March 2017 Sussex Living Diary Dates

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‘Garden Inspiration’ Competition: ‘Now Winter’s Gone’

Cyprus Road Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8EX Floral arrangements for the Burgess Hill Flower Club by demonstrator, Janice Mason. Please come along and see the demonstration and join us for a cup of tea. £2.50 members, £6 visitors. First visit free if you bring a copy of the current Sussex Living magazine.

Wednesday 01 March, 14:30

The Coach Roads to Brighton

The Council Chamber, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Geoffrey Hewlett tells thrilling stories from the Sussex coaching era including accidents, robberies, ghosts and gallows! £5 or £3 for members.

Contact: Mike Nicholson on 01444 457448 to reserve a place or events@cuckfieldmuseum.org Thursday 01 March, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Visit from Hastings & East Sussex Philatelic Society. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Thursday 02 March, 08:30-13:00

Open Morning

Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA There’s no better introduction to both Michael Hall and Steiner Waldorf education than an Open Morning.

An opportunity to see students at work and play, tour our facilities and listen to one or both of our talks. Please book: 01342 827918 www.michaelhall.co.uk contact@michaelhall.co.uk Thursday 02 March, 16:00-19:00

Wedding Open Evening

Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr Henfield BN5 9LJ Come and view our wedding facilities and meet our recommended suppliers and our staff who can answer your questions. Free entrance.

Contact: 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk Thursday 02 March, 19:30 for 20:00

Ditchling Film Society – Sunset Song Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT See Local Living

Thursday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 March, 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!

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Saturday 04 – Sunday 05 March, 09:00-17:00

Every Friday in March, 11:45

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ This course is an introduction to using the machinery that might be found in a small to medium sized woodworking workshop. Some previous cabinet making skills would be useful for this course, but are not essential. £300.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk

Gages Community Lunches

Forest Row Area Join us for a delicious home-cooked lunch every Friday, in our Community Café. Our bus service will pick you up and return you home afterwards. Cost of bus £2 return. Contact Sara Smart 01342 822661.

Friday 03, 10:00-18:00, Saturday 04, 16:0020:00 & Sunday 05 March, 11:00-15:00

Balcombe Arts Weekend

St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX See Local Living Friday 03 March, 14:00-16:00

Women’s World Day of Prayer Service

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH An ecumenical service prepared by the women of the Philippines. All welcome. Contact: Jennifer Cloake 01444 453174 Friday 03 March, 19:00

A Balcombe Feast of Music – A Concert for Everyone

St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX See Local Living Friday 03, 19:30 & Saturday 04 March, 14:00

40 Years– Let’s Celebrate!!

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Variety concert – Friends & Neighbours, song, dance, magic, sing-a-longs and raffle. Sponsors are Burgess Hill & District Lions. A donation will be given to Hassocks Explorer Scouts. £5 including refreshments, £2 per child.

Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have our “On Air Nights’, a Talk about Green Antennas, Radio and Table-Top Sale, and a Talk about ‘Oldlands Mill”.

Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk www.msars.org.uk Saturday 04 March, 09:30-15:30

Spring Open Day

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 entry.

Contact: Mrs Y Irvine, Head of Admissions 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshillgirls.com www.burgesshillgirls.com

Wood Machining

Saturday 04 March, 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, forestrow.gov.uk/ forest-row-market.aspx Saturday 04 March, 10:30

Arena Polo International Test Match

The All England Polo Club, Hickstead RH17 5NU The All England Polo Club will play host to the Arena Polo International Test Match for the Bryan Morrison Trophy.

Gates Open 10:30, 11:30 12-Goal Players Captaining the Teams, 13:30 Test Match, 16:00 Post Match Luncheon, General Admission £5, Post-Match Luncheon £49.50.

Contact: 01273 834315 www.hickstead.co.uk Saturday 04 March, 19:00-23:00

Only Fools and 3 Courses

Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr Henfield BN5 9LJ A highly entertaining evening based on Only Fools and Horses, meet Rodney, Del Boy and Uncle Albert whilst enjoying a delicious 3 course meal. £35 per person. Contact: 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk Sunday 05 March, 14:30

Friends of Ashenground & Bolnore Woods – AGM & Talk on Bats

Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Annual General Meeting and talk on bats by the Sussex Bat Group.

