May 2017 Sussex Living Diary Dates

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Burgess Hill U3A Coffee Morning with Kent/Sussex Air Ambulance Service

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Monthly Coffee Morning with speaker from Kent/Sussex Air Ambulance Service. New members welcome. £1.50 including raffle ticket.

Tuesday 02 May, 10:00-14:00

Bonhams Specialist Jewellery Valuation Day

No 4, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BE Please call 01483 504030 to make an appointment.

Tuesday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 May, 10:30-13:00

IT Drop-in Sessions

Morley’s Bistro, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Computer or gadget problems? Why not come to one of our informal ‘drop-in’ sessions being held at Morley’s Bistro. £5 for one 15 minute session. The IT Girl Ltd, Emma 07938 838861 admin@theitgirl.co.uk Tuesday 02 – Friday 05 & Monday 08 – Wednesday 10 May, 11:45 & 14:35

Bluebell Railway ‘Bluebell Specials’

Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Travel in our 1913 Observation Carriage for full panoramic views of the Bluebells.

Tuesday 02 May, 14:00-15:00

A coach outing to two inspirational gardens. Bring a picnic, or light refreshments available at both venues. £20 for National Trust members, £27 if not. Henfield Garden Club members only.

For membership details contact: jbs@backsettown.demon.co.uk

in the heart of the Knepp Wildland. £30/pp. Contact: Knepp Wildland Safaris 01403 713230 safaris@knepp.co.uk www.kneppsafaris.co.uk

Wednesday 03 – Sunday 14 May, 09.3017:00 daily

Chapter 12 Wine Bar & Restaurant,12 High Street, Hailsham BN27 1AN Tasting five different wines with matching canapés. Plus fun presentation. Every evening is a different country with different wines. £12.00 per head for 4 May and £15.00 per head for 18 May, as we have more expensive wines. Contact: Ian Shearer, Fizz on Foot Ltd 01323 737271 Mobile: 07971 851777 ian@fizzonfoot.com

Paws in the Park Spring Show

South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL Endless activities for you and your dog! Be entertained by expert pooch handlers and ‘have a go’ at fun attractions with your pup! Adults £10.50, Seniors and Children £8, Family (2 + 2) £33, Family (2 + 3) £35. Discounts available for booking in advance online! www.pawsinthepark.net Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

‘Gages’ Home Delivery Service Forest Row Parish Council

Delivered to the Forest Row and Ashurst Wood Area This service allows residents that are unable to visit us for lunch to have a home-cooked meal delivered. Soup: £2.00, Main Meal: £4.50, Dessert: £2.00. The cost to deliver a meal is 50p per day. Contact: Sara Smart sara.smart@forestrow.co.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk Wednesday 03 May, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint WI Meeting

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A very funny tale of a small dog with big dreams! £9-£9.50.

Contact: 01444 455440

The Girl Guide Headquarters, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Resolutions for National Federation – Discussion and Vote. Competition: Todd Cup Miniature Flower Arrangement (4” max. overall).

Visitors welcome £3.

Tuesday 02 May, 19:30

Wednesday 03 May, 19:30-10:00

The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ At The New Inn we run a monthly quiz on the first Tuesday of the month. Teams from 4-6 people. All funds go to a charity chosen by the participants.

Sussex Crafts, High Street, Cuckfield RH16 4QE Do you like to sew? We are a friendly group of self-taught sewing lovers who meet up to sew and chat. £5.00.

Contact: Sarah Sussex Crafts 01444 455611 shop@sussex-crafts.co.uk

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

Pub Quiz

Sewing Bee Group

Tuesday 02 May, 20:00

Wednesday 03 May, 19:45

A pub in Lewes Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. We also meet in Burgess Hill, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dining, golf, theatre, holidays etc. www.thegroup.org.uk

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: ‘ Permanent and Seasonal Planting for Containers’.

