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DATES Until Monday 29 October, 09:30-16:30 daily
Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail
Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Follow the trail to find 14 Giant Ducks designed by World Famous Aardman Studios and celebrities like Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Joanna Lumley. Entry included in regular admission ticket price. 01903 883355 info.arundel@wwt.org. uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel
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Men & Women Aged 50+ A pub in Lewes A round of golf? Day at the races? Country walk? Dinner? Casino? Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. Meetings also in Brighton, Burgess Hill and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.
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 Monday 01 October, 20:00
Minton Badminton Club Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members would be most welcome – we are particularly short of men at the moment! Come along for a ‘taster’ – no obligation to join. Contact: 01444 400054. Tuesday 02 October, 10:15-11:45
NHS Retirement Fellowship (Mid Sussex Branch) Meeting Franklands Village Hall, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath RH16 3RS Monthly Branch Meeting with visiting speaker Albert Constable. Subject: The History of Paddockhurst Estate. New members are always very welcome. Contact: David Goodger goodger_ david@hotmail.co.uk 01444 483480. Tuesday 02, 09 & 16 October
Lancing College Lunchtime Concerts 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 baa@lancing.org.uk www.lancingcollege.co.uk Tuesday 02 October, 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 Tuesday 02 October, 20:00–23:00
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Wednesday 03 October, 14:15
Hurstpierpoint WI Meeting The Girl Guide Headquarters, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Visitors welcome £3.
Introductory Tour of East Grinstead Museum East Grinstead Museum, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ Every first Friday of the month we offer a free 30 minute tour of the museum with a focus on our Rebuilding Bodies and Souls exhibition. This tour brings to life the story of pioneering surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe. Friday 05 October, 13:00
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Monday 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 October, 08:00-17:00
Jones takes a whistle-stop tour of the world’s finest gardens. Admission: Members free, Visitors £1 - All welcome! 01444 245509 www. burgesshillhorticulturalsociety.com
‘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 Wednesday 03 – Wednesday 31 October, 10:00-12:30, Saturday 10:00-15:00
Peace at Last 1918: Joy and Sorrow
Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL This finishes on 8th December. Cuckfield Museum looks at the longed for peace in 1918 and what it meant for different people. Entry free but donations appreciated. Museum opens Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-12.30pm and Sat 10-3pm. For more information see www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Wednesday 03 October 13:45 for 14:00-16:30
Burgess Hill Flower Club Demonstration
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Demonstration by Pat MacDonald – Pots of Colour, member’s competition, refreshments, flower raffle and sales table. Visitors £6.00, first visit free with Sussex Living magazine. Contact: Judith Alexander 01444 871886 alexander9@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 October, 19:45-21:45
Mid Sussex Choir Rehearsals Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Rehearsals every Wednesday ahead of our annual Christmas concert in December. Faure, Vivaldi and Jenkins will feature this term. Subscription due on joining the choir. Mid Sussex Choir 07710 442289 contact@midsussexchoir.org.uk www.midsussexchoir.org.uk Wednesday 03 October, 10:00-15:00
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society – Open Meeting Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: Around the World in 80 Gardens! Speaker: Colin
Wednesday 03 October, 20:00
Lunch Time Concerts in Holy Trinity Church
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Please join us for our talk on Chanctonbury Ring, the story of a Sussex landmark. All welcome, entry free. Contact: John Chapman 01444 484470.
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.
