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Visit our Diary Dates page on www.sussexliving.com Club Meeting
Tuesday 01 January, 09:30-16:30
New Year’s Day Walks
Lunch for retired professional and business men followed by a short talk by a professional speaker. 01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com
Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Wrap up warm, get out in the fresh air and work off those festive excesses with a walk around Arundel Wetland Centre. Usual centre admission prices apply. 01903 881530 info.arundel@ wwt.org.uk, www.wwt.org.uk/arundel
Thursday 03 - Saturday January 05, 19:30, 14:00 on Saturday
Cinderella
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Cinderella is filled with memorable musical numbers, accompanied by a live band. £9 to £13. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents 01273 492141 or www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com
Tuesday 01 - Sunday 06 January
Aladdin
The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Don't miss The Hawth's hilarious, fun-packed family panto starring Jason Gardiner (Dancing on Ice) as the evil Abanazar, Shaheen Jafagholi (EastEnders), and impressionist Jess Robinson plus a full supporting, hilarious cast. Box Office 01293 553636, hawth.co.uk
Friday 04 January, 10:30
Introductory Tour of East Grinstead Museum East Grinstead Museum, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ Every first Friday of the month we offer a free 30-minute tour of the museum with a focus on our Rebuilding Bodies and Souls exhibition.
Wednesday 02 January, 19:15-19:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Society Auction. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com
Friday 04 January, 13:00-14:00
New Year Organ Recital Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Michael Maine plays a programme of old and new favourites. Tea and coffee available. Entrance free.
Thursday 03 January, 12:00
Burgess Hill and District Probus
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Mid Sussex Ramblers Circular Walk from Slaugham
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Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN7 3AL Sussex’s largest race meeting! The Sussex National. £30k worth of prize money on offer, what better way to blow off the New Year blues than come racing! £18.00 in advance and £21.00 on the day. 01273 890383 racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk Monday 07, 14, 21 & 28 January, 08:00-17:00
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Saturday 05, 12, 19 & 26 January, 12:00-16:00
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DIARY DATES The Singers will be starting rehearsals again preparing for their Spring Concert on 6th April. All are welcome on Monday evenings. For more details: David Redd 01273 831801.
Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A progress report on Hurst Meadows Heritage Orchard by Martin Sadler followed by drinks and nibbles. £2 members £3 non-members. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk.
King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield Vegetable growing in raised beds, a talk by Barry Newman. £1 members, £3 visitors. All welcome. 01444-458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk
the family to have some seasonal fun while contributing to the upkeep of this beautiful Church. For further details/tickets www.poynings.net
Monday 07, 14, 21 & 28 January, 20:00
Wednesday 09 January, 13:00-14:00
Friday 11 January, 11:00-16:00
Vegan Cheese Taster Day
Burgess Hill U3A Annual Information Morning 2019
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members would be most welcome. Come along for a taster – no obligation to join. 01444 400054.
All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HS Light lunches and music and singing concert. Everyone welcome. Free entry, but donations appreciated. Contact: 01444 483294, allsaints@lindfieldnfo/tigerarts
Minton Badminton Club
Monday 07 January, 20:00
Audition for Ditchling Players Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Audition for How the Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn. Contact: Penelope Bennett pellyjane@hotmail.com www.ditchlingplayer.org.uk Tuesday 08 – Saturday 12 January
Weald Theatre Group Panto Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Pantomime Snow White supporting St Peter & St James Hospice and Woodlands Mead School. For times and prices call 01444 455440. Tickets from Clair Hall. Tuesday, 08 January, 19:45
Hurst Horticultural Society Club Suite, Village Hall, Trinity Road,
Tiger Arts Free Lunch Concert
Wednesday 09 & 23 January, 14:00-16:00
East Grinstead Art Society, Ann-Marie Brody Critique
East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Bring your own artwork and be guided by an expert artist. Annual membership £20. Non-members £3 per session. Wendy Vick wmv4585@gmail.com Wednesday 09 January, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Cacti and Succulents
