November 2016 Diary Dates

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Seasonal Safaris Throughout the Year New Barn Farm, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, RH13 8NN Experience the wonders of a wild safari in Sussex. Gift vouchers available for a variety of seasonal safaris running from Easter to October. Prices range from £25-£60 Knepp Wildland Safaris, 01403 713230, safaris@knepp.co.uk, www.kneppsafaris.co.uk Tuesday 01 November – Saturday 17 December, 10:00-15:30

Cards for Good Causes

Burgess Hill Library, The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Open Monday to Saturday. Christmas cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fillers for 36 charities both National and local.

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Morley’s Sausages & Mash Night

Morley’s Wine Bar, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG ‘Bangers and Mash’ are a traditional family favourite and perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Come to Morley’s and experience the warmth! £25 including a bottle of house wine.

Toby Payne 01273 835000 Wednesday 02 November, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Australia. A display presented by Ben Palmer. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 02 November, 19:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Pub Social The Duke of York, London Road, Sayers Common BN6 9HY TQ 266 180. Phil 01273 835931

Tuesday 01 November – Monday 19 December, 10:00-16:00

Wednesday 02 November, 19:30

Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN See above.

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Lindfield Horticultural Society welcomes Bob Tunks, renowned for his prowess as a horticultural judge in the field of flower arranging, following conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. All welcome. 01444 456509

Cards for Good Causes

Tuesday 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 November, 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 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 November, 18:00

Morley’s Burger Night

Morley’s Wine Bar, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Come and enjoy two of our home cooked burgers and a carafe of House wine for the fantastic price of £25.

Locally sourced ingredients prepared here in our kitchens. Choose from either a 500ml carafe of our House Sauvignon, Tempranillo or French Rose. Perfect! Toby Payne 01273 835000 Tuesday 01 November, 19:30

Lindfield Horticultural Society AGM

Wednesday 02 November, 19:45-21:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: ‘What Makes a Fraudster Tick?’ Speaker, David Porter.

Admission: Members free, Visitors £1.

Flo Whitaker 01444 245509 bhhs@ talktalk.net Thursday 03 & 10 November, 20:00, doors 19:30

Ditchling Film Society

Ditchling Village Hall, 12 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT We have two films this month, Theeb and The Dressmaker. Refreshments and parking. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5.00 payable at the door.

Friday 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Surplus Equipment Sale, an ‘On Air’ night, a Radio Night and Tabletop Sale and last, a Talk by Chris G4ZCS. Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk Friday 04 November, 20:00

Discovering Brambletye Medieval Manor and Park

East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT A talk by local Felbridge historian Jeremy Clarke. Free to Friends, £3 for visitors. Judy Wojtowicz 01324 714636 judy.wojtowicz@gmail.com Saturday 05 – Monday 07 November

Fleur-de-Lis Haywards Heath Grand Opening

Renaissance Retirement’s Fleur-de-Lis, Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4WH Renaissance Retirement invites you to the Grand Opening of its prestigious Fleur-de-Lis luxury development.

Louis Penny 0800 625 0026 Saturday 05 November, 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. Sue Young AIPM, DIMA 01342 822661 sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk http://forestrow.gov. uk/forest-row-market.aspx Saturday 05 November, 20:30

Ungrateful Dads Playing Live

The Fox Eating and Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly RH19 4PJ Ungrateful Dads are a party band mixing Classic RnB, Soul Funk, Blues, Ska Reggae and Rock, from the past to the present. 01342 810644 Sunday 06 & 20 November, 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. Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Pub Quiz

Thursday 03, 10, 17 & 24 November, 20:00

Sunday 06 November, 13:30

Wednesday 02 November, 13:30 for 14:00

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

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Charity concert to raise funds for St Peter and St James Hospice. Songs to help you banish the autumn blues. £7. Michael Hinton 01273 845635 michaelhinton@hotmail.com

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.

Burgess Hill Flower Club

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A talk on crop circles by Andy Thomas. First visit is free with current copy of Sussex Living Magazine.