Speaker: Andy McIndoe, winner of 25 gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Show. Members free, Visitors: £1. All welcome! bhhs@talktalk.net Flo Whitaker: 01444 245509

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

Wednesday 03 May, 09:00

Coach Outings – Great Comp & Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks

Henfield Village Hall, Coopers Way, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB

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Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting

Thursdays & Saturdays, from 27 April-25 May, 09:30-21:30

Nightingale Safari

Knepp Wildland Safaris, New Barn Farm, Dial Post, Nr Horsham RH13 8NN A safari to hear the intoxicating nocturnal song of the Nightingale

Thursday 04 May & Thursday 18 May, 19:00-21:30

Fun Wine Tasting Evenings

Thursday 04 May, 19:00

CANCERVICE Quiz Night

The Woolpack, Howard Road, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill RH15 8NN See Local Living Thursday 04 May, 19:30-21:00

Talk: Food & Mood and the Depression Connection

The Yews Community Centre, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ People with depression is increasing each year. Come and learn how to overcome it. David will explain how by using the macrobiotic approach you can improve mood and outlook on life. £7. To book www.kushischool.uk info@kushischool.uk or call 07710 805683 Thursday 04 May, 19:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk – ‘Timber-framed Houses in the Weald – including in particular Wealden Hall Houses’ by Brian Braby. £3.00 Members £5.00 Non-members.

Members do not need to be NT members now. Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055 Thursday 04 May, 20:00

Historic Gardens of Sussex

Council Chamber, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Jim Stockwell looks at the history of some of our most beautiful Sussex gardens. £5 or £3 for members. Tickets from Mike Nicholson on 01444 457448 or email events@cuckfieldmuseum.org.

Thursday 04 May,

Star Wars Day!

Olivers Coffee & Wine, 17/18 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne RH10 3LH Contact: 01342 821755 sales@oliverscoffeeandwine.co.uk Thursday 04, 11, 18 & 25 May, 20:00

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT Every Thursday! Whatever your

talent, come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk

Friday 05, 11:00-20:00, Saturday 06, 10:3018:00 & Sunday 07 May, 10:30-17:00

The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair

Petworth Park, Petworth GU28 0QY Annual art and antiques fair, launched in 2015, featuring close to 50 specialist exhibitors selling fine quality objects spanning the centuries. £10 per person, to include free entry to Petworth House. Contact: 01797 252030 living@adfl.co.uk Friday 05 May, 18:15

BH Biz Awards

Mayo Wynne Baxter Suite, Amex Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL The judges work is about to begin.

We have an excellent MC in David Farmer, and an entertaining speaker in Tony Cottey.

Friday 05, 12, 19 & 26 May, 18:30-21:30

Forest Row Village Club Happy Hour

Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Watch out for June Band Night – Far Cry. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk Friday 05 May

Rat Pack Evening

Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr Henfield BN5 9LJ Dean Ager will be here to entertain with music from Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and Michael Buble. £35 per person including 3 course meal.

Contact: Sara Luff 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk Friday 05, 12, 19 & 26 May, 19:00-20:00

Aikido (Self Defence)

K2 Leisure Centre, Combat Room, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BG Adults only Self Defence classes based on Yoshinkan aikido. Warm and friendly club. Suitable for all genders who would look to protect themselves against aggressors of all sizes. First lesson free. £37.50 monthly. Contact: George 07882186130 or Stan 07581522801 Friday 05, 12, 19 & 26 May, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have the following:Talk, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Prep for Mills, ‘On Air Night’, Computer Logging Tuition. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@ msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk Friday 05 May, 19:30

Vienna Festival Ballet – ‘Cinderella’

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN The classic tale of Cinderella, one

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of the best-known rags-to-riches fairy tales of all time. Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org enquiries@martletshall.org

Friday 05 & Thursday 18 May, 19:30 for 20:00

Ditchling Film Society – 1) Ethel & Ernest, 2) I Daniel Blake

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT See Local Living Saturday 06, 13, 20 & 27 May – June

From Boots to Bustles – Costume Finds from Sussex Attics Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield Museum’s new costume display featuring locally donated treasures.

Entry free, but donations appreciated.

More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Saturday 06 May, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Village Market

Community Centre Car Park or Forresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market, with a social atmosphere including activities and demonstrations. Contact: Sue Young AIPM, DIMA (Market Manager) 01342 822661 sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk http/forestrow.gov.uk/ forest-row-market.aspx Saturday 06 May, 10:30-12:30

Annual Plant Sale

St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Large selection of plants at very reasonable prices. Shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs.

Mount Noddy Allotment Association attending. Home made refreshments.

Plant donations welcome. Contact: 01342 322617

will be dedicated to http://www. thedreamcentreappeal.org.uk.

Pitch £15.

Public Entry £1 (Children free). To book a pitch click on link on www.chf.org.uk/carbootsale. or call 01825 724444 ext 718.

Sunday 07 May, 12:00-14:30

Storrington Village Duck Race

Riverside Walk & Library Car Park, Ryecroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA Duck races on the river, fun-fair rides, face-painting, craft stalls, live music, ice-cream, cakes, BBQ and more.