Lindfield Preservation Society
Friday 05 October Thursday 04 October, 12:00
Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting Lunch for retired professional and business men followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interests. We meet on the first Thursday of each month. For further info: Secretary fredreynolds3672@ gmail.com 01444 236661. Thursday 04 October, 20:00
Ditchling Film Society Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Call Me By Your Name. This a ravishingly beautiful film set in the 80s. Doors open at 7.30pm. Refreshments available. Ample free parking. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5 payable at the door. Thursday 04 – Sunday 07 October, 20:00-21:00
Cuckfield Book Festival
Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL and Cuckfield Baptist Church, RH17 5GP A festival celebrating reading with authors talking about their books. Includes events for children and young people. Sheila Mortimer 01444 443337 Info@cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk www.cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk Friday 05 October, 10:00-12:00
Hair Emporium’s 19th Anniversary Macmillan Coffee Morning 50 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR We have a hand cream to purchase of which a percentage goes to the charity. We will also be offering makeup services for a donation to Cancer Research and Macmillan. Free cakes and coffee/tea and 10% off orders/ purchases on the day. Friday 05 October, 10:30
The Centenary of WWI in Lewes St Thomas Becket at Cliffe with All Saints, Lewes BN7 2AH See Local Living. Saturday 06 October, 10:00-12:00
Open Morning
Copthorne Preparatory School, Effingham Lane, Copthorne RH10 3HR An independent day and boarding prep school for boys and girls aged between 2-13 years. Nursery open 48 weeks a year. To register for the Open Morning: office@copthorneprep.co.uk 01342 712311 wwwcopthorneprep.co.uk Saturday 06 October, 10:00-15:00
Elizabeth Willett Coffee Morning in Celebration of Silver Sunday Burgess Hill Town Council Offices, 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BN We will be serving teas, coffees and homemade cakes. Please drop in. Contact: 01444 242760 nicola4@msopc.org.uk for further details. Saturday 06 October, 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 Saturday 06 October, 10:00-16:00
Sew Saturday Open Day Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Make your own professionally finished zip purse with tag and clip. All materials free, just turn up and get lots of support from our tutors, all for a small voluntary donation for a local good cause, St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk
sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540.
Palmer, talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/pg/Johno2017 Sunday 07 October, 10:00-17:00
Saturday 06 October, 10:30-13:00
Autumn Historic Transport Gathering
Hurst College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS Provides an opportunity to tour the facilities, listen to presentations by the Headmaster and current pupils and meet key members of staff. Dianne Allison 01273 836937 www.hppc.co.uk/Open-mornings registrar@hppc.co.uk
Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, New Barn Road, Amberley BN18 9LT This is an opportunity to see all types of vehicles from commercial, transport and classic cars for our special 40th anniversary of this event from our first opening in October 1978. Adults £14.00, Children £8.00. Contact: 01798 831370 office@ amberleymuseum.co.uk
Sixth Form Open Morning
Saturday 06 October, 10:30-12:00
Coffee Morning
Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and have a chat over tea or coffee. All welcome. Contact: Burgess Hill Methodist Church 01444 236733. Saturday 06 October, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers – East of Lindfield Lindfield Church RH16 2HT TQ348258. Buxshalls, Goddnwick, Keysford, Treemaines, Cockhaise. Bring picnic lunch. 6.5mi/10.5km Moderate. Contact: William 01444 831098 07801 711401 on the day. Saturday 06 – Sunday 07 October, 10:30-17:00
Weald & Downland Living Museum – Autumn Countryside Show
Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 OEU Celebrate the end of the harvest with traditional woodland and rural craft demonstrations, heavy horses and vintage tractors, plus stalls. £14 adults, £6.50 child (4 years and under enter free) £4.50 disabled + helper, £38 family (2 adults + 3 children). 01273 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk Saturday 06 – Sunday 14 October, 11:00-18:00
PURE Autumn Art Fair 2018
The Powdermills Hotel, Powdermill Lane, Battle TN33 OSP Art fair showcasing fifty artists working across all fine art media – painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass and digital art. Admission free. Em.info@pureartsgroup.co.uk www.pureartsgroup.co.uk 07808 927705. Saturday 06, 13, 20 & 27 October, 12:00-16:00
Sussex Crafts – Knit & 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 07 October, 10:30-11:30
Boys Brigade Parade Service (Family Service) Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. All are welcome, come and join the congregation and the Boys Brigade from this church for a family service. A free will offering will be taken during the service. Burgess Hill Methodist Church 01444 236733. Sunday 07 October, 10:30-16:30
The Big Draw on the Forest Ashdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross RH18 5JP See Local Living. Sunday 07 October, 14:45-17:00
Gems from the Savoy Operas and Other Shows The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF The London Opera Group with solos, duets and quartets from the works of Gilbert & Sullivan etc. £6 for members and £12 for non-members. Contact: Edwin Cowley 01342 715709 ecowley@theiet.org www. gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk Sunday 07 October, 16:00-19:00
Silver Sunday
West Worthing Working Mens Club, 117 Elm Grove, Worthing BN11 5JP A totally free afternoon of fun, laughter and good company for the over 60’s. Live music from the 40s 50s and 60s, plus Bingo, prizes and a FREE afternoon tea. Limited spaces so book early at Thy Will Be Done on 01903 705925. Monday 08 October, 14:30 preceded by AGM at 14:00
Treasures of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Professor Neil Kent will take us through the Fitzwilliam, founded in 1816, and described as ‘one of the greatest collections and a monument of the first importance’. Guests welcome to attend at £5 per lecture. 01273 494633.
