January 2017 diary dates

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01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk

in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women.

We also meet in Horsham, Burgess Hill and Brighton. Walks, dining, golf, theatre, holidays etc. Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk

Sunday 01 January – Tuesday 28 February

Monday 04 January, 19:15 for 19:30

Fridays From 17:00-20:00

Forest Row Village Club – Happy Hour

Take The Tour at The No. 1 Retirement Development in Haywards Heath!

Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4WH The biggest and best retirement development in the town is now selling and open for tours all week!

Contact: Phone Maureen, Maxine or Rebecca on 01444 455699 or email haywardsheath@renaissancegroup. co.uk Sunday 01 January, 11:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers New Year’s Day Opener

Bolney Village – The Street adjacent to Eight Bells Pub RH17 5QP, TQ 261 226 Bolney The Street, Top Street, Wykehurst Park, Sherlocks, Colwood Lane, Colwood Park, Old Mill House, Putvey’s Pit, Chapel Lane, Garstons Farm, Bolney Mill, Bolney Nursery and School, Eight Bells Pub Dogs on a lead welcome. 4.7mi/7.6km.

Leisurely. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day.

Sunday 01 January, 11:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers New Year’s Day Walk

Ditchling Village Hall Car Park BN6 8TT, TQ 326 151 Ditchling, Streat Church, Fields and Twittens, Route to be finalized on the day to suit prevailing conditions.

Map 122. Families are more than welcome. 4mi/6.4km. Easy. Optional refreshments after the walk in the White Horse. Contact: Paula & Jackie 07810 785681 or 07919 198047 Tuesday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 January, 10:30-13:00

IT Drop-in Sessions

Morley’s Bistro, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Computer or gadget problems? Why not come to one of our informal ‘dropin’ sessions being held at Morley’s Bistro. £5 for one 15 minute session.

The IT Girl Ltd, Emma 07938 838861 admin@theitgirl.co.uk Tuesday 03 January, 19:30

Pub Quiz

The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ At The New Inn we run a monthly quiz on the first Tuesday of the month.

Teams from 4-6 people. All funds go to a charity chosen by the participants.

Tuesday 03 January, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

A pub in Lewes Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet

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Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG ‘Aspects of Denmark’. An open philately presentation by Birthe King FRPSL. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Thursday 05 – Saturday 07 January, 19:30 & 14:00 Saturday

“Dick Turpin” the Panto

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB This thoroughly entertaining production has all the traditional elements of panto as well as some very catchy, modern musical numbers.

Tickets £10 and £12. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents, High Street, Henfield 01273 492141 Thursday 05, 12, 19 & 26 January, 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! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Friday 06, 13, 20 & 27 January, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Meetings every Friday. This month we have our Surplus Equipment Sale, an ‘On Air’ Night, Meet the Committee, a Radio night + Table-top sale.

Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk Saturday 07 – Sunday 29 January (all day)

Caer Gwent Grand Re-Opening

Caer Gwent, Downview Road, Worthing BN11 4TA Caer Gwent has had a prestigious re-design. Embracing a person-centred approach to care. We enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of all our customers. We have a friendly customer services team on hand to help you with any questions you may have.

Contact: 01903 327327 or enquiry@guildcare.org www.caergwent.co.uk Friday, 07, 14, 21 & 28 January, 19:00-20:00

Aikido (Self Defence)

Combat Room, K2 Leisure Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ Adults only Self Defence classes based on Yoshinkan Aikido. Suitable for all genders. First lesson free and £37.50 monthly. Contact: George 07882186130 or Stan 07581522801

Monday 09, 16, 23 & 30 January, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ 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 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Sunday 09 January, 10:00-12:00

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society

The Steyning Centre, Opp. St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Steyning BN44 3XZ Illustrated talk by Alan Read entitled “The Elgin Marbles: Sculptures in the Acropolis Museum in Athens”. Annual membership fee is £36.00. Visitors - a donation of £5.00 for this meeting.

Ann Blakelock 01903 297553 Monday 09 January, 14:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society (Henfield) - Velazquez and the Golden Age of Spanish Painting

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Velazquez was an artist at the court of King Philip IV and the most important painter of the Spanish Golden Age. Guests welcome - £5. Annual membership – only £2901273 494945 www.adurvalley.org

Come and join us for drinks, nibbles, chat and a light-hearted quiz. All welcome. £2 members, £3 non-members.

Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk

Tuesday 10, 17 & 24 January, 18:30-20:30

TS Swiftsure NTC Open Evening

Copthorne Village Hall, Copthorne Bank, Copthorne RH10 3RE Uniformed organization for boys and girls 8-18. Experiences include sailing, canoeing, sports, climbing and band.