Contact: Friends of Storrington School (FOSS) foss.school@aol.co.uk Sunday 07 May, 12:00-16:00

Oldland Windmill Family Fun Day Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND Come and visit an historic piece of our nation’s heritage, a beautifully restored, award winning, working post mill. Voluntary contribution. Contact: Fred Maillardet f.j.maillardet@brighton.ac.uk www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk Monday 08, 15 & 22 May, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Monday 08 May, 14:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society - The Splendours of Egypt

The Friends of St Peter’s Church Chailey – Spring Concert

St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green, Near Lewes BN8 4DA See Local Living

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB David Roberts - Artist Extraordinary

by Clive Barham Carter. David Roberts was a Scottish painter, especially known for a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and the Near East. Guest Welcome £5. Contact: 01273 494945

Sunday 07 May, 09:30-17:00

Monday 08 & 22 May, 19:30-21:30

Stonepit Lane, Henfield BN59QU This is the start of our season with a full range of plants. A Bouncy Castle and refreshments are available.

Something for all the family!

23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB ‘Folk dancing is Friendship set to Music’. All welcome and you don’t need a partner. Membership £2.50 and £1.50 each evening. First evening free.

Saturday 06 May, 19:30-21:45

Stonepit Nursery Open Day

Sunday 07 May, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Bluebells at Cuckfield

Cuckfield, Whitemans Green playing fields RH17 5DB, TQ301 257 Cuckfield, Staplefield Road, New England Wood, High Weald Landscape Trail, Sparks Lane, Whitemans Green. 4.5mi/7.2km.

Leisurely. Contact: John 01444 483860 or 07810 785681 on the day.

Sunday 07 May, 10:00-13:00

Car Boot Sale

Chailey Heritage Foundation, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey BN8 4EF Sell your unwanted items or hunt out a bargain. All funds raised

Keymer Folk Dance Club

Monday 08 May, 20:00

Greyhound - Quiz Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month.

Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others. thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Monday 08 May, 20:00

The Group

Burgess Hill Unattached? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday of every month. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to meet other

single men and women. Our members tend to be aged 50+. We also meet in Lewes, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dinners, golf, holidays, theatre etc. www.thegroup.org.uk

Tuesday 09 May, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers, Hassocks and the Downs Hassocks Station, West Side, BN6 8JF, TQ 303 155 Jack and Jill Windmills, Ditchling Beacon, Oldlands Mill, Hassocks.

Please bring picnic lunch. No dogs please. 8.5mi/13.7km. Moderate.

Contact: Pam B 01444 248717 Tuesday 09 May, 19:45

A Nurseryman’s Life

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by Ed Nugent, a lifetime nurseryman and owner of local nursery Garden Sage. He has worked in and run nurseries from Yorkshire to Oregon. £1 members, £2 non-members.

Wednesday 10 May, 18:30

Supported Lodgings Information Evening

County Hall North, Park Street, Horsham RH12 1XH Do you have the desire to make a difference to a child or young person’s life? West Sussex County Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team is inviting you to come and find out what’s involved in supported lodgings care.

Find out more at www.westsussex.gov. uk/forstering or 0330 222 7775.

Wednesday 10 May, 19:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Chailey

Red House Common car park BN8 4JD TQ 393 217 Chailey Common. 2.5mi/4km. Easy.

Contact: 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day.

Wednesday 10 May, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Annual General Meeting and Auction.

Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 May,

Ditchling Players - ‘Duets’ by Peter Quilter See Local Living

Wednesday 10 May, 19:30

Film ‘SULLY: Miracle on the Hudson’

Sullington Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Starring Tom Hanks. The story of landing a damaged plane on the Hudson River. £5.