Contact: 01444 235823 amt33gvt@ btinternet.com Wednesday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 November, from 18:00

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Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Friday 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 17:00-20:00

Forest Row Village Club Happy Hour

Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Every week, with beer from £2.50.

Tickets now available for New Year’s Eve band Rhythm Trio. 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www. forestrowvillageclub.co.uk

Musical Cheers

Monday 07, 14, 21 & 28 November, 08:0017:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes 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 07 November, 09:30-12:00

Drop-in Care Recruitment Event

The Acorn Beefeater Restaurant, Charles Avenue, Mid-Sussex Retail Park, Burgess Hill RH15 9TQ Opportunity to meet different Care companies to find out more about avenues you can take to work in the sector. Eleanor Shipton 0330 22 22190 eleanor.shipton@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobsincare Monday 07 November, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

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 etc. www.thegroup.org.uk Monday 07, 14, 21 & 28 November, 20:0021:00

Tranquil Hour

Balcombe Learn mindfulness guided meditation techniques to relax and tune in to your body and mind for a calmer mind. £5. Nicola Preston Bell 07887 751640 nicola@nicolaprestonbell.com Tuesday 08 November, 14:15

Henfield Flower Club ‘Forever Festive’

Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB A Festive Demonstration by Tracy Griffin. Sales table, raffles, plants, teas and easy parking. Tickets £10, raised seating £10.50 and are available from Mrs Sinclair-Young 01273 492064 or Mrs Jessie Toft 01273 492911.

Cheques payable to: Henfield Flower Club. Doors open 13:15.

Tuesday 08 November, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH An illustrated talk on “The Magic of Pantomime” by Ian Gledhill. The history of this enduring and peculiarly British institution. All welcome. John Chapman 01444 484470 Tuesday 08 November, 19:45

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society – Home Grown’s Best

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by John Negus the well-known broadcaster on Radio Sussex and Radio Surrey. £1 members and £2 non members. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 09, 16, 23 November, 09:30–12:30

Beginners Knitting

Made and Making, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells,

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DiaryDates Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Learn to cast on and off, knit and purl, join simple squares and how to read simple patterns. £90 for the three sessions. 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk www.madeandmaking.co.uk Wednesday 09 November, 10:00-17:00

Asian Art

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PD Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction. 01273 472503 clientservices@ gorringes.co.uk Wednesday 09 and 23 November, 1400-1600

East Grinstead Art Society

St Swithun’s Church Hall, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ 9th: demonstration, art clinic, Cathy Bird. 23rd: workshop. Visitors welcome £3 per meeting. Wendy Vick 01342 311 093 wmv85@outlook.com Wednesday 09 November, 19:30-21:30

Storrington & Pulborough District Rotary Film Night Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Community Film Night showing “Eye in the Sky”. Transport available if required. £5 from the Card Shop in Storrington or on the door on the night. Ken Collings 01903 740745 kandjcoll@bt internet.com Wednesday 09 November, 19:45-10:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society A.G.M.

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Annual General Meeting of the Society followed by a presentation of members’ videos. Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek43@btinternet.com Thursday 10 November, 18:15-20:30

Sixth Form ‘Pathways’ Open Evening Burgess Hill Girls

Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Provides prospective families and students the chance to find out more about the opportunities available for Sixth Form in September 2017.

Contact: Miss M Roach 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshillgirls.com www.burgesshillgirls.com Thursday 10 November, 14:30

Sussex During World War I

Council Chamber, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Historian Ian Everest talks about daily life in Sussex in WWI with fascinating photos of the time. £5 or £3 for members. Booking essential. Mike Nicholson 01444 457448 events@ cuckfieldmuseum.org Thursday 10 November, 19:00–22:30

Gluten Free Vegan Feast Night

Limes Bistro, 67 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2HN Vegetarian feasting not to be missed at Limes. Eleven tasting dishes from Asia plus wines. All gluten free, all delicious. £35. 01444 487858 restaurant@limesoflindfield.co.uk www.limesoflindfield.co.uk/vegetarianfeast-night Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 November, 19:30

Wivelsfield Little Theatre – ‘The

Dixie Swim Club’

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG See Local Living Thursday 10 November, 20:00

The Plough Inn Pub Quiz

Station Road, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF Every second Thursday of each month join us for this special Quiz and help raise money for Friends of Sussex Hospices. £1.50.

