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Brambletye
Every Day is an Open Day
Traditional values, outstanding facilities, soaring aspirations and limitless possibilities
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Open Day
Saturday 24th January
9.30 – 11.00am Pre-Prep, 11.00am onwards Prep School
An Exceptional Co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School
We put learning at the heart of all we do Summerhill Lane Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1RP Tel: 01444 450256
Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep for children aged 2½ to 13
east Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3pD
01342 321004 www.brambletye.com
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www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk Tavistock & Summerhill School is a registered charity number 800086.
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Hurstpierpoint College
Pre-Prep | Prep | Senior School | Sixth Form
Excellent education for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 years Day school to age 13 with boarding options available in the Senior School
2015 Open Mornings Reception entry Tuesday 20 th January 8.45 - 10.15 am Year 3 entry Thursday 22nd January 8.45 - 10.15 am To book a place or to arrange a private visit, please contact Admissions on 01273 836936 Hurstpierpoint College
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DiaryDates Monday 29 December – Saturday 31 January
Monday 05 January, 20:00-22:00
Haywards Heath Tile Showroom, Spencer House, Mill Green Industrial Estate, Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ Crawley Tile Showroom & Bathroom Studio, Metcalf Way, Crawley,West Sussex RH11 7SU Redhill Tile Showroom, 22 Monson Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 2ET Receive up to 75% off selected tiles and 20% off all bathrooms in our stylish New Year Sale. Contact Details: Rogers Ceramics 01293 612057 isales@rogersceramics. co.uk www.rogers-ceramics.co.uk
United Reform Church Hall, Junction Road, Burgess Hill See Local Living
Rogers Ceramics January Sale
Thursday 01, 17:00, Friday 02, 19:30 and Saturday 03 January, 14:30 & 19:30
There Was An Old Woman – The Musical
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB World premier family musical with 15 new songs and incidental music. See: www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com for information and sample music. Adults: £12 and £10, Children under 12: £9 and £7. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents, High Street, Henfield 01273 492141 Friday 02 January, 10:00-16:00
HKS
Haywards Heath, Heathfield, Eastbourne & St Leonards-on-Sea Our once a year Sale will be on at all HKS branches. Contact 01435 866166 www.hks-uk.com Sunday 04 January, 10:15
Mid Sussex Ramblers Hurstpierpoint Circular
Hurstpierpoint Trinity Road car park Circular walk, least muddy route to be selected nearer the day. 5.5 miles TQ281165. Contact: Phil 01273 835931. Option of a drink in the New Inn at the end of the walk. Sunday 04 & 18 January, 10:00-14:00
Bi Monthly Work Parties
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in the car park. Come and help to conserve your local green area. Stay as long as you wish. See www.bh-green-circle.org.uk for details of other events. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Monday 05 January, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a well-established regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: clientservices@gorringes.co.uk 01273 478221
Burgess Hill Choral Society Rehearsals
Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote? email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. Thursday 08 January, 19:30-21:00 Friday 09 & Saturday 10th January – all day
Rebalance your Body for 2015
Designers Choice, 9 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AD 1/2 price on many Ex Display Kitchens and Giftware. Contact: 01273 841048 www.designers-choice.co.uk
Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LL 2-Day course to learn how to detox safely and sensibly with a naturally healthy diet. With Cooking Demonstrations and Hands-On Workshops for lots of quick, tasty family meals. £245 (meals and refreshments included). Contact: 01444 628667, classes@ biglifeorganics.co.uk or www.biglifeorganics.co.uk
Tuesday 06 January, 10:15
Friday 09 - Sunday 11 January
Tuesday 06 January
Designers Choice January Sale
Mid Sussex Ramblers Plumpton Circular
Plumpton Railway Station or Playing Field car park opposite An easy paced ramble. Street Half Moon PH (lunch stop) - East Chiltington Church - Plumpton. 6.1 miles TQ365161. Contact: Pam B. 01444 248717
