Diary Dates November 2018 Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote? Visiwww.sussexliving.com and fill in a Diary Dates form.
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DATES Thursday 01 - Friday 30 November, MondayFriday 09:30-15:30 and Saturday 10:00-15:30
Cards for Good Causes
Burgess Hill Library, The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Christmas cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fillers for 36 Charities both national and local. This event will continue until Wednesday 05 December. Contact: Caroline Exall, Manager 01444 410679 pimandray@gmail.com Thursday 01 - Friday 30 November, MondaySaturday 10:00-16:00
Cards for Good Causes
Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN Christmas cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fillers for 36 Charities, both national and local. Caroline Exall, Manager 01444 410679 pimandray@gmail.com Thursday 01 – Sunday 18 November
Cuckfield Remembers 1918-2018 Memorial Walk Cuckfield This free walk starts on Monday 29th October. Follow the trail and see the houses of 37 of our Cuckfield men who died in World War I. Find the map in our Cuckfield Remembers Programme, available in the village, or download from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Thursday 01 November, 15:00-17:30
Fun and Fireworks
Twineham CofE School, Church Lane, Twineham, Haywards Heath RH17 5NR Family fun including a fantastic firework display, tombola, penny guy competition, bar, hot dogs, entertainment, bonfire, face painting, popcorn, soup and flashing merchandise. £1.50 on the door, under 2s free. Julia Pattenden, fots@email.com Friday 02 November, 11:00-16:00
Taster Day from The Sussex Kitchen
Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE With Christmas pastries, cakes and mince pies, this will be a glorious day with scrumptious goodies. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk seasonsforestrow.co.uk Friday 02 November, 13:00
Lunch Time Concerts in Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Meridian Voices. Concerts are held on the first Friday of each month. Tea, coffee and squash available from 12:30 and there is no charge. Saturday 03 November
Winter Wellness Weekend Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel BN18 9PB Stay healthy and stress-free this season. Local mindfulness practitioners are on hand with taster
Do you have a West Sussex community event to promote? Email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. Visit our Diary Dates page on www.sussexliving.com sessions, demos and displays on how to live well this winter. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre 01903 881525. Saturday 03 November 10:00
Puppy Party
Browns Natural Pet Store, Ferring Street BN12 5JP Bring your puppy to a special in store party and recieve 10% off all products. Free entry, but booking essential as spaces are limited. contact@ brownsnaturalpetstore.co.uk www.brownsnaturalpetstore.co.uk 01903 899979. Saturday 03 November, 10:00-15:00
Forest Row Village Market Community Centre Car Park, or Foresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Locally produced fine food and crafts market. Contact: Mrs Sue Young (Market Manager). Sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk 01342 778062 www.forestrow.gov.uk
including a brief history of the seaside itself. All welcome, entry free. Contact: John Chapman 01444 484470. Tuesday 06 November, 19:30-21:00
Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors Club
Worthing Lecture Theatre (below main library) Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1HD All are welcome. Annual membership is £30 or £5 per talk. Contact: Andrew Pescott 07984 403890 or worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk 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, Main Meal £4.50, Dessert £2. The cost to deliver a meal is 50p per day. Contact: Sara Smart sara.smart@forestrow.co.uk
Saturday 03 November
St Mary’s Church’s Autumn Fair St Mary’s Church Hall Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Stalls plus fun and games – something for everyone! All proceeds to the maintenance and upkeep of our beautiful church. Small charge. Karen Blackman 01342 410718 Saturday 03, 10, 17 & 24 November, 12:0016:00
Sussex Crafts – Knit and Natter 130 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT All levels and abilities welcome. We can help you get started and give advice. Come and join us and make new friends whilst having fun. £2 incl. tea/coffee and biscuits 01444 455611. Sunday 04 November, 09:00-11:00
Veteran Car Run Breakfast The Victory Inn, Warninglid Road, Staplefield RH17 6EU Come and watch the London to Brighton veteran car run and enjoy a fantastic all-you-can-eat and drink breakfast buffet. £12 adults, £7 children. Please book: 01444 400463. Monday 05, 12, 19 & 26 November, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 2PE 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 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Tuesday 06 November, 14:30
Lindfield Preservation Society King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH An Illustrated Talk by Ian Gledhill - Oh, We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside. A lighthearted look at seaside entertainment in Sussex over the years,
Wednesday 07 November, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30
Burgess Hill Flower Club Demonstration by Janice Mason Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Demonstration entitled Pots of Colour. Members competition, refreshments, flower raffle, sales table. Visitors £6.00. First visit free with Sussex Living Magazine. Contact: Judith Alexander 01444 871886.
