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Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote? Email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. Visit our Diary Dates page on www.sussexliving.com
Sunday 01 - Monday 31 July, 09:30-20:30
Saturday 01 & Sunday 02 July
Petworth Visitors welcome by arrangement in July for groups of 5-35. Please phone or email for directions and appointment jeanjackman@hotmail.com 07939 272443 Entry £5. Tea and cake £3.50 (booking required).
Church of the Transfiguration, Pyecombe BN45 7FB A village fete featuring stunning flower displays in the church, refreshments, family fun and a fancy dress dog show. For more information go to Pyecombevillage.co.uk
Artist’s Open Garden for NGS
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
‘Gages’ Home Delivery Service – Forest Row Parish Council Delivered to the Forest Row and Ashurst Wood Area This service allows residents that are unable to visit us for lunch to have a home-cooked meal delivered. Soup £2, Main Meal £4.50, Dessert £2. The cost to deliver a meal is 50p per day. Contact: Sara Smart sara.smart@forestrow.co.uk
Saturday 01 & Sunday 02 July, 09:30-17:00
The Smallholders & Country Show
South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL A fun, family orientated country show which will appeal to everyone including the dog. Lots of animals and interesting exhibitors. £11 for adults, £9 for Seniors, £7 for children and £29 for a family ticket. Alison 07714 102381 www.smallholdershows.co.uk alison@smallholdershows.co.uk Saturday 01 July & then every day, 09:40 and every 30 mins till 19:10
Breeze up to Devil’s Dyke on the 77 Bus
Outside Brighton Railway Station (Bus Stop E) Take the double-deck 77 bus for breathtaking views and enjoy walks and refreshments at Devil’s Dyke. £4.50 return, up to 2 kids per adult go free. 2-for-1 with your rail ticket. www. brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses 01273 292480 Saturday 01 - Sunday 02 July
Wood Machining Course
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ This course is an introduction to using the machinery that might be found in a small to medium sized woodworking workshop. Cost £300. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Saturday 01 - Sunday 02 July
Worthing Artists Open Houses
70 venues, 325 Artists! The event takes place the weekend of July 01 & 02 and offers visitors the chance to spend the afternoons strolling or cycling between venues, and enjoying the seaside town and its countryside. www.worthingartistsopenhouses.com
Pyecombe Village Flower Festival
Saturday 01 – Monday 31 July, 10:00-16:00
‘The Cube Greenhouse’ Botanical Art Exhibition The Cube Gallery at South Downs Heritage Centre, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Inspired by plants and nature, ‘The Cube Greenhouse’ exhibition will showcase the best of local and regional botanical artists. 01273 847707 www.southdownsheritagecentre.co.uk
Saturday 01, 10:00–16:30 & Sunday 02 July, 09:00-16:00
The Street Velodrome
Beach House Grounds, Brighton Road, Worthing BN11 2EJ The 2017 Velodrome event will extend its sporting programme, giving the chance for all the family to get active and learn new skills. Please see http//worthingstreetvelodrome.co.uk for more details.
Saturday 01 July, 10:00-15:00
Forest Row Village Market
Community Centre Car Park or Forresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market, with a social atmosphere including activities and demonstrations. Contact: Sue Young AIPM, DIMA (Market Manager) 01342 822661 sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk http/forestrow.gov. uk/forest-row-market.aspx Saturday 01 July, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers Circular Walk from Ditchling Common
The Car Park on Ditchling Common BN6 8SQ Walk 10 from the ‘Sussex Walks’ booklet by Les Campbell. 4.2mi/6.8km. Leisurely. Contact: Pam B 01444 248717 TQ 337 180 Saturday 01 July, 14:30
Mid Summer Concert and Strawberries in Newtimber
Church Lane, Newtimber, Hassocks BN6 9BT Classical concert in church followed by delicious strawberry cream tea in the gardens of Newtimber Place. £20 for adults (£10 for under 18s). Limited tickets. Lucy.newtimber@icloud.com 01273 831877 Steph.newtimber@icloud.com Sunday 02 July, 10:30-13:00
reMEmber Sponsored Walk
Clayton Windmills to Ditchling Beacon and back. BN6 9PG Sponsored Walk to help local adults and children who suffer from the long-term illness ME. Sponsor forms available from reMEmber, or sponsor me through JustGiving. Contact: Bill
Kent 01273 831733 info@remembercfs.org.uk
Sunday 02 July, 12:00-16:00
Special Event Day
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8ND On Special Event Days we run several regular activities and host varied attractions. The mill itself is also open, with BBQ refreshments, mill gifts and memorabilia available. A free shuttle bus will be provided every 20 minutes from The Thatched Inn, Ockley Lane. For more info: Prof. F J Maillardet 01273 842342 f.j.maillardet@brighton.ac.uk Sunday 02 July, 13:00-17:00
