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DiaryDates Wednesday 01 July, then every day
Saturday 04 July - Monday 17 August
Saturday 04 July
Hurstpierpoint Village, BN6
From Brighton Station – outside the Railway Bell pub
Willo Children’s Wear The Old Post Office House, High Sreet , Cuckfield RH17 5DD Sale on all designer baby and kidswear collections. Contact: Lucy Ives 01444 413 880 willochildrenswear@ gmail.com www.willo-baby.co.uk
Take the Open Top Bus to Devil’s Dyke! Buses run every 30 minutes, every day. Also from Brighton Pier. Only £4.50 return: 2-for-1 for train passengers with valid ticket! Up to 2 kids per adult go free. Contact: 01273 292480 local.transport@ brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses
Wednesday 01 July, 13:45-16:00
Burgess Hill Flower Club Aqua Flora
Cyprus Hall, 13 Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Floral Art Demonstration by Margaret Williams. Visitors are always welcome. Come and enjoy the afternoon with us. Visitors £5. 50, but with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your first visit is free. Contact: Hazel Foster 01273 757176 hazelF31@talktalk.net Thursday 02 July - Saturday 25 July
Baldwins Summer Sale
120-120a South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT Everything reduced on: Household Linens, Haberdashery, Handicrafts, Knitting Wools, Curtain Rails and Poles, Dress and Furnishing Fabrics. Contact: 01444 454648 sales@baldwinsdrapers.co.uk www.baldwinsdrapers.co.uk
Thursday 02 July, 10:30-12:00
Cooking Demonstration: Summer Desserts
Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Puddings and treats that are good for you? Yes, it can be done! Learn how to make delicious summer desserts – all healthy, natural and dairy/sugar free – to tempt even the sweetest tooth! Cost: £25. Contact: 01444 628667 classes@biglifeorganics.co.uk, www.biglifeorganics.co.uk
Thursday 02 June, 11:00-13:00
IT Help Desk Every Thursday
Spire Cafe, Parish Hall, St John’s Church, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA If you are 50+ and need help with accessing the internet, sending emails, shopping on line, storing photos or similar on your computer, smartphone or tablet, why not pop in for free advice and guidance? For further information, please email anita@msopc or phone 01444 242760 and leave a message.
Thursday 02 July, 20:00
Greyhound - Open Mic Night
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT Every Thursday! Whatever your talent, come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! New musicians will be very welcome. Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@ yahoo.co.uk
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S u ss e x L i v i n g July 2015
Sale at Willo Children’s Wear
Saturday 04, 11, 18, 25 & Sunday 05, 12, 19, 26 July, 11:00-17:00
This year’s theme is Hollywood, loads of events, fun and food for all.
Train Station. Advance tickets from £11. Children under 18 go free. Brighton Racecourse 01273 603580 info@ brighton-racecourse.co.uk www.brightonracecourse.co.uk@BrightonRace
Saturday 04 & Sunday 05 July, 14:00-17:00
Tuesday 07 July, 20:00-22:00
Orchard House, Weald Chase, Staplefield Road, Uckfield RH17 5HY
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road/ Southdown Close, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR
The 702nd St Lawrence Village Fair
Orchard House Open Gardens
Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club
Beautiful Open Gardens raising money for St Peter & St James Hospice. See www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk for more details.
Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741
Part of the Eastbourne Festival of Artists Open Houses/Studios Art. On the River comes of age - 21st Annual Exhibition showcasing 18 artists - painting/mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, wildlife photography. Admission Free - Donations to the Macular Disease Society for the partially sighted. Contact: Mary Beaney, mary.beaney@ btinternet.com www.artontheriver.co.uk
Saturday 04 July, 20:30-23:30
Wednesday 08 July, 1400-16:00
Saturday 04 & Sunday 05 July, 09:00 to Finish
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND
Art on the River Exhibition Saving The Best Till Last Haven Farm, High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5JU
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society NFD Operations
Keymer Post, South Downs Way, 50.901N, 0.131W Radio Operation for contest. Contact: Stella Rogers, 07803 086838, newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk
Saturday 04 July, 10:00-14:00
Car Boot Sale
Chailey Village Hall, South Street, Chailey BN8 4DA Being held in aid of St. Peter’s Church reordering fund. Selling spaces £10. Entry free. Contact: Nicola Lack nicolajlack@ googlemail.com 01825 721107
Saturday 04 July, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Sayers Common Circular
Disco Fever Night
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE With local DJ Dave Packham. Come on down and dance the night away with sounds from the 60s to present day. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829
Sunday 05 July, 11:00-16:00
Oldland Mill Special Event Day On Special Event Days we run several regular activities and host varied attractions. The mill itself is also open, with refreshments, mill gifts and memorabilia available. A free shuttle bus will be provided every 20 minutes from The Thatched Inn, Ockley Lane. Groups can also be picked up by shuttle bus from Hassocks Station by prior arrangement. Contact: Fred Maillardet 01273 842342
Sunday 05 July & Sunday 19 July, 10:00-14:00
Conservation Work Parties
Bedelands Nature Reserve. Meet in car park for 10:00 Help to maintain your local nature reserve and enjoy the workout for free. All tools supplied. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Sayers Common (near the church)
Monday 06 - Saturday 11 July
Sayers Common circular ramble. 4 miles TTQ269187. Compass bus 100 stops nearby. Contact: Frances 01273 842628
68 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL
Saturday 04 July, 11:00-15:00
St Barnabas Church 60th Anniversary Summer Fair
St Barnabas Church, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Come and join in the fun as St Barnabas celebrates its 60th anniversary. Stalls, games, entertainment, raffles, refreshments and fun. Contact: Jane Stanford 01293 543065 janestanford53@ yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 04 July 13:00-17:00
Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club
South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club will be open during the St Lawrence Fair for visitors to try bowling with some club members. All are welcome, including children. See you there! Contact: Anne Clifford 01273 842770 a.clifford59@btinternet.com
Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique - Mid Season Sale 25% off most clothing lines. Pop in and grab a bargain! Contact: 01444 482393
Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 July, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes BN7 1TJ
Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a wellestablished regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: clientservices@gorringes.co.uk 01273 478221
Tuesday 07 July, First Race: 17:50 Last Race: 20.55
Summer Evening Racing
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ Enjoy an evening of 7 thrilling races! FREE return shuttle bus from Brighton
East Grinstead Art Society : Demonstration
St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ Contact: Wendy 01342 311093
Wednesday 08 July, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society “Secret Gardens of Sussex”
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH This month we have a visit from Mrs Lesley Chamberlain, who will be presenting an illustrated talk with the intriguing title of “Secret Gardens of Sussex”. As usual, visitors very welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net
Friday 10 – Sunday 19 July
Uckfield Festival
Various Uckfield Town Centre Locations A week of events with appearance of Mark Steel, Comedian, Edinburgh Theatre Preview, Music, Grand Parade, Big Day and much more. Contact: Dorothy Sparks 01825 764287 www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 July
Teddy Bears’ Weekend Various
Celebrate families across Sussex by hosting an event for Teddy Bears weekend. Picnics, parachute jumps, grand dinners, genteel teas - anything that Sussex’s intrepid teddies can do! To raise support for the families of Sussex, please join us and make this the biggest ‘Bear Party’ of the year! Contact: 01273 832963 admin@familysupportwork.org.uk
Friday 10 July, 09:30-13:00
Cuckfield Crafts & Market
Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL 35 plus, quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Contact: Beverley Smith Tel 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com
Friday 10 & Friday 24 July, 10:30
Action for Deafness Coffee Club
Action for Deafness, 22 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EA Come along and join the group for coffee and a chat – bring your friends too. Free entry. Contact: Gerry Turton 01444 415582 www.actionfordeafness.org.uk
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DiaryDates Friday 10 July, 19:30 - Saturday 11 July, 14:00 & 19:30
Turning Pointe School of Dance The Little Mermaid
Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Turning Pointe School of Dance returns with another beautiful story ballet, based on the original fairytale of The Little Mermaid. Tickets £12. Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org
Saturday 11 & Sunday 19 July, 11:00-17:00
Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.com
Monday 13 July, 20:00
Greyhound Quiz Night
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month. Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others. Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk
Cobb Cottage North Open Garden
Tuesday 14 July, 19:30
See page 21
Weald Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ
Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TH Saturday 11 July, 11:30
Spitalford Bridge Celebration Spitalford Bridge, Hassocks See Local Living
Saturday 11 & Wednesday 15 July
Weald Classic Car Club Meeting We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Weald Inn. Owners and enthusiasts welcome. Come and have a chat, listen to a few stories or even tell a tale or two. For more information, please call Fred Bone on 01444 239853
Burgess Hill Town Football Club
Tuesday 14 July, 20:00
See Local Living
A pub in or around Burgess Hill
Green Elephants Stadium, Burgess Hill Saturday 11 July, (Doors open at 19:00, Music from 19:30)
The Eight Bells Summer Party The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW
With Live Music from Whos Who and supporting act The Jam’D. Contact: 01444 881396
Saturday 11 July, 22:00-0300
Sleep Walk 2015
Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary with a spectacular Sleep Walk... bring your family and friends. There’ll be prizes for the best costume, so don’t forget the facepaint to go with your favourite onesie! Entry fee £15 and closes 03 July. Contact: Fundraising 01444 471598 or sleepwalk@stpeter-stjames. org.uk. You can also register on-line.
Sunday 12 July, midday
Burgess Hill Garden Safari Various addresses, Burgess Hill See page 10
Sunday 12 July, midday
Dance in the High Street East Grinstead Highstreet See Local Living
Sunday 12 July, 14:00-16:00
Paws & Claws Open Day
The Group
A club for single men, aged 45+. Not really! It’s a club for everybody, but we would like more men to join!! Walking, theatre, golf, arts and music, in fact lots of things to do. Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk
Wednesday 15 July, 10:30-12:00
Summer Cooking Demonstration Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL
Top tips on how to adapt your vegan diet for the warmer weather – with lighter cooking, beach and picnic food ideas for everyone! Cost: £25. Contact: 01444 628667, classes@biglifeorganics.co.uk, www.biglifeorganics.co.uk
Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 July, 09:0017:00
John Lloyd - “An Introduction to Cabinetmaking Skills” Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, Burgess Hill, East Sussex RH15 OSJ
The fee for this two day Masterclass is £250. For further information and bookings, please visit www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk/courses or call 01444 480388
Wednesday 15 July, 19:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers Hurstpierpoint Circular to the North Hurstpierpoint, Trinity Road car park
in the world performing top level Dressage. Grandstand/ Hospitality/ Summer Ball (18 July) tickets online at www.dressageathickstead.com the Dressage at Hickstead office 01444 882150
Friday 17 July, 10:30-12:00
Visually-Impaired Reading Group Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN
Meets every 3rd Friday – members discuss CD/tape/large print book over coffee! 4Sight membership £10 p.a. £2 per session includes transport. Contact: Dorothy Lazenby 01444 450947 dmlaz@ talktalk.net
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July, 16:45-22:00
Lewes Speakers Festival 2015
All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE
Hassocks WI have teamed together again to organise a local version of the competition. All proceeds will go to Sussex Air Ambulance. For more information please contact Duncan Honeyman 01273 845068
Saturday 18 July, 11:00-17:00 & Sunday 19 July, 10:00-13:00
Cuckfield Royal Observer Post Open Weekend
Cuckfield Underground Bunker, Near Cuckfield Churchyard, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ For more information please visit www.facebook.com/ cuckfieldnuclearbunker, www.rocremembered.com or phone Phillipa Malins 01444 452307
Speakers include: Dennis Skinner, Louis de Bernieres, A C Grayling, Yasmin AlibhaiBrown, Christina Lamb and David Lewis at www.lewesspeakersfestival.com £1012.50 Call Ticketsource on 0333 666 3366 www.lewesspeakersfestival.com