Non-members welcome. Refreshments

St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX This sung service of Praise marks the end of Balcombe Village Arts Weekend.

Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 March, 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 Tuesday 07, 14, 21 & 28 March, 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 07 March, 18:30

Annual General Meeting and Talk

by Simon Chandler Mid Sussex Health Care Patient Participation Group, Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Patients registered with Mid Sussex Health Care are welcome to attend.

The AGM follows with a talk by Simon Chandler, Chairman, Clinical Patient Reference Group and Locality Lead on the Clinical Commissioning Group. It will be on Patient Engagement and Changes to Local Health Care. Contact: Terry Harper 01273 833554 terry.harper @btinternet.com Tuesday 07 March, 19:30

Pub Quiz

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.

Tuesday 07 March, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX See Local Living

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

Sunday 05 March, 17:00

Tuesday 07 March, 20:00-22:00

Sunday 05 March, 15:00

Janet Canetty-Clarke ‘In Conversation’ with Jeffrey LloydRoberts

Short Service of Praise

Lindfield & District Folk Dance www.sussexliving.com

Club

Richard Husband presents ‘Perfins’, those little holes in postage stamps.

Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

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

illustrated talk in French about London Blue Plaques, entitled ‘Des 12 personnalites francaises figurant sur des Blue Plaques a Londres, 4 sont a l’honneur ce soir’. All members and visitors are most welcome. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385

clothing, DVD’s, games, household items, furniture, shoes and toys.

Refreshments available. Adults 40p, children free. All welcome.

Wednesday 08 March, 09:30

Thursday 09 March, 13:10-14:00 All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0JS Doors open 12:30 for refreshments.

Concert given by music students from Burgess Hill School for Girls. Entry free. Donations gratefully received to cover cost. Edwina Ray 01444 870977 akrnirala@aol.com

South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Pattern Cutting Your Own Dress Block Spend the weekend making a dress block that will fit you like a glove. Say goodbye to frustrating shop patterns. £160. Contact: 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Hadrian was Roman emperor from 117 to 138 A.D., known for building Hadrian’s Wall, which marked the northern limit of Britannia. Guest Welcome - £5. Annual membership only £29. 01273 494945

Thursday 09 March, 15:00

Saturday 11 March, 11:00-16:00

Hassocks Field Society

The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN There will be an open forum where several members will talk about their experience of the latest treatments.

Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA This market is a pleasant and social occasion to browse, buy unusual presents, eat tasty food, enjoy music or a puppet show or just relish the ambience of Kidbrooke Mansion. To book a stall: 01342 824944

Thursday 09 March, 20:00

Saturday 11 March

Mid Sussex Ramblers Sussex Ouse Valley Way Stage 1 Village Hall, B2110, Lower Beeding RH13 6NR Lower Beeding to Ardingly Reservoir.

Please ring Paul Jenkins to register your interest. 12.5mi/20.1km Moderate. Contact: Paul J 07711 772853 on the day or 01444 441530 Wednesday 08 March, 19:00

St George’s Millennium Garden Trust The Bowls Club Pavilion, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB See Local Living Wednesday 08 March, 19:30

Rotary Film Night – Miss Saigon

Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP The extraordinary 25th anniversary performance recorded live in London’s West End. Tickets £5 from The Card Shop in Storrington. Unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the door on the night. Contact: Ken Collins 01903 740745. If you would like help with transport, please contact Marion Emery 01903 813014 Wednesday 08 March, 19:45-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN69UY Our speaker will be Irene Eltringham Willson, NGS Organiser, who will give an illustrated presentation on the Development, Aims, and Successes of the National Garden Scheme. The organization behind the NGS including photos of some of the private gardens open to the public. Visitors welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com n8a5cluv@talktalk.net Wednesday 08 March, 20:00

Lindfield Horticultural Society ‘The Revival of an Arts & Crafts Garden at Standen’

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A talk by Sue Greig. Hear about the highs and lows of the five-year project to reinstate the garden at Standen back to its former glory of the 1920s. £1 members, £2 visitors.

All welcome. Enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 08 March, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Bernard Masson will be giving an

Lunch Time Concert

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Plough Inn Mad March 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 p.p.