toys, food, chocolates and produce. Refreshments also available and the famous bacon butties. 50p entry. Margaret Hollingsworth 01273 493754 margaret@deadlinegraphics.co.uk Saturday 10 November, 10:00-14:00
Balcombe Village Craft Gift & Produce Market Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Lots of lovely things to see, so come enjoy the market and meet friends and help us fundraise for St. Catherine's Hospice. See also renowned WWI Frescoes, well worth a visit. For more information: 01444 811462. Saturday 10 November, 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 fun for all the family! To book a stall: 01342 824944. Saturday 10 November, 19:00 Arrival
Sparkling Wine Makers Dinner Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Enjoy an evening of sparkling wine from international award winning Ridgeview Estate Winery, paired with our divine dining. £79.50 per person. Reservations Team 01342 824988. Sunday 11 November, 19:30-21:30
Friday 09 November, 20:00-21:30
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road RH15 8DX Burgess Hill History Society monthly meeting. Ian Everest talks about the above from its beginnings during the Great War. Members £1, Visitors £3, including refreshments. Contact: Fred Avery 01444 235240. Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 November
Wood Machining
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Learn how to safely and effectively operate all the big machines together with lots of handy tips. £300. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co. Saturday 10 November, 09:30-11:15
Jumble Sale
St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Items for sale include bric-a-brac, books, clothing, toys and games, etc. Refreshments available. 40p for adults and children free. All welcome. Parish Office 0300 111 8150. Saturday 10 November 10:00-13:00
Henfield Christmas Charities Fair The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way BN5 9DB Come along to find nearly 40 charities offering all sorts of gifts,
Mid-Sussex Centenary Remembrance Concert
Dolphin Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Ardingly Choral Society with MidSussex Sinfonia, Copthorne Prep School Choir and local soloists will perform Faurés Requiem, Mascagni's Intermezzo & Hymn and other music for Remembrance, conducted by Robert Hammersley. £15 (conc. £13). In aid of The Royal British Legion. M Kershaw 01825 791241; Carousel Music 01444 417654; Dolphin Centre Box Office 01444 457337; online tickets at www.ardinglychoralsociety.org Monday 12 November, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Knepp’s Rewilding Project – a Naturalistic Grazing System. A talk by Penny Green. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 83235. Monday 12 November, 20:00-23:00
The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+ A pub in Burgess Hill A round of golf? Day at the races? Country walk? Dinner? Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Burgess Hill on the second Monday evening of every month. Meetings also in Lewes, Brighton and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give
one of the contact numbers a call. Tuesday 13 November, 09:30-14:30
Christmas Crochet
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Join us for a day of making festive baubles, mini stockings and bells. Amigurumi inspired projects for the festive season. £60. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540. Tuesday 13 November, 19:45
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Talk and Short AGM Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Winter Garden - An illustrated talk on some of the loveliest winter performers by Sally Gregson from Mill Cottage Plants. £1 members £2 non-members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 14 November, 13:00-14:00
Tiger Arts Free Lunchtime Concert
All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HS Light lunches and music and singing concert. Everyone welcome. Free entry, but donations towards lunch and concert costs would be appreciated. Contact: allsaints@ lindfieldnfo/tigerarts 01444 483294. Wednesday 14 November, 20:00
Balcombe History Society Talk Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Allen and Rene Marriott - Sussex History through the Lens of the Magic Lantern. There will also be an early flavour of Christmas to this, our last talk of the year. £1 members and £3 visitors, including refreshments. Julie 01444 811641. Thursday 15 November, Doors 19:30 Film 20:00
Ditchling Film Society
Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT A Fantastic Woman 100 mins 15 Cert. Director: Sebastian Lelio, Chile Spanish. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Ample free parking behind hall. Guests and temporary members £5, payable at the door. Friday 16 November, 10:00-12:00
Coffee Morning
All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 OJS In aid of Children’s Missionary Society and Water Aid. Cakes, raffle, books, crafts etc. Friday 16 November, 10:00-12:00
The Visually-Impaired Reading Group Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This group meets every third Friday. Transport provided. If interested please contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947. Friday 16 November, 14:00-16:00
Organic Wine and Cheese Tasting Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE
Join us for an exclusive tasting event, with some of the very best organic wines and cheeses. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk seasonsforestrow.co.uk
the Frankenstein story into the 21st century. £12 (Concessions £10). 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com
Friday 16 November, 19:30-21:30
Wivelsfield Films
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Our Floral Town - A talk by Jenny Watson, EGTC Head Gardener. Jenny co-ordinates the floral displays in the High Street and maintains the Terrace Garden and the Memorial Garden at East Court. £1 members and £3 per non-members. 07912 642730.