Contact: swiftsore@ntc.org.uk 01293 571533 Tuesday 10 to Friday 14 January, 19:30 & Saturday, 12:00 & 17:30

The Weald Theatre Group “Sleeping Beauty”

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN We are proud to present our 74th Charity Pantomime. Tickets from Clair Hall Box Office 01444 455440 Tuesday 10 January, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Weald Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Weald Inn. Owners and enthusiasts welcome. Come and have a chat, listen to a few stories or even tell a tale or two. For further information please call Fred Bone 01444 239853

Monday, 09 January, 19:45

Tuesday 10 January, 19:45

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY “Wiston Estate, 1000 years of history” - a talk by Dr Janet Pennington.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00 Beryl Varley 01273 832351

Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Flowers for the home by Dorothy Barber. Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421

Hassocks Field Societ

Monday 09 January, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Wednesday 11 January, 19:30-21:30

Rotary Community Film Night at Sullington Hall

A pub in Burgess Hill Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday evening of every month. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. We also meet in Horsham, Lewes and Brighton. Walks, dinners, golf, theatre, holidays etc.

Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk

Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Tonight’s film - ‘Me Before You’ Starring: Emilia Clarke and Sam Caflin. There will be an interval with refreshments available. Tickets £5 from ‘The Card Shop’ in Storrington.

Unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the door on the night. Ken Collins 01903 740745 kandjcoll@ btinternet.com For help with transport contact Marion Emery 01903 813014

Monday 09 January 20:00

Wednesday 11 January, 19:45-22:00

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. thegreyhoundinnkeymeer @yahoo.co.uk Tuesday 10 January, 19:45

Quiz and Social

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY

Hassocks Horticultural Society John Nash and the Royal Pavilion and its History

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY Mark Perry Nash, a descendant of John Nash, will be giving a talk, particularly focusing on the relationship between the Prince Regent and John Nash, which led to the building of the Royal Pavilion and woodland walks. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50 (Refreshments included). Derek Swaine 01273 842516

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Ditchling Film Society – Bridge of Spies

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT During the cold war the Soviet Union captures a US pilot, Francis Gary Powers, after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Director: Steven Spielberg. 142 mins 12A Cert. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5 payable at the door Thursday 12 January, 20:00

The Plough Inn Pub Quiz

Station Road, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF Every second Thursday of each month join us for this special quiz and help raise money for Friends of Sussex Hospices. £1.50.

Nicole Palmer 01273 890311 theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk Friday 13 & Sunday 16 January, 16:15–17:15

A Free Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Lesson

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Lessons taught by Feldenkrais students involve exploring habits and patterns of movement in order to find greater ease and comfort. Contact: Feldenkrais International Training Centre 01273 844140 office@ feldenkrais-itc.com, www.feldenkraisitc.com Sunday 15 January, 10:00

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

Sunday 15 January, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Scaynes Hill Local

Scaynes Hill Common Car Park RG17 7EQ, TQ 370 236 4.5mi/7.2km. Leisurely. Contact: William 01444 831098 or 07801 711401 on the day.

Sunday 15 January, 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS – A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) Comedy, Drama

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00. The moving and life-affirming true story of the unlikely friendship between a young homeless busker, James Bowen, and the stray ginger cat named Bob who changed his life. Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page Monday 16 January, 19:45-21:15

Western Wanders by Glenda Law

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT East Grinstead Natural History Society - £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: 01342 315051 Tuesday 17 January, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly

Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY “Those that can do, but those that can’t teach” by John Davey. Visitors welcomed.

Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 17 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. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 18 & 25 January & 01 February, 09:30–12:30

Beginners Knitting

Made and Making, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Learn to cast on and off, knit and purl, join simple squares and how to read simple patterns. £90 for the three sessions. www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Wednesday 18 January, 10:15 for 10:45-12 noon

Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk on “King George IV, the Greatest Royal Collector of Art” Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk by Oliver Everett on the magnificent collection of furniture, clocks, silver and gold objects and paintings by King George IV. Nonmembers welcome: £7 on door. www.mid-sussexdfas.org.uk Wednesday 18 January, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Haywards Heath

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The speaker will be a member of the House of Lords, Baroness Quin, who will be talking in French about the House of Lords and its present-day and future role.

All welcome. Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Friday 20 January

Affordable Acupuncture

The International College of Oriental Medicine, van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead RH19 1DZ £10 Appointments available with Final Year Students (about to complete their degree in acupuncture) and an experienced acupuncturist/ supervisor. For further info and booking 01342313106 Friday 20 January, 09:30-14:30

Get to know your Sewing Machine

Made and Making, The Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A beginners workshop. Come along and master tension, seams, stitches, button holes and more whilst making your own cushion. £60. Contact:

www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Friday 20 January, 10:00-12:00

Fund Raising Coffee Morning

Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Coffee Morning in the Church Foyer in aid of Church Funds, with homemade cakes bargain books tea, coffee and biscuits. Free entrance Friday 20–Sunday 22 January, 10:30-16:30 Daily

Introductory Course in Preparation for Feldenkrais Professional Training Programme 2017-2021

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A special opportunity to experience the Feldenkrais Method in greater depth, in preparation for joining the 2017 professional teacher training.