Nicole Palmer 01273 890311 theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk Friday 10 March, 18:30-21:30

Forest Row Village Club - Ray Collins Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Live Classic Pop, Rock, Soul and Blues. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk Friday 10 March, 20:00

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to Burgess Hill. Tickets £22. www.martletshall.org 01444 242888 Saturday 11 March, 09:30-12:00

Early Years Open 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, then there will be a presentation from one of our Kindergarten Teachers. Please book: www.michaelhall.co.uk Julie Ruse 01342 827918 julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk Saturday 11 March, 09:30–10:30

Jumble Sale

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Bedding, books, bric-a-brac,

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 March, 10:0016:00

Made and Making

Mansion Market

Hurstpierpoint College Open Morning (Pre-Prep, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form) Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS An opportunity to tour the facilities, listen to presentations by the Headmaster and current pupils, and meet key members of staff.

Contact: Admissions 01273 833636 admissions@hppc.co.uk Sunday 12 March, 09:00-16:30

GB Renshinkan Karate Invitational Tournament

Triangle Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA International kata and kumite tournament. Contact: 01444 454827 jtrenshinkan@btinternet.com www.renshinkankarate-england.org.uk Sunday 12 March, 10:00-19:00

So You Want To Dance?

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN This is a dance and vocal competition that invites all styles of dance to compete in front of an expert panel of judges! The competition offers a £500.00 cash prize for the winning act. £7 children, £10 adults.

01444 242888 www.mastersperformingarts.co.uk www.martletshall.org Sunday 12 March, 15:00-17:00

What’s The Buzz About?

Ditchling Village Barn and Green, Ditchling BN6 8SP Laurie Jackson, star of last summer’s BioBlitz, will be talking about pollinators and how we can help them – not just bees but moths, butterflies and other insects. Join us for tea and cake, and learn how to make your garden buzz.

Monday 13 March, 14:00 for 14:15-16:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL

Monday 13 March, 14:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society The Emperor Hadrian: Not Just The Wall by Richard Thomas

Monday 13 March, 19:45

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT ‘Here be Dragons: the Last of the Giants’. A talk by Ray Hale. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 13 March, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

A pub in 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 Monday 13 March, 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. thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@yahoo. co.uk Tuesday 14 March, 09:45-13:30

Mayfield School Open Morning

Mayfield School, The Old Palace, Mayfield TN20 6PH To see first-hand how we can help your daughter to flourish academically, to develop her talents – wherever they lie – and discover hidden ones, join us for our Open Morning. (New Sixth Form Centre, Oxbridge Success, Full and Weekly Boarding, Creative Thinking).

Contact: Jennifer Gandy, Registrar 01435 874642 registrar@mayfieldgirls.org Tuesday 14 March, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Weald Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Weald Inn. Owners and enthusiasts welcome. Come and have a chat, listen to a few stories or even tell a tale or two. For further information please call Fred Bone 01444 239853

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Tuesday 14 March, 19:30

The Warninglid Players AGM

The Seaforth Hall, Cuckfield Lane RH17 5UB See Local Living Tuesday 14 March, 19:45

‘Hardy Geraniums’

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by Graham Spencer, owner of Plants for Europe and previously 15 years working experience at Croftway Nursery, specialist growers of hardy perennials. £1 members, £2 non-members. greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 15 March, 09:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Sussex Ouse Valley Way Stage 2

Ardingly Reservoir Car Park RH17 6SQ (small charge) TQ 335 286 Ardingly Reservoir to Newick. Please ring Paul Jenkins to register your interest. 10.2mi/16.4km Moderate. Contact: Paul J 07711 772853 on the day or 01444 441530 Wednesday 15 March, 10:15 for 10:45 – 12:00

Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society Talk

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk by Clare Philips: The lecture will look at Faberge Easter eggs, and the work of the designers and goldsmiths. Non-members welcome: £7 on the door.

Wednesday 15 March, 20:00

Balcombe History Society - A talk

by Ian Everest – ‘The Women’s Land Army’ Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Ian’s Mother was one of 80,000 Land Girls during WW2 and this talk includes some of her personal memories. The talk will be preceded by a short A.G.M. £1 members and £3 visitors, including refreshments.

Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 Thursday 16 March, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk – Lady Arabella Stuart – the Lost Queen and Hardwick Hall by Heather Woodward. Members £3.00 Non-members £5.00 (Members do not have to be NT members).

Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055 Thursday 16 March, 19:30 for 20:00

Mid Sussex Friends of the Donkeys ‘Quiz Night’

The Woolpack, West Street, Burgess Hill RH15 8NN Teams of no more than 6. Book in advance for your table. Light snack included for your fee. £5 per person.

Funds to go to Safe Haven for Donkeys. Contact: Hayley Bradbury 01444 470128 hayley@safehaven4donkeys.org Thursday 16 March, 19:30 for 20:00

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Ditchling Film Society – Suffragette

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT See Local Living Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 March, 19:30

Three Talking Heads

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Alan Bennett’s exquisitely funny Talking Heads: A Cream Cracker Under the Settee, Her Big Chance and A Lady of Letters. £8 and £10.

Box Office: Henfield Furnishings, High Street 01273 490080 www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com Friday 17 March, 09:30-12:30

Website and Blog. One day courses from £38.50 (concessions are available). Aspire Sussex 0345 6010161 enquiries@aspiresussex.org.uk www.aspiresussex.org.uk

children under 16 free. In aid of St Peter and St James, More info: 01444 471598

Saturday 18 March, 19:30-21:30

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT A talk given by local resident Phil Holland. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: The Secretary 01342 315051

Songs to Inspire

King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR ‘Mass of the Children’ by John Rutter sung with children of Hurst Prep Choir. Plus other lovely works – see website. Tickets £15, Students and under 16’s £5. www.sussexchorus.org, www.

WeGotTickets.com 01444 412579

Pre-Diabetes Classes

Saturday 18 March, 19:30-21:45

Friday 17 March, 18:45-21:45

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

Judges Close Surgery, High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3AA Free half-day course. Contact: 01444 477191 wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk

Music for Everyone

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated organist/keyboard player, Andrew Varley. Entry £5 on the door.

Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net. Doors open 18:00.

Friday 17 March, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society – Open Forum

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT An open discussion on Planning, Development and Heritage issues affecting East Grinstead; followed by a talk by Tony Cox on the work of the local food bank. All welcome.

Non-members £3 and members £1, including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 Saturday March – 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

The Friends of St Peter’s Church Chailey - Gloria! A Concert of Magical Music

Saturday 18 March, 19:45

Going for Gold Zumba for All

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY A fun evening where everyone can have a go at Zumba and benefit from a bit of exercise! Contact: Barbara O’Rourke 01273 846811 b.orourke312@btinternet.com Tuesday 21 March, 09:30-14:30

Granny Bunting Crochet Workshop

Saturday 18 March, 21:00-Midnight

Tuesday 21 March, 19:45

Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW Irish Band Live. Free entry. info@ eightbellsbolney.co.uk 01444 881396

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY ‘Jump’ – true story of Dolly Shepherd, Edwardian lady parachutist. Speaker Tony Turner. Visitors welcomed.

Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421

St Patricks After Bash Straw Dogs Live

Sunday 19 March, 10:00

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

Sunday 19 March, 14:30

‘Gloria’

Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ See Local Living Sunday 19 March, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield Films – La La Land (12A) Comedy, Musical, Romance

Saturday 18 March

Sunday 19 March, 11:00-16:00

Marle Place Adult Education Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8HZ One day courses including: Hypnotherapy, Psychology, Cookery, Drawing - Pastel, Machine Embroidery, How To Create a

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL Antique valuations with specialist valuers, Buy and sell at our live auction. Antique and vintage stalls.

Delicious food all day. Entry £3,

Super Saturday Courses

Monday 20 March, 19:45-22:00

St Wilfred’s Church, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH The Countess of Munster Awardwinning Syrian concert pianist, Riyad Nicolas, will perform a recital of music ranging from Scarlatti to Ligeti, by way of Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Ravel.

Balcombe Parish Room, Balcombe This market is produce only – including sausages, cakes, monty Bojangles truffles, Game On chilli Jellies etc. Oscar doggy treats and lots more. Refreshments in support of Balcombe Care.