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July. 1 0:00-17:00
Friday 17 July, 19:15-21:45. Doors open at 18:00
Celebrated organist/keyboard player, Elizabeth Harrison. £5 entry on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net
A weekend of family entertainment including scything competitions, cider tent, artisan food, rural and children’s crafts and much more. Normal Wakehurst admission prices apply, entry to the event is free with your garden admission ticket. Kids 16 and under go free. Contact: www.kew.org/wakehurst
Friday 17 July, 19:30-21:30
Saturday 18 July, 14:00-17:00
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
East Grinstead Society Meeting ‘Lost Villages of Sussex’ Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT
A talk by Peter Harris of Steyning, who was a former activist in the Federation of Sussex Amenity Societies. All welcome. Non-members£1.50 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 32264
Saturday 18 July, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers - “Up and Down and Back Again”
Clayton Recreation Ground car park near the church Circular walk via Patcham for picnic and then up the Downs near road bridge and back to Clayton. Buses 40 and 40X and 273 stop near the Jack and Jill pub regularly. Please bring a picnic lunch. Dogs on leads only. 9 miles. TQ299140. Contact: Frances 01273 842628
Scythe and Cider Festival - Wakehurst’s English Country Fair Wakehurst Place, Ardingly RH17 6TN
Garden Party
Villa Adastra, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A garden party with entertainment and a good variety of stalls. Entrance fee £2 to include tea and cakes. Contact: Mrs J Taplin 01273 845276.
Sunday 19 July
The Big Road Ride
Imberhorn Lane, East Grinstead See page 64
Sunday 19 July, 10:00
Dash of Colour
Martello Tower, Seaford Seafront, Seaford BN25 1JH This is a colourful 1 or 3 mile dash in support of Blind Veterans UK and Help for Heroes. £20 adults, minimum sponsor £30 and £10 children minimum sponsor £15. Contact: Rachel 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@blindveterans.org.uk
Saturday 18 July, 11:30 & 15:30
Sunday 19 July, 10:00
See page 66
Circular ramble to the north. 5 miles. TQ281165. No dogs please. Contact: Alison 01273 833794
Sunday 12 July, 10:00-15:00
Wednesday 15 July, 19:30-10:00
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN
Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU
The Hide car park, Legsheath Lane, off East Grinstead Lane
Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ
A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on the screen to help you sing along with Anna and Elsa during the film. Tickets - £15/Child £10 - Group discounts available from the box office. Contact: 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org
Please join us for Breakfast. All welcome. Contact: wealdclassicclub@ gmail.com
Saturday 18 July,
NCAC, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE
Coombe Dawn, Sayers Common BN6 9HZ
Friends of Weirwood Reservoir See Local Living
Sunday 12 July, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00; film 19:30
Wivelsfield Films- ‘The Second Marigold Hotel’
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Free, easy parking at the hall. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Tickets £6 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn or online via the Facebook page for
Singing Allsorts Summer Concert Local amateur, 50 voice choir present their annual summer concert. Raising funds for local charity Kerwin Court and Alzheimer’s research. £8 pre-booked or £10 on the door. Contact: jordanjjordan865@aol.com, James 01444 410333 www.singingallsorts.co.uk
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 July
Sing-a-longa-FROZEN
Henfield Summer Show and Wivelsfield Village Day
Henfield Common and Wivelsfield Green See page 35
CDIO Nations Cup International Dressage
Saturday 18 July
A chance to see some of the best horses
The Sussex Vale Rotary Club and
Hickstead, All England Showground, Hickstead, Sussex
Sussex Air Ambulance Bake Off Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH
Weald Classic Vehicle Club
Sunday 19 July, 10:00-16:00
National Cat Adoption Centre ‘Summer Fun Day’
A fun packed day for all the family including: Live band, beer tent, BBQ, local fire brigade, classic cars and bikes, bouncy castle, stalls, facepainting, games and activities, tour, raffle, tombola, birds of prey and much much more! All under cover of a marquee, so come rain or shine. Free entry. Contact: Tania Marsh 01825 741331 S u ss e x L i v i n g July 2015
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Hill RH15 OSJ
Braypool Sports Field (opposite RSPCA Animal Shelter), Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8ZH
The fee for this three day Masterclass is £375. For further information and bookings, please visit www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk /courses or call 01444 480388
RSPCA Open Day & Dog Show
Fun for all the family. Fun dog show, stalls, food, bar, children’s games, etc. Free parking. £4 per car or £1 per pedestrian (includes programme). Contact: Anne Bond info@rspca-brighton.co.uk 01273 554218 www.rspca-brighton.co.uk
