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A Cartoon Christmas

The animated life of Ross Thomson

Lullington Church

Mumming & Tipteering

Re-en-acting an annual county tradition

An East Grinstead Christmas

Festivities in a quintessentially Mid Sussex town

A Log That’s Good Enough to Eat Sara Whatley gets creative in the kitchen

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Christmas wishes from an urban cottage

Jack The Lad is Back, for More

Jack Hayes talks about his return to radio

The People’s Songs

Flo Whitaker delves into Christmas Carol history

A Decade of Denziloe

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A Festival on Foot

Sixteen days of walks across the county

The Smallest Church in Sussex Lullington, Shepherd of the Downs

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Editor’s Comment This is my favourite time of the year, the run up to Christmas and all the anticipation that comes with it. Our December issue is packed with interesting articles; Ross Thomson, Christmas Carols, Mummers Plays, the smallest church in Sussex, plus much more – Merry Christmas!

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Laughter is the Best Medicine Balcombe has been home to cartoonist Ross Thomson and his wife Glenda for over half a century; Ruth Lawrence paid them a visit to discover how his wit and imagination has forged an international career as illustrator, author and animator

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oss was born a year before the start of World War II in Hawick; a small town in the Scottish Borders.

After finishing school, he gained his Diploma in Graphics at Edinburgh College of Art. He was there in the late 1950s, not long after the college had briefly employed the then unknown Sean Connery as a life model. Connery, then known as ‘Tam’

fitted the work in among his other jobs as club doorman and milkman, unaware of his future fame.

After qualifying, Ross and three of his friends decided to take the plunge and head for London in search of work. He found a job in advertising and became a junior art director.

In the 1960s, London must have felt like the centre of the world and Ross recalled working on

various campaigns with well known photographers at that time.

An art director who did cartooning for Punch and caricatures for the Daily Mirror noticed Ross’s amusing campaigns and suggested that he “send some stuff to Punch”. Ross, who had recently moved to another agency and was working undisturbed from his own room, acted on his advice and posted twenty cartoons to the magazine. One drawn in pen and ink with watercolour was accepted for the front cover of May 1968 [picture below]. Encouraged by his success, Ross sent in three more a month later and had two accepted.

He began working with Punch and soon afterwards Reader’s Digest who used cartoons throughout their hugely popular magazine. After working for other agencies, Ross decided to take the plunge and go freelance. Soon afterwards he acted on the advice of writer and illustrator David McKee to approach his book publisher

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to enter a competition in the then Yugoslavia. Ross responded and won the competition. He later had a telegram requesting that he judge in a competition in Skopje and he accepted, relishing the chance to meet cartoonists from Italy, Russia, East Germany and Czechoslovakia.

and quickly launched into writing and illustrating books for children.

He published six titles in the series ‘Dogg y Tails’ and eight in his ‘Mogg y’ series. Ross eventually produced over

London must have felt like the centre of the world twenty books for children, including illustrating a short story picture book series for young readers with his son Gavin who wrote the stories, called Twinning Tales.

Ross illustrated books on rugby, cricket and horses with Leo and Jilly Cooper and became involved in BOAC’s ‘earthshrinker’ campaign and the memorable ‘come to the listening bank’ campaign for Midland Bank. Eventually, his illustrations caught the eye of animators and he ended up working on eighty animated commercials and two children’s TV pilot films.

Ross clearly relished the challenge of working on such diverse projects.

He mentioned how the commissions were always varied and came out of the blue. In 1973, he recalled receiving a letter asking if he wanted

Since then, Ross has won over a hundred international awards and prizes, allowing him to travel the world; all his exhibitions have been abroad, namely in Italy, Turkey, Korea, Bulgaria, France and Belgium.

Cartoons are a shared visual language that appeal to any culture, and this has consistently held Ross’s fascination with the discipline.

Although the appetite for cartoons is much greater on the continent, London now has The Cartoon Museum, a registered charity which was relaunched this summer to champion cartoon and comic art and highlight its value to society and culture. The Museum not only conserves Britain’s comic art heritage but supports new work by cartoonists and comic artists, as well as putting on workshops, talks and exhibitions throughout the year.

The European Cartoon Centre in Kruishoutem in Belgium has a cartoon centre with a gallery and Ross has been a member of their competition jury, as he also is for competitions in Turkey, Macedonia, Italy and Israel. France has an International Centre for cartoons in Saint-Just-le-Martel which the Mayor had built for cartoons to be exhibited and which has hosted a cartoon festival for the last 38 years.

I wondered how Ross finds the inspiration for his cartoons and he told me that most emerge from his doodles that he elaborates upon and evolves

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into finished works. “It’s just a case of sitting and drawing,” he said, adding that competitions usually have a theme, which helps to focus attention on a particular avenue.

Ross always uses physical media and never works on a computer. He favours watercolour inks and works mainly in colour at A4 size. While he still does occasional jobs and enters competitions, he noted that outlets for cartooning have diminished in this country as news editors have cut out filler cartoons and now only commission political cartoons.

Ross used to have a strip in the Saturday edition of The Times called ‘Hoff of Heybridge Heath’ about a character who was the richest man in the world. But Ross always found advertising offered far greater potential for cartooning than newspapers.

Ross enjoyed working on animated cartoons and collaborated with the late Richard Williams, who won two Academy Awards as Animation Director on Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

He also worked with the late Bob Godfrey of Roobarb and Custard fame, designing characters which were then drawn by animators.

Ross always uses physical media and never works on a computer

One of Ross’s greatest passions was travelling the world as guest to various colleges and events. He recalls being invited to China with three other international cartoonists for five days and particularly relished the chance to visit Kyoto in Japan via a competition.

He stayed there for a fortnight and was invited to complete a huge drawing in a department store. Ross recalls wandering round the city, gazing at

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Edinburgh still feels like his second home the wonderful temples, traditional wooden temples and shrines. The discipline is held in high esteem there and in 2006 the Kyoto International Manga Museum was opened, housing a gallery, a research zone and a place for collections. 50,000 volumes are gathered in a ‘manga wall,’ all of which can be taken down and read by the public.

Although he has seen much of the world and Edinburgh still feels like his second home, Ross loves life in

sometimes misses the place where he grew up but this stunning corner of the Weald always draws them homewards.

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As Ross showed me examples of

his work, I had a sense of déjà vu and realised I had seen these cartoons, decades ago, in magazines my parent’s read, and they had remained in my memory ever since. Laughter makes people feel good and brings them together. Ross, with his fine draughtsmanship and ability to see the humour in all situations, has succeeded in making people laugh for decades. l www.rosscartoons.com

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“We were visiting the Saturday farmers’ market in the village and noticed the ‘For Sale’ sign outside this place. We phoned the agent immediately to arrange a viewing and made an offer within two hours. It was the first house we’d looked at but we knew it was the one for us, it just had the right feel; yes, it needed updating, but Jim used to be a professional decorator and is still a dab hand at DIY so the work needed didn’t put us off.”

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The Walkers moved in a month before Christmas but wasted no time getting to work enhancing the spirit of the original building.

“The first few weeks were a bit chaotic,” admits Joan, “but we still managed to put a Christmas tree and a few decorations up.

“Structurally the cottage was sound,” she continues, “but we had damp in the front cellar; we didn’t want to tank it, though, and lose the beautiful effect of the sandstone.” Instead, Jim found a waterproofing paint that works with the damp in the walls and forms a complete seal. He also built an open porch outside the basement kitchen leading to the courtyard garden.

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The couple then decorated throughout, leaving as much as possible of the two centuries’ worth of knocks and scrapes to the walls and woodwork; and underneath layers of old ceiling paper they found the white-washed horse-hair plastered ceilings which with a little bit of work they saved.

“We just love the old textured finish,” says Joan.

“We also removed all the carpets,” she continues, “and were thrilled to find the original wide-boarded floors, which we stripped and varnished. The old bare wood is really nice to walk on and has a beautiful patina.”

Amazingly, despite the fact Joan and Jim moved from a much larger property, almost everything fitted into their new cottage. “Although two of our wardrobes had to be completely taken apart and rebuilt once we’d negotiated them up the narrow stairs,” admits Joan. “But everything we couldn’t find homes for we gave to a local charity shop.