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Disney’s Christopher Robin (PG) Starring Ewan McGregor.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 17 November, 10.00-13:00
Tuesday 20 November, 13:30
Sunday 18 November, 19:30
East Grinstead Society Meeting
Repair Café Forest Row
Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ If your jeans need patching, your bike is squeaking or your kettle won't boil, bring it along and see if we can help. Free to enter. All repairs are free, but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. www.facebook.com/ RepairCafeForestRow Saturday 17 November, 10:00-16:30
Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Stunning displays of minerals and fossils, and an ultraviolet mineral room. Excellent activities for children including gold panning for real gold, searching for crystals and fossils. Talks including Sussex Dinosaurs. £2.50 adults, 50p children. 01403 274647. Saturday 17 November, 11:00-16:00
RSPCA South Godstone Christmas Fair
RSPCA S.G. Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/ A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls. Santa's Grotto: £3.00/child, gift included. Light refreshments. Free parking. Proceeds directly support animal centre. Donations to the animal centre are always welcome. 0300 123 0741. Saturday 17 November, 19:30
Barnstormers Comedy Club Balcombe Club, Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road RH176HP Comedians are Tony Burgess, Anthony King and special guest Andrew Lawrence. Manager, Balcombe Club 01444 811226 manager@balcombeclub.co.uk Sunday 18 November, 16:30-19:30
Grape & Grain Christmas Tasting 51 The Broadway, Haywards Heath RH16 3AS This year’s tasting will feature the usual extensive selection of wines, as well as showcasing a new local gin and local beers. £15. Ed & Angelica 01444 456217 info@grapegrain.co.uk
Lancing College Lunchtime Concert Recital Room, 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. College Reception: 01273 452213 www.lancingcollege.co.uk Tuesday 20 November, 19:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Annual Meeting followed by cheese and wine. Jane Biggs 01273 834421. Wednesday 21 November, 20:00-22:30
Meeting of the Royal Marines Association Upstairs Function Room, The Royal British Legion, 9-11 Buckingham Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5UA A gathering of Ex Royal Marines and veterans to have a meeting about local events and to socialise together. Yearly Membership Fee of £15 plus £3 local subs. Contact: Maureen Copelin Maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437.
chutney, cards, jewellery, books, cakes, calendars and stocking fillers. Adults 50p – includes a free tea or coffee. Children free. Friday 23 – Sunday 25 November, 10:30-16:00
Christmas Market
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 OEU Buy Christmas gifts and enjoy a great day out, as over 150 stands ‘pop up’ all over the Museum’s site! £8 adults, free child (0-17 years), free disabled + helper. 01243 811363 office@wealddown. co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk Friday 23 November, 11:00-16:00
Taster Day with Seggiano, Real Food from Italy! Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us for an organic gourmet spread of Christmas goodies, straight from Italy. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk seasonsforestrow.co.uk Friday 23 November, 20:00
Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society The Guide Hall, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An English History of Freedom – Speaker Andy Thomas. Admission: Free to members (£13 pa membership fee). Non-members welcome: entrance fee £3, £2 to members of other Historical Societies. Saturday 24 November,10:00-12:00
Paws & Claws Christmas Fair Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Autumn Fair with homemade cakes, clothes, books, toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and calendars, gifts, tombola and raffle. Entry 30p. Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273-846946 rosemary.harding@ mypostoffice.co.uk Saturday 24 November, 10:00-12:30
Thursday 22 November, 09:30-14:30
Felted Slippers
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Try your hand at making the warmest pair of slippers ever. We’ll show you how to wet felt your way to foot happiness. £65. www. madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk
Christmas Coffee Morning Burgess Hill Theatre Club, 103 Church Walk Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, Christmas tombola large selection of cakes, chutneys jams, marmalade all homemade, knitting by Jenny. Contact Judy 01444 248595 from Burgess Hill Friends of St Catherine’s Hospice. Saturday 24 November, 10:30-14:30
Thursday 22 – Friday 30 November
Winter Fayre in Aid of Pyecombe Church
Wakehurst, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Discover a spellbinding winter lantern trail where trees, ponds and forests are brought to life with magical lights and fire. Adults £14, Children (4-16), £8 (Free for under 4s). Family tickets available. Discounts for Friends of Kew and Friends of Wakehurst. Kew.org/ glowwild 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org.