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QF Care needed to grow cacti and succulents is the subject of the talk by Suzanne Mace. All welcome. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516. Wednesday 09 January, 20:00
Lindfield Horticultural Talk
Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us for a fabulous day sampling a variety of organic vegan cheeses! Contact: 01342 824673. Friday 11, 19:00 - Sunday 13 January, 16:00
Feldenkrais For Your Future Weekend
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Join in for a weekend of Feldenkrais with Garet Newell. £180.00. Feldenkrais ITC Ltd, 01273 844140. office@feldenkrais-itc.com www.feldenkrais-itc.com Friday 11 January, 20:00
Moulded in Clay, 1650-1850 Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Burgess Hill Heritage & History Association's meeting. Heather Warne shows how our brick and tile makers helped shape our town. Members £1.50, visitors £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088. Friday 11, 20:00, Saturday 12, 15:00 & 20:00, Sunday 12 January, 15:00
The People of Poynings
Holy Trinity Church, Poynings BN45 7AJ A take on Cinderella. A chance for
Monday 14 January, 09:45-12:00
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Find out about Burgess Hill U3A and existing members can pay annual subscriptions. Rosie Elkins 01444 245283 u3asites.org.uk/burgess-hill Monday 14 January, Coffee 10:00, Talk 10:30-11:30
The Arts Society Steyning The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning BN443XZ Giles Ramsay will give an illustrated talk Oscar Wilde: Up Close and Personal. Annual membership £38.00. Visitors £5.00 donation. Leonard Warner 01903 812752. Monday 14 January, 14:30
Courtly Etiquette in the Middle Ages The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Imogen Corrigan will guide us through politeness, manners and etiquette in Royal Circles. £5.00 Guests Stephen Wyman 01273 494633. Monday 14 January, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Gongoozling for Beginners! – a talk by
THE SUSSEX NATIONAL RACEDAY Sunday 6th January 2019 GATES OPEN: 10:30am FIRST RACE: 12:40pm LAST RACE: 3:40pm SUSSEX NATIONAL: 2:40pm Race times all subject to change, please ensure you check before travelling
“Blow away those festive period blues – start the year at the Sussex National – a Sussex tradition!”
- 7 Quality Races - Marquee Restaurant - Live Music - Children’s Entertainment - Kids Go Free Advanced discounted tickets from £16
Tel. 01273 890383 racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk January 2018 | SUSSEX LIVING 3
DIARY DATES Neil Sadler. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351. Monday 14 January, 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. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk for info. Tuesday 15 January, 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. Wednesday 16 January, 20:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – A talk in French Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN La Provence: un apercu insolite d’une region qu’on croit connaitre by Suzanne Hinton. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385. Wednesday 16 January, 10:00 - 10:45-11:50
The Arts Society Mid Sussex
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Lecture by Mark Hill on Undressing Antiques. Non-members welcome: £7 on door. midsusssex@artssociety.org www.theartssocietymidsussex.org.uk Wednesday 16 January, 20:00-22:30
Royal Marines Assc Meeting Upstairs Function Room, The Royal British Legion, 9-11 Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5UA A gathering of Ex Royal Marines to socialise together. Yearly Membership: £15 plus £3 local subs. Maureen Copelin 01273 236437, Maureen. copelin@ntlworld.com Friday 18 January, 10:00-12:00
Washington RH20 4AY Open Morning for families with children aged between 4-13. Hear from the Head, Director of Studies and take a tour with the children. Contact: 01903 874701, admissions@windlesham.com www.windlesham.com Saturday 19 January, 10:00 – 13:00
Forest Row Repair Café
Sew Time with East Grinstead Embroiderers East Grinstead Library, 32-40 West Street, East Grinstead RH19 4SR An informal drop-in group for everyone, whether beginner or experienced. Donations towards cost only. Laura Muir 07932 736710, egembroiderers@gmail.com Saturday 19 January, 18:30 for 19:00-00:01
Mid-Sussex Caledonian Society Burns Supper Roffey Park, Forest Road, Horsham RH12 4TB A traditional Burns Supper with a 3-course meal with a piper and speeches, followed by some easy Scottish Country dancing. To book: 01403 252694 or secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk Monday 21 January, 19:00-21:00
Worthing Rethink Mental Health Carers Group Meadowfield Hospital, Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing BN13 3EF Support group for friends and family carers of people who experience mental health difficulties. Mark Hughes 07763 082094 worthingmhcarers@gmail.com
Sussex Bonsai Group AGM
Vegan Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Cakes
Friday 25 January, 09:30-12:30
Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us for a fabulous day sampling cookies, cakes and hot chocolate! Contact: 01342 824673.
Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A complete beginners workshop for this fun and accessible skill led by our talented local artist Sue Collin. £40. www.madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk
Saturday 19 January, 09:30
Open Morning
Windlesham House School,
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Friday 25 January, 18:00-21:00
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A complete beginners workshop. Come and learn how to make pinch pleat curtains to a professional standard. £60. www.madeandmaking. co.uk 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Celebrate Scottish Bard Rabbie Burns with a fantastic evening incorporating Scottish Traditions, a four-course dinner and welcome cocktail. £75.00 per person. Contact: Reservations Team 01342 824988.
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield, RH17 7QH Sussex Bonsai Group will be holding their Annual General Meeting. All welcome to attend. First visit free. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Organist/keyboard player Lee Dewsnap. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269.
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH The Search for Wallace’s Spider - a talk by Ray Hale. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351.
Saturday 19 January, 14:00-16:00
Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This group meets every third Friday. Transport provided. If interested please contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947.
Music for Everyone
Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TT Immerse yourself in a Three-Day experience of The Feldenkrais Method. £225.00. Feldenkrais ITC Ltd office@ feldenkrais-itc.com, 01273 844140, www.feldenkrais-itc.com,
Evening Wedding Showcase
Wednesday 23 January, 20:00-22:00
Friday 18 January, 19:15-21:45
Monday 28 January, 19:45
The Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ If your jeans need patching, your bike is squeaking, or your kettle won’t boil let us have a look. Free to enter. All repairs are free, but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. Sara Smart, 01342 778061 repaircafe@forestrow.gov,uk, www. facebook.com/RepairCafeForestRow
The Visually-Impaired Reading Group
Friday 18 January, 11:00-16:00
Feldenkrais Three Day Course – Introduction to a Training
Made and Making
Friday 25 January, 11:00-16:00
Vegan Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Cakes
Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us for a fabulous day sampling cookies, cakes and hot chocolate! 01342 824673. Friday 25 to Sunday 27 January, 11:00-16:00
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Explore Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club as your potential dream wedding venue. Meet suppliers, sample canapes and taste wines. Free entry. Contact: 01342 824988. Friday 25 January, 19:00
Burns Night Dinner
Friday 25 January, 19:45 for 20:00
Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society The Guide Hall, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Dr Geoffrey Mead will speak about Sussex on the Rocks – Geology. Admission free to Members. Nonmembers welcome: Entrance £3. £2 to Members of other Historical Societies. Saturday 26 January, 09:00-12:30
Hassocks Village Market
National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Contact: Amanda Felix 01273 842701 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’. Saturday 26 January, 10:00-12:00
Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Fairtrade groceries and chocolate. Enjoy a cup of fairly traded coffee or tea. Activities for children. Julia Scotland 01444 871812 07522 866237. Saturday 26 January, 14:00-17:30
East Grinstead Lions Annual Senior Citizens Party
Hassocks Field Society
Wednesday 30 January, 9:30-14:30
Make Your Own Curtains
Wednesday 30 January
January Jumps
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, BN7 3AL Quality national hunt racing continues at Plumpton! Break up the week and come to us for a great day out for everyone! £14.00 in advance and £17.00 on the day. 01273 890383 racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk Wednesday 30 January, 19:15 for 19:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Australia, from family and friends. A personal account by Dave Hilton. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 30 January, 19:30
Ramin Karimloo
The Capitol, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG One of the world’s most accomplished stars of the West End and Broadway stage comes to Horsham. £28.50. Contact: 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com Wednesday 30 January, 19:45-22:00
RSPB Group Talk - Wader Quest The Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Rick and Elis Simpson have set up a charity called Wader Quest, for small conservation initiatives to protect rare and threatened waders. £4 members, £5 non-members. Mark Roberts Publicity Officer 01342 843190. Thursday 31 January, 18:30-20:00
Lindfield Bonfire Society's First Bonfire Celebration
Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 January, 19:30 (Tues Matinee 14:30)
The Red Lion, 60 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL Lindfield Bonfire Society will be celebrating the origin of our Bonfire traditions at The Red Lion pub with a performance by Skull Drummery in the evening and a raffle. Come along to learn more about the Society and to hear the amazing Bonfire Drummers. Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470.
The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Blackeyed Theatre’s stunning world premiere, where stylish theatricality and magical storytelling combine for an unforgettable show! “The game’s afoot!” £16 (Over 60s £15, Students & Under 16s £9). 01403 750220, www.thecapitolhorsham.com
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Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead RH9 3TY Enjoy entertainment plus afternoon tea. Lion Ian Forbes. 01342 326785 lionianforbeseg@gmail.com www.eastgrinstead.co.uk
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