Contact: Ken Collins 01903 740745 Wednesday 10 May, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Illustrated talk in French by Edward Cholmondeley-Clarke about the escape of French prisoners from Britain in Napoleonic times. All members and visitors are most

welcome. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385

Thursday 11 May, 09:00-11:30

CANCERVICE Coffee Morning Marram Trading, 113 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU See Local Living Thursday 11 May, 19:30-21:00

Talk: How to Improve your Digestion ‘Heal your Gut the Macrobiotic Way’

The Yews Community Centre, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ With bloating, IBS, Crohn’s Disease and other digestive disorders on the rise, David will be sharing his wealth of knowledge by discussing how to improve your gut health by strengthening your digestion. £7. To book: call 07710 805683 or www. kushischool.uk, info@kushischool.uk Friday 12 May, 10:00-14:00

Fostering Drop-in Session

Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley RH10 6HG Do you have the desire to make a difference to a child or young person’s life? West Sussex County Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team is inviting you to come and find out what’s involved in fostering care. Find out more at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ forstering or 0330 222 7775 Friday 12 May, 09:00-All day

Plenish Cleanse Tasting Day

Seasons Forest Row, 10-11 Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DN A Tasting Day with Plenish Cleanse serving raw and organic juices and nut milks. Contact: 01342 824673 Friday 12 May, 20:00-21:30

Plumpton Roman Villa – Burgess Hill History Society

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Dr David Rudling gives an illustrated talk on the excavations which he has supervised there. Members £1, Visitors £3. Contact: Fred Avery 01444 235088 Saturday 13 May

Hurstpierpoint College Open Morning (Pre-Prep, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form)

Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9JS An opportunity to tour the facilities, listen to presentations by the Headmaster and current pupils, and meet key members of staff. Please register at: 01273 833636 admissions@ hppc.co.uk Saturday 13 May, 09:30-12:00

Early Years Opening Morning

Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Come to an Early Years Open Morning and see for yourself how beautiful and homely our Kindergartens are. There will be time to have a coffee and mingle with other parents. There will also be a presentation from one of our Kindergarten Teachers. Please book.

Contact: www.michaelhall.co.uk Julie Ruse 01342 827918 julie.ruse@michael.co.uk S u ss e x L i v i n g May 2017

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Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 May, 09:30-17:00

Paws in the Park Spring Show

South of England Showground – Ardingly Selsfield Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TL Endless activities for you and your dog! Be entertained by expert pooch handlers and ‘have a go’ at fun attractions with your pup!

Adults £10.50, Seniors and Children £8, Family (2 + 2) £33, Family (2 + 3) £35. Discounts available for booking in advance online!

Contact: Jacqui Curtis 07952 971452, jacqui@mdsshows.co.uk, www.pawsinthepark.net Saturday 13 May, 10:00–12:00

Plant Sale and Market

St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Variety of plants, bedding, annuals, perennials, vegetables, etc. Books, bric-a- brac, clothing, DVD’s, games, home produce, household items, shoes, toys. Free entry. All welcome.

Refreshments available.

Saturday 13 May, 10:00-13:00

NSPCC Plant Sale

Brinkley Lodge, London Road, Cuckfield RH17 5EU A large variety of plants for sale, all excellent value. Homemade refreshments. Attractive garden. Free entry.

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 May

Bluebell Railway ‘Branch Line Weekend’

Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL A 2 day event where 5 of our SE & CR locomotives take centre stage alongside LNWR Coal Tank visiting from its base at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

Saturday 13 May, 10:00-16:00

Balcombe History Society Exhibition – ‘Never a Dull Moment’

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We will trace the many clubs, societies and organizations that have been a big part of the village over the years. Adults £1, and children free.

Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie.budgen@btinternet.com Saturday 13 May, 10:30–12:30

Rainbow, Brownie, Guide & Senior Section Garden Fete

Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EU Annual Garden Fete in aid of Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall. Various stalls, competitions, raffle and display.

Free entry. Contact: 01825 733432 Saturday 13 May, 11:00-16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Parking and entry are free to this lively market in beautiful surroundings.

Clothing, crafts from many parts of the world, plants, delicious local organic produce and more. Puppet shows, all-day café and taster therapy

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sessions. Something for everyone! To book a stall: 01342 824944

Saturday 13 May, 14:00

reMEmber’s ME Awareness Week Conference Sheldrake Suite, Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN See Local Living Saturday 13 May, 19:00-Late

Butterfly Ball

Warren Ballroom, Worthing College, Sanditon Way, Worthing BN14 9FD Join us for a special evening of entertainment, live music and magic!

3 course meal and auction. £49pp includes 3 course meal.

Contact: Katie Banister katie.banister@guildcare.org 01903 528613 Saturday 13 May, 19:30

Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra Concert

St Andrew’s Church, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 OLG Celebrating the music and birthday of film composer John Williams.

Tickets £12 from Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 232067 or bhso.org.uk/ box-office. Tickets £14 on the door.

Narrated by Katie Derham.

