped us piece together how the room would have looked. They recalled a

large table in the middle where they would sit and draw on wet days. Maggie would tell them what to draw and make suggestions, whilst at other times she gave drawing lessons sitting in her big roomy armchair. She would also tell the children stories about her experiences at the Slade School of Art, where she studied from 1896 to 1900.

Thanks to the family donating some of Maggie’s own sketchbooks, visitors can also see reproductions of her work around the room. Modern day creative visitors are invited to make use of the art materials in this room too, so if you would like to take inspiration from Maggie’s paintings and sketches and have a go yourself, do visit us soon.

Maggie Beale,demonstrating her spinning wheel in the Drawing Room

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Outside in the garden, autumn colours are gradually replacing the vibrant annuals and tender perennials that have given a wide range of shapes, textures and colours in the courtyard, house terrace and wider garden this summer. Our rare acers, bought by Mrs Beale from her world tour to Japan in 1906-07, are beginning to turn vibrant shades of red and orange, whilst the kitchen garden is bursting with apples,

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to reinstate the Rosery and the Swimming Pond next to the Croquet Lawn, as well as repair work to the House Terrace wall and trellis. We also have the Rock Top Walk area opening this autumn, offering fantastic views across to St Swithin’s in Maggie Beale as a girl East Grinstead and across The High Weald. This is an area of the garden that was previously closed to visitors so it is worth exploring to view the Standen estate from a different perspective.

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We may not be Spring chickens, but we can still be Autumn chic!

Is this the time of year when you look longingly at the season’s styles and cry, ‘Ooh I’d love to wear that but I’m too old?’ Well, don’t despair! It is always possible to interpret ‘the look’ in a more mature way, with the help of a few ‘anti-mutton’ rules:

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Worries about showing your shape? Forget them. This season, the batwing sleeve is alive and well along with other loose fit jumpers and tops, many of which are long line. If you want a fitted style, wear the right size, rather than the one that’s a bit of a squeeze – much more flattering. You can always cut the label out!

Wear these with a straight leg style trouser or jean – there are plenty out there with a high rise, which will help tuck your tummy in. And if you want to be totally on trend – drag out the flares! 70’s boho rules OK?!

Take advantage of the longer line cardigans and duster coats this season– they have the effect of lengthening and hiding some of those bits you’re not so proud of!

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Less is more. Animal prints are ever popular during the winter months. Use them more subtly as a trim, lining or accessory – an ocelot print scarf, pair of pumps or handbag with a plain dress will work well. Leave the leopard skin leggings to Rod Stewart and his daughters!

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If you feel safe in black then wear it! But add a softer colour near your face which is kinder to mature skin, or accessorise with statement jewellery. But this season, why not try navy as a base colour? Plenty of it about and wonderful with pinks, pale blues and greys.

Embrace faux fur – a wonderfully feminine look, whatever your age. This season, look out for pastel colours and grey based animal prints in gilets, jackets and coats. Don’t fancy the teddy bear look? Then buy a fur headband or hat – or a fur collar for last year’s coat!

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Pooh and his Pastimes Poohsticks is of course a national pastime fully realised on a small bridge in the Ashdown Forest in what is now known as Pooh country. It is one of the National Trust’s’ 50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 and ¾’ and is a game loved by adults and children alike. The Poohsticks Handbook written by Mark Evans, comedy writer for the BBC, is a charming and funny text which guides the reader through the intricacies of Pooh Sticks – from a brief history of the game (invented, of course, by Pooh Bear himself in ‘The House at Pooh Corner’) to strategies that can help avoid a soaking. We find out what the perfect Pooh stick looks like, what the optimum location is and about notable games of Poohsticks throughout history. The book ends with FAQ About Poohsticks, which Winnie-the-Pooh thinks stands for ‘Food Always Quitenice’. Here we a ‘Q&A’ with author, Mark Evans: What inspired you to pursue the pastime of Poohsticks?

Doesn’t everyone play Poohsticks? As far back as I can remember, whenever I’ve found myself with other people on a bridge in a wood, there’s been an unspoken assumption that Poohsticks will be played. Poohsticks is part of the British syntax, along with tea, cricket and secretly liking rain.

used word in describing it. And I’ll take ‘sweet’ any day of the week over words such as ‘rubbish’, ‘boo’, ‘hiss’ and ‘only good for kindling’ - by which I mean lighting a fire and not putting on an e-reader. (I’m trying to get the OED to add this definition of ‘kindling’ to their next edition…)

What legacy do you feel Winniethe-Pooh has given to the common consciousness?

I think whenever people hear the words ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ they’re instantly catapulted into a state of warm, gooey childhood nostalgia - he’s that much a part of people’s lives. Plus, thanks to Pooh, most people today know that bears really, really like honey. Sorry, that should read ‘hunny’.