Nicole Palmer 01273 890311 theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk Saturday 12 November

Bluebell Railway Track Trek 2016

This year’s Track Trek sponsored walk will cover the entire line from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park, a distance of eleven miles. We will raise money for two appeals with all funds being equally split between our Accessible Steam Heritage and Cash for Cover appeals. To register, please email tracktrek2016@bluebell-railway.co.uk

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 November

Wood Machining

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Cost £300. John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.cvo.uk Saturday 12 November, 11:00-16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JB Parking and admission are free to this unusual Festive craft market in an interesting setting. Something for all the family. All-day café.

Saturday 12 November, 19:30

Songs of Love, Lust and Longing

Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB We will enjoy The Lou Beckerman Quintet’s unique, warm and vibrant style. Tickets £15 to include champagne. Black tie optional, but dress to impress. Tickets from Janice Kent 01273 831733 or me_cfs@ hotmail.com www.remembercfs.org. uk or by post to reMEmber, PO Box 1647, Hassocks BN6 9GQ Saturday 12 November, 19:30

A Shakespeare Celebration

office@worthparish.org.uk

who requests it. 01273 833056

Sunday 13 November, 09:00-12:00

Tuesday 15 November, 13:40-14:10

Meet in car park off Maple Drive for 9am Learn about and see the winter birds on Bedelands with help from knowledgeable enthusiasts (led by group members). Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW A variety of musical delights from current pupils. This is a free half hour concert, but please contact us to book.

Beverley Allen 01273 465968 baa@ lancing.org.uk www.lancingcollege. co.uk

Monday 14 November, 10:30-12:00

Tuesday 15 November, 19:45

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ An illustrated talk from Christopher Herbert on “Banks, Burgundy and Piracy: the fifteenth artists in Bruges”.

01903 297553

Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Annual Meeting. Visitors welcomed.

Jane Biggs 01273 834421

Winter Bird Walk on Bedelands Nature Reserve

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts

Monday 14 November, 10:45-12:00

‘See Us At Work’ Open Morning Burgess Hill Girls

Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Provides prospective families and students the chance to find out more about the opportunities available for September 2017. Miss M Roach, Registrar 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshillgirls.com www. burgesshillgirls.com Monday 14 November, 14:00 for 14:15-16:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL (Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12.00).

Display by the Society’s President. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@ hotmail.com Monday 14 November, 14:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society (Henfield)

Tuesday 15 November, 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 biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 16 & 23 November, 09:30-12:30

Festive Patchwork Table Runner

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to rotary cut, patch and quilt and make a stunning table centerpiece. £60. 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk www. madeandmaking.co.uk Wednesday 16 November, 10:15 for 10:4512:00

Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk on ‘Double Dutch’ Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk by Lynne Gibson to discover a world through the paintings found in the town houses of Dutch merchants in the 17th century. Non-members welcome, £7 on door. www.midsussexdfas.org.uk

Monday 14 November, 19:45

Wednesday 16 November, 20:00-22:00

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Trekking the High Himalayas” - a talk

by Kev Reynolds. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 14 November, 20:00

Saturday 12 November, 19:45-22:00

Coffee Morning

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EB Win without knowing every answer!

7pm if bringing a takeaway. Teams of 6, come as a team or join one on the night. Bring your own drink and nibbles. Glasses provided. £5 per person. All welcome. 0300 111 8150

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Henfield Hall, Cooper’s Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Libby Horner will talk about “The Mille Miglia: Cars, Culture and Food”.

An afternoon not to be missed! Guests welcome £5. 01273 494945 www. adurvalley,org.uk

St Andrew’ Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OLG Works include Romeo and Juliet Overture, Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Merchant of Venice Suite Montagues and Capulets, Concerto for Double Bass, Soloist, Nathanael Thomas-Atkin. Tickets £12 in advance from Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 232067 or www.bhso.org.uk or £14 on the door.

Quiz with a Difference!