Saturday 13 May, 19:30-22:00

‘A Murder Mystery Game’ - in aid of the charity Sussex Search and Rescue

St Symphorian’s Church Hall, New Road, Durrington, Worthing BN13 2PU For teams of up to 6 for all ages.

Licenced Bar. Raffle. Free nibbles.

Prizes for winning team. £6 per ticket.

Contact: Linda Upperton 01903 525764 up.sets@ntlword.com or Yvonne Eddleston 01902 605067 Sunday 14 May, 09:00 for 10:00

Little Horsted Fun Run

Isfield Playing Fields, Isfield TN22 5XH See Local Living Sunday 14 – Saturday 20 May

Dementia Awareness Week See Local Living

Sunday 14 May, 10:00–14:00

RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale

RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Free parking and disabled parking.

Set up from 9am, opens 10am. Light refreshments. Dogs welcome on lead. No food sellers/traders. Buyers: admission by donation. Sellers: All vehicles £10.00, trailers +£3.00.

Darren Parrish 0300 123 0741 friendsofsouthgodstone1@sky.com Sunday 14 & 28 May, 10:00-14:00

Conservation Work Parties

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in car park Come and help to conserve your local green area. Stay as long as you wish. www.bh-green-circle.org.uk Mary Smith 01444 242667

Sunday 14 May, 12:00-18:00

Ladies Day

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Nr. Lewes BN7 3AL Something for everyone from picnics to ultimate hospitality packages, great horseracing and amazing prizes for best dressed! Tickets from £10 per person when booked in advance.

Tickets from £10 per person when booked in advance.

Plumpton Racecourse 01273 890383, racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

biscuit at half-time. First evening free.

Mike 01444 482741

Wednesday 17 May, 10:15 for 10:45-12:00

Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A Talk by Anne Haworth on ‘The Miseroni Family, Lapidary Artists of Milan and Prague: a Story of Royal Patronage and Dazzling Brilliance’.

Non-members welcome: £7 on door.

Wednesday 17 May, 19:30

Felbridge Bowling Club Open Day

Mid Sussex Ramblers Hassocks Stroll

Sunday 14 May, 14:45 – approx. 17:00

Wednesday 17 May, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00

The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF The rising young conductor James Hendry will entertain us with stories, and songs to his own piano accompaniment. £6 for members and £12 for non-members, both prices include interval refreshments.

Contact: Edwin Cowley 01342 715709 ecowley@theiet.org www.gilbertandsullivantoday.org

Hassocks Horticultural Society, Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Alan Sargent is our speaker this month. Alan has designed and built over 60 RHS show gardens, so he has extensive experience of the fascinating background of this famous show.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50.

Refreshments included.

Sunday 14 May, 14:00-16:00

Felbridge Bowling Club, Crawley Down Road, Felbridge RH19 2 RN Come along for a taster session – qualified coach and all equipment provided. Fun in the Sun at Felbridge!

Contact: Daniel@beelinedata.co.uk

The Conductor’s Story, from G & S to Grand Opera

Monday 15 May, 19:45-21:15

East Grinstead Natural History Society

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT ‘Broadwater Warren’ – (How to create a Nature Reserve) by Alan Loweth Volunteer Manager/Co-ordinator of Weald Reserves. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. The Secretary 01342 315051.

Tuesday 16 May, 18:30

Fostering Information Evening

County Hall North, Park Street, Horsham RH12 1XH Do you have the desire to make a difference to a child or young person’s life? West Sussex County Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team is inviting you to come and find out what’s involved in fostering care. Find out more at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ forstering or 0330 222 7775 Tuesday 16 May, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Resolutions and talk about the RNLI

by Jo Kaddish. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 16 May, 20:00-22:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and

Dale Avenue long stay car park BN6 8AR, TQ307 154 Car park, Woodslands Road, Adastra Park, Keymer Parkwood Copse, Downsview Road. 3.5mi/5.6km.