Saturday 06 October 19:00 till late
Communication Night at Talking Hands
Monday 08 October, 19:45
Talking Hands Café, 4 Stanford Terrace, Hassocks BN6 8JF Fancy an evening of drinks, nibbles, giggles and sign language, all in fabulous company? No experience of BSL needed! Caroline and John
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Annual General Meeting followed by a talk by one of our members, Shirley Siems, on Return to Norway. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351.
Hassocks Field Society
Monday 08 October, 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 09 October, 08:45-11:00
Year 7 Open Morning
Hurst College Prep School, Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS Provides an opportunity to tour the facilities, listen to presentations by the Headmaster and current pupils and meet key members of staff. Christina Treadaway 01273 836927 www.hppc.co.uk/open-mornings christina.treadaway@hppc.co.uk Tuesday 09 October, 19:45
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Historic Gardens of Sussex - An illustrated talk on the gardens and work of Sussex Gardens Trust by its Chairman, Jim Stockwell. £1 members £2 non-members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk
Lewes & Bonfire Night. Andy Thomas, international presenter and author will be giving an insight into the town’s Bonfire Night festivities, controversy, folklore and tradition. All welcome. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Derek Swaine 01273 842516. Wednesday 10 October, 20:00
Lindfield Horticultural Society Talk King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants by Rose Hardy, multiple gold medal winner at Chelsea Flower Show will be sharing her secrets and tips for successful perennial growing. £2 members, £5 visitors. All welcome. Membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 10 October, 20:00
Balcombe History Society Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP The History of Borde Hill House and Garden - Mr Stephenson Clarke, the present owner of the Borde Hill Estate describes the history of the Grade II listed Mansion House and gardens. £1 members and £3 visitors, including refreshments. Julie 01444 811641 julie. budgen55@btinternet.com Thursday 11 October, 10:00-12:00
Wednesday 10 - Wednesday 31 October, Monday-Friday 09:30-15:30 and 10:00-15:30 Saturday
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. - Registered Charity Number 249039. Contact: Caroline Exall, Manager 01444 410679 pimandray@gmail.com Wednesday 10 October, 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 10 & 24 October, 14:00-16:00
East Grinstead Art Society Demonstration
Meridian Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Non-members and members are welcomed. Meetings take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. £3 per meeting for nonmembers. For more information: Wendy Vick 01342 311093 wmv4585@gmail.com Shami egartsoc@gmail.com Wednesday 10 October, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH
Silver Sunday Coffee Morning Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath – Marquee on the Green Come and help us celebrate older people with our free Silver Sunday Coffee Morning for the over 60’s. Teas, coffees and homemade cakes. Nicola@msopc.org.uk Friday 12 - Sunday 14 October
Giants of Steam
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park TN22 3QL This October visit Bluebell Railway for the Giants of Steam. Travel behind the locomotives, Harveys Beer Tent, Buffets and restaurant open every day including breakfast at Sheffield Park Station from 8am. Fee applies. Contact: 01825 720800 www.bluebell-railway.com Friday 12 October, 11:00-16:00
Taster Day with Organic Hemp Based Products The Seasons, Medway House, Forest Row RH18 5EH Hemptation produce a wonderful array of hemp hummus, pestos and oils. This will be a delicious day. 01342 824763 Friday 12 October, 20:00 – 21:30
Burgess Hill History Society's AGM
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX AGM followed by a tour of Burgess Hill using Victorian and Edwardian photos. Members £1, Visitors £3, including refreshments. Contact: Fred Avery 01444 235240. Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 October
Bountiful Botanics at Wakehurst
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DIARY DATES Wakehurst, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Celebrate the seasonal bounty at our fun-filled Autumn weekend, including tractor rides, tree climbing and a variety of workshops. Free with standard garden entry. Adults £12.95, children 16 and under free. Kew.org/wakehurst 01444 894066.
Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Finishing on 8th December, Cuckfield Museum looks at the longed for peace in 1918 and what it meant for different people. Entry free, but donations appreciated. Museum open Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-12.30pm and Sat 10-3pm. For more information see www.cuckfieldmuseum.org
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Craft Fair in support of Heber Opera. Lots of interesting stalls and homemade refreshments all day. Entry: 50p – entitles you to a cup of tea or coffee. Contact: Jenny Letton 01273 834703. Saturday 13 October, 11:00-16:00
Mansion Market
Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JB Browse among the many interesting stalls in an historic 18th century mansion and enjoy the autumn colours in a beautiful Repton garden. All-day café and taster therapy sessions. Free parking and admission.
The Visually-Impaired Reading Group
Friday 19 October, 11:00-16:00
Green Goddess, Natural Cleaning Product Sampling Day
Saturday 20 October, 19:30-22:00
Tuesday 16 October
NEC Birmingham B40 1NT Largest display of new Motorhomes and Caravans in UK. Contact: Andy Beer abeer@premiermotorhomes.com
The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Come and learn about natural cleaning products. Green Goddess provides: Non-toxic, natural, plantbased cleaning products for the good health of your family, your home and the environment. We will have special offers and giveaways. Free entry. 01342 824673.
St Wilfrids Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH6 3QH Lawrence Olsworth-Peter (tenor), accompanied by soprano and piano, will perform 1930/40s film and show tunes by Coward, Novello, Weill, Korngold and others. £12 members, £15 non-members. Student and family ticket concessions. 6 concert season tickets incl. membership only £60! Contact: Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk
Saturday 13 October, 10:00-14:00
Craft Fair
Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This group meets every third Friday. Please contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947.
East Grinstead Library, 32-40 West Street, East Grinstead RH19 4SR An informal drop-in group for everyone, whether beginner or experienced. A time to learn new skills and share ideas. Donations towards costs only. Contact: Laura Muir, 07932 736710 egembroiderers@gmail.com
Friday 19 October, 10:00-12:00
NEC Motorhome Show
Tuesday 16 October, 09:30-16:30
Make your own Leather Hobo Bag Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Make your own leather hobo bag in a relaxing day at our studio. Learn to sew with leather and take home all the techniques plus your leather bag. £129 including all leather and supplies. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk
Friday 19 October, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX International organist/keyboard player Andrew Nix. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269.
Tuesday 16 October, 19:45 Saturday 13 October 19:00 till late
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Friday 19 October, 19:30-21:30
Talking Hands Café, 4 Stanford Terrace, Hassocks BN6 8JF Celebrate National Curry Week with us! Lots of delicious homemade foodnaans, bhajis and poppadoms too! Also including vegetarian options. £10 adult £5 child. Caroline and John Palmer, talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/pg/Johno2017
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, T rinity Road BN6 9UY The Life and Times of Edith Cavell by Melanie Gibson-Barton. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421.
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT 51st AGM followed by Mary Nicholls, East Grinstead Street Pastors Coordinator. £1 members and £3 per non-members.