Lunchtime Concert

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. thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@yahoo. co.uk Tuesday 15 November, 10:00-11:30 United Reformed Church Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB All patients of the practices of Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling, are cordially invited to the Mid Sussex Care Patient Participation Group Coffee Morning.

Care Co-ordinators, Suzie and Rita, will be in attendance, and will be happy to give any advice to anyone

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Haywards Heath

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Jonathan Fenby CBE, will give an illustrated talk in French – “L’Histoire de la France moderne, et ses effets aujourd’hui”. All members and visitors are welcome. Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Wednesday 16 November, 20:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Annual General Meeting

Upper Room, Town Hall, 40 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BA Mid-Sussex Group of the Ramblers Association (Sussex Area). Yvonne 01444 441926 Wednesday 16 November, 20:00-21:30

Balcombe History Society – ‘The Royal Sussex Regiment’

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Our speaker, Matthew Jones, Assistant County Archivist, will follow the history of the Regiment. £1 members, £3 visitors at the door, including refreshments. Julie Budgen 01444 S u ss e x L i v i n g November 2016

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Thursday 17 November, 15:00-17:30

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN A talk by Dr Philip Savage, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.

Arthur Millard 01403 262868 arthur. millard71@gmail.com Thursday 17 November, 20:00

Celebrity Recital: Sam Pearce, Horn and Simon Lane, Piano

Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW Sam Pearce, one of the bright young stars of the British horn playing scene, presents a diverse and exciting programme. £8 and £6 concessions.

Beverley Allen 01273 465968 baa@ lancing.org.uk www.lancingcollege. co.uk Friday 18 November, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT ‘Life at the local smithy’, a talk by John Grantham of Ashurstwood, who will describe the arduous life of a blacksmith. All welcome. Nonmembers £3 and members £1, including refreshments. Joan Roberts 01342 322648 Friday 18 November, 19:45-21:45

Music for Everyone

Cyprus all, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Entry £5 on the door. Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net. Doors open 18:00.

Saturday 19 November

The International College of Oriental Medicine

Van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead RH19 1DZ Open Day for people wanting to train in acupuncture. Overview of the programme. Observe an acupuncture treatment and talk to the practitioner. Chat with students. Take a tour of ICOM. Free entry. Leeanne Kingston 01342 313107/106 admin@ orientalmed.ac.uk Saturday 19 November, 10:00-16:00

Steyning Holistic Fair

The Steyning Centre, Steyning BN44 3XZ Talks, massage, healing, natural products, local artists, veggie food, readings, reflexology and handmade gifts. £3 - kids under 16 free. AnnMarie 01903 816115 / 07751158339 www.ann-mariemarchant.co.uk Saturday 19 November, 10:00-16:00

AEG Cooking Demonstration

Optimum, H3 Burrell Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1TW AEG expert will be cooking up some tasty treats using a Steam Bake oven and combination microwave. A free event, but please book your place.

01444 451551 or sales@optimumsales. co.uk Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November, 10:00-17:00

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Chailey & Newick Painting Group Annual Art Exhibition

Chailey Village Hall, A275 (next to Five Bells Pub), BN8 4DA New framed paintings, artists in action, refreshments, home-made cakes, win an original artwork. In support of St Peter & St James Hospice. Free.

Saturday 19 November, 19:30

Forest Row Choral Society – A celebration of St Cecilia’s Day

Holy Trinity Church, Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5AF Come and enjoy an evening of wonderful choral music sung by FRCS featuring works by Henry Purcell with professional soloist and an orchestra of period instruments. Tickets £12 (under 16s free) on the door or in advance from Seasons, Hartfield Road, Forest Row. Saturday 19 November, 19:30

Sussex Chorus – Carmina Burana

King’s Church, 33-35, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR The concert will include a recital by local cellist Pavlos Carvalho and pianist Karine Selo. Tickets from 01444 412579 www.WeGotTickets.com, Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 247726, Carousel Music 01444 417654 and on the door.

Saturday 19 November, 19:45-22:00

Haywards Heath Music Society Concert

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH The trio “In Voice and Verse” (soprano, piano and actor) will mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. £12 adults, concessions and member’s discount available. Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk Sunday 20 November, 10:00

Weald Classic Car Club Breakfast Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU All welcome.