A Summer Party
East Court Estate, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT See Local Living. Monday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July, 08:0017:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, North Street, Lewes, East Sussex 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 Tuesday 04, 11, 18 & 25 July, 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 ‘drop-in’ 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 04 July, 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. Contact: Mike 01444 482741 Tuesday 04 July, 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 in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. 400 members in Sussex, and on that evening there will be at least 30 of them there. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. We also meet in Burgess Hill, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dining, golf, theatre, holidays etc. Take a look at the website, then give us a call. www.thegroup.org.uk
Wednesday 05 July, 10:00-12:00
Burgess Hill U3A Coffee Morning – Shoreham Fort; Past, Present and Future
Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Monthly Coffee Morning with speaker from Shoreham Fort - exploring its history, present and future. New members welcome. £1.50 including raffle ticket. Wednesday 05 July, 13:30 for 14:00-16:15
Burgess Hill Flower Club Demonstration – ‘Celebration of the Senses’ by Linda Brayne
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8EU Come and enjoy a demonstration of flower arranging and perhaps win one of the arrangements in a raffle. There will be a competition titled ‘Hogarth Curve’. Come and enjoy a cup of tea. £6.00 (1st visit free with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine). Wednesday 05 July, 14:15
Hurstpierpoint WI Meeting
The Girl Guide Headquarters, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Speaker: From Chailey Heritage Foundation. Competition: A Family Photograph. Visitors welcome £3. Wednesday 05 July, 19:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Southease and Rodmell Rodmell Car Park at bottom of village near Monk’s House BN7 3HG Circular walk round the 2 villages. TQ 421 064. 3mi/4.8km. Leisurely. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day. Thursday 06 July, 18:00
Choral Evensong
St Thomas Becket at Cliffe with All Saints, Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH This Evensong marks the completion of Cliffe church’s successful Restoration Appeal. Thursday 06 July, 20:00, doors 19:30
Ditchling Film Society – ‘The Moon & The Sledgehammer’
Ditchling Village Hall, 12 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT See Local Living. Thursday 06 July, 19:30
The Singing Allsorts Summer Charity Concert
Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Come along and enjoy some of the Singing Allsorts favourite songs. Proceeds this year go to charities Mind and Kangaroos. £8 Tickets available from Cuckfield Post Office and Wealden Stores. Thursday 06, 13, 20 & 27 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! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk
The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH See Local Living.
Friday 07, 14, 21 & 28 July, 18:30-21:30
Saturday 08 July, 10:30-17:00
Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Happy Hour every Friday, with beer from £2.50. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk
See Local Living.
Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF You will find some of Sussex’s best and most creative crafty people and their wares. Free entry.
Furze Road, High Salvington, Worthing BN13 3BP Traditional fete with sideshows, stalls, active craft displays, children’s activities, Morris dancing etc. Refreshments available. Contact: Andy 01903 254440
Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A beginner’s workshop. Come along and master tension, seams, stitches, button holes and more whilst making your own cushion. £60. Contact: 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk
Friday 07 – Sunday 16 July
Saturday 08 July, 12:00-15:00
Sunday 09 July, 14:00-18:00
Friday 14 July, 20:00-21:30
Uckfield Town Centre and Buxted Village, TN22 A week of amazing events: Comedy with Dr Phil Hammond, June’s Wedding plus The Big Day and much more. Some events free. Contact 01825 764287
St. Barnabas Church, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Variety of stalls – books, DVD’s, games, crafts, home produce, raffle, tombolas, treasure hunt, etc. Cup cake competition. Refreshments and lunches available.
Tickets and parking from 13:30 at Towers Convent, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding BN44 3TF Many beautiful gardens. Refreshments, plant sales and art displays. Adults £5.