The Poynings Players Annual Panto - “Aladdin” See Local Living
Friday 09 January, 20:00-22:00
Farewell to Keymer Brick and Tile Works
See Local Living
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A talk by Fred Avery with photographs by Phil Dennet. Members £1. Visitors £3. Including refreshments. All welcome. Contact: paulinetm@gmail.com
Thursday 08 January
Saturday 10 January, 10:30–15:00
Tuesday 06 January
Hurst Afternoon Club Baldwins 80th Anniversary Winter 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. Thursday 08 January, 10:00-12:30
U3A Burgess Hill Information Day
Martlets Hall, The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Come along and explore the many opportunities in being a member of the Burgess Hill U3A and its interest groups. Contact: Peter Mitchell, 01444 236848 mitchell@platform11.org.uk Thursday 08 January, 10:30-12:00 for 5 weeks
Food for a Big Life – Five Week Course
Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LL Do you want to clean up your diet but love your food? Join us for 5 weeks of fun and informative Expert Talks and Cooking Demonstrations to learn how to achieve long-term health simply through the food you eat. Cost £125. Contact: 01444 628667, classes@biglifeorganics.co.uk or www. biglifeorganics.co.uk Thursday 08 January
Ditchling Film Society - A Late Quartet
Ditchling village Hall, Ditchling See Local Living Thursday 08 January, 20:00
Open Mic Night
The Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN68QT Every Thursday in January. Contact: 01273 842645, www.greyhoundkeymer. com
Introduction to Metal Jewellery Making
Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN Make a beautiful pendant by piercing (cutting) out copper or sterling silver. Suitable for beginners. All materials and refreshments supplied. Cost £39. Contact: 01444 236607getcraftyonline@gmail com www.getcraftyonline. co.uk/metaljewellery.html Sunday 11 January, 20:00
Uckfield Film Society The Night of the Hunter
Picture House, Uckfield A compelling, haunting and frightening classic Hollywood thriller fantasy with Robert Mitchum playing a sinister preacher. This is the only film directed by the veteran actor Charles Laughton. Monday 12 January, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a well-established regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: clientservices@gorringes.co.uk 01273 478221 ann.blakelock@gmail.com Monday 12 January – 27 February, 10:00–16:00 Special Friday late night garden openings on: 23 & 30 January, + 6, 13, 20 & 27 February, 17:00–19:00
Deuxième Regard / Second View
National Trust, Nymans, Staplefield Road, Handcross RH17 6EB Both a light installation by night and a sculpture installation by day. French company, Lola Muance, creates luminescent sculptures made from a variety
of materials. Wander and wonder at their latest creation as they transform the garden with colour and light. Event free, normal garden admission applies. Contact: Nymans property office, 01444 405250 nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk mwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans.
Monday 12 January, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society, “Through the seasons in a Sussex woodland”
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks A talk by Reg Lanaway. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 12 January, 20:00
The Ditchling Players Auditions Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling See Local Living Monday 12 January, 20:00
Greyhound Inn -Quiz Night
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks A monthly Quiz. Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others. Monday 12 January, 20:00-23:00
The Group
A pub in Mid Sussex A club for single men and women, aged 45+ meets in Mid Sussex, Lewes, Brighton and Horsham. Walking, eating out, sport, arts & music, theatre and travel. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to make new friends doing the things you enjoy. Contact: www. thegroup.org.uk Tuesday 13 January 19:30
The Weald Classic Vehicle Club The Weals Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ See Local Living
Tuesday 13 – Saturday, 17 January
Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood
Clair Hall , Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath. West Sussex RH16 3DN Evening performances every day and matinee on 17th. Charity Panto involving 50 local children and adults. The 72nd panto by The Weald Theatre Group. Tickets range from£5 - £12, and are available from The Clair Hall 01444 455440 Tuesday 13 January, 19:45
‘Serendipity and the Art of Finding Alpine Gems’ plus New Year Social