Curry Night at Talking Hands
Saturday 13 October, 19:30-21:30
Mid Sussex Sinfonia Autumn Concert
Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG Nathan Williamson will play Brahms’ magnificent 2nd Piano Concerto; also, orchestral pieces: Bizet’s Youthful Symphony and Ethel Smyth’s ‘Boatswain’s Mate’. £14 on the door; £12 in advance. To book in advance: Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 or suelcarpenter@gmail.com Sunday 14 October, 11:00-15:00
Wedding Fayre
Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr Henfield BN5 9LJ Visit Tottington Manor wedding fayre and meet the wedding team and a selection of amazing wedding suppliers. Contact: Sara Luff info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk 01903 815757. Sunday 14 October, 13:30-16:30
Health & Wellbeing Day Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Free health and wellbeing day for older people including a host of free exercise sessions and advice and information on staying fit in later life. Contact the Dolphin Leisure Centre on 01444 457337 (select option 5). Monday 15 – Wednesday 31 October
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East Grinstead Society
Tuesday 16 October, 20:00-22:00
Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club
Saturday 20 October, 10:00-12:00
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741.
Village Hall, Centre Club Suite, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY In aid of Paws & Claws Animal Rescue Charity. Enjoy browsing stalls of homemade cakes, bric-a-brac, plants, household linens, jewellery and accessories, card and calendars, all at 50p. DVDs, Jigsaws and bumper book selection and a mid-morning coffee. Try the prize every time tombola and raffle.
Wednesday 17 October, 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. Contact: Maureen Copelin Maureen. copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437. Thursday 18 October, 14:00-16:00
Worthing National Trust Durrington Community Centre, Romany Road, West Durrington, Worthing BN13 3FJ Life Below Stairs - A talk by Pat Best, a volunteer at Petworth House who will be enlightening us about how servants lived. WNTA members £2, Visitors £4. Contact: Gillian Johnson 01903 416815. Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 October, 19:45
Henfield Theatre Company
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Brighton Beach Memoirs - Eugene is growing up in a Jewish family and struggling with his infatuation for his lovely 16 year old cousin. £10. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents, Henfield High Street 01273 492141 and www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com
Autumn Coffee Morning
Saturday 20 October, 10.00-13:00
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 entry and repairs, but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. www. facebook.com/RepairCafeForestRow Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 October, 10:00-17:00
The Sussex Guild Craft Show
De La Warr Pavillion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP If you are interested in excellence, if you are interested in the creative spirit at its best, then visit this event. Admission is £3, with students and children free, your ticket allows readmission throughout the weekend. To find out more about the Sussex Guild see www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 20 October, 14:00-16:00
Sew Time with East Grinstead Embroiderers
Haywards Heath Music Society Concert
Sunday 21 October, 11:00-16:00
High Beeches Autumn Fayre Stable Rooms, High Beeches Gardens, Handcross RH17 6HQ This fayre is in aid of Help for Heroes. Come along and enjoy the fantastic autumn colours in the gardens and the great array of stalls, tombola and an amazing raffle. Normal admission charges to the garden applies. Sunday 21 October, 19:30
Wivelsfield Films
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Book Club (PG-13), starring Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda. Four friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey! Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page. Refreshments available. Sunday 21 October, 10am
Mushroom Foraging and Luncheon Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Enjoy a morning of mushroom foraging on our estate before returning to the main house for a delicious luncheon £42.50, Reservations, 01342 824988. www. ashdownpark.com/foraging-forest Monday 22 October, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH National Coastwatch Shoreham - A talk by Laurie Hays. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Beryl Varley 01273 832351. Tuesday 23 October, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Chailey Common Circular Free Car Park Red House Common BN8 4JE TQ391217. Red House Common, Roeheath and Pound Common. Please bring a picnic lunch. 7mi/11.3km Moderate. Contact: Elizabeth B 07989 217818. Wednesday 24 October, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group Meeting Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road,
Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting we will be holding a workshop. Please bring a tree or two along for advice and to work on. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 07342 650713. Friday 26 & Saturday 27 October, 18:00-21:00 Friday, Daytime Saturday
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Halloween at Amberley New Barn Road, Amberley BN18 9LT Explore the Museum on Friday night and be spooked with a ride on the ghost train. On Saturday take part in Halloween activities around the Museum with our Spooky trail and crafting activities.