“It was definitely worth downsizing, though,” she says, “as we absolutely love living here. Our cottage might not be huge, and Jim – who’s over six feet tall – might have to stoop to get into the little kitchen, but we don’t mind, we’ve got our dream home. And as we always have our Christmas Day meal in one of the many lovely restaurants in the village, we don’t have to worry about squeezing all the family in here!” l

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BLOOMING TIMES

Eternal Ivy Overlooked by many – and wrongly reviled by others, ivy plays a vital role in the natural landscape and makes a terrific garden plant, writes Flo Whitaker

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nly a few evergreen plants are indigenous to the British Isles. Common ivy (Hedera helix) is one of them. Ivy has a curious, two-stage growing process. Young growth makes dense, non-flowering mats of foliage.

On maturity, it becomes arboreal, (tree like) and starts climbing; producing distinctively rounded leaves, pollen-rich yellow flowers in late autumn, followed by charcoal/black berries throughout winter. These high-energy foods provides sustenance for wildlife at times when other food sources are scarce.

Contrary to popular belief, ivy does not ‘strangle’ trees, but its sheer weight and wind resistance can inadvertently damage trees and structures. An occasional and judicious cutback of ivy growth will keep things in check.

Like those other Yuletide sentinels; fir, holly and mistletoe, ivy held great significance for our ancestors. Its ability to thrive in winter won it noble attributes of strength, stoicism and eternal life. Pagan Green Man images often depict him wreathed in an ivy crown. At a modernday wedding, ivy still retains a presence; in a floral display, or in motif form, embroidered onto a veil or iced onto a cake. Those twining stems that

Contrary to popular belief, ivy does not ‘strangle’ trees have long represented fidelity and ‘ties that bind’ are still quietly weaving their ancient magic.

No winter garden is complete without ivy and there are many varieties to choose from.

‘Gold Heart’ has striking dark leaves with buttery yellow centre markings that positively glow under gloomy skies. ‘Sulphur

Heart’ is super-vigorous and superhardy, (down to -15°C, or more). It will quickly climb a wall or establish itself as ground cover in challenging places where other plants fail. The huge leaves can reach 20 cms in length and are richly marbled with prominent creamy/ white veins. It requires regular cutting back to keep it under control, but is a sensational plant for a winter garden and makes a stunning focal point when grown over an arch.

Small-leaved ivies are invaluable for winter-themed patio pots and hanging baskets as they grow slowly during cold conditions and will not swamp dainty gems such as violas and cyclamen.

Hedera ‘Ducks Foot’ is well-named.

Its soft sage green leaves have rounded edges that resemble the webbed shape of a ducks foot, whereas ‘Sagittifolia’ has dense, arrow-shaped foliage in deepest holly green and is particularly useful for topiary work. If you’re an anxious topiary newbie, a small ivy plant and a simple pre-formed wire topiary frame is a good way to start. Plant the ivy, then set the frame over the top. As the ivy grows up through the frame, simply snip the stems to maintain the desired shape.

You don’t need fancy pruning shears.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE The new Friday breakfast show team Nick Osbourne, Jack the Lad and Lou Nash

Jack Hayes, or Jack the Lad as he’s more widely known, has recently returned to the Sussex airwaves with More Radio. We tasked Robert Veitch to learn more about the man, and see what he’s planning to bring to broadcasting

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ussex is home to Jack, “I’ve lived here almost thirty years, but it’s not where I’m from. I was born in 1974, in Kingston upon Thames, with no clothes on. We lived in Molesey, southwest London, half way between Hampton Court and Walton-onThames. It sounds idyllic by the banks of the Thames, but we’d lived in four council houses by the time I was ten.”

Jack’s school days were difficult; “Me and school didn’t mix. I was bullied and became an awful pupil, leaving with one GCSE. After a year at college, in 1991 I followed my parents and moved to ‘sunny’ Worthing.”

Jack worked for three years at King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove, before decamping to New Zealand for six months. On his return in 1995 he became a lifeguard on Hove beach, “It was a brilliant summer so I went

I never lie to the audience because I believe the best presenters offer more of themselves

back for more in 1996. On the 4th July my friend Christian Black and I rescued a kid from the sea in gale force winds. Swimming back to the beach I got bashed into a groyne and hurt, while the others got back to shore. I was eventually rescued by helicopter.

Christian and I later received Royal Humane Society Bronze medals for bravery.”

It was time for a change of scene.

“I moved into the drinks industry, running two pubs in Tunbridge Wells, and pre-club bars in Brighton. I did that until 2003, when a DJ friend called Mike Panteli told me Southern FM were looking for a ‘street boy’ character on their breakfast show, and he thought I should apply.”

Jack’s debut was 4th March 2004 with Danny Pike and Nicky KeigShevlin. Eventually they moved on and other presenters came and went. The

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radio changed its name to Heart. From 2013 until May this year it was Tom Evans, Nicola Hume and Jack.

“I fell into radio, it was never on my radar. Programme controllers Tony Aldridge and Stuart Davies inspired and nurtured me in my early days and Ollie Wilson was a great producer to learn from.

“Jack the Lad is me, it’s not an act, it’s my character underpinning it all.

I never lie to the audience because I believe the best presenters offer more of themselves. The listener welcomes us into their home, their car, their office, every day – so I’m honest with them.”

“After I left Heart it was scary at first, but people reached out to me. I became a brand ambassador for Rivervale Leasing in Portslade who lease vehicles to business and individuals.”

“I enjoy working for LoveLocalJobs Foundation C.I.C., delivering their ‘Dare to Dream program,’ teaching kids to raise their aspirations. I go to schools, speak about my tough upbringing, then I talk about positivity, aspirational thinking and motivation using my life as an example. Even failure can be a tool for good. Jim Carrey once said ‘you can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love’ so if you have a dream, reach out, go chase it.”

“The reason I’m going back to radio is to offer more to More Radio. After fifteen years on my old show I was one of the longest serving breakfast-show presenters in the UK. I previously swore I would never go back. But I missed talking to real people, because they are the most interesting. This county took me in and it was always the people that kept me going. We live in a

proper part of the world.”

Jack’s honest, open, cut to the chase broadcasting style, coupled with the ability to make his audience laugh and cry, has seen him build a loyal fan base and become a much loved character, as he explained, “Radio, and in particular breakfast radio is about relating to the listener and I can bring some heritage to the new breakfast show.

“There’s a big hole for More Radio to step into because the airwaves have changed across the county. There’s always a place for local radio, done well with local references; everyday things listeners can identify with. I’m all about More Radio now. I’m a forward thinking bloke, I like to do things properly if I’m going to do them. I don’t do anything half hearted.

“I’m live in the studio every Friday with Nick Osbourne and Lou Nash.

I’ve known Nick for years and Lou is lovely. Fridays are positive shows, the end of the week, looking forward to the weekend. I’ll be popping up during the week doing other things too. We’re looking to ‘help’ people who struggle to wake up in the morning… helping them get out of bed in the unique Jack the Lad style. I’ll be looking ‘to pull the wool over’ Nick and Lou’s eyes as well.”

Jack’s return generated a huge response on social media, “It’s been hard to articulate, it’s humbling… it’s a bit of a trip, to be honest.”

Keeping him grounded at home is his family. “I married Sally Ann in 2007 and we’ve got two boys, Reuben (9) and Eddie (6). The boys are Tottenham fans like me; supporting Spurs is a rollercoaster… a bit like radio. We moved to Henfield in 2012 and we love it. The people are so

I’m live in the studio every Friday with Nick Osbourne and Lou Nash friendly. It’s a proper community where people say hello to each other in the street and know each others’ names.”

Unsurprisingly, Jack is a music lover; “Pearl Jam are my favourite band, I’ve got five tattoos of their lyrics and seen them live 16 times.

Sometimes Sally Ann thinks I love them more than her, but I don’t; our tune is Billy Joel’s Scenes from an Italian Restaurant.

I love live music, so I’m really looking forward to More Radio Live next July.”

Jack became brand ambassador for Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures in Hollingbury recently.