How do you hope to influence the sport of Poohsticks?

If there’s one thing I could do to influence the game, it would be to try and get it accepted as an Olympic sport. If they’re having golf in Rio next year, then I think we should push for Poohsticks in Tokyo 2020.

Come on, the IOC, you know you want to!

The Poohsticks Handbook is available now on Amazon, other book-selling sites and in Bookshops, published by Egmont.

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Long ago, before the industrialisation of Britain destroyed many of the old traditions in rural communities, the end of autumn and the first day of winter was the 1st November and it was a cause for celebration, why celebrate the coming of winter? it’s hard to tell, but the people probably needed some good memories to see them through this harsh time of year! November 1st as being the first day of winter seems like a pretty accurate assessment of the seasons, 21st December always feels too late a declaration as the official start of winter in this Northern Hemisphere country of ours.

By the end of October the harvest had been gathered in, excess livestock had been culled or killed off and put into storage to see people through the colder days. There was a communal, festivity feel, with everyone who had participated in the growing of crops and the keeping of animals, coming together to celebrate.

For instance, another welsh tradition call ‘Coelcerth’ was initiated wherein a fire was built, everyone placing stones with their names on in and around the fire. If any stone and name were missing the following morning, that person would die during the coming year! It is easy to imagine the apprehension and sheer horror as people looked for their stones the next morning - the pressures of modern day seem pale by comparison!

Another Welsh tradition was making masks in the hope of scaring evil spirits away - in modern day, of course, the Halloween masks of witches, ghouls, etc. are actually in the guise of ‘evil spirits’... But that was the heart of the art of carving faces on turnips and displaying them in windows: they weren’t there as an invitation for the ‘evil spirits’, as they are probably viewed today but quite the opposite. Turnip carving later made way for pumpkin carving which is now practised in copious amounts towards the end of October.

Naturally ‘being frightened’ soon became an essential part of Nos Galan Gaeaf Halloween. The image of ‘Y Hwch Ddu Gwta’, a black sow without a tail, accompanied by a headless woman, roaming the countryside together on Nos Galan Gaeaf, terrified everyone when the best place to be was inside your house in front of a roaring fire! And who can blame them.

One tradition that grew up around this jovial time was the harvest mare: corn would be fashioned into the shape of a horse and placed above the hearth. Getting the mare into the house became a game and the cause of much ‘horseplay’ (the origin of the term). Women tried to prevent it coming inside, trying to soak it with water, while the men attempted to keep it dry.

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There were further superstitions like touching or smelling ground ivy, which was thought to make you see hags or witches while you sleep. Boys were told to cut 10 leaves of ivy, throw one away and put the rest under their pillows in order to see who their future bride would be.

Surprise, surprise that for girls who wanted to see who their future husband would be it was a much more arduous process. They had to grow a rose, train it around a large hoop, then slip through the hoop three times before cutting the rose and placing it under their pillow when they went to bed that night. Let us hope they got the answers they were looking for!

Like many Celtic festivals this particular festival was adopted by the Church with the advent of Christianity and it became the festival of All Saints on November 1st and All Souls Festival on November 2nd, continuing the tradition of remembering the souls that had passed on. However Halloween has completely eclipsed these festivals in modern day.

Traditions on the 31st October varied, of course, between regions of the country. The American custom of trick or treating is presumed to have a Scottish origin, guising as it was known, while modern customs such as bonfires on Halloween night go back many years.

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the face of the man she would marry, on Halloween night she would darken her room and look into the mirror. The face of her future bridegroom was supposed to materialise behind her. If, however, a skull was to appear, it meant that she would die before the year was out. In Pembrokeshire in the 1950s this tradition had changed to the more simple one of never looking into a mirror on Halloween or else you would see witches and demons in your sleep. In various modern day literary forms mirrors are still often symbolised as being a connection to the spirit world.

In the 18th century, as Britain changed from a rural to an urban, industrialised country, many (but not all) of the Halloween or Galan Gaeaf customs died out. The ‘spirit night’ on the 31st October is one celebration that has remained and the customs, which largely evolved in the USA , have been reabsorbed into our yearly calendar as a time to bring out the ghost tales and terrify you with visions of all sorts of ghoulish creatures.

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In the Midlands, a black cat as a wedding present is thought to bring good luck to the bride!

In early Egyptian times, dating back as far as 3000 BC, cats (including black ones) were almost revered as gods. They were the height of the animal world hierarchy: held in such high esteem that to kill one was considered a capital crime. It wasn’t until the middle-ages that the black cat’s reputation was on the wane and they started to be associated with socalled witches. As the hysteria surrounding witches grew, so did prejudice and fear rise. It is likely this initially arose from the alley cats, often cared for and fed by the poor lonely old ladies which could later be accused of witchery... black was the colour that literally represented ‘the dark side’ so it was happened that these poor cats got more stick than their coloured counter-parts.