Cost £222. Contact: Feldenkrais International Training Centre 01273 844140 office@feldenkrais-itc.com www.feldenkrais-itc.com Friday 20 January, 18:45-21:45

Music for Everyone

Cyprus all, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated organist/keyboard player Ray Campbell. Entry £5 on the door.

Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net. Doors open 18:00 Friday 20 January, 09:45-12:45

Pre-Diabetes Classes

Judges Close Surgery, High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3AA Free half-day courses. Contact: 01444 477191 wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk Saturday 21 January, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Sarah Lessacher 07810 800248 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

Saturday 21 January, 18:30 for 19:00– Midnight

Burns Supper

Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club, Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage RH11 9AT A traditional Burns Supper with a 3 course meal with a piper and speeches, some humorous, followed by some easy Scottish Country Dancing. Contact to book 01403 252694 or secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.or.uk

Tuesday 24 January, 18:30-20:30

Fostering Information Evening County Hall North, Horsham, RH12 1XA See Local Living Wednesday 25 January, 19:45-22:00

East Grinstead RSPB Local Group Illustrated Lecture

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT A talk by Chris Collins. Amazing Birds – including how tracking devices have revealed facts about migration, feathers, endemism and new species.

A talk by Chris Collins. £5 for guests.

Mark Roberts 01342 843190 Thursday 26 January, 08:30-13:00

Open Morning

Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA There is no better introduction than an Open Morning. An opportunity to see students at work and play, tour our facilities and listen to one or both of our talks. Contact: 01342 822275 contact@michaelhall.co.uk Thursday 26 January, 20:00

Quiz Night

The Fox Eating & Drinking, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Trivia With Taste – Pre-Order a cheese fondue £30 feeds 6. Contact: 01342 810644 Friday 27 January, 10:00-12:30

Reverse Glass Painting Workshops 14 London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8QX (nr Sheddingdean Business Park) Learn basic painting techniques of this Croatian Naïve inspired tradition. Gift certificates available. Booking by 20th of January required. £35 including all materials. Melanie Hodge, 07718 620457, Melanie.hodge@me.com, @MJHodgeArt on social media Friday 27 January, 19:30-22:30

Mama’s Supper Club – Detox Dinner

Mama Ghanoushe 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Join us for a four course meal that’s sure to reinvigorate and set you on the right path for 2017. Contact: Rachael/Emma 01273 842534 mamaghanoushe@gmail.com www.mamaghanoushe.co.uk Friday 27 January, 20:00-22:00

Hurstpierpoint & Geographical Society Talk

Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Gilbert and Sullivan Story – with music from their works. A talk by Ian Gledhill. Free to members, £3 for nonmembers. (£13 annual subscription.

Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@btinternet.com

Monday 23 January, 19:45

Saturday 28 January, 10:00-12:00

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY “Weather Loew, Fact and Fiction” – a talk by Ian Currie. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00 Beryl Varley 01273 832351

London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath RH17 7HT A leading independent co-ed Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School for 3-13 year olds, providing a safe, unhurried

Hassocks Field Society

Cumnor House Sussex Open Morning

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Contact: Cecilia Desmond 01825 792006 registrar@cumnor.co.uk www.cumnor.co.uk

Doors open 19:45. Large hall, sprung floor, soft lighting. Ample on-site parking. Complimentary refreshments.

07767 411115 or 01444 248926 strictlydancemagic@gmail.com

Sunday 29 January, 16:00-18:00

Saturday 28 January, 14:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Sussex Area AGM

Concert – “Aspects of Love”

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Brighton Consort and Ensemble Reza – choral works from five centuries plus music for string quartet by Beethoven and Haydn. £14 (£12 concessions, £3 for under 18s). Mike Clemens 01273 833746 Mike@brightonconsort.org.uk www.brightonconsort.org.uk

Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Worthing BN13 3FJ TQ 112 047. AGM followed by refreshments and the speaker: Chris Horlock, Sussex Historian and contributor to Sussex Life Saturday 28 January, 19:30-23:00

Banish the Winter Blues 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Disco Party

Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Lower Street, Pulborough RH20 2BF Come dressed for your decade if you like. Licensed Bar. £7 – In aid of charitable causes supported by the Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District. Contact: Mike Webster 01798 812764 leonierowan@btinternet.com Saturday 28 January, 20:00-22:45

Strictly Dance Magic Ballroom Social Dance

Croft Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road RH15 0EG Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence.

Tuesday 31 January, 16:00-22:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society’s First Bonfire Party

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 in the High Street, with a performance by Skull Drummery in the evening and book sale from 4pm. Come along to learn more about the Society and to hear the amazing Bonfire Drummers.

Contact:Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com

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