Contact: 01444 811462

Produce Only Market

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Ontario, Canada.

Made and Making, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Spend a lovely day crocheting some summery bunting, working with lots of colour changes and mastering your pattern reading skills. £60.

07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk

Haywards Heath Music Society

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A musical comedy about the relationship between an aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician.

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.

Saturday 18 March, 09:30-13:30

Monday 20 March, 19:45-21:15

Antique & Vintage Fair

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Wednesday 22 March, 09:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Sussex Ouse Valley Way Stage 3

Oldaker Road, Newick BN8 4LW Newick to Lewes. Please ring Paul Jenkins to register your interest.

9.8mi/15.8km Moderate. Contact: Paul J 07711 772853 on the day or 01444 441530 Wednesday 22 March, 19:00 until late

French Night

The Egremont Restaurant, 32 Brighton Road, Worthing BN11 3ED Join us for a French night with a 2 course dinner – a fun French entertainment! £16.50pp includes complimentary drink on arrival and 2 course dinner. Contact: Joanne Longhurst 01903 528613.

Joanne.longhurst@guildcare.org Wednesday 22 March, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Corin Tomlinson will be demonstrating on Bonsai Trees. All welcome to attend. Tea and coffee available. First visit free. Subsequent visits £5 or join the Group. Contact:

www.sussexliving.com

Ray Brunsden -1444 244267.

All welcome.

Thursday 23 March, 19:00-21:30

Quiz Night

Cherry Tree Centre, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QB Come and test your knowledge.

Maximum 6 people per team. Please bring drinks and nibbles. £3 per person. Raffle. Booking required 01444 236497 Thursday 23 March, 19:00

Downlands Community School Spring Concert

Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP Downlands students celebrating all genres of music! Tickets £3.

Contact: Nicki Burston 01273 845892 nburston@downlands.org Thursday 23 March, 20:00

Seriously Funny Comedy Club

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Enjoy some seriously funny comedy at Mid Sussex’s longest running Comedy Club. Licensed Bar. Tickets £9 (advance), £11 (on the door).

01444 455440

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 25 March, 09:30-12:00

Seedy Saturday

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR Just in time for planting season, we’ll be holding a seed swap at the Hassocks Village Market. Bring vegetable or flower seeds you have saved and swap for some other varieties. There will also be a garden tool repair service.

Saturday 25 March, 10:00-12:00

Spring Fair

Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LQ Spring Sale in aid of Church Funds.

Gifts, Cake Stall, Toiletries, Raffle, Bargain Books and lots more. Tea and coffee served with hot cross buns.

Free entry.

Saturday 25 March, 10:00-15:00

Mother’s Day Workshop

Village Hall, Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5ES See Local Living

The Orchard’s Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH We’re holding a free Workshop where you can decorate your own mug or trinket box to show Mum just how much you care! Contact: Nicola Bird 07415 980629

Saturday 25 March

Saturday 25 March, 10:30-12:30

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

Patcham Methodist Hall, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE Lots of bargains, cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious refreshments and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals. Free admission.

Contact: RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter 01273 554218 info@rspca-brighton.co.uk

Friday 24 & Saturday 25 March, 19:30

The Frow Show

£10 Tray Day

Saturday 25 March, 08:15-13:00

A Day in the Classroom

Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA An exceptional opportunity to experience a typical day in the life of a Michael Hall pupil. Choose from either: Early Years, Lower School or Upper School and see for yourself how the curriculum works within various lessons. Please book: www.michaelhall.co.uk 01342 827918 contact@michaelhall.co.uk Saturday 25 March

Super Saturday Course

Millais School, Depot Road, Horsham Street, Faith RH13 5HR Why not attend our brilliant one day course in Learn German for City Breaks: Hamburg £38.50. Contact: Aspire Sussex 0345 6010161 enquiries@aspiresussex.org.uk www.aspiresussex.org.uk Saturday 25 March, 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

RSPCA Brighton Spring Fair

Saturday 25 March, 13:30-15:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society - Flower and Produce Show Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A traditional horticultural show, full of springtime scents and colours!

Also, refreshments, tombola, plant and produce stalls. Admission: 50p.