“Man that place is mint, it’s filled with challenge based adventures like the Crystal Maze. The Star Wars and Harry Potter team built the sets, and Graham who created it is like Brighton’s Willy Wonka.”

Jack’s relentless positive attitude shone throughout our conversation, as he summed up succinctly, “Life is great.

I’m so far removed from where I grew up. Sussex gave me a home and selfbelief. Talking to people changed and inspired me. So let’s make the breakfast show happen. Bring it on!” l More Radio moreradio.online 106-108FM, DAB December 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 35

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ans of Herbie Flowers will be delighted to know he has a concert taking place in Ditchling Village Hall on 5th January at 3pm, involving several local and international musicians.

Tickets available from Ditchling Post Office or Sylvia Bain on 01273 845361, £12. Raffle and refreshments will be available. Money raised will go towards the Mighty Magnus Medicine Fund which offers essential treatment not available on the NHS. Eight-yearold Magnus has had major surgery, chemotherapy and immunology treatment since being diagnosed in

January 2018 with a stage four neuroblastoma. He has now finished his NHS treatment. Without further treatment available in the United States, Magnus would have only a 30-35% chance of survival. With gene therapy and other emerging treatments, his chances of long-term survival are much higher.

Magnus’s parents are both nurses and the cost of treatment in the US is beyond their means. He has already undergone his first gene therapy treatments in New York and will have a real chance of survival if he’s able to continue to benefit from these cutting-edge treatments.

Stella The Stamp I go by the name of ‘Stella the Stamp’ and I collect used postage stamps for charity. It’s something we can all do and it costs nothing. All stamps have value, old or new, common or rare, English or foreign, first day covers or commemorative collections, they’re all desperately needed. Stamps are sold by weight in various categories and a bag of foreign stamps will fetch more than a similar amount of English. With email and prepaid business mail it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find regular supplies. My plea to you all… Please save your stamps to help the unfortunate cats in our area, and ask friends, relatives and neighbours to help. Hand them in to Nationwide Building Society in Hassocks or Hurstpierpoint, Cuckfield Cattery, or contact me at s.law119@btinternet.com or on 01444 412479.

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Songs THE PEOPLE’S From sublime sacred worship to Paganism, Popery and dissent, Christmas carols have seen it all. Flo Whitaker takes us on a bumpy ride through their history

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praise; for Christmas, naturally, but t’s a December evening also for the great religious festivals of in the 1960s. My Easter and Whitsun. Other reasons grandmother and aunt for carolling would include harvest are confronting a festival, triumph in battle, mountain of commemoration of a washing-up. saint, or a royal Nanny begins to sing, marriage or birth. trilling away in the Local saints once upper register like a held great sway. demented budgie.

The 7th century St Auntie’s ponderous Lewinna lived near contralto joins in Seaford. Confronted and soon we are by the devil, brave all at it – singing Lewinna not only familiar carols that refused to renounce her are so ingrained faith, she also tweaked in us that we cannot Satan’s nose! It was said remember ever learning that miracles occurred at them. Sophie, the Labrador, her shrine yawns and quietly on an almost leaves the room. daily basis and She is our fiercest Nowadays we only associate critic. “Hark the carols with Christmas but this pilgrims visited in great numbers. herald angels sing is not how they started out The location - Mrs Simpson of her shrine is stole our King!” speculative as her holler the grownremains were stolen in the ups. We children laugh 11th century and spirited – not understanding away to Flanders. the reference, but Such was her somehow knowing it’s fame, Lewinna a bit naughty and would surely disrespectful, which, have been of course, makes us commemorated giggle even more. in song, but it’s ‘Carol’ comes unlikely her carol from the old French; would have been ‘carole’, meaning to heard in church. sing and/or dance With rare exceptions, in a circle. Earlier carols were excluded variants of the word can from the liturgy. Latin was be found in Latin and Greek used for all church worship and and the first Christmas songs only biblical text was permitted. The were probably performed in 3rd or illiterate lower orders were required to 4th century Italy. Nowadays we only attend services conducted in a language associate carols with Christmas but they couldn’t understand, hence the this is not how they started out. A carol was a song of celebration and 38 SUSSEX LIVING | December 2019

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are thought to be approximately 400 popular appeal of carols; good tunes, regional variations! sung in their own vernacular.

You may not recognise the name of Popular songs evolved in taverns the ‘Agincourt Carol’, but the tune is and brothels, at fairs and markets probably familiar as it’s often included or around the family hearth. In an in yuletide music compilations. illiterate age, news spread by word “England! Give thanks to God for of mouth. Travelling merchants victory!” goes the stirring refrain. So, transported goods, stories, and songs. what’s a triumphant battle song of 1415 A West Country melody, (with lyrics got to do with Christmas? Nothing, but adjusted to reflect regional topicality), it has all the attributes for a successful might become a ‘traditional’ Yorkshire carol; a great story, a memorable and ballad. The well-known Sussex Carol mid-pitched tune that is comfortable probably originated in Ireland! Carols for most voices, plus a repeated weren’t confined by rigid line or chorus that church law and their everyone can join words often strayed in with. from biblical text.

The Tudor Even worse, period was a golden carols could age for carols be subversive. but the Puritan Encoded in local regime considered slang or dialect, them dangerously satirical wordplay Catholic, so carols might poke fun were banned again at an unpopular – until Charles II monarch or church returned from exile, official. Carols were whereupon carolling was dangerous, so the enthusiastically re-adopted. authorities banned them, In Victorian times, mechanised but a few somehow managed printing made to slip into the pews books cheaper of respectability. and accessible to Manuscripts Hark the herald angels sing the middle classes. of early medieval ‘Christmas carols frustratingly Mrs Simpson stole our King!

Carols, Old and either show the New’ had many words – or the reprints and flew music. The first off the shelves. In 1880, known manuscript that Bishop Benson of gives both is attributed Truro organised to Godrich, a a new-style Durham hermit Christmas Eve from the 12th service, featuring century. Before nine lessons retiring from the interspersed with world, Godrich carols. It was a had been a great success, with merchant seaman. local Methodist and He wrote three Baptist congregations carols, including joining in. Other one dedicated to St churches quickly took Nicholas, the Patron Saint up the idea. The first ‘Nine of Seafarers.

Lessons and Carols’ from Kings Franciscan monks brought the College, Cambridge took place in 1918. joyous ‘Angelus ad Virginem’ to Whether from the ancient past or Britain. The lyric dutifully follows the modern-day pop culture, Christmas biblical account of the annunciation, songs share similar themes of thanks, so church authorities approved its use. charity and hope, but only the bestIt rushed up the charts of the 13th loved tunes survive the centuries. If St century hit parade and remains a Lewinna had a carol, it’s now lost to us. popular favourite. Travelling Mystery Plays, with their vivid re-enactments of Perhaps the chorus wasn’t sufficiently catchy? We’ll never know, but one biblical stories, were highly popular at this time. What became known as ‘The thing is certain; there will always be community sing-songs. I’ll give Coventry Carol’ came from this genre. the last words to Noddy Holder and Based on St Luke’s Gospel, ‘While Jim Lea, composers of that fine 20th Shepherds Watched’ is another rare century wassail; “Merry Christmas, carol that was officially sanctioned. It was sung across the British Isles – there Everybody”. l 40 SUSSEX LIVING | December 2019

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here is something disarmingly English about the long-standing tradition of the Mummers Play.

Keeping alive a centuries-old custom, groups of vividly-costumed mummers visit village pubs around Christmastime, to perform to the often-unsuspecting patrons a humorous drama of death and redemption that traces its origins back to the time of the medieval mystery plays.

The play’s theme revolves around a fight to the death between St George and a Turkish knight, or occasionally the legendary dragon. While there are many regional variations in the plot and characters, the classic storyline is that, after St George has slain his foe in mortal combat, a doctor with a magic potion brings the dead Turkish knight back to life.

Other characters include Father Christmas, the Fool (or Little Johnny Jack) and Beelzebub (or Little Devil Doubt). This colourful folk play may well have evolved from pre-Christian fertility rites or pagan rituals that symbolise the seasonal cycle of death and rebirth, and the struggle of good against evil.

The original mummers were often farm labourers in search of extra income from local landowners around

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Christmastime when work was scarce.