United Reform Church Hall, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB A number of stalls selling handmade crafts and gifts, delicious food – take away and lunches, £100 grand draw and much more. Free entry. Karen Lewis 07818 568999, karenalew1@aol. com www.pyecombevillage.co.uk
Glow Wild
Sunday 18 November, 19:30
Monsters: A Modern Frankenstein Story
Friday 23, 18:30-21:00 & Saturday 24 November, 09:30-13:00
The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Celebrating 200 years of Mary Shelley’s classic, Pitchy Breath Theatre Company faithfully bring
Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Over 30 stalls offering a wide range of gifts including: scarves, pictures,
Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair
Saturday 24 November, 19:00-21:00
Ensemble Reza Candlelit Concert Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Start your festive season with a candlelit concert with virtuoso musicians Ensemble Reza, featuring beautiful music by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Tickets: £13 for adults and £3 for students and children November 2018 | SUSSEX LIVING 91
under 18. www.ensemblereza.com Saturday 24 November, 19:30
J.C. Carroll (the Members) Solo, Support The Bermondsey Joyriders Balcombe Club, Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road RH176HP Manager, Balcombe Club 01444 811226. manager@balcombeclub.co.uk Sunday 25 November, 11:00-14:00
Dogs Trust Shoreham Christmas Fair
Brighton Road, Shoreham BN43 5LT Free limited parking on site or in Adur Recreation car park and surrounding roads. Entry £1, OAP’s and children free. Raffle, tombolas, decorated Bonios, festive temporary and glitter tattoos, Dogs Trust Christmas cards, 2019 calendars and diaries, refreshments. Carol singers and much more! Lisa/Pia 01273 466971. Monday 26 November, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society Talk, Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Why is Church Lane so Steep? Bill Avenell is a retired geography teacher. He explains how the physical geography of the area they live in impacts on people’s daily lives. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351. Tuesday 27 November 10:00-15:00
Bonhams Valuation Day – Jewellery and Antiques
Doors open 14:00)
The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Enquiries 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com bonhams.com/hove
Worthing National Trust Assn Talk
Tuesday 27 November, 19:00-20:00
Men’s Health Evening
BMI The Esperance Hospital. Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG FREE men’s health evening at BMI The Esperance Hospital. Take the opportunity to speak with our team about the available treatment. To book call us on 0800 157 7762 or e-mail info@bmihealthcare.co.uk. Wednesday 28 November, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting we will be holding a demonstration of small bonsai pot making. You will be able to participate and make a pot yourself for a small fee. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 07342 650713. Thursday 29 November, 17:00-20:00
Enhance Christmas Event
1 Whitehall Parade, East Grinstead RH19 1AP Join us on our most exclusive night of the year for some festive fizz and nibbles. Free entry. Contact: 01342 301544 www.enhanceyou.co.uk Friday 30 November, 14:30-16:00 (
Durrington Community Centre, Romany Road, West Durrington, Worthing BN13 3FJ A talk by the Sussex & Kent Air Ambulance. The Trust provides helicopter emergency medical service responding to patients who have suffered trauma or serious medical emergencies. (Maximum of 100 seats). WNTA members £2, Visitors £4. Contact: Gillian Johnson 01903 416815. Friday 30 November, 19:30
An Audience with Kate Humble The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Join Kate for a fascinating talk about working with wildlife and the inspiring people she has met on her travels. £24.50 (£23.50 Concessions). 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com Friday 30 November
St Andrews Night Supper and Musical Entertainment The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ A two course meal followed by some musical entertainment with a Scottish theme. Contact to book 01403 252694 www.midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk secretarymidsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk
With
MID SUSSEX SINFONIA & COPTHORNE PREP SCHOOL CHOIR
Conductor ROBERT HAMMERSLEY In aid of
The Royal British Legion
Remembrance Concert Fauré Requiem Handel - Mascagni Sunday 11th November 2018 7.30pm Dolphin Centre, Haywards Heath Tickets £15 (Conc. £13) available from the Dolphin Centre Box Office, M Kershaw - 01825 791241 www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1123464
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