Leisurely. Contact: John 01444 483860 or 07817 032135

Behind the Scenes at Chelsea Flower Show

Thursday 18 May, 09:00-15:30

Garden and Local Produce Fair

Cuckfield Park, Cuckfield RH17 5AB An opportunity to browse a range of garden and local produce stalls, coffees and lunch all in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Entry: £5. Contact: 01293 447367 newhorizons@stch.org.uk Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 May, 19:30

Wivelsfield Little Theatre – ‘Breaking The Code’ by Hugh Whitemore

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG See Local Living Thursday 18 May, 19:30-21:00

Talk: Overcoming the Sugar-Blues - How to Develop a Healthier Relationship to Sweet Food The Yews Community Centre, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ Sugar is as addictive as nicotine or heroin and responsible for many modern diseases. Come and find out how sugar affects your physical and emotional health. Learn how to reduce this. £7. To book: www.kushischool.uk, info@ kushischool.uk or call 07710 805683 Friday 19 May, 09:30-13:30

Furniture Painting Workshop

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Acquire tips and tricks and then try them out with the help of professional furniture painters Crabbitt & Co. Bring along your own small item. £55. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@

www.sussexliving.com

madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Friday 19 - Sunday 21 May, 19:30

The Attic Art Club Original Art Fair

The Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Friday 12:00–20:00. Refreshments from 18:00-20:00. Saturday and Sunday,10:00-17:00. Original works of art for sale, including paintings, woodturning, sculpture, glassware, jewellery, cards and prints by Sussex based artists. Admission FREE but voluntary contributions to Dame Vera Lynn’s Children’s Charity. Contact: Carole-Lynn Duffy 01444 482375.

Friday 19 May, 14:00

Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3A ‘Conspiracy History of the World’

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A talk by Andy Thomas. Contact: Jacqueline Brewer 01273 841072 Friday 19 May, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated international organist Dirk Jan Ranzjan. Entry £5 on the door.

Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net.

Doors open 18:00.

Friday 19 May, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting – My Farming Life

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT

By David Tas about his career in agriculture and his time as Farm Manager, Standen. All welcome. Nonmembers £3.00 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 Friday 19 & Saturday 20 May, 20:45-23:00

Museum at Night

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Join an enchanting guided walk. Visit rescued historic houses to hear tales and readings by fire and candlelight.

Pre-booking required. £25 each.

Over 16s only.

01243 811363 office@wealddown. co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk/shop Saturday 20 May, 10:00

Storrington Community on Show Ravenscroft Guide and Community Hall, Brown’s Lane, Storrington RH20 4LG The Community Partnership are hosting a variety of local groups, all displaying information about their work, and with members on hand keen to explain what is involved.

Contact: David 01903 746101 for more information.

Saturday 20 May, 10:00-16:00

Introductory Saturday to Macrobiotics

Birch Avenue, Haywards Heath RH17 7SL David and Nicola McCarthy will take you on a journey of discovery, discussing how you can achieve long-

term health simply through the food that you eat. They will share their expert knowledge in talks and cooking demonstrations. £80.

Refreshments and a delicious macrobiotic lunch will be included.

To book www.kushischool.uk info@ kushischool.uk or call 07710 805683

Saturday 20 May, 11:00-23:00

Fires & Spires

The Swan, Forest Row RH18 5AA Fundraiser for Fire Brigade & Holy Trinity Church. Daytime: Stalls, BBQ , Mystery Celebrity Live Music.

Evening: Wine and Cheese Tasting. £5 entry fee for the Wine & Cheese Tasting. Contact: Ballard & Shorthall 01342 822120 Saturday 20 May, 14:00-16:00

Paws & Claws 40th Anniversary Celebration Open Day Coombe Down, London Road, Sayers Common BN6 9HZ Stalls of gifts, cards, plants, bric-abrac, toys, books, raffle, tombola and homemade cakes, (weather permitting). Music by Raye Du-Val Jazz Duo. Contact: 01273 831125 Saturday 20 May, 20:00-22:45

Strictly Dance Magic – Ballroom Dance

Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Doors open 19:45. Licensed Bar, Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence.

Sprung floor and soft lighting. £7.50.

Contact: 07767 411115, 01444 248926 strictlydancemagic@gmail.com Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 May

Military and Home Front Weekend

Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Station Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT A weekend of nostalgia and history to go back in time to the wartime period, with re-enactments, dioramas to watch. Adults £11.50, Seniors £10.50, Children £7.00.

Contact: 01798 831370, office@amberleymuseum.co.uk Saturday 20 09:00-17:00 & Sunday 21 May, 10:00-16:00

The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan, who encounters French resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval.

Thursday 25 May, 20:30

Monday 22 May, 09:30-13:30

Maidenbower Junior School, Harvest Road, Maidenbower RH10 7RA Great evening of live music showcasing Chris Magrath. Members and visitors made welcome. Visitors £6. Contact: Brenda Mayne 01293 784166

Roman Blind Workshop

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to measure and make your own Roman Blinds. Small or sample blind will be made during the session. £60. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Monday 22 – Friday 26 May

French Polishing & Modern Hand Finishes

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, RH15 OSJ Skill Level: Beginner/intermediate.