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint An illustrated talk by David Brown on his travels in Argentina and Patagonia followed by wine, nibbles and socialising. All welcome. Members £2, Non-members £3. Contact: greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 14 January, 18:30
Cookery Demonstration by Rosemary Moon
Field + Forrest, 43 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HN Rosemary is the author of “A Feast of West Sussex”. This is a ticket only event - £5. Contact: 01444 483700 www. fieldandforrest.com S u ss e x L i v i n g January 2015
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DiaryDates Wednesday 14 January, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society - Life above a Railway Tunnel
Meet at Adastra Hall, Keymer Road Hassocks David Porter, who has lived in the Clayton Tunnel Cottage since 2003, will be presenting his talk “Life above a Railway Tunnel”, which tells the history of this unique building and also gives some details of his horticultural experiences there. So come along for a great evening. All welcome. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net Wednesday 14 January, 20:00
Unfurling the Gardens of Firle - A Talk by Phil Fenech, Head Gardener at Firle Place
King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH The talk will detail the history of these 18th century pleasure gardens through to the extensive and on-going restoration of the historic grounds. Entrance: £1 members, £2.00 visitors. All welcome. Contact: Publicity Officer 01444 451363 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Friday 16 January 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 Nervous about making your own clothes? Can’t read all those funny markings? Come along with the pattern and fabric of your choice and banish
those thoughts. (runs 16th Jan, 23rd Jan and 6th Feb). £80 for three weeks.
Friday 16 January, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open 18:00 Robert Lashmar, celebrated organist/ keyboard player. Entry £5 on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Sunday 18 January, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Winter Stroll
Hassocks Dale Avenue Long-stay car park Clayton - Hurstpierpoint - Hassocks. 4 miles TQ308153. Dogs OK on leads. Contact: Frances 01273 842628f Sunday 18 January, 12:30 for 13:00
The G & S Celebrity Annual Lunch
well-established 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
navigation and is a restoration supervisor. He is a practised speaker both locally and on cruises. £1 Members, £3 Visitors (includes refreshments) julie.budgen@btinternet.com
Tuesday 20 January, 08:45-10:15
The Mid-Sussex FrancoBritish Society-Haywards Heath - January Meeting
Hurstpierpoint College Pre-Prep Open Morning
Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS For Reception entry into Pre-Prep. Contact: Mrs Christina Treadaway, Pre-Prep Admissions Officer 01273 836927 for further information. Tuesday 20 January, 19:45-21:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road Life in the Trenches in World War 1. Speaker is Robert Thrush. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Visitors welcome.
Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF. A good three course lunch including coffee, with well-known baritone Richard Suart as guest speaker. £23 per person. Contact: Edwin Cowley, 01342 715709 ecowley@theiet.org www.gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk
Tuesday 20 January, 20:00-22:00
Monday 19 January, 08:00-17:00
Wednesday 21 January, 20:00-21:30
Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a
Victory Hall, Stockroft Road, Balcome RH17 6HP Mike Anderson is a Balcombe resident with an enthusiasm for canals and their
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741.
‘London’s lost route to the sea - the history and restoration of the Wey and Arun Canal’
Wednesday 21 January, 20:00-22:00
Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk in French by Barbara Stevens on ‘Une visite a BHUTAN, le Pays du ‘Thunder Dragon” dans les Himalayas’. All members and visitors are most welcome. Contact: 01444 452385. Thursday 22 January, 10:00-12:00
RVS Good Neighbours New Volunteer Event
Mid Sussex CVS, 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AE Drop in to find out more about volunteering for our befriending service to assist older people in the local community. Contact: Royal Voluntary Service 01293 228060 crawleycoasthub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk Friday 22 January, 08:45-10:15
Hurstpierpoint Prep School Open Morning
Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS For Year 3 entry into the Prep School, please contact: Mrs Christina Treadaway, Pre-Prep Admissions Officer 01273 836927 for further information.