As the word mummer may originate from mommo – the Greek for mask – it is also conceivable that some of the early players used their masks and costumes as cover for nefarious activities. The word mummer may also derive from Middle English ‘mum’ (silent), but is more likely to be associated with Early New High German ‘mummer’ (disguised person).

Mummers often have close associations with the equallyquintessential English pastime of Morris Dancing. Keeping the tradition alive in Sussex are two of the county’s most eminent mumming troupes – the Sompting Mummers and the ‘World Famous’ Ashdown Mummers. Paul Carey has been a member of Ashdown Mummers for five years and, in line with the current trend towards gender fluidity, is switching roles for this year’s Yuletide performances, from the King of Egypt’s Daughter to Beelzebub – who, besides scaring the audience, has the task of collecting donations from the audience at the end of the performance.

“Last year we raised several hundred pounds for local children’s charities,” says Paul. “Alongside this, the main objective is to have fun, drink beer and

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keep the mummers’ tradition alive. We are all getting older – at 62 I’m about the youngest – so we’re always on the lookout for new blood.”

Adrian Norman is one of the two original members, dating back to 1973, when he and a group of school friends decided to revive the tradition.

“It was originally intended as a oneoff, but we haven’t missed a year since then,” says Adrian, who now plays the Doctor, but has filled all the different roles in his time. “These days, I can recite the whole play verbatim. My ambition is to make it to our 50th set of performances in 2022.”

This Christmas will see the Ashdown Mummers performing for the 46th consecutive year in pubs around the

Ashdown Forest on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December. Details are on their website at www.mummers.org.uk.

And the ‘World Famous’ epithet?

Well, that title was bestowed upon them by Lothians Morris during a tour of the Scottish Borders in 1983. Since then, they have been spotted on Turkish television when they appeared on Sky TV and featured on Have I Got News for You and two national newspapers.

Sompting Mummers (or alternatively Tipteerers) also have their roots in Morris Dancing. Glynn Hugh Jones is currently captain of the group

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“We work from an original script called The Steyning Play,” he explains.

“While we generally stick closely to the text, we do allow ourselves the luxury of some topical ad-libbing and have recently added the explosive character of Guy Fawkes to our cast.”

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“The redesign isn’t just about celebrating ten years in business,” says Maria Grover, who manages and runs Denziloe alongside her mum, Sonia.

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January is a notoriously hard time of year to kick start a diet, detox or high intensity exercise regime. Who wants to do a draconian refresh when the weather is at its coldest and spring seems a long way off?

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4 Get walking and talking The ultimate family activity. Get your boots on and get out into the countryside and away from electronic devices for a few precious hours. Amazing how surly teenagers come out of their shell on a country walk and how quickly those endorphins are raised. The lost days between Christmas and New Year are ideal for this.

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he demands of modern, everyday life can come into sharper focus during the festive season when staying on top of all the preparations, meeting work deadlines before the holidays, and pressures to party and be sociable can increase feelings of stress or isolation.

Happily, the chance to get some ‘me time’ or downtime – to get outdoors and get some exercise in picturesque green spaces – and to meet new people is being offered by Sussex Ramblers, as part of the Festival Of Winter Walks. The festival will run from 20th December to 5th January and invites everyone, whether or not they’ve walked before, to join, free of charge, hundreds of group walks right across the UK. There are nine Ramblers walking groups covering East and West Sussex. All year round, most groups offer two walks per week of varying difficulty and duration, led by trained walk leaders.

During the Festival of Winter Walks, the walking groups will be offering a full programme. Details of walks near you can be found on the main Ramblers website at www.ramblers.org.uk/gowalking/find-a-walk-or-route.aspx or by following the links to the individual group websites from www.sussexramblers.org.uk l

TO GIVE A FLAVOUR OF SOME OF THE WALKS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO JOIN ACROSS SUSSEX… On Saturday 21st December Mid Sussex Ramblers offer a circular five mile morning walk from Barcombe setting off at 9.30am.

On Christmas Eve the High Weald Ramblers will enjoy a leisurely five mile morning walk from Eridge, setting off at 9.30am.

On Boxing Day, Beachy Head Ramblers will blow away any festive excesses with an invigorating eight mile walk along Eastbourne’s coast, starting at 11am.

Meanwhile, on Sunday 29th December, the Beachy Head group will test out new ‘Christmas present’ walking gear with an eleven mile walk starting on the Tye at 10am.

Also on Sunday 29th December Rother Ramblers will host a ‘figure of eight’ walk, with mulled wine, starting from Cade Street, Heathfield at 10am and 1pm (bring your own mince pies!).

To welcome 2020, the Arun-Adur Ramblers will walk on Wednesday 1st January from East Preston, along Priest’s Path to Ferring, meeting at 10am and taking in Goring Gap and the seafront, with a picnic to finish (dogs welcome).

And as the Festival Of Winter Walks draws to a close, on Sunday 4th January the Brighton & Hove Ramblers will host a scenic walk up to the South Downs Way via Norton, Firle Beacon and Bopeep.

There will also be a free guide to winter walking, downloadable from the Ramblers’ central website once the Festival launches on 20th December.

Sussex Ramblers chairman Roger Abel says, “Whether or not you’ve walked before, we’re offering the chance to enjoy Sussex’s wonderful winter landscape in good company; to relax, unwind, and make new friends.” www.ramblers.org.uk

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nly thirty miles from London and close to the natural riches of Ashdown Forest, East Grinstead is a medieval market town which has had centuries to perfect the art of celebrating Christmas.

In the final week of November, during The Big Reveal, windows of 71 shops and businesses along London Road were covered in brown paper, which was removed simultaneously so that people could vote for their favourite Christmas window. The overall effect was akin to a gigantic advent calendar opening all its doors at once to reveal the goodies within.

Santa will be making a special appearance in his grotto just in time for the kids to place their orders from Lapland December will see four more spectacular Christmas themed events for all the family to enjoy, making the town a real destination for the festive season. If you fancy taking in a rip roaring panto, the feel-good story of Cinderella will be playing at the town’s theatre from mid December until New Year’s Day, suitable for all ages

to enjoy. The Christmas Family Festival starts December off on the 1st with a large French market and numerous craft and charity stalls. There will be a Big Wheel and Santa will be making a special appearance in his grotto just in time for the kids to place their orders from Lapland. London Road will be closed to traffic for the day, which kicks off at 10am and closes at 4pm. Christmas shoppers will be given a treat on the four Saturdays in December; both long stay car parks will cost only £1.20 to park in, all day, allowing visitors to peruse the shops and festivities without having to

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and was closely associated with the Gothic Revival.

Neale was ordained in 1842 and four years later became the warden of Sackville College, a position that he maintained until his death. He translated Eastern liturgies into English and wrote a mystical commentary on the Psalms but he is mostly remembered as a hymn writer and translator of many ancient and medieval hymns from Greek and Latin. The melody of Good King Wenceslas originated from a Medieval Latin springtime poem called Tempus adest floridum. The carol tells the story of a Bohemian king who

goes on a harsh winter journey to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen, 26th December.

Neale made congregations aware of the centuries old tradition of Greek, Russian, Syrian and Latin hymns. He translated 58 hymns from the 1875 edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern and the 1906 The English Hymnal contains 63 of his translated hymns and six of his own original hymns. He is buried in St Swithun’s churchyard on the other side of Church Lane to Sackville College and his memorial sits in a leafy, quiet setting at the edge of the graveyard.

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The Grade I listed Sackville College is actually an almshouse which is remarkably well preserved and even uses the original lock on the chapel door and features the original hammer beam roof in the Great Hall. The College is run by a warden whose office has not altered that much since John Mason Neale’s time and is a wonderful example of a Victorian study. Neale also directed the restoration of the chapel in 1846-66 in an early 14th century style and much of the 17th and 18th century furniture is preserved inside the College. The public can visit the College four days a week during the summer but it is also open to other groups by appointment at other times. Not surprisingly, the College plays a very important part in East Grinstead’s Christmas calendar with carol services being held in the 400 year old chapel, often by candlelight.