Cost £590. John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 22 – Sunday 28 May

Help Chestnut Tree House during Children’s Hospice Week!

This is the UK’s awareness and fundraising week for children with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions and the services that support them. Please support by holding your own fundraising event. www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk 01903 871820

Tuesday 23 May, 10:00-15:00

Jewellery and Antiques Valuation Day

The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams specialists will be at The Courtlands Hotel to give free advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 tim.squiresanders@bonhams.com bonhams.com/hove

Camelia Botnar - Open Garden

Wednesday 24 May, 20:00-22:00

Sunday 21 May, 10:00-16:30

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Malcolm Stewart will be holding a Bonsai Talk with slides etc.

All welcome.

Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. ray.b@talktalk.net

Between Bucks Barn and Cowfold on the A272 Join us at our Open Weekend 20th & 21st May, Craft demonstrations and much more. Contact: 01403 864773, www.cbhomesgardens.com

Introduction to Beekeeping

Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood RH19 3PH Learn about the bees and how to maintain a beehive. £75, lunch included. Contact: Lisa Aitken 07956 815458 www.forestgarden.info Sunday 21 May, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

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Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG

Sussex Bonsai Group

Thursday 25 May, 19:30-21:00

Talk: Allergies and How Macrobiotics Can Help You

The Yews Community Centre, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ More than 21 million people in the UK have allergies and the number is increasing each year by 5%! David will explain how allergy sufferers can improve their health. £7. To book: www.kushischool.uk info@ kushischool.uk or 07710 805683

Quiz Night

The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Think you know it all? Prove it?

We will be raising funds towards St Margaret’s Church extension. Cheese fondue will also be available, please order. Contact: 01342 810644 Friday 26 May, 19:00

Crawley Keyboard Concert

Friday 26 May, 19:30-22:30

Supper Club - Introduction to Raw Eating Mama Ghanoushe, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Join us for a 3 course meal and learn about the benefits of eating raw – menu on website.£22.50.

Contact: Emma 01273 842534 mamaghanoushe@gmail.com www.mamaghanoushe.co.uk Friday 26 May

The Five Bells Inn Wine & Supper Club

Chailey Green, Nr Lewes, BN8 4DA A chance to explore our wine list with a four-course menu perfectly complementing each wine. Contact: 01825 722259 thefivebellschailey@gmail.com Friday 26 May, 20:00-22:00

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society Talk

Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Lion and the Tiger: The History of the British Raj in India. A talk by Margaret Nicolle. Please note that this meeting will be preceded by the brief AGM at 19:45. Free for members, £3 for non-members. Contact: Bill Kent 01273 832280 Saturday 27 May

£10 Tray Day

Clive Miller Butchers, 2 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RU £10 Tray Days are on the last Saturday of every month. 20 different varieties of meats to choose from.

Contact: Clive Miller 01273 832256 Saturday 27 May, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Contact: Amanda Felix 01273 842701 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May

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‘Play Bowls’ Open Days

Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood RH19 3PH Learn about greenwood, using traditional tools. £85 lunch included.

Lisa Aitken, 07956 815458 www.forestgarden.info

West Hoathly Bowls Club, Hook Lane, West Hoathly RH19 4PT Have a try at playing bowls. Enroll for free coaching sessions and special membership offer of £30 for your first season. Contact: Nick Goodman 01342 604084 nickgoodman69@sky. com, www.westhoathlybowls.org.uk

Sunday 28 May, 10:00-14:00

Olivers Coffee & Wine Car Meet

Olivers Coffee & Wine, 17/18 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne RH10 3LH An opportunity for you to show off your car or bike and meet up with fellow petrol heads. No entry fee, just turn up and enjoy.

Contact: 01342 821755 sales@oliverscoffeeandwine.co.uk oliverscoffeeandwine.co.uk

Saturday 27 May, 09:00-17:00

Children’s Green Woodworking

Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood RH19 3PH Learn about greenwood, using traditional tools. £85 for parent and child. Contact: Lisa Aitken 07956 815458, www.forestgarden.info Saturday 27 May, 19:00-21:30

Summer Music: Charity Concert in aid of St Wilfrid’s Primary School

Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May

Traditional Crafts Weekend

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Instrumental and Choral: Malcolm Arnold, Richard Rodney Bennett and premieres of pieces by Sarah Cattley and Andrew Storey. Free Admission with Retiring Collection. Andrew Storey: 07900 602860

Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Station Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT Over the May Bank Holiday we have many visiting craftspeople, some demonstrating their skills and techniques. Adults £11.50, Seniors £10.50, Children £7.00.