to solve this heinous crime. £8 (£7 if bought before 26th October from the Parish Office). Contact: Jane Winter 01903 268109 theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk Saturday 27 October, 19:00 – 01:00
25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row, RH18 5JR Celebrate with us in our stunning converted chapel and enjoy an evening of divine food and superb entertainment. £95.00 Reservations Team, 01342 824988 www.ashdownpark.com /25th-gala-dinner
Saturday 27 October, 09:00-12:30
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 October, 09:30-12:00
Patient Participation Group Coffee Morning Village Hall, Centre Club Suite, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY This will be an opportunity for people to meet with the PPG Committee and to find out more about the Group, which covers Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling Surgeries. There will be a few stalls with useful health information. Saturday 27 October, 10:00-11:45
Halloween Children’s Craft Morning
Crafts for children aged 2-13 years based on the theme of Halloween. £2 per child. Contact: Jane Winter 01903 268109 theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk Saturday 27 October, 10:00-12:00
Traidcraft Stall and Coffee Morning and Godly Play Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Fairtrade groceries and chocolate. Sample coffee and tea. Browse catalogue of crafted items and greetings cards. Activities and Story Time. Julia Scotland 01444 871812 07522 866237, julia@pjscot2.plus.com Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October, 10:30-16:00
Halloween Weekend
Michelham Priory, House & Gardens, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS Traditional entertainment with Punch & Judy, crafts, trails and heaps of scary Hallowe’en fun with Crazee Hazzee. Family ghost hunt, 5pm – 8pm. Please pre-book. Standard Admission price applies. 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk Saturday 27 October, 19:00
Murder Mystery Evening – A Case of Death St Symphorin’s Church, Durrington Hill, Worthing BN13 2PU A murder mystery game with a difference! Use those little grey cells
Saturday 27 October, 20:00- 10:45
Strictly Dance Magic – Halloween Theme
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence. £6.00 with complimentary refreshments. New dancers always welcome. Lovely wood sprung floor and soft lighting. On-site parking. Details 07767 411115, 01444 248926 strictlydancemagic@gmail.com www.strictlydancemagic.co.uk Doors open at 19:45.
This October visit the Bluebell Railway for
Giants of Steam 12th, 13th, 14th October 2018 Don’t miss the visit to Sussex of Gresley A4 Pacific No. 60009 “Union of South Africa” (courtesy of the Cameron Trust) LNER Thompson Class B1 No. 61306 “Mayflower” (courtesy of David Buck)
Sunday 28 October, 14:00
Halloween Afternoon Tea & Pumpkin Carving Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row, RH18 5JR Get creative with pumpkin carving and cake decorating before enjoying a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween Afternoon Tea. Suitable for all ages! Children £17.50, Adults £29.50. Reservations 01342 824988, www.ashdownpark.com/25th-galadinner Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 October
Halloween
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park TN22 3QL Visit the Bluebell Railway for a spooky experience. Contact: 01825 720800 www.bluebell-railway.com Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 October, 19:3021:30
Dracula at Anne of Cleves House Anne of Cleves House Museum, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA Also open on 1st November. A re-telling of this classic thriller set as a contemporary haunting tale of existential angst, nihilistic ambition and toxic romance. Entry £12.50. www.sussexpast.co.uk/event/draculaat-anne-of-cleves-house weddingslewes@sussexpast.co.uk Tuesday 30 October, 19:45-22:00
East Grinstead RSPB Local Group – 20th Anniversary Special Lecture Meridian, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT A View from a Mountain by Simon Barnes who is a multi-award winning sport and environmental writer. £5 for guests £4 for group members. Contact: Mark Roberts 01342 843190.
• Lots of opportunities to travel behind
both locomotives
• Harveys Beer Tent at Hosted Keynes • Up to five locomotives in steam throughout the weekend • Buffets and restaurant open every day breakfast available at Sheffield Park Station from 8am
Halloween Specials! Visit the Bluebell Railway this October for a spooky experience. Full details on these events are available on our website. Booking is essential. Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - East Sussex 01825 720800 www.bluebell-railway.com October 2018 | SUSSEX LIVING 5