There is a very short tour of the town’s connection with John Mason Neale starting at St Swithun’s Church where Neale is depicted in the central panel of the Oxford Movement window on the north wall of the church. His prayer desk is in the Lady Chapel and his crucifix hangs over the altar.

After viewing his tomb, you can walk towards the High Street and walk east to Sackville College which is an entrancing sight, particularly in the

early evening when sunlight glows on the pale sandstone exterior. If you are curious for further information about the College, there will be an illustrated talk at the museum on the evening of the 24th January when Caroline Metcalfe, a Guide and Hon Historian at the College and St Swithun’s parish church will discuss the history of almshouses and what is known of Sackville’s history.

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I didn’t come here until I married in 1968 and then I realised it was the church on the postcard… which I still have. I helped with a few flower festivals to begin with, but after my children grew up and left home I got more and more involved.”

Lullington was built in the 12th or 13th century and was subsequently burnt down by Cromwellian troops around the time of the Civil War. The chancel remains, creating the tiny church of today. There’s no electricity or running water, yet there’s an aura, an idyllic harmony with the landscape. The church has knapped flint walls, clear lancet windows and the white weather boarded belfry contains a single bell. Four gravestones are visible in the churchyard, although others are unmarked. The last burial was nineteen years ago.

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We planted wildflowers too. It will be managed, but mostly left to nature.”

Jane continued, “We have 24 chairs inside, but can seat 30 for a service, because I bring benches from home. We had 51 for harvest festival in September, including 21 sitting outside.

Advent is a lantern service, including 120 candles, so it’s incredibly atmospheric, very intimate and it gets extremely warm too.”

“Our community was concerned for the survival of the church in the 80s and 90s. We had a distant link to St Sythe but nobody really

Advent is a lantern service including 120 candles – it gets extremely warm knew much about her so we needed a name and identity.

The Church of the Good Shepherd was suggested locally. The suggestion had to be approved by the Lord Chancellor’s Office, but we were successful and the Bishop of Lewes made

the dedication during the millennium.” Among the Downs, once populated with Southdown Sheep it was an apt name.

A look through the visitors book tells its own intriguing story. Late October, when I visited was a wet month, yet there averaged an entry a day.

Comments came from as far as Japan, Australia, South Africa and the USA with the rather prophetic “a haven from a troubled world” summing things up rather well.

“We just love our church,” beamed Jane. “We need to preserve it and the surrounding environment for the next generations.” l Access: By foot from Alfriston, uphill across the fields. Or park at the top of Chapel Hill and wander down the road.

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and fold in vigorously to lighten the mixture. Then fold in the rest in batches carefully to avoid losing the air.

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Bake for 20 mins then cool before turning out onto another piece of baking parchment, dusted with icing sugar to help prevent sticking.

For the icing, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or the microwave and leave it to cool while you blitz the butter and icing sugar to a smooth paste. Add the cooled chocolate and vanilla extract and blitz again for a smooth icing.

Spread a thin layer of the icing onto the cake, then whip the cream and spread on top and add as many cherries as you see fit. Then gently roll from the longest side, if you have one, making sure to get a nice tight roll all the way. Don’t worry if the ends are a bit raggedy as you will chop these off to create the branch.

Using a sharp knife cut off each end at a gentle angle and position to form a branch off the main log. Spread over the rest of the icing and using a fork create a wood effect, remembering to swirl in some knots.

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PAN FRIED VENISON STEAK (Gluten Free) Served with crushed new potatoes with leeks.

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HALIBUT (Gluten Free)

MUSHROOM, BRIE, HAZELNUT & CRANBERRY WELLINGTON (Vegetarian) Served with roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Desserts

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING With Brandy sauce

CARAMELISED APPLE TART TATIN With honey & ginger ice cream

TOBLERONE TARTA

Chewy almond base layered with a rich chocolate cream, topped with milk chocolate mousse and toblerone pieces

PISTACHIO TART

Chocolate brownie biscuit base with pistachio dairy ice cream, topped with grated pistachio nuts

Served on a bed of mild horseradish mash with roasted cherry tomatoes, mixed olives & smoked sausage

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BEAN & VEGETABLE PUDDING (Vegan)

TEA, COFFEE & MINCE PIES

Edamame, butterbeans, mushrooms and spinach in a tarragon white sauce in a vegan suet pastry.

Served with new potatoes and roasted baby carrots

Gluten free shortcrust pastry case filled with an indulgent chocolate ganache

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Specialist dementia care from an experienced team We know that supporting a loved one with dementia can be difficult. That’s why we’ve organised a Dementia Support Café to support family and friends who are caring for someone living with dementia.

Our specialist dementia champion will be there to answer any questions and offer advice.

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COMMUNITY

Living with bereavement is hard, but during special occasions like Christmas, the sense of loss can be even more acute. Kathy Brown, from St Peter & St James Hospice, shares their advice on coping during these times if you are missing somebody who has died

COPING WITH LOSS DURING

Special Occasions BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF Special occasions like Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries can cause mixed emotions. For some people, they evoke fond and happy memories, while for others they can cause feelings of sadness, regret, anger or guilt. You may move from one feeling to the next. Grief is not a linear process; try to remember all of these responses are normal.

MARK THE OCCASION IN A WAY THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU The idea of celebrating may comfort you, or you might find this daunting.

You may not feel like celebrating at all.

It can help to spend some time trying to work out which arrangements will best suit your needs.

If you decide to mark the day, you could honour traditions you shared with the person who has died, or do something ritualistic that helps you feel close to that person, such as lighting a candle, visiting somewhere you made happy memories, or writing them a letter. You may find it comforting to take part in spiritual practices, or community events.

TALK OPENLY Be honest with those around you about how you’re feeling; is there anything practical they can do to help you?

Communicating openly about your wishes or how you are feeling will help others to understand your decisions and support you better.

Everyone’s experience of grief is unique – there is no normal BE SENSITIVE TO OTHERS During times of heightened emotion, conflict or resentment can arise in families or between people who are grieving the same person. Everyone’s experience of grief is unique – there is no ‘normal’ – and your good and bad days or wishes for special occasions may not align with others. Try to be understanding; regardless of other people, you can still honour your relationship with the person who has died.

DO SOMETHING KIND FOR OTHER PEOPLE Even if you’re not feeling your best, you still have something to offer the world and may find it comforting to help others or brighten someone else’s day. Treat someone to a cuppa, spend time volunteering, or give to charity.

KEEP TO REGULAR PATTERNS OF BASIC SELF-CARE During the lead up to Christmas, or other special occasions, you could find your routine is disrupted. Keep to regular patterns of sleeping and eating, ensuring your basic needs are met. Activities such as a nature walk, meeting a friend, meditating or engaging in a hobby are all helpful in boosting your wellbeing. l December 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 73

PETS

It’s a Dog’s Life With the ‘joy’ of the giving and receiving of seasonal gifts fast approaching, Teddy shares his thoughts on human yuletide eccentricities, through his human portal, Helen Stockton

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ow I’m a dog so I don’t really do shopping; I deploy staff.

However, in the run up to Christmas, this shopping activity seems to take on a particular significance.

It’s only my second Christmas with ‘Them Indoors’, but I’m already recognising the signs of the impending festivities. ‘Her Indoors’ makes lists and mutters under her breath, whilst ‘Him Indoors’ hides in the study, briefly appearing to moan in anticipation of the January credit card bill, and to sign gift tags with the correct moniker for the intended recipient.

Occasionally he gets this wrong and signs ‘Dad’ when it should be ‘Uncle’ and gets told off. He should just use a paw-print like me, then he’d be okay.

A dog’s role in all of this is to watch out for signs of a bag from the pet shop to ensure canine needs have been met, chew any lists, wrapping paper or ribbon left carelessly lying around and to take firmly to their bed if it looks like things are getting a bit stressful. A good tactic!

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‘Her Indoors’ present buying is reduced these days as the Juniors are grown-up and various family members have agreed not to buy for each other to avoid waste. However, in that peculiar way people have of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, ‘Her Indoors’ has decided to complicate matters by reducing her dependence on the home-delivered parcels, and try instead to make gifts or shop locally.

