December 2015 Sussex Living Diary Dates

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For Christmas Carol Concerts and Church Services see our dedicated listings from page 34.

welcome. £20. Contact: sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk

Tuesday 01-Thursday 24 December

Thursday 03 December

Henfield, various locations See Local Living

Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley RH10 4NG Dine and Dance with Seasonal Fayre – advance booking necessary. 2 courses - £22.95, 3 courses - £29.95.

Contact: Marketing Team 01342 714869 functions@rowfanthouse. co.uk www.rowfanthouse.co.uk

The Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath After the Festival Weekend, Father Christmas is coming back to see us again! He will be returning to his grotto in The Orchards for three Saturdays and he has even agreed to have his photograph taken with anyone - as long as they pay £1 to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Thursday 03 December, 17:30-20:30

Saturday 05 & 12 December, 10:00-16:00

Hurst Dental Practice, 78 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ Free bubbles and nibbles for adults, fun and games for kids, goody bags, raffle in aid of St Peters and St James Hospice. Free prize draw. Meet the team too!! Contact: Dr Anu Jawahar MFDS RCS Ed 01273 834868/01273 832209 info@hpp.dental.co.uk www.hurstpierpointdental.co.uk/ home.html

Perry Barn, Poling Street, Arundel BN189PS For a unique and fun day book a course at the Cheesemaking Workshop. Learn to make 6 soft cheeses in a day, enjoy cheese tastings, a delicious lunch with wine. £110.

Mandy Nolan 01903 889730 nolan@ decoratingwith.freeserve.co.uk. wwwthecheesemakingworkshop.co.uk

Henfield Living Advent

Tuesday 01 December - Sunday 05 January

Wilde about Kingscote

Kingscote Estate, Mill Place Farm, Vowels Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4LG An exhibition of paintings and drawings of life and locations on the estate by William de Wilde. Open Tuesday - Friday 10-5 pm or by appointment. Free. Contact: William de Wilde 01342 312867 info@williamdewilde.org www.williamdewilde.org Tuesday 01 December - Sunday 03 January, 10:00-16:00

Christmas at Standen

Standen - National Trust, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE Make Standen part of your family Christmas; see the house decorated through the ages, visit the Winter Tree designed by Dame Zandra Rhoades and Andrew Logan, choose unique craft gifts and join in the Woodlands.

Visit our website for full details and booking information. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen 01342 323029 Tuesday 01 December - Saturday 09 January 2016

Burgess Hill Artists Christmas Exhibition

Upstairs at Walkways Cafe in the Martlets, Burgess Hill Town Centre A percentage of all sales goes in support of Age UK’s Cherry Tree Centre. For more infotmation please visit www.burgesshillartists.co.uk or ring Melanie 01444 245896.

Tuesday 01 December - Sunday 03 January 2016, 10:00-16:00

A Topsy-turvy Christmas at Nymans

Nymans National Trust, Nymans, Handcross RH17 6EB You can expect the unexpected at Nymans this Christmas where nothing is quite as it seems. Please see website for admission details www. nationaltrust.org.uk 01444 405250 nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday 02 December, 18:00-21:00

Steyning Late Night Christmas Shopping

High Street, Steyning Shopping, fun fair, food, stalls, music, entertainment and raffle. Contact: Alanmarsh44@gmail.com Wednesday 02 December, 19:00-21:00

Christmas Light Garlands

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Come and make your own festive light garland. Teens and adults

Christmas Party Night

Open Evening

Thursday 03 December, 19:30

Ditchling Film Society Ditchling Village Hall See Local Living

Thursday 03 December, 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! Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo. co.uk Friday 04 December, 10:00-16:00

Christmas Fayre

Cumnor House School, London Road, Danehill RH17 7HT Lots of stalls with fabulous Christmas temptations and present ideas, as well as a cafe with live entertainment.

Come along and do all your shopping whilst supporting a life changing cause, Spinal Research.