Contact: bhhs@talktalk.net 01444 257806 Saturday 25 March, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - Spring Show and Plant Sale

Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Spring flowers, cookery, floral arrangements, children’s exhibits, photography, novice section. Tea and home-made cake. Bargain plant stall.

Raffle and Auction of produce at end of show. Exhibiting is free and open to all. Schedules with full details from Gibsons in the High Street. £1 entrance. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 25 March, 14:35

Hassocks Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN69UY Come along to see members’ exhibits of Flowers, Floral Art, Vegetables, Cookery, Handicrafts, Photography and Painting. Also Children’s Open Classes being “3 Miniature Daffodils in a Pot”, A Decorated Flower Pot” and “3 pieces of Rocky Road Cake”.

So, plenty to see including Plants for Sale, a Raffle and Refreshments will be available. Admission 50p. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 Saturday 25 March, 19:30-22:30

Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District Quiz Night

Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Lower Street, Pulborough RH20 2BF Quizmaster Andrew Lake asks the questions. There will be prizes and a raffle with a Licensed bar. £12.50 (includes fish & chip supper & dessert).

Contact: Mike Webster 01798 812764 leonierowan@btinyernet.com Sunday 26 March

Bluebell Railway – Mother’s Day Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL Enjoy either a three-course lunch or an afternoon tea on board a steam hauled train. Varied costs. Contact: www.bluebell-railway.com 01825 720800 Sunday 26 March, 10:00-18:00

Mother’s Day at Borde Hill Garden

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Treat mum to an early springtime walk. Make it special with a Camellia Tour, or lunch at Jeremy’s or Elvira’s.

Garden entry: normal admission charges apply. Camellia Tours: £10 pp, including Garden entry. Book tickets at: www.bordehill.co.uk/events.

Lunch bookings required for Jeremy’s and Café Elvira. Contact: 01444 450326 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk Sunday 26 March, 10:30

jessica.marshall@ampersandcatering. co.uk

Monday 27 March, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY ‘The Geology of the Weald’ – a talk

by Brian Braby Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Tuesday 28 March, 10:00-16:00

Bonhams Art & Antiques Valuation Day

The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Complimentary auction valuation. No appointment necessary. Home visits can be arranged.

Wednesday 29 March, 19:45–22:00

The Secret Life of the Dormouse – Andrew Cleave

Old Court House East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Please note venue change, which is opposite the main hall. East Grinstead RSPB local group. Very interesting Illustrated Lecture. New members welcome. £4 for Members, £5 for Guests. Contact: Mark Roberts 01342 843190 Thursday 30 March, 20:00

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 31 March, 10:00-12:30 Booking by 27th of March required

Reverse Glass Painting Workshop 14 London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QX (nr Sheddingdean Business Park) Learn basic painting techniques of a Croatian naïve inspired tradition. No previous experience required. Gift certificates available for Mother’s Day. £35 incl. all materials. Booking by 27th of March required.

Mid Sussex Ramblers Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir

Thursday 31 March, 19:30-22:30

Sunday 26 March, 12:00-16:00

Friday 31 March, 20:00-22:00

Wakehurst Place, Royal Botanical Gardens, Ardingly RH17 6TN Celebrate Mother’s Day with a threecourse carvery meal in Wakehurst’s stunning Elizabethan mansion. Table service and bar will be available.

Adults £25 (£12.50 for children under 10) Contact: 01444 894040

Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk by John Cooper (retired curator of the Booth Museum, Brighton). Free for members, £3 for non-members.

Contact: Bill Kent 01273 832280

Balcombe Railway Station Car Park (No charge at weekends) RH17 6JF TQ 432 323. Balcombe Station, Upper Pilstye, Ouse Valley Viaduct, Ardingly Reservoir, Balcombe Mill.

Please bring a snack to eat en route.

7.5mi/12.1km Moderate. Contact: Sue 01825 722135 or 07905 225711 on the day.

Celebrate Mother’s Day

Supper Club @ Mama Ghanoushe Mama Ghanoushe, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Join us for three courses of nutrientpacked high-energy gluten-free vegan food. Menu to follow on website. £22.50. Contact: Rachael/Emma 01273 842534 mamaghanoushe@gmail.com www.mamaghanoushe.co.uk

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society Talk

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