Sunday 19 July, 10:30-11:30
Refreshing Church
Burgess Hill Methodist Church,London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD (Entrance off Gloucester Road) Fun Worship for all ages and an opportunity for craft making during the service. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Burgess Hill Methodist Church 01444 236733
Sunday 19 July, 10:30-16:00
Antiques & Collectors Fair
St Peter & St James Hospice, North Chailey BN8 4ED ‘Antiques Roadshow’ and ‘Antiques Roadtrip’ television presenters will be offering their expert advice and valuations. Free parking, refreshments and entertainment. £1 entry per person. £5 valuation of 3 items (max 9 items). All items need to be portable to carry them from the car park to the hospice. Also a fantastic marquee full of stalls selling antiques and collectables. Contact: 01273 400352
Monday 20 - Sunday 26 July Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00, extended Thursday-20:00, Sunday-16:00
Lingfield Art Exhibition
Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street Lingfield RH7 6AB This summer event shows the work of over 100 artists and their original exhibits for your pleasure and for sale. Contact: www.lingfieldart.org
Monday 20 July, 11:00-12:30
Ornaments for Cakes Demo
Age UK, Swan Mead,Queens Road, East Grinstead RH191LG Come and see Stanley Levy do a demo on cake decoration. Followed by a workshop on the 27/07/15 and have a go yourself. Contact: Lana/Sue 01342 327046 fun@ageukegandd.org
Tuesday 21 July, 10:00-14:00
Chinese Works of Art Valuation Day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN
Bonhams Chinese Works of Art Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. To make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Tuesday 21 July, 19:45-21:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY
Mediterranean Evening. Visitors welcomed. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421
Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 & Friday 24 July, 09:00-17:00
John Lloyd - “Hand Cut Dovetails”
Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, Burgess
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Wednesday 22 July, 14:00-16:00
East Grinstead Art Society : Workshop
St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ Contact: Wendy 01342 311093
Thursday 23 July, 17:00-19:00
Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN
Mr Simon Woodhams MSc, FRCS (Urol), Consultant Urologist. Entry is free. Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868 arthur.millard71@gmail.com
Thursday 23 July - Sunday 26 July, 19:30
The Hurstpierpoint Players: Open-air Production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The New Inn, High Street, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living
Friday 24 July, 19:30-22:00
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Radio Night
Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Come along for a chat or to use the shack equipment which is also there for you to use. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars. org.uk
Saturday 25 July, 9:00-17:30
East Grinstead Mid Summer Market East Grinstead Highstreet See Local Living
Saturday 25 July - Saturday 01 August, 10:00-19:00 Sunday 02 August, 10:00-15:45
The Adventurer’s Art Club Annual Exhibition King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH
Please come and view some wonderful art, and we hope you may well be tempted to buy a painting! Admission 50p
Saturday 25 July – Sunday 06 September
Wakehurst Big Summer Adventure
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly RH17 6TN Kew-rious kids go wild at Wakehurst this summer with Muddy Mondays, Golden Globetrotter trail, children’s heritage garden and much more. Normal garden admission prices apply, plus nominal charges of £2 for some activities. Contact: www.kew.org/wakehurst
Saturday 25 July, 13:00-17:00
Falconry Display and Hawk Walks with Breck Falconry High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross RH17 6HQ Watch the birds fly and take a hawk for a walk in this beautiful woodland garden. Adults £7 per person. Children under 14 free. Hawk Walks £5 per person. Contact: Sarah Bray 01444 400589 gardens @highbeeches.com www.highbeeches.com
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July, 13:30-16:00
Charity Cream Tea Weekend in aid of the Greek Animal Rescue and Desperate Greekies Dog Rescue Clayton Village Hall, Underhill Lane BN6 9PJ. Below Jack and Jill Windmills
Homemade scones, homemade strawberry and plum jam and yummy cakes. Dog’s welcome. Information and pictures about the work of the charity will be on hand. Plenty of parking. Contact: Linda 01273 833211 snowy173@sky.com
Saturday 25 July, 09:00-13:00
Hassocks Village Market
National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR
Sunday 26 July, 13:30-18:00
Open Garden
Ham Cottage, Hammingdean Lane, Highbrook RH17 6SR An 8-acre garden created from agricultural land by the present owners. Part wheelchair accessible. £3 per person. Children free. Homemade teas available. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice.