Forest Row Village Club – Happy Hour
Uckfield Festival
Friday 07, 14, 21, & 28 July, 19:00-20:00
Aikido (Self Defence)
K2 Leisure Centre, Combat Room, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BG Adults only Self Defense classes based on Yoshinkan Akido. Warm and friendly Club, suitable for all genders who would look to protect themselves against aggressors of all sizes. First lesson free, £37.50 monthly. Contact: George 07882 186130 or Stan 07581 511801 https://en-gb.facebook.com/ CrawleyAkidoClub Friday 07, 14, 21 & 28 July, 19:30-22:00
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have the following; Chairman’s BBQ , Radio Night, Radio Night and Table Top Sale and Fox Hunt/Walking Burgess Hill. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 www.msars.org.uk Friday 07 - Sunday 09 July, 10:00-17:00
Bestcare – UK Stand at the ‘Love Natural Love You 2017’ Expo
London Olympia W14 8UX Visit the Bestcare stand L27 at this years ‘Natural Love You 2017’. Expo to meet the team. We will have samples, info and some great show offers. Free entry if you book online. http://www,Inlo.co.uk 01342 410303 info@bestcare-uk.com Friday 07 & Wednesday 12 July
Vocal Fusion Acapella
Millais School, Horsham and St Marks Church, North Heath Lane, Horsham See Local Living. Saturday 08 July, 09:30–17:30 & Sunday 09 July 14:30–17:30
Norah Sande Award Piano Recitals Birley Centre, Eastbourne College, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ Top international young pianists compete with full recital programmes. Semi Final free entry throughout the day; Final (three recitals) £10, children free. www.sande-award.co.uk sande.award@btinternet.com Saturday 08 July, 09:45
Strictly Summer!
Wild Strawberry – Jovial July Craft Fair
Summer Fair
Saturday 08 July, 14:00-16:45
Lindfield Horticultural Society Summer Show of Flowers & Produce
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Join us to celebrate the horticultural achievements of our fellow gardeners. Enjoy a home-made cake and have a look at our plant sale too! £1, children free. All welcome. Saturday 08 July, 14:00-17:30
Fairwarp Village Fete
Fairwarp Village Green, The Street, Fairwarp TN22 3BE Traditional village fete with live music, magician, fun dog show, arts and crafts tent, stalls and much much more. Saturday, 08 July, 19:30
Mad About ABBA: Voulez Vous
Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN For more than 22 years Voulez Vous have been entertaining audiences worldwide. This concert is sure to have audiences young and old on their feet, dancing and singing! Tickets £15. Contact: 01444 248926 Sunday 09 July, 11:00-16:00
RSPCA South Godstone Family Fun Day
RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone, Surrey RH9 8JB Entertainment, fun dog show, tours of centre, games, stalls, face painting, refreshments, raffle, kid’s pirate treasure hunt + treasure bag! Adults £3, Children 5 – 16 years £1.00, under 5’s go free. Pirate treasure hunt £3.00 per child. Free parking. All proceeds directly support the animal centre. Sunday 09 July, 10:30
Girls Brigade 70th Anniversary Family Parade Service
The Methodist Church, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9SA See Local Living. Sunday 09 July, 13:00
Hurst Cricket Club
Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB
Sunday 09 July, 14:00-17:00
Get To Know Your Sewing Machine
High Salvington Windmill Summer Fete
Upper Beeding Open Gardens
Monday 10 July, 10:00 for 10:30
Steyning Decorative & Fine Arts Society
The Steyning Centre, Fletcher’s Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ An illustrated lecture from Oliver Everett on ‘Windsor Castle’ : fire, restoration and the Queen. Enquiries 01903 297553 Monday 10 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. thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo. co.uk Monday 10 July, 20:00
The Group for Unattached Men & Women
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. 400 members in Sussex, and on that evening there will be at least 30 of them there. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. Walks, dining, golf, theatre, holidays etc. Take a look at the website, then give us a call. www.thegroup.org.uk
The Street Names of Lewes – Burgess Hill History Society
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX John Davey gives an insight into the origins and meanings of the many intriguing names of the old streets and twittens. Members £1, Visitors £3. Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 July, 10:00-16:00
Pattern Cutting Your Own Dress Block
Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Spend the weekend making a dress block that will fit you like a glove. Say goodbye to frustrating shop bought patterns. £160. 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk Saturday 15 July, 11:00-17:00 & Sunday 16 July, 10:00-14:00
Cuckfield Royal Observer Corps – Post Opening
Observer Field, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ The ROC nuclear bunker in use from 1961-1991 has been restored. Entry by donation. www.facebook.com/ cuckfieldnuclearbunker www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Saturday 15 July, 12:00-16:00
Fun Dog Show at the Bolnore Village Summer Fete
The Tim Farmer Recreation Ground, Bolnore Village RH16 4GJ All dogs are welcome for a fun afternoon with lots of prizes and rosettes. No pedigree required. Classes include ‘Dog with the Best Trick’, ‘Best Junior Handler’ and ‘Doggie Fancy Dress’! £2 per class to enter. themewesvets.co.ik/events
Wednesday 12 July, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Until Saturday 15 July at both venues from 12:00-16:00
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY Penny Green, Ecologist Knepp Wildlife Safaris will be giving a talk about the introduction of natural regeneration of scrubland and the grazing processes for cattle. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included.
Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN & United Reformed Church, South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LQ The exhibition of 48 world class artworks continues with free art talks and concerts – see events on website for details. Nicola Sheldon 01444 412927 email: nicolajsheldon@gmail.com, website: www.walkingonwaterart.org.uk
Hassocks Horticultural Society – Knepp Rewilding Project & Deer Rut
Thursday 13 July
Walking on Water Art Exhibition
Car Outing to Rymans,
Saturday 15 July – Sunday 16 July, 13:0017:00
Friday 14 July 09:30-14:30
Morlands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road (B2116) Near Henfield BN5 9AT Spirit of the West and the Blackfleet Lodge – Native American enthusiasts
Apuldram - am, Cooks Croft, Earnley - pm Henfield Garden Club Members only on outings.
Sussex Prairies
exhibiting in the garden. Closed Tuesdays. Adult £7, child £3.50, season ticket £25. Individual £60 family (2 adults and up to 3 children).
811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk
Saturday 15 July, 13:30
South Downs National Park, London Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8ZH (opposite RSPCA Animal Shelter) Safe Haven have a stall at the RSPCA Open Day. Contact: Hayley Bradbury 01444 470128 hayley@safehaven4donkeys.org
West Chiltington Village Show
West Chiltington Recreation Ground, Mill Road, West Chiltington RH20 2PZ This historic village show brings together the community with a variety of classes, entertainment, stalls and games for all! Saturday 15 July, 14:00–17:00
Friends of Villa Adastra Garden Party
The Villa Adastra, 79 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A variety of stalls, cake, raffle, brica-brac, plants, silent auction and entertainment with the Salvation Army Band. £2 includes tea and cake. Saturday 15 July, 15:00-17:00
A Feldenkrais One to One Taster Experience & an ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Lesson
Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TT Lessons involve exploring habits and patterns of movement (in sitting or lying) in order to find greater ease and comfort. Contact: Feldenkrais International Training Centre, 01273 844140, office@feldenkrais-itc.com, www.feldenkrais-itc.com Saturday 15 July, from 15:00
Brazilian Samba Day
The Wheatsheaf Pub, Wheatsheaf Road, Woodmancote, Henfield BN5 9BD Brazilian theme day with samba dancers, DJ, street food, Moqueca, Feijoada and Caipirinha. Book your table early to avoid disappointment. 01273 492077 thewheatsheafhenfield@gmail.com www.thewheatsheafhenfield.co.uk
Sunday 16 July, 10:30-16:00
RSPCA Open Day
Sunday 16 July, 10:30-16:00
RSPCA Open Day & Dog Show
Braypool Sports Field, Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8ZH. Fun for all the family. Fun dog show, stalls, food, bar, children’s games, etc. Free parking. £5 per car or £1 per pedestrian (includes programme). Contact: Anne Bond info@rspcabrighton.co.uk 01273 554218 www.rspca-brighton.co.uk Monday 17 – Friday 21 July
Sharpening & Essential Cabinetmaking Hand Skills
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Test Pieces: Cheese board and biscuit box. Wow your family and friends with the accuracy and crispness of your new found skills! Students are invited to bring their existing toolkit for appraisal. Cost £590. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Tuesday 18 July, 19:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Women Pioneers in Medicine by Yvonne Price. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421
Saturday 15 July, 18:30 for 19:00
Wednesday 19 July, 19:00
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Music by the Touchstone Band. Tickets £14, to include hot dog supper, from Mishon Mackay and Orion News. Licensed bar. Contact: 01273 832245
Ditchling Village Hall Car Park BN6 8TA Ditchling, Fieldway, Farm Lane, Hayleigh Farm Streat Church, Middleton Manor, Odd Acre, Lewes Road, Ditchling. Dogs Welcome. 4.5mi/7.2km. Leisurely. TQ 326 152. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day.
Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club Barn Dance
Sunday 16 July, 10:00-16:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Ditchling Circular
Summer Fun Day
Wednesday 19 July, 20:00
Sunday 16 July, 10:00-16:30
Upstairs Function Room, Royal British Legion Club, 9-11 Buckingham Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5UA A gathering of Ex Royal Marines and veterans to have a meeting about local events and to socialize together. Yearly Membership fee of £15 plus £3.00 local subs. Contact: Maureen Copelin 01273 236437. 3rd Wednesday monthly.
National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE Family Fun Day with, stalls, games, BBQ , band, beer tent, tours, raffle, tombola, local fire brigade and much much more. Free entry, but donations of Felix cat food or cat toys are most welcome. Contact: Tania Marsh 01825 741331 ncac.deputy@cats.org. uk www.ncac.cats.org.uk
Rare & Traditional Breeds Show
Weald & Downland Living Museum Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Four legs, furry legs, trotters and hooves… come and see cattle, sheep, pigs and goats in this delightful agricultural show! Adult £13.50, 65+ £11.50, Child £6, Family £36. 01243
Meeting of the Royal Marines Association
Thursday 20 July, 07:00-09:00
Guild Care Breakfast Networking Methold House, North Street, Worthing, BN11 1DU Our networking events are aimed at meeting other like-minded local business people to help each other and our
community, £7.50pp. Please contact Lily Banister-Weir 01903 528613 lily.banister-weir@guildcare.org www.guildcare.org
Thursday 20 July, 10:00-14:30
Creative Machine Embroidery
Sussex Crafts, Cuckfield, High Street, RH17 5JU Join our fun sewing machine workshop and learn to draw like you’ve never done before! £45 (all fabric and thread provided and a light lunch included) Sarah Sussex Crafts 01444 455611 shop@sussex-crafts.co.uk www.sussex-crafts.co.uk Thursday 20 July, 12:00-15:00
Pimms & Strings Open Day at Charters Village
Charters Retirement Village, Felcourt Road, East Grinstead RH19 2JR Please join us for our summer Pimm’s & Strings event with live musical performance, village tours, and opportunity to view available properties. Call us on 01342870871 and let us know you’re coming. www.chartersvillage.co.uk chartersvillagesales@ retirementvillages.co.uk Thursday 20 July, 15:00
Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN See Local Living. Friday 21 July, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Organist/keyboard player Ian Griffin. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 Friday 21 July, 10:00-12:00
The Visually-Impaired Reading Group
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 Friday 21 July, 19:30-21:30
East Grinstead Society Meeting – ‘Localism’ Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT By Chris Rolley, former Town Clerk of East Grinstead (1985-2011) Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648
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. Contact: Amanda Felix 01273 842701 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 July, 10:00-17:00
Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst – Science Goes Wild!
Wakehurst, Ardingly RH17 6TN Join in with fantastic workshops, shows, tours and hands-on experiments that will inspire children and adults alike. For details: kew.org/wakehurst, 01444 894000 Saturday 22 July, 10:00-17:00
The Meath Vintage Day
Westbrook Road, Godalming GU7 2QH Vintage stalls, artisan makers (many unique handmade pieces) and car and motor cycle show (Classic, vintage and the fast and furious, from the 1920s to the present day). Live music, The Fillet and Bean, Moooh icecream, Café Meath, Pimms tent, vintage roundabout and vintage hair and make up. £3, under 16 free. Saturday 22 July, 10:30-17:00
Wivelsfield Village Day 2017
Wivelsfield Village Hall & Recreation Ground, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG This is an annual event comprising trade stalls, arena displays, entertainment, children’s rides, live music, lots of attractions, a dog show, races, games competitions and lots more! Contact: James Gander 07546 451182 Saturday 22 July, 11:00–16:00
Meet the Food Producers
South Downs Heritage Centre, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Meet local and regional food producers with free food and drink tastings and special offers for one day only. www.southdownsheritagecentre.co.uk 01273 847707 Saturday 22 July, 12:00-16:00
Family Fun Day
The Hassocks, Station Approach East BN6 8HN In aid of St. Peter and St. James Hospice and Louis James Butler’s Crowdfunding. Includes Bungee Run, Paw Patol, BBQ. Contact: Sharon Saunders 07787 552338. Saturday 22 July, 13:00
Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 July
Ashenground Community Centre Open Day
Steyne Gardens & Seafront, Worthing BN11 1NZ This Festival is held along the seafront hosting stalls, performers, fireworks and a fun fair – great days out for all the family. For more information www.worthinglions.co.uk
Saturday 22 July, 13:00-17:00
The Worthing Lions Summer Festival 2017
Saturday 22 July, 09:00-13:00
Hassocks Village Market
National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR
Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Our Annual Open Days are enjoyed by local residents and user groups alike! Please see www.ashengroundcc. org/open-day.html for more details.