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DiaryDates Saturday 24 January, 09:30
Open Day
Brambletye, Lewes Road, East Grinstead RH19 3PD Pre-Prep 09:30-11:00 Prep School 11:00 onwards. Contact: Harriet Tarnoy, 01342 321004, registrar@brambletye.com Saturday 24 January, 10:00-12:00
Open Morning
Show your business some love this February Advertise in our Valentines and Wedding features Contact 01273 835355 sales@sussexliving.com
Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP Please join us for our School and Nursery Open Morning. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the staff and to observe the school in action. Contact: Registrar 01444 450256 Saturday 24 January, 11:30-15:30
Wedding Open Day
Tottington Manor, Edburton Road, Edburton, West Sussex BN5 9LJ Visit Tottington, a beautiful wedding venue, and a number of selected suppliers to help create the wedding of your dreams. Contact: Sara Luff 01903 815757, info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk, www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk Saturday 24 January, 19:30 for 19:45
Celebrate Burns Night
The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW Join us for a night of Scottish celebration. After a “wee dram” and the ceremonial ‘Ode to the Haggis’ enjoy a 4 course meal, accompanied by a Scottish Piper. £20 per person. Contact: 01444 881396 www.theeightbellsbolney.co.uk Saturday 24 January, 20:30-13:30
Hound Dogs
The Princess Royal Hospital League of Friends
l l a B g n i Spr Wickwoods Country Club and Hotel Albourne, West Sussex Saturday February 28th 2015
Prosecco reception 3 course dinner with coffee & chocolates Disco: 60’s to modern Tickets: £55 per person Available from: LoFball@gmail.com 01273 832661
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Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Duo performing 50s’ and 60’s Rockabilly and Classic Rock and Roll at its best. So if you Swing, Stroll or Jive, make sure you don’t miss them! A great night of entertainment £3.00 guest fee Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829 if you require any more information. Sunday 25 January, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers Jack and Jill Circular
Clayton Windmills car park on downs (turning off A273 Clayton Hill) Clayton - Underhill Lane - Clayton Church - New Way Lane - Warenne Pass -Wellcombe Bottom - Wolstonbury Hill - Newtimber Church - Pyecombe - South Downs Way - School Lane - Pyecombe Golf Club - New Barn Farm - Jack and Jill car park. 7 miles TQ302133. Contact: Jill 01273 480167. Mobile on the day 07938 833868. Please bring a picnic lunch. Sunday 25 January
Burns Night Supper
The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9LQ 4 course Burns Night supper with traditional Scottish piper, Contact: 01444 233460 www.thesportsmanpub. com to book.
Monday 26 January 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a well-established regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: clientservices@gorringes.co.uk 01273 478221 Monday 26 January, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society - “Travel in the past – the problems and pleasures of the journey”
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks A talk by Dr. Janet Pennington. Members £1.50. Visitors £2 Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Tuesday 27 January, 10:00-16:00
Asian Art Valuation Day
Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams Asian Art Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com Tuesday 27 January, 19:30-21:15 To Tuesday 03 March
Introduction to Mindfulness
The Clinic at Borde Hill, Naldred Farm, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XR A 4 week experiential course where you will learn about mindful awareness, relaxation techniques and guided meditation to get you started on your path to deeper calm. Cost: £80. Contact: Nicola Preston Bell 01444 819075 nicola@nicolaprestonbell.com www.nicolaprestonbell.com Thursday 29 January, 19:00
Sixth Form ‘Pathways’ Evening
Burgess Hill School for Girls Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 0EG Provides prospective families and students the chance to find out more about the opportunities available in the Sixth Form for September 2015 entry. Contact: Mrs Y Irvine – Head of Admissions 01444 241050 registrar@ burgesshill-school.com www.burgesshill-school.com Friday 30 January 10:00-16:00
Knitting Socks on circular needles
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Learn how to cast on and knit in the round, turn a heel and graft the stitches together at the end for a seamless toe. £60. Saturday 31 January, 10:30–15:00
Silver Jewellery Ring Making Class Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN Learn to shape, solder, texture and finish a beautiful ring from sterling silver! Perfect for beginners. Materials and refreshments included. Cost £44. To book, please contact 01444 236607getcraftyonline@gmail. com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/ ringmaking.html S u ss e x L i v i n g January 2015
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