Saturday 05, 12 & 19 December

Haywards Heath’s Christmas Festival

Cheesemaking Workshop

Saturday 05 December

Christmas Carol Party

West Hoathly, Sharpthorne and surrounding areas See Local Living Saturday 05 December, 10:30-12:30

RSPCA Brighton Christmas Fair

Patcham Methodist Hall, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE Lots of Christmas 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 emainfo@rspca-brighton.co.uk, www.rspca-brighton.co.uk Saturday 05 December, 12:00-15:00

Christmas Bazaar

St Lawrence CEP School, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Visit Father Christmas, win prizes, buy toys, games and books. BBQ and refreshments. Contact: Kate Halls 01273 833964 stlawrencehurst@gmail.com

Friday 04 December, 19:30-21:30

Saturday 05 December, 13:45-16:00

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT ‘Belgians in Sussex’ a talk by Sally White, who is Curator of the Worthing Museum and Art gallery.

All welcome. Non-members £1.50 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www. eastgrinsteadsociety.org

Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY We will be selling toys, jewellery, home-made cakes, gifts, cosmetics, “good-as-new” clothes, books, White Elephant and Gold Elephant stalls, tombola, grand raffle and fruit raffle.

Refreshments available. All profits go towards the upkeep of our beautiful church.

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Pyecombe Church Christmas Fair

Friday 04 - Sunday 06 December

Saturday 05 December, 14:00-16:00

Amongst others see: Melvyn Bragg, Vince Cable, Charles Moore, John Julius Norwich, Alison Weir, Norman Baker, Daphne Selfe, Virginia Nicholson. Book online or on 0333 666 3366 www.lewesspeakersfestival.com.

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Join us for tea with mince pies and Christmas Cake and enjoy some entertainment in a hall overlooking the village pond.

The Lewes Speakers Festival

Christmas Party for MSOPC’s aged 60+ Supporters

Saturday 05 December, 19:30-22:00

Whist Drive

Chailey Village Hall (next to The Five Bells) Chailey Green, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4DA Chailey Women’s Institute Whist Drive with prizes, refreshments and raffle. Tickets £3.50. Contact: Margaret Smith 01825 723519 Saturday 05, 12 & 19 December, 11:00-17:00 Sunday 06, 13 & 20 December, 11:00-16:30

Meet Father Christmas!

Garden Pride Garden Centre, Ditchling Common BN6 8TP Meet Father Christmas and his reindeer at this fun event. Every child receives a book. £3 pp. All in support of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Sunday 06 December, 10:00-14:00

Conservation Work Party

Bedelands Nature Reserve - meet in car park Help to maintain your local nature reserve and enjoy the workout for free. All tools supplied. Stay as long as you wish. This will be shorter than usual as we will have festive fayre and a bonfire after. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Sunday 06 December, 12:00-14:00

Santa’s Grotto Day

Cats Protection, National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7TT Join us for a fun packed day in our winter wonderland including facepainting, stalls, games and a chance to win a Christmas hamper, plus a visit to Santa for £3.

Sunday 06 December, 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS- Mr Holmes (PG) (Drama, Mystery & Suspense)

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Mr Holmes is a new twist on the world’s most famous detective.

Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Tickets £6 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms. com Doors/licenced bar: 19:00. Free, easy parking at the hall.

Monday 07 & 14 December, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a well-established regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Viewing: Friday 9am 5pm, Saturday, 9am - 12:30, Monday 8am - 10:30am. Auction: Mondays, Small Items at 10:30am and Furniture at 1,00pm. Contact: 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk S u ss e x L i v i n g December 2015

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Thursday 10 December, 14:30

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road East Grinstead East Grinstead Natural History Society Christmas Social. £4.50 for guests including refreshments.

Contact: 01342 315051

Clair Hall, Perrymount, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk: A Celebratory History of Christmas by Andy Thomas

Christmas Social Evening

Tuesday 08 December, 13:00-14:00

Ensemble Reza lunchtime concert

Haywards Heath Methodist Church See Local Living Tuesday 08 December, 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 of two. For further information please call Fred Bone on 01444 239853.