Summer Fayre
Henfield Common North, Henfield BN5 9DR This is a fun filled family event held only every 2 years! Henfield Garden Club will be assisting in the judging
tents.
Saturday 22 July, 14:00
South Eastern Kidney Patients Association Family Fun Day
Stanmer Park, Lewes Road, Stanmer, Brighton BN1 9SE Fun and amusement for all the family, whatever the age! Entrance is free. Dog Show participation is £1 per dog per class. Saturday 22 July, 20:00
The Milk Men
The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstad RH19 4PJ Playing Live, The Milk Men’s sound has been called ‘ZZ/DC Feelgood’ by some critics who have lavished praise on the band’s dynamic live show and original songs. Contact: 01342 810644 Sunday 23 July, 12:00-17:00
East Grinstead Lions Donkey Derby
Moat Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LN Donkey racing, fun dog show, donkey rides, small fairground rides and supporting stalls. Fun for all the family. Free admission. Monday 24 - Friday 18 August, 09:00-17:00
Acorns Holiday Fun!
Westmeston Parish Hall, Nr Ditchling BN6 8RL 6th exciting year for fun-filled forest school adventure days in Sussex countryside for children aged 2-11. All day/half day. Please see website for fees. Discounts for families and groups of friends. Contact: Janet Irwin 01444 455081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com www. theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Monday 24 July – Sunday 03 September
‘Wild Kids’ – A Summer of Wonderful Woodland Adventures at Wakehurst Wakehurst, Ardingly RH17 6TN Enjoy a summer of outdoor discovery with activities, games and crafts led by Wakehurst’s expert learning and conservation teams. Contact: 01444 894000 kew.org/wakehurstkids Tuesday 25 July, 10:00-16:00
Art, Antiques, Jewellery & Asian Art Valuation Day
The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams specialists will be offering free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. To make an appointment please phone 01273 220000 or email hove@bonhams.com Wednesday 26 – Sunday 30 July
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! Tickets prices start from £20 adult and £10
child. 01273 834315 www.hickstead.co.uk
Saturday 29 July
Wednesday 26 July, 20:00-22:00
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU Now in its 9th year, Hickstead Ladies’ Day, at the Longines Royal International Horse Show, has become firmly established as one of the highlights of the Sussex Social Calendar. So join in the fun, and don your finest fancies, for your chance to stand out from the crowd and strut the turf of our famous International Arena. With some fabulous prizes, exclusive Ladies’ Day Enclosure with a private bar and special hospitality discount, you really do have the perfect excuse to dress up and come and be part of the glamour. Tickets prices start from £25 Adult £15 child. www.hickstead.co.uk 01273 834315
Sussex Bonsai Group - Bonsai Pot Making Demonstration Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Make your own small pot/pots. £3 for materials etc. All welcome. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. www.sussexbonsaigroup. wordpress.com Thursday 27 July, 20:30
Quiz Night
The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Think you know it all? Prove it? We will be raising funds towards St Margaret’s Church extension. Cheese fondue will also be available, please order. Contact: 01342 810644 Friday 28 July, 09:30
Relate Golf Day
Eastbourne Downs Golf Club, East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8ES Fantastic golf day at a beautiful course with two course lunch, superb prizes and raffle. Proceeds to the Sussex charity Relate. £44 per person for green fees, including lunch. Jackie Florey 01323 423016 m.florey24@btinternet.com www.relate.org.uk/sussex Friday 28 July, 10:00
Booja Booja Vegan Ice Cream Party
The Seasons Healthfood Shop, 10-11 Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DN Scoopa-doopa Booja-Booja Ice Cream Party, hip hip hooray! Enjoy some free Vegan Ice Cream. Don’t miss this! Contact: 01342 824673 // boojaparties Friday 28 July, 19:30-22:30
Supper Club
Ladies Day at The Longines Royal International Horse Show
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July, 10:00-16:00