These poor women’s cat companions were deemed guilty of witchery by association. A folklore involving a father and son sprung up in Lincolnshire in the 1560’s which tarnished the black cat’s reputation further when it was the butt of a whispering campaign. Allegedly the pair were said to have been travelling one moonless night when a black cat crossed their path. They did what mindless people might do and threw rocks at the poor thing until the helpless injured creature skulked to an old woman’s house, who at the time was suspected of being a witch. The next day, the father and son came across the same woman and noticed she was limping and bruised: she must surely therefore have been the cat, it could not have been a coincidence! Apparently from that day on in Lincolnshire, it was thought that witches could turn into black cats at night - but we’d quietly like to think that not every Lincolnshirite fell for that story.

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It is now an international celebration of drawing which has grown from one day in October 2000 in the UK to an annual month-long festival of drawing across the world! The first Big Draw in 2000 attracted 180 partner organisations. By October 2011, the number had risen to 1,300, with over 260,000 people participating.

Locally there are two events of the Big Draw that you can participate in: Sunday, 18th October

is the world’s biggest drawing festival with thousands of enjoyable, and mainly free, drawing activities which connect people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers, illustrators - and each other.

Be creative at The Creative Hub during this years Big Draw. In keeping with the theme ‘Every Drawing Tells A Story’ we aim to fill the room with art which creates a walk in story! Open for

all ages. Plus, come and see the Creative Hub’s young art students exhibition at the same time. Big Draw £1 per person (contribution towards materials). Free Parking.

11am until 4pm. Suitable for all ages. The Creative Hub, Wealden House, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TB. Call: 07595360300.

Saturday 3rd October Free and open to all, have a go at: drawing with light, mark making in clay, making flip books, taking part in a huge communal drawing to music. The aim is to have a go rather than creating masterpieces! 10 am - 4pm, organised by the Hartfield Arts and Theatre. St Mary the Virgin, Church Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AG. Call: 01892 770436.

The Big Draw is for anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t!

East Grinstead Postal History East Grinstead Stamp & Postcard Club are seeking help from the public to find material for a proposed display on East Grinstead Postal History. The display which is being developed in conjunction with East Grinstead Museum will be mounted as a temporary exhibition in the Town Museum in the autumn of 2016.

Whilst exhibits and much information will be sourced from club members and other organisations, the club is interested in hearing from anyone who may have had older relatives who served as postmen (or women), particularly if they have photographs in uniform, etc.

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Cherish: Paintings by Andy Hill & Lettering Artworks by Carol Kemp. This exhibition will reveal many works from the intervening period and will include large and small paintings on canvas and lettering in stone and textiles. Free entry, runs until 4th Nov, 10am-5pm, Mon to Sat, by arrangement - please call 01342 327535 or 07812 469714, or email info@KingscoteEstate.com. Kingscote Estate & Vineyards, Mill Place Farm, Vowels Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4LG.

East Grinstead Art Society, demonstration, Cathy Bird, portraits. EGAS demos are on the 2nd Wed of month workshops on 4th Weds. Visitors welcome £3.

Contact: Wendy 01342 311093 or wmv85@outlook. com. 2 - 4pm, St Swithun’s Church Hall, RH19 3AZ.

Tuesday 6th October Charity Feast: Mediterranean Cuisine. A charity feast is taking place over 3 nights with meals to suit all tastes! Tuesday 6 October - Mediterranean Cuisine, East Grinstead, 01342 303333, Monday 12 October - The Ghurka, East Grinstead, 01342 311779, Monday 26 October - Tarana, Lingfield, 01342 832222. All meals £16 per head, of which £8 will go towards the following 4 charities: Crawley Open House, The East Grinstead Street Pastors, Crawley Prison Fellowship, Age UK East Grinstead. Please book early to reserve your places.

Sunday 11th October Fercus Anckorn: Fergus was a POW in Singapore from 1942 to the end of the war. He survived a massacre, torture, beatings & working on the Burma/ Siam railway (know as the ‘Death Railway”). Held in Chang prison camp and living for 3 1/2 years on meals of 60 grams of rice supplemented by whatever he could beg, borrow & steal. His quick wit, shrewdness, guile & his skills with MAGIC, enabled Fergus to survive the war - in fact his magic saved his life & very nearly cost him his life as well. Hear his amazing story.

Tickets only £20 to include a freshly cooked Paella lunch and Welcome drink. Tel: 07759 516042, email: keithrotary@talktalk.net.