Her Indoors ordered our Christmas meat from the village butcher

Making gifts is always a bit of a worry in case she branches out into knitting. As if it isn’t bad enough that shops sell dog Christmas jumpers, and one totally irresponsible national retailer is actually selling matching ones for owners and dogs, there are also some selling knitting patterns especially for canines. I’m watching her carefully but so far so good although I’m not relaxing my guard.

I have to say that shopping locally, seems like a good idea. Last year ‘Her Indoors’ ordered our Christmas meat from the village butcher and she took me with her to collect it. True, I had to wait outside with ‘Him Indoors,’ as for some unfathomable reason, dogs are not allowed in, but I did have the joy of following the bag all the way home.

And I have to say I was particularly satisfied to discover what breed of dog our local butcher owns; you’ve guessed it, a miniature sausage dog.

If ‘Her Indoors’ wants help with any of the other shopping, I’m happy to oblige. I’m sure I’d be good at choosing presents. I reckon everyone would like a squeaky ball and some treats, and if not, I’m happy to deal with any returns rather than all that business with queuing and receipts. I’m a generous dog, what can I tell you. So if all else fails, take a canine approach to Christmas. Dispatch others to shop, avoid festive jumpers, enjoy your food and tear open your presents with glee.

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Introducing

Ben Saunders

Your local financial adviser I am an Adviser with Wellesley Wealth Advisory, a Principal Partner Practice of St. James’s Place. Having worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, I can help you plan effectively in a clear, strategic manner – I pride myself on making complex planning understandable to all.

As a Wealth Manager I advise people on all aspects of holistic financial planning, and specialise in: • Pensions • Retirement planning • Investment • Inheritance tax planning.

I get a great deal of pleasure from seeing others do well and enjoy working closely with clients to achieve their objectives, building a long and trusting relationship. I have been with Wellesley Wealth Advisory since 2015. Wellesley is underpinned

by St. James’s Place, which guarantees the suitability of the advice we provide.

Ben Saunders DipFA Adviser Wellesley House, 50 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9LH

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Wellesley Wealth Advisory is a trading style of Wellesley Investment Management Limited, registered in England & Wales No. 6530147.

Registered office: 44 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5TN. Wellesley Wealth Advisory is a Principal Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management.

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BOOK REVIEW

Elizabeth Kay offers Sussex Living readers her thoughts on recent reads that have caught her attention. She gives her views on a selection of books from different genres which may capture your interest LONGBOURN

by Jo Baker (Black Swan)

THE PLACES IN BETWEEN

by Rory Stewart (Picador) I’d never noticed Rory Stewart until he entered the Conservative Party leadership contest, so I decided to read his book. It is beautifully written, about his walk across 2002 post-Taliban Afghanistan, which was part of an epic journey on foot through Asia. Stewart is a considerable character, who seems unfazed by everything from land mines to the delicacies of Afghan hierarchies and the polite forms of address. He

He does speak Persian, which is essential when you’re travelling with just your backpack, a large stick and a toothless dog paints a vivid picture of the landscape and the people which can be surprisingly poetic. He does speak Persian, which is essential when you’re travelling with just your backpack, a large stick and a toothless dog acquired along the way.

Stewart has to contend with illness, deep snow, being shot at and never being quite sure where he will spend the night or whether he will get anything to eat. It’s a heroic tale of hardship, grim determination and a realistic view of the politics of the region and the fact that outsiders don’t understand the culture enough to have the faintest idea of how to solve anything. Educational, thoughtprovoking and also enjoyable, this is a terrific read by an excellent writer.

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Anyone who has read Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, will find this novel about the day-today lives of the servants in the house fascinating. It’s a good read anyway, portraying the daily grind of working class folk in the Regency period, and painting a detailed picture of their concerns – chilblains, bedpans, endless washing. The historical accuracy with regard to detail is impressive.

Taking a well-known work and inserting the bits in between the familiar action isn’t a new device – I was reminded of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, in the way that there the main characters in Hamlet appear fleetingly and disappear again.

The Bennett girls barely notice the maid who gets up before dawn to light the fires, and they go about their daily concerns completely oblivious. Longbourn isn’t just an accompaniment to Austen’s book, though, there’s a good love story within, and the characters are well-drawn and believable.

It’s well written, and the author doesn’t attempt to emulate Austen’s style, which is all to the good. The conversations that are overheard by the staff will ring bells for those who know all about Lady Catherine de Burgh and Darcy, and it’s good fun looking at it all from a different perspective.

HOW TO SPEAK DOG

by Aline Alexander Newman and Gary Weitzman (National Geographic Kids) What a terrific little book. It’s nicely laid out, and will appeal to the eight plus agegroup with lots of colourful photographs.

It deals with a variety of aspects, from a brief look at dog ancestry, different breeds, and famous dogs in fiction to understanding dog behaviour. There’s lying belly-up and the play bow, but there’s also warning signs such as ears erect and teeth bared. From the visual to the audible – how to translate howling, whimpering and panting, among other things. Troublesome issues; jumping up on people, eating grass, chewing the woodwork. There’s a quiz, and a list of further resources. There have been some criticisms about some of the information being outdated, but on the whole reviews

It’s nicely laid out, and will appeal to the eight plus age-group are very good indeed, and it would make an excellent present for any child in a family that has just acquired a dog. It makes a very good point that all dogs are different, and encourages caution with unfamiliar animals. The premise, though, is that the better you understand canine behaviour, the safer you’ll be and the more you can enjoy doggy company. It’s amusing, informative and inexpensive, and was produced by the National Geographic.

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Who in your family would love a ride in a supercar?

Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 July 2020 Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PX

Book now for 20% discount.* The Children’s Trust Supercar Event 2020 Give the supercar fanatic in your family the perfect gift this Christmas with an adrenaline-fuelled ride around the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit in some of the world’s most incredible cars. Book tickets at: www.thesupercarevent.com

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DIARY DATES

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DATES From 01 – 14 December

‘Harvest Home’

Cuckfield Museum, Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield’s farming past. How did you use a horse rasp or a ‘beatle’?

How did a dairymaid preserve her complexion? Entry free but donations appreciated. More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Sunday 01 December. 15:00-17:00

Christmas Concert in aid of Action Medical Research for Children St John’s Church, Dormansland RH7 6QU The Greenstede Singers will perform a selection of traditional and modern Christmas songs and carols. £10, payable at the door to include refreshments. Children free. audreyebateman@gmail.com Sunday 01 December & 22 December, 18:00-19:00

1. Service of Light 2. Nine Lessons and Carols St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Church Lane, Bolney RH17 5QR 1. A service of light with Advent hymns and Carols.

2. A Carol Service to lead us into Christmas, followed by refreshments.

Sunday 01 December, 18:30-19:30

A Candlelit Advent

St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH10 7RT A reflective candlelit service full of beautiful music performed in ancient surroundings. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org www.worthparish.org Monday 02, 09 & 16 December, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Do you have a Mid 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 Wednesday 04, 11 & 18 December, 12:30-15:00

The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members)

The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guest, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork etc. Members £5 per month, non-members £2 per week. 2 course lunch extra. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 04 December, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30

Burgess Hill Flower Club

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Demonstration by Gill Homer, entitled” Seasons Greetings.” Competition: Festive Fun. Visitors £6.00, first visit free with Sussex Living magazine.

Judith Alexander 01444 871886 alexander9@tiscali.co.uk Thursdays 05 & 19 December, 09:00-14:30

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ (Charity No. 274855) Maria’s Good as New Sales Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH 11 7DH Lots of items for sale. Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for raffle prizes needed, please. Maria 01293 403432 Thursday 05 December, 10:00-17:00

East Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day

The Mallings, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/ TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Lara@classcover.com 01273 957908 Thursday 05 December, 12:00

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 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

Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting

Monday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 December, 20:00

Thursday 05 December, 14:30

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 03 December, 20:00-22:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741

Various locations This event is for professional and business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interest. 01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com

A Talk Entitled Christmas Past in West Sussex by Dr Caroline Adams Clare Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk by Dr Caroline Adams. Members £3.00. Guests £5.00. Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com Thursday 05 December, 19:30 for 20:00

Ditchling Film Society – ‘Green Book’ 12A Cert 130 mins Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TA Director Peter Farrelly. The story is influenced by the Japanese recession.