Tuesday 08 December, 19:45-21:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The history of the Punch and Judy show. Speaker, Professor Gwynn Edwards. Visitors welcome.

Tuesday 08 December, 09:30–16:00

A French Christmas with PeterBayless

Kingscote Estate, Tithe Barn, Mill Place Farm, Vowels Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4LG Join a small class to learn how to cook Peter’s French Christmas menu - Cost £165 per person. For further information or to book this course email info@kingscoteestate.com or call 01342 327535 www.kingscoteestate.com Tuesday 08 December, 20:00

The Group

Meet in a pub in Burgess Hill Single? Aged 45+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Tuesday evening every month. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. 400 members in Sussex.

Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk Wednesday 09 December, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Soiree Amicale Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN For members and invited guests.

Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Thursday 10 & 23 December

Chailey Heritage volunteers

Chailey Heritage Foundation, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, West Sussex BN8 4EF See Local Living

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Mid Sussex Association National Trust

Thursday 10 December

Christmas Party Night

to the excitement so please come along and join us for an enjoyable and festive couple of hours. Lets ‘GET TOGETHER’ at this special time of the year - we look forward to your company. Contact: 01273 845291

Saturday 12 December

Family Carol Concert

Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley RH10 4NG Dine and Dance with Seasonal Fayre – advance booking necessary. 2 courses - £22.95, 3 courses - £29.95.

Contact: Marketing Team 01342 714869 functions@rowfanthouse. co.uk www.rowfanthouse.co.uk

Blind Veterans UK, The Chapel, Greenways, Ovingdean BN2 7BS Performances by Thomas Cooper & Women of Note. Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies.

Retirment collection. Free entry (please phone to reserve your ticket).

Contact: Rachel 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@blindveterans.org.uk

Friday 11 December, 09:30-13:00

Saturday 12 December, 20:30-23:30

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL 35 plus quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Free admission. Contact: Beverley Smith 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE 5 Piece covers band. From Kings of Leon, Duffy, The Killers and much more. One of the best bands in the South. A great night of entertainment. £3 Guest fee members free. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829.

Cuckfield Crafts and Market

Contraband

Friday 11 December

Saturday 12 December, 20:30

Henfield High Street BN5 Late Night Shopping: Seasonal stalls, Santa’s Grotto, hot street food, ‘Find the Sheep Trail’, Carol Singers.

Contact: Carol Eastwood 01273 493144 enquiries@henfieldcp.org www.henfieldhub.com

The Watermill Inn, 1 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 0QF Local singing duo Eclectic, performing live at The Watermill Inn! An eclectic mix of genres from country and pop to rock ‘n roll, plus a few Christmas hits for a great festive evening’s entertainment! Free entrance.

Contact: 07572293820 followthepinkguitar@hotmail.com www.eclecticduo.com

Henfield Christmas Shopping Evening

Friday 11 December, 18:30 until closing

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Christmas Dinner

The Plough, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex BN45 7FN All those that have booked are welcome to come and join in the Chistmas Fayre. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 Saturday 12 December, 11:00-16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JB You can be sure of a warm welcome from the friendly stall-holders at this festive Market held in an atmospheric 18th century mansion. Local, talented crafts-people, plants, slippers, designer clothing, toys, cakes, jewellery, delicious local organic produce and much more. The Mansion Market is the place to find the perfect Christmas gift for all. Food is served all day in the Cafe, there are delightful puppet shows for children and taster therapy sessions. Free admission and parking.

Saturday 12 December 14:30-16:30

The “Magic of Christmas” with Friends and Neighbours

The Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH This is always a friendly and enjoyable occasion and advance tickets, at the very reasonable cost of just £2.50 (including refreshments) go on sale from Monday 30 November from Pavilion Electrics in Keymer Road, Hassocks or by ringing 01273 845291.