Monday 12th October The Crop Circle mystery: An evening talk at East Grinstead Library. With a stunning slideshow, Andy Thomas explores the extraordinary and contoversial phenomonon of crop circles, looking at their fascinating history and discussing possible theories which might explain them. Tickets £3 are available from East Grinstead Library. At 7:30pm.

Tueday 13th October East Grinstead Town Mayor’s, Charity Music Quiz.

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Saturday 17th October Trafalgar Night, Dinner and Dance, 3 Course Meal, Raffle. 60s to 80s Disco. East Grinstead Sports Club, Saint Hill. Tickets £30, call: 07711 242196 or 01342 321070.

Saturday 17th October Grub and Groove for Action Medical Research.

Come and join the Dormansland Committee of Action Medical Research for Children for a 2-course meal and groove to the music of David and Pedro. £15 per head. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be on sale. Tel. Claire on 01342 323697 for tickets and further details.

7 till 11pm, St. John’s Church, Marsh Green, TN8 5PU. Wednesday 28th October East Grinstead RSPB local group. Illustrated talk: Birds of Paradise and Bower Birds - the world’s most beautiful group by Glenn Duggan. Contact Lesley Berry 01342 324955. 8pm, Main Hall, East Court, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT. Wednesday 28th October East Grinstead Art Society - workshop. EGAS demos are on 2nd Wed, workshops 4th Weds Visitors welcome £3. Contact: Wendy 01342311093 or wmv85@outlook.com, 2 - 4pm, St Swithun’s Church Hall, RH19 3AZ. Wednesday 28th October Bread baking by hand. If you love the bake off, this is your chance to have a go too. No experience needed just the urge to bake at the first hands - on workshop, learning the skills to produce healthy, simple and contemporary fresh bread. Taking home all the freshly baked bread to impress friends and family. Limited space but more workshops will take place though out the winter. 3 hours max, £10 per person will cover ingredients and a donation to charity. For details contact Julie - 01342 300024.

Monday 2 November A fundraising dinner will be held at CJ’s cafe bar in aid of Sackville College. The meal will be sausages and mash followed by a pudding. The evening will be a Dad’s Army theme. From 6:30pm for 7pm. Tickets

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Friday 9th October at 7:30pm ACE Theatre Company presents ... Comic Potential.

A Comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. A hilarious play is set in a futuristic TV studio when androids have replaced soap opera actors. Laughter, love and power games: everything you’d expect from a soap, but with a twist you would not.

Tuesday 13th October at 8pm Come and enjoy an Acoustic Evening of popular tracks from the 80’s to the present day from the likes of Crowded House, The Jam, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Coldplay, REM and many more.

Wednesday 14th October at 2:30pm The Paper Moon Theatre Company proudly presents The Magnificent Music Hall Matinee. Step back in time to the glorious and glamourous days of traditional Victorian Music Hall.

Thursday 15th October at 7pm NT Live presents Hamlet with Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch who takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

Friday 16th October at 7:30pm An Evening with Simon Weston, In 1982, the Sir Galahad was destroyed in Bluff Cove on the Falkland Islands. On board was Simon Weston, a name and face that would become well known for his struggle to overcome his injuries and redefine his role in life.

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Saturday 17th October at 7:30pm Ben Montague. Another night of great songs, great guitar playing and great fun. Ben never fails to entertain, and every time has had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand.

Thursday 22nd October at 7:30pm Professor Robert Winston - What Makes Us Happy.

What led to French philosopher Michel de Montaigne thanking fortune for the pain he suffered? Or why did Mahler apparently stop composing after his meeting in Holland with Sigmund Freud? Shall we ever really understand what makes us happy?

Friday 23rd October at 7:30pm Matt Cowling presents Sing For A Cure 2015.

Amateur musical talents from around the South East have joined with Matt to create a sparkling evening of music from the West End featuring well known and loved numbers from all areas of musical theatre, combining a love of theatre with his desire to raise much needed funds for the Juvenille Diabeties Research Foundation (JDRF).

Saturday 24th October at 5:30pm Heathfield School of Dance presents The Kingdom of Sweets. A sweet treat for all the family! A tale loosely based on ‘The Nutcracker’ with other family favourites performed by the very talented students from Heathfield School of Dance. This is a youth production.

Sunday 25th October at 3pm The Pauline Quirke Academy presents Back to the Musicals. An extravaganza of toe tapping musical hits taking you “back to the musicals”. This is a youth production.

Tuesday 27th October at 2pm Chequer Mead Silver Screen presents Cinderella Wednesday 28th October at 11:30am & 3pm The Snow Queen. Hold on to your hats and get ready to be blown away by this enchanting new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale adventure.

Saturday 31st October at 8pm Ralph McTell celebrates 50 years as a professional musician and this quintessential English singersongwriter-guitarist is back on tour.

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