01798 831370 office@amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sunday 28 May, 0900-17:00

Introduction to Green Woodworking

Sunday 28 May, 11:30-16:00

Dogs Trust Shoreham Fun Day

Dogs Trust, Brighton Road, Shoreham BN43 5LT Dogs Trust Shoreham’s Annual Fun Day: a great day out for all the family, two & four legged! £1. Lisa Herbert lisa.herbert@dogstrust.org.uk & Pia Offord pia.offord@dogstrust.org.uk, 01273 466971, www.dogstrust.org.uk

Cuckfield’s Royal Observer Corps Post Opening Observer Field, Cuckfield The Cold War underground bunker built in 1961 and in use until 1991 has been restored. Entry by donation. www.facebook.com/ cuckfieldnuclearbunker www.cuckfieldmuseum.org

Sunday 28 May, 13:00-19:00

Monday 29 May

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ A variety of acoustic music - from pop to blues, folk and rock on two stages in the foyer, plus real ales, ciders and tempting food. Admission: Free. Box Office 01293 553636, hawth.co.uk

See Local Living

Acoustic Sunday

Monday 29 May – Sunday 04 June, 11:00-16:00

Half-Term Activities

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU Head to the Museum this half-term for fantastic indoor and outdoor children’s activities and trails with a ‘hands-on history’ theme. Adult £13.50, 65+ £11.50, Child £6, Family £36. 01243 811363, office@wealddown.co.uk

Lindfield Summer Fun Wednesday 31 May, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00

Birds, their Habits and Habitats – John Buckingham Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT East Grinstead RSPB local group.

Very interesting illustrated lecture.

New members welcome. £4 for Members, £5 for Guests. Contact Mark Roberts 01342 843190

Monday 29 May, 11:00-17:00

2017!

Garden opens 1st June

Sussex Prairies Garden 2017 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

1st-30th JUNE Jean Jean Genius- the longest strip of decorated denim in the world in aid of Jeans for Genes charity 2nd JULY Rude Mechanical Outdoor Theatre – The Commercial Traveller – a comedy in the garden 15th-16th JULY Spirit of the West and the Blackfeet Lodge – Native American enthusiasts exhibiting in the garden

11th- 20th AUGUST Indian Summer Bazaar – 5 marquees of ethically traded clothing, jewellery, homewares, talks, free children’s activities and curry lunches 3rd SEPTEMBER Unusual Plant and Garden Fair – a host of specialist plant nurseries and gardenalia exhibiting in the garden

Open six days a week 1pm until 5pm. Closed Tuesdays from 1st June-15th October 2017. Adult £7, child £3.50, season ticket £25.

Individual £60 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

01273 495902

www.sussexprairies.co.uk

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June 3rd/4th at Knepp Castle, Shipley, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8LJ www.knepp.co.uk

Quirky fair with a vintage twist.

Plants and wildlife stalls, classic cars, artists and craftspeople. Street food and picnicking, music and singing.

10.30am to 5pm both days. Adults £6.50, children under 14 £1.00, children under 4 free. Dogs welcome on leads.

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Fun ‘have a go’ events, arena displays, companion dog show and trade stands.

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Branch Line Events 13th & 14th May 2017 A two day event where five of our SE & CR locomotives take centre stage alongside LNWR Coal Tank visiting from its base at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. All engines will be running passenger trains throughout the day scheduled to an intensive timetable.

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Rail Ale Evenings

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Enjoy a steam hauled train ride, evening supper & Live Jazz at Horsted Keynes, plus everyone’s first pint will be free!Choice of Real Ales available at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and on board the train.

Bluebell Specials Visit the Bluebell this Spring and see why the railway got its name! Travel in our 1913 Observation Carriage for full panoramic views of the bluebells.

Services will depart from Sheffield Park Station. Sit back and enjoy a trip through the beautiful Sussex countryside – ideal for groups but lovely for everyone! Seats limited best to book in advance.

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Bright Bricks Build it Weekend 27th & 28th May 2017 Lego® and steam trains – who could ask for anything more?

Fun for all ages. See website for more details.

Tel: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway Booking is essential for some services. Please see website for details and T&C’s.

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