The Bluebell Railway - Toy & Rail Collectors Fair Horsted Keynes Station RH17 7BB There will be stalls on the platform and in the station car park. Railway Artefacts, Model Railway Equipment and many other goods to be found. Normal travel fares apply. Contact: 01825 720800 or www.bluebellrailway.com/whats_on. Saturday 29 July – Sunday 06 August, 10:00-17:30 (Closes 15:00 6.8.17)
Adventurers Art Club 64th Summer Exhibition
King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH Over 200 works of original art to enjoy or buy. Entry £1.00. www.adventurersart.co.uk john@valjohn5bhc.plus.com Saturday 29 July, 10:30-12:30
Book Signing for ‘Victorian London Through Time’ by Colin Manton
Mama Ghanoushe, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Join us for three courses of delicious vegan, gluten free food. Menu on website – mamaghanoushe.co.uk £25. mamaghanoushe@gmail.com 01273 842534
Cuckfield Museum, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Local historian and former Curator at the Museum of London, Colin Manton signs copies of his latest photographic history book. Free entry. For more information: www.cuckfieldmuseum.org
Friday 28 July
Saturday 29 July, 10:30-16:30
Italian Evening
The Five Bells Inn, Chailey Green BN8 4DA Traditional Italian food with live Italian opera. 01825 722259 www.thefivebellschailey.com thefivebellschailey@gmail.com Saturday 29 July
£10 Tray Day
Clive Miller Butchers, 2 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RU £10 Tray Days are on the last Saturday of every month. 20 different varieties of meats to choose from. Contact: Clive Miller 01273 832256 Saturday 29 July, 09:30-12:30
The Gauntlet Games
Hyde Estate, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DS See Local Living.
Garden Party in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice 36 Victoria Close, Burgess Hill RH15 9QS Lunch, cream tea, raffle ,tombola, bric-a-brac, jewellery. Free entry. No wheelchair access to garden. 01444 245940
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July, 10:30-17:00
Through the Door Children’s Festival
Weald & Downland Living Museum Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Imagine, play, create, explore – come and uncover what’s through the door! Run wild with your imagination at this family festival! Adult £13.50, 65+ £11.50, Child £6, Family £36. 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk Saturday 29 July, 12:00
Hammerdown Festival
Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Hammerdown Festival is a brand new rock and metal festival coming to the heart of Sussex. Come down for live music all day as well as food and a fully licensed bar. £15. 01444 242888 Saturday 29 July, 14:00-17:00
Westmeston Summer Fayre
Westmeston Parish Hall, Lewes Road, Westmeston BN6 8RJ A fun afternoon for all the family, games, creams teas, classic cars, bouncy castle and lots more. £2.50 for adults, children free. Lots of free parking. This fayre is on behalf of St Peter & St James Hospice & Westmeston Parish Hall Trust. Saturday 29 July, 18:00
Musical Evening
All Saints Church, Waldron TN21 ORA This Musical Evening will include the soprano, Katherine Adams, who is in her final year at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London and the Waldron Handbell Ringers. Tickets will be £12, which includes a glass of wine or soft drink and canapés. Sunday 30 July, 12:00-17:00
Fulking Fair
Fulking North Town Field, 37 Clappers Lane, Henfield BN5 9NH See Local Living. Sunday 30 July, 14:00-18:00
Felbridge Bowling Club Open Day Felbridge Bowling Club, Crawley Down Road, Felbridge RH19 2RN Come along for a taster session – qualified coach and all equipment provided. Fun in the sun at Felbridge! New bowlers get a whole month free! 07884 315714 Sunday 30 July, 19:30
Wivelsfield Films – Viceroy’s House (12A)
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Viceroy’s House in Delhi was the home of the British rulers of India. The film’s story unfolds within the great house. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson and Michael Gambon.Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Run time 1 hour 45 minutes plus interval.
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