Free coffee, tea and biscuits are

available and wine can be purchased by the glass beforehand. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5 payable at the door.

Friday 06 December, 10:00-15:00

West Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day

1 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough RH20 1RL Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Kirsten@classcover.com 01798 872446 Friday 06 December, 16:00-20:00

Rushfields Special Late Night Christmas Event!

Rushfields, Henfield Road, Poynings BN45 7AY Join us for an evening of festive fun.

Many and varied food stalls to visit – each with a different foodie theme, including tastings. Hundreds of gifts, trees and decorations and much more!

Friday 06 December, 17:00-21:00

Henfield Christmas Late Night Opening

High Street, Henfield BN5 The theme is A Christmas Carol.

Children/family activities. Food and drink. Most shops will be open. Santa’s Sleigh will be out and Santa will be there too!

Friday 06 December – Tuesday 31 December.

Various times

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For an appointment 07531 160192 or burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk Friday 06, 13, 20 & 27 December, 19:45-21:45 unless stated

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Rear basement of Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 6th, Nag & Natter Evening. 13th, Radio Night. 20th, Christmas Quiz - Sue G6YPY4. 27th, Closed. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 m6zrj@msars.org.uk www.msars.org.uk Saturday 07 December, 09:00-18:00

Christmas Shopping Extravaganza

The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE We will be serving up warming soups with crusty breads, mince pies and hot drinks to keep you going.

Carol singers in the afternoon.

01342 824 673 Social Media sites.

December 07, 11:00 to 3:00

Twisted Gin

Rushfields Plant Centre, Poynings BN45 7AY Come and try our award winning gin at Rushfields. Contact Melissa Webb, 01273 053333 sales@afterthoughtspirits.co.uk www.afterthoughtspirits.co.uk

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Finishes Sunday 5th January.

The Hawth’s fun-packed family pantomime, starring Charlie Brooks (EastEnders, I’m A Celebrity winner), Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), David Ribi (CH5’s Milkshake). Box Office 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk

Saturday 07 & 14 & Sunday 08 & 15 December

Friday 06 December, from 18:00

Saturday 07 December

Alice in a Twilight Christmas Wonderland Hever Castle, Hever Road, Edenbridge TN87NG A magical after-dark adventure with Alice in Wonderland characters in the illuminated gardens and a beautifully decorated castle. An experience to remember. 01732 865224 Friday 06 December, 18:30

Freeman Brothers Community Remembrance Service Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB If you would like to attend, please do let us know in advance. RSVP 01273 831497 or hurst@freemanbrothers.co.uk Friday 06, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 23 December, 19:00-21:00

Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill Centre Church, 180 Leylands Road,

Sail to Santa

Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Board an elf powered boat to see Father Christmas. £6 per child, £2 per adult plus centre admission. Online booking www.wwt.org.uk/arundel

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Saturday 07 December, 10:00-12:30

Cliffe Christmas Fair, Lewes Cliffe Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AT Festive fun for all the family, stalls, home-made cakes, stocking-fillers, games and tombola. Contact: Trevor Butler, Churchwarden warden@st-thomas-lewes.org.uk Saturday 07 December, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Market

Hartfield Road, Forest Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market.

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Bluebell Vineyard Christmas Wine Sale Bluebell Vineyard, Sliders Lane, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RU Enjoy a free glass of award-winning English Sparkling wine along with 25% off all wines. wineinfo@bluebellvineyard.co.uk 01825 791561 Saturday 07 December, 10:00-16:00 & Sunday 08 December, 12:00-16:00

St Leonard’s Church Christmas Tree Festival

Church Road, Turners Hill RH10 4PB Come and see our trees decorated by the local community to help support our Church. Entry by donation.

Darren Harris 07484 744175 Every Thursday -Monday throughout December from 10:00-17:00

Clock Field

North Street, Turners Hill RH10 4NS A development of 33 three, four and five bedroom houses.

Clock Field Marketing Suite – 01342 616 105 clockfield@shanlyhomes.com shanlyhomes.com Every Thursday – Monday throughout December from 10:00-17:00

The Willows

Church Street, Warnham RH12 3DZ A private development of two, three and four bedroom houses and 4 one and two bedroom apartments. The

Willows – 01403 611191 Shanlyhomes.com Saturday 07 December, 10:30-12:30

RSPCA Brighton Christmas Fair Patcham Methodist Hall, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE Loads of Christmas bargains. Cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious goodies and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals.

Free admission. 01273 554218 Saturday 07 – Monday 23 December, 10:30-16:00

Meet Green Father Christmas Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton, Chichester PO18 OEU Seated in his chamber, Green Father Christmas will be selecting presents from a large wooden chest to give to each child that he meets! Meet Green Father Christmas (Child) £10. Accompanying Adult – Annual member (maximum 2) £5. Accompanying Adult – Annual member- free. 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk/whats-on Saturday 07 December, 11:00-12:00

The Mewes Vets Annual Christmas Party

The Mewes Vets Ltd, 4 Haywards Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4HT There will be mulled wine and mince pies available for all. We will be revealing the winners of our calendar competition and our 2020 calendars

supporting the British Chihuahua Club Rescue Association will go on sale for the first time. Tel: 01444 456886

the Village, and collect a prize from Seasons, Lower Road, Forest Row. 01342 824673 Saturday 07 December, 13:00-15:30

Saturday 07 December, 11:00-15:00

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The Windmills Junior School Christmas Fayre

South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN69LY SERV is a UK registered charity that provides night time transportation of blood, blood products and other urgentmedical itemsfor NHSHospitals across Sussex.

The Windmills Junior School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LS Visit Father Christmas in his grotto, enjoy BBQ, mulled wine, beer, mince pies, festive music, craft stalls, games and Silent Auction. friendsofwindmills@gmail.com facebook.com/friendsoffows

Saturday 07 December, 11:00-14:00

Christmas Fair

Saturday 07 December, 14:00-17:00

St Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Lots of stalls including books, cakes and home produce, crafts, raffle, tombolas, toys, children’s activities etc. Refreshments available. Father Christmas will be there. Free entry.

Christingle Service followed by Festive Fayre, Christmas Crafts and St Nick’s Grotto St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill BN13 2PU Traditional Christingle followed by events for everyone. £3 for St Nick’s Grotto. Jane Winter 01903 268109

Saturday 07 December, 11:00-15:00

Saturday 07 December, 16:00-19:00

Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Photos with Santa in his grotto and carol singing.

High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 Once again, The Hurstpierpoint High Street will be filled with the sounds, smells and sights of Christmas! The High Street traders are excited to invite you to celebrate Christmas with live entertainment, delicious food, Santa and a live nativity! www.hurstchristmas.org

Orchards Christmas

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Saturday 07 December, 11:30-15:30

Christmas Trail and Shopping Extravaganza

The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Collect a sheet from the Christmas Market. Collect the stamps around

Saturday 07 December, 19:30

Burgess Hill Choral Society, Bach

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DIARY DATES Christmas Oratorio and Carols for Audience St. Andrew’s Church, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG A joyful evening of splendid music conducted by Michael Stefan Wood and accompanied by Sussex Bach Players. £14 a ticket, under 18s- free.

Tickets: 07522 493966, at Burgess Hill Help Point and on the door.

Saturday 07 December, 19:30-21:00

Forest Row Lifeboat Choir Christmas Concert Freshfield Hall, Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5ES Carol Concert to raise funds for the Shoreham Harbour RNLI Station. Light supper included please bring your own drinks. £10. Tickets available at Foresta Travel, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DY and Roger 01342 324196 Sunday 08 December, 19.00–21.45

Christmas Concert

The Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Christmas Concert by The Champagne Quartet. Excerpts from Handle’s Messiah and popular carols with audience participation. £12.00 in advance, £15.00 On The Door.

01444 800045 info@itsmagic.org.uk www.itsmagic.org.uk Sunday, 08 December, 12:00-17:00

Serenity Grand Christmas Fayre Felpham Community Hall, Meaden Way, Felpham PO22 8FA

Serenity Fayres working with Cancerwise to bring a pamper and shopping experience to soothe, cleanse and inspire your mind, body and spirit.