Sunday 20 November, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS – Bridget Jones’s Baby (15)

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG The third installation of Bridget Jones’ life – career, love and a baby! Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page or wivelsfieldfilms.com Monday 21 November, 19:45-21:15

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Lecture with Slides

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4QW ‘Ponds’ (taking a look at who and what lives in them) - Lynne Flower, Warden at Kent Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre at Bough Beech. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. 01342 315051 Wednesday 23 November, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group, Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road,

Wivelsfield RH17 7QH This meeting is for Bonsai enthusiasts - beginners and experienced. All welcome. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Ray Brunsden 07342 650713 ray.b@talktalk.net www. sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com Thursday 24 November, 13:40-14:10

Lunchtime Concert

Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW A variety of musical delights from current pupils. This is a free half hour concert, but please contact us to book.

Beverley Allen 01273 465968 baa@ lancing.org.uk www.lancingcollege.co.uk Friday 25 – Sunday 27 November

produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.

Saturday 26 November, 16:15-17:15

A Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Lesson Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8QH Lessons involve exploring habits and patterns of movement (in sitting or lying) in order to find greater ease and comfort. Feldenkrais International Training Centre, 01273 844140, office@feldenkrais-itc.com, www.feldenkrais-itc.com

The Attic Club Art Fair

Saturday 26 November, 18:00-21:00

Friday 25 November, 10:00-14:00

Manor Field School, Burgess Hill RH15 0PZ Spoil yourself with pamper treatments and a unique shopping experience at our evening of affordable indulgence!

Tickets £5 in advance. £7 on the door.

Available at www.time4children.org. uk, or thebigindulgence2016@gmail. com or in person at Smiles & Styles & Beauty Too, Church Rd, Burgess Hill.

The Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Original works of art for sale including paintings, sculpture and wood carved items. All proceeds from refreshments will go to a local charity. Carole-Lynn Duffy 01444 482375 carolelynn@ btinternet.com

Fostering - Drop-in Session

Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham RH12 1PJ Come and find out more about becoming an adoptive parent. To view our video on a real-life foster family, visit our West Sussex videos pages (www.westsussex.gov.uk) and see our ‘Fostering - the inside story’.

Friday 25 November, 19:00 for 19:30-23:30

An Evening of Motown Music

Newick Village Hall, Newick BN8 4LE Come and enjoy this ever-popular Soul Diva evening. Tickets £30 to include supper and a licensed bar. Tickets from Jenny Smerdon 01825 722583 or Clare Halsey 01825 723293. All proceeds to St Peters & St James Hospice.

Friday 25 November, 20:00-22:00

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society Talk

Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A Celebratory History of Christmas – a talk by Andy Thomas. Free to members, £3 for non-members, (£13 annual subscription) Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@btinternet.com Friday 25 November, 19:15-19:45

St Andrews Night Celebration

Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1JF A two course meal preceded by a welcome drink followed by some easy Scottish Country dances.

01273 844144 and 01403 252694 to book newsletter@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk secretary@midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk www.midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk Saturday 26 November, 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

The Big Indulgence

Saturday 26 November, 19:30-23:00

Dave Williams Swing Band and Grand Auction

Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An entertaining evening with the Dave Williams Swing Band plus buffet supper and Grand Auction in aid of RNLI. £18 (includes buffet supper). Jo Kaddish 07808572215 Jo.kaddish@ btinternet.com Sunday 27 November

St Catherine’s Hospice Santa Vs Elves Horsham Park, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham RH12 1RL See Local Living Sunday 27 November, 15:00

From Sullivan to Sondheim

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB See Local Living Monday 28 November, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks ‘Sir John Gage and Firle Place’ - a talk by Helen Poole. Members £1.50, visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Wednesday 30 November, 19:45–22:00

East Grinstead RSPB Local Group Illustrated Lecture

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Our Changing Wildlife – which British species are increasing or decreasing in numbers and why? – Chris. £4 for Members. £5 for Guests.

Wednesday 30 November, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG St Andrews Day – Displays with a Scottish connection given by MSPS members. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

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