There will be a Grand Raffle to add

An Eclectic Christmas Gig Live @ The Watermill

Monday 14 December, 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. Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo. co.uk Tuesday 15 December, 10:00-16:00

Paintings Valuation Day

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams Paintings Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. To make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@ bonhams.com Tuesday 15 December, 20:00-22:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close/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.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741

Wednesday 16 December

Christmas Needle Felted Bunting Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT A beginners workshop. Teens and adults - all welcome. £35. Contact: sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk Thursday 17 December, 19:30

Mid Sussex Brass Band - “Merry Christmas”

St Andrews Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill We would love you to come along to our very special Christmas event.

Contact: Paul Homewood 01444 454824 Friday 18 December, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated organist/keyboard player Andrew Nix. Entry £5 on the door. Doors open 18:00. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Friday 18 December, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Christmas Quiz

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8DX Come along for a Fun Quiz and chat, plus mincepies and a cuppa. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 Saturday 19 December, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR Locally produced and made cakes, fruit, vegetables, plants, eggs, honey, cheese, oils, pies, meat, bread, soup, fish, plants, furniture repairs. Contact: amandajanefelix@gmail.com Sunday 20 December, 10:00

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

Monday 21 December, 08:30 – Thursday 31 December, 17:30

Christmas Holiday Club

The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA Entertain your little one with our fun filled Christmas Holiday club for ages 5-13! Expect fun crafts, sports and swimming. From £9.95.

Contact: 01444 876000 enquiries@ thetriangleleisurecentre.org www. thetriangleleisurecentre.org Monday 21 December, 14:00–15:00

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Little people aged 3-7 will love this funny, heartwarming tale. An irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling. £9.50. Contact: 01444 455440 enquiries@clairhall.org www.clairhall.org Monday 21 December, 18-30-20:00

Family Carol Concert

The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill,RH15 9LR

www.sussexliving.com

DiaryDates Now in its third year, family friendly Christmas favourites with much audience participation. After concert refreshments included in ticket price. Tickets £12, students and children under 16 £3 from ticket manager 01444 412579; Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 247726; Carousel Music 01444 417654; www.WeGotTickets.com www.sussexchoris.org

Monday 28, Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 & Friday 31 December, 12:15 & 14:45

Fairy Godmother Specials

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL After Christmas come and take a ride on one of our vintage steam trains from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead where the Fairy Godmother and a children’s entertainer will be on board the train with a special Christmas treat for the children.

You will be on board for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Seats will be reserved on the train in third class accommodation priced at £17.50 per adult and £9.20 per child and £7 per toddler (no seat reserved for toddlers). For bookings, please call 01825 720800.

The traditional story of a young girl, Dorothy, who meets up with a Lion, a Scarecrow and a Tin Man and sets off along the Yellow Brick Road to find the elusive Wizard Of Oz in the Emerald City. This should be a very entertaining treat for all the family and of course there will be a few songs along the way.

Tickets will be available from Vanilla, 40 High Street, Hurstpierpoint 01273 834506 (9.30am to 5.00pm only please). Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are £25, Children £6, Adults £10. Performances at 2.30pm on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 9th January.

7.30pm on 30th December, 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th January.

Wednesday, 30th December until Saturday 09 January 2016

The Wizard Of Oz

The Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU

Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday 11th December 9.30am-1pm Belshazzar’s Feast

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Christmas themed show with an eclectic and eccentric mix of tunes. Classical and jazz with a bit of pop & music hall.

Perfect heart-warming Christmas theatre for kids aged 4 years plus.

Christmas wishes all round!

Tuesday 22nd December 7.30pm Martlets Hall

Monday 21st December 2.00pm Clair Hall

Lively village market offering a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, including a huge plant stall.

Tea, coffee and cakes are available.

LAST MARKET THIS YEAR

Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5EL

Swing ‘n’ Sinatra

An Evening Of Burlesque

An evening of famous songs spanning Sinatra’s career with singers and multi instrumentalists.

Thrill-a-minute, fun filled frolic into the world of Burlesque! Legends from around the world united on stage!

Thursday 3rd December 7.30pm Clair Hall

Friday 4th December 7.30pm Martlets Hall

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