Sunday 08 December, 15:00-16:30

Mid Sussex Sinfonia - “Howard Blake Concert” The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY0 Works by Howard Blake, including ‘The Snowman’, ‘Sussex Prelude’ and ‘All God’s Creatures.’ £12 in advance; £14 on the door; £3 under 18’s. Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 suelcarpenter@gmail.com Sunday 08 December, 16:30-17:30

Family friendly Carol Service suitable for all ages Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Carols and Christmas readings by candle light. Includes refreshments served during the service.

Monday 09 December, 14:00 for 14:15-16:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL (Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12:00).

“Rocks and Riches” with Anne Stammers and ‘Early Great Britain’ with Bob Clements. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 09 December, 14:30

The Art of Celebrating Christmas The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB

Dr Sarah Pearson will describe and illustrate the ways of depicting Christmas from the Middle Ages to – almost – Modern Times. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture.

Stephen Wyman 01273 494633 Monday 09 December, 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? Theatre, 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.

Saturday 10 December, 19:30

Sussex Harmonisers Carol Concert

St John the Evangelist Church, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Harmonised Christmas Carols sung by the choir and participation welcomed.

Free event – donations for charity.

Refreshments available. Tickets available on Ticketsource and at the Town Help Point Stjohnsbh.admin@icloud.com

wot I wrote’ by Douglas Eaton.

Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Wednesday 11 December, Coffee10:00, Lecture 10:00-11:00

The Arts Society Mid Sussex Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Lecture: Grandfather Frost & Old New Year – The Russian Christmas.

Lecturer: Dr Rosamund Bartlett. Nonmembers welcome: £7 on the door. theartssocietymidsussex.org.uk Wednesday 11 December, 14:00-15:00

The Young at Heart Club Present Eaton & Webb (Vocals & Keyboard)

The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX After lunch entertainment.

Non-members £2. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 11 December, 20:00- 22:00

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

01444 452385

Tuesday 10 December, 19:45

Wednesday 11 December, 20:00-22:00

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The history of Panto and the ‘pantos

Adur Bowling Club, Recreation Ground, Old Barn Way, Southwick BN42 4NT

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Royal Marines Association, Brighton & Hove District

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DIARY DATES Socials - Battle of Trafalgar Meeting and Social. Contact Secretary as alternates between two venues. £3 Branch Membership. Contact: Maureen Copelin Maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437 Thursday 12 December, 10:00-14:00

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Christmas Fair Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH Christmas Fair with Raffle, Tombolas, homemade cakes, jams and lot’s more. This is the League’s 70th Anniversary year!

Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 December, daily from 14:00

‘Celebrating our Local Community’ – A Tree Festival St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS An interesting display of illuminated, decorated trees and refreshments, with Parish Carol Service at 6pm on 15th December. All donations will benefit Water Aid, Dementia Action Alliance and Family Support Work (a charity supporting families in need in Sussex).

Friday 13 – Tuesday 31 December, Various times

starring Anthony Sahota as Peter Pan. Box Office 01403 750220 Friday 13 December, 18:30

Big Festive Quiz Night St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill BN13 2PU Festive Quiz for teams of up to 6 people. £3 per person. Jane Winter 01903 268109 Saturday 14 December, 10:00-15:00

Christmas Market

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX An array of stalls, many in support of local groups, selling homemade produce and handicrafts.

Refreshments available. Hosted by Burgess Hill Horticultural Society. www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety. com Saturday 14 December, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Lakes & Woods Horsted Keynes Rec. car park or roadside parking RH17 7AE, TQ383281 Broadhurst Manor, Twyford, Warren Farm, Horsted Keynes. Bring a picnic, possible drinks in pub after walk.

6mi/9.7km. Moderate. Ron 07785 717450

Peter Pan

Saturday 14 December, 11:00-15:00

The Capitol Theatre, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Finishes Sunday 05 January. The story of the boy who never grew up,

Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Photos with Santa in his grotto,

Orchards Christmas

Ditchling Morris Dancers and Rock Choir.

Workshops, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Skills Week – Sharpening & Essential Cabinetmaking Hand Skills Skill Level: Beginner. £590.

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Saturday 14 December, 19:00

A Traditional Sussex Christmas with Cotillion St John the Evangelist Church, Church Lane, Newtimber BN6 9BT Folk group Cotillion celebrate Christmas as Sussex used to, in days gone by, with a festive evening of songs, poetry and storytelling. £10 Adults, £4 for under 18s to include mulled wine and mince pies. Lucy Dalrymple 01273 831877 lucy. newtimber@icloud.com Saturday 14 December, 13:30

Cat & Canary Mummers Play Upper Station Road, Henfield BN5 9PJ Come and enjoy The Sompting Tipteerers as they present their Mummers Play. Tel: 01273 492509

The Thatched Inn – Elvis Night

St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX Candlelit concert by the English Arts Chorale. Heartwarming Christmas music and readings (sacred and secular).

Audience participation in some carols. £12 (unreserved) incl. www.englisharts. org or 01444 811370 and ‘Threads’.

Monday 16 – Friday 20 December

Skills Week

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm

Worthing Opening at a new Worthing venue – Country walk? Dinner? Theatre?

A round of golf? Day at the races?

Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the third Monday evening of every month.

Meetings also in Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Monday 16, Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 December

Sunday 15 December, 16:30

Joy to the World! Christmas Music and Words

Monday 16 December, 20:00-23:00

The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+

Grand Avenue, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8DH Great night of music, comedy and laughter. Tickets £18 – includes finger buffet Tuesday 17 December, 20:00

Advent Carol Concert by Candlelight Ardingly College Chapel, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Haydn-Nelson Mass, Carols.

Non-members welcome to perform.

Rehearsal 6.30pm. In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.

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Saturday 19 December, 19:30

Mid Sussex Brass Band and Youth Band Christmas Concert St John the Evangelist Church Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Joyful Christmas Carols played by the Brass Band. £8. Refreshments available. Tickets from Ticketsource and at the Town Help Point Stjohnsbh.admin@icloud.com Friday 20 December, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. Organist/ keyboard player John Cooper. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 Saturday 21 December, 10:00-12:00

items by Richard Sutcliffe, violin Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Charity Christmas Concert for Action for Children. Free admission – donations to Action for Children.

Rod Willerton 01444 441479 rodwillerton@mac.com Sunday 22 December, 10:30-11:30

Carol Service

Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Traditional Carols and Christmas readings service. A free will offering will be taken during the service.

Sunday 22 December, 18:30-19:30

Lessons and Carols

Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Traidcraft Stall. Sample a cup of fairly traded Machu Pichu ground coffee and cake. Children’s activities. Julia Scotland 01444 871812, 07522866237

St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH107RT The traditional start to Christmas with an inspiring mix of choir-only music and carols in beautiful surroundings.

Mince pies will be served.

Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org www.worthparish.org

Saturday 21 December, 11:00-15:00

Tuesday 24 December, 10:00

Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Godly Play

Orchards Christmas

Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Santa returns with Christmas Carol Singers.

Saturday 21 December, 15:00-17:00

Christmas Concert by the Haywards Heath Singers plus

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Haywards Heath & Cuckfield Haywards Road Car Park RH16 4PH, TQ332235 Ashenground Wood, Copyhold Lane, Cuckfield Church, Blunts Wood, Muster Green. Optional refreshments in the Star after the walk. 5.5mi/8.9km. Moderate.

Mike H, 07999710065

Tuesday 24, 15:00-15:45 & 23:00-24:00 & Wednesday 25 December, 09:30-10:30

Christingle. A free will offering will be taken during the service.

Tuesday 24 December, 23:30-00:30

Blessing of the Crib. Midnight Mass. Sung Eucharist for the family

Midnight Mass

St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Church Lane, Bolney RH17 5QR A family service with the children making up the crib to celebrate our Lord’s birth. First service of Christmas.

Sung Eucharist.

St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH107RT Join us in the tranquil surroundings of the 11th oldest Church in England for our traditional Midnight Mass.

Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150

Tuesday 24 December, 16:00-17:00

Wednesday 25 December, 10:00

Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Christmas service for children including the preparation of a

Good News Church, 149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU Come and celebrate with us our Saviour’s birth.

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