Tuesday 28 July for three weeks, 09:30-13:30
Dressmaking from Patterns
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT
A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of fresh foods and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”
Nervous about making your own clothes? Come along with the pattern and fabric of your choice and banish those thoughts. (runs 28th July, 4th August, 11th August) Open to 14 years plus. £90 for three weeks. Contact: www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540
Saturday 25 July-Sunday 09 August, 10:1517:15
Children’s Sewing Workshop
Bluebell Railway Summer Festival
Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield TN22 3QL We look forward to welcoming you aboard to join in with our special Summer Festival - there is something for everyone to enjoy! For further details please contact: 01825 720800 or view www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
Saturday 25 July, 11:00-14:00
Mid Sussex Home Birth Group Meeting
East Grinstead - Phone /email for address details Informal, friendly, monthly meetings for women considering home birth. Information and support from experienced home birthing parents and birth professionals. Contact: Diane Holmes 07843 211434 midsussexhomebirthgroup@gmail.com www.midsussexhomebirthgroup.co.uk
Saturday 25 July, 19:00-21:30
Wednesday 29 July
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT A variety of children’s workshops for the summer holidays; skirt making, short making, bunting, cushions, learn together sessions, patchwork totes and more. All details can be found on the website. £20 per session. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540
Wednesday 29 - Sunday 02 August
The Longines Royal International Horse Show The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU
Everything from the thrills and spills of International Showjumping to the elegance and glamour of champion showing horses and ponies. Not to mention GREAT shopping! Ticket prices start from £16 for adults and £8 for children. Contact: 01273 834315 www.hickstead.co.uk
SW150 Concert 2 – Jazz Evening
Wednesday 29 - Sunday 02 August
A relaxing evening of jazz. £10 for adults and £2 for children. Season ticket for four concerts £28. Contact: Parish Office 01444 412339 admin@ stwilfridshaywardsheath.org.uk www.stwilfridshaywardsheath.org.uk
All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU
St Wilfrid’s Church, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH
The Aga Shop at Hickstead
See Local Living
Visit us on Stand No. 38 and you’ll be greeted by our friendly, knowledgeable team who will be happy to talk you through our comprehensive range of AGA products. Regular demonstrations for all levels of AGA enthusiast, and delicious sample food. Contact: 01403 254955 horsham@aga-web.co.uk www.agaliving.com
Sunday 26 & Monday 27 July, 13:00-17:00
Wednesday 29 July, 14:00-17:00
30 Sycamore Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 0GH
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill. Meet on football field.
Sunday 26 July, 12:00-16:00
Safe Haven for Donkeys
Ardingly College, Haywards Heath
Burgess Hill Gardens NGS
Six very varied gardens opening for the NGS. Entrance £5 for all gardens. Contact: John smith 01444871888 jsarastroo@aol.com http://www.ngs. org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/garden. aspx?id=29876
Sunday 26 July, 12:00-17:00
Fulking Fair
Downside Meadow, Poynings Road, Fulking See page 35
Children’s Safari
Please bring a picnic and enjoy pond dipping, meadow sweeping, hedge beating, parachute games, exotic reptiles, owls and learning bushcraft skills with your children. Free, but donations to Burgess Hill Green Circle Network welcomed. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
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