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Contact: Sue Akers 01273 891701 sueakers@hotmail.com
Sunday 05 June, 13:30-16:30
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk, ‘1,001 Things to do with Bamboo’ - speakers: John and Jeannette Simpson. Admission: Members are free, visitors £1. All welcome! Contact: Flo Whitaker 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net
Saturday 04 & Sunday 05 June, 10:30-17:00
St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green, Near Lewes BN8 4DA See Local Living
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting
Thursday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 June, 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! Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Friday 03, 10, 17 & 24 June, 19:30-22:00
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have a Fox Hunt, an Open Evening, our Windmills Evening and Chairman’s Barbeque. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk www.msars.org.uk Saturday 04 June, 10:00-15:00
Forest Row Village Market
Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market with something for all the family. Contact: Sue Young 01342 822661 sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov. uk/forest-row-market.aspx Saturday 04 June, 10:00-16:00
Wild about Mid Sussex
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show
Parham House and Gardens, Pulborough RH20 4HS Meet Sussex Guild designer makers exhibiting their fine crafts in a marquee in the gardens of magnificent Parham House. Adults £8.50, concessions £7.50, children (5-15 years) £4.50, family ticket £24.00, admission to house £2.00 extra per adult. Contact: The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 (10:00 - 17:00) info@thesussexguild.co.uk www. thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 04 & Sunday 05 June
The Floral Fringe Fair
Knepp Castle, Shipley, Nr Horsham RH13 8LJ An eclectic and quirky fair with artists/makers/street food/plants/ vintage/classic cars/music/dancing/ picnicking. Entry Fee: £6.50 adults, under 14’s £1.00 and under 4’s free. Contact: Jean Jackman 07939 272443 jeanjackman@hotmail.com www. floralfringefair.co.uk www.facebook. com/floralfringefair @FloralFringe Saturday 04 June, Gates Open at 15:45, First Race 17:45
Countryside Day
Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ Charity Mascot Race, Horse Show, Children’s Inflatable Fun Cottage, it promises to be a great afternoon for all the family. Advance tickets £19. Children aged under 17 and under are admitted free. Contact: 01342 834 800 info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
St John’s Park, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Free wildlife exhibition - live native bats, bees, owls, stag beetles, pond life, exotic reptiles and insects, local universities, local and national wildlife groups - something of interest for all ages. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 www.bh-green-circle.org.uk mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Sunday 05 June
Saturday 04 June, 10:15-15:00
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, RH 15. Meet in car park Come and help to conserve your local green area. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 www.bh-green-circle.org.uk mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
One GREAT Day!
The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Join in the fun to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Pony rides, disco dome and stage entertainment all day. Free. Contact: Nicola Bird 01444 410620 NBird@bmorep.com Saturday 04 June, 10:30-14:30
Doughty’s East Sussex Road Show Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ As a leading supplier of Patchwork and Quilting Materials, there will be a wide range of fabrics on sale at discount prices. Refreshments available. Entrance £1. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice.
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S u ss e x L i v i n g June 2016
Burgess Hill Bike Ride
See website 10 mile, 20 mile or 40 mile routes. Adults £15, Children £5 (10-15 years). Contact: 01444 248704 www.burgesshillbikeride.co.uk Sunday 05 & 19 June, 10:00-14:00
Conservation Work Parties
Sunday 05 June, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers Underneath the Arches
Balcombe Station Car Park (small charge) RH17 6JF, TQ 307 302. Balcombe Mill, Ardingly Reservoir, Ouse Valley viaduct. Impressive architecture, superb scenery, natural and manmade waterways. Please bring a picnic lunch. Also, no dogs please. 9.8mi/15.8km Moderate. Contact: Alison 01273 833794
Coro Nuovo Young Musicians Bursary 2016
Sunday 05 June, 14:00-16:30
When I was Cleopatra
Burgess Hill Theatre, 103 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ See Local Living Sunday 05 June, 14:00-17:00
Oldland Mill Open Afternoon
Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND Volunteers will be available to give guided tours and serve refreshments. Donations are greatly appreciated we suggest £3 per person or £5 per family. There is no parking at the Mill, but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Lane, Ditchling. Contact: George Rankin 01903 816573 Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 June, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a wellestablished auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Monday 06 - Friday 10 June, 08:30-18:00
French Polishing & Modern Hand Finishes John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ All aspects of finishing wood will be covered, from the initial preparation, to final waxing. £590. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Tuesday 07 June, 09:30-14:30
Crochet a Basket with T-shirt Fabric
Made and Making, Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Crochet with fabric, also known as hooked and boodles, and make your own basket. We will also show you how to make you own t-shirt yarn. Cost £65. Contact: www. madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Tuesday 07 June & Every Tuesday from 18:00
Morleys Burger Night
Morleys Wine Bar, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Come and enjoy two of our home cooked burgers and a carafe of House wine for the fantastic price of £25. All our burger ingredients are locally sourced and prepared here in our Kitchens, all burgers are served in a warmed Brioche bun with either
our signature Triple baked chips, French Fries or Sweet potato chips and leaves, dressed with our house dressing. You can choose from either a 500ml carafe of our House Sauvignon, Tempranillo or French Rose. Perfect! Contact: Toby Payne 01273 835000
Tuesday 07 June, 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. Wednesday 08 June, 14:00-17:00
Open Garden and Afternoon Tea in aid of Action Medical Research for Children
Stonehouse Cottage, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DA Pre-loved goodies and plants for sale. Sorry, garden not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. If wet please check with Claire on 07790 194835 or Marian 07779 944565. £5 – to include tea and cakes. Contact: audreyebateman@gmail.com www.action.org.uk Wednesday 08 June, 19:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers East of Bolney
Bolney Crossways (entrance to Farney Close) off A272 roundabout RH17 5RN Bolney, Pickwell Lane, Bishopstone Lane, Lovels Farm, Bolney. TQ 266 225. 3.8mi/6.1km Leisurely. Contact: John 01444 483860 or 07817 032135 on the day. Wednesday 08 June, 19:45-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Our guest speaker this month is Martin Pett, former head gardener at London Zoo. He will be giving an illustrated talk on the subject entitled “ A Tudor Garden in the 21st Century”. Do come along for an enjoyable evening. Visitors always welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50 - refreshments included. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com Wednesday 08 June, 20:00-22:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Soiree Amicale
Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN This is the last meeting of the 201516 season and is a social evening for members and invited guests with a buffet. French will still be the main language of the evening! Wednesday 08 - Friday 17 June
Players in the Park William Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Cockhaise Farm, Lindfield RH16 2QP Come and enjoy another ‘Bard
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DiaryDates in the Barn’ theatre experience in support of St Peter & St James Hospice. Patrons are welcome to come early and to picnic in the picturesque farmhouse cottage gardens. Light refreshments will be available to purchase in the hospitality and box office marquee from 7pm. All seating is allocated and indoors and there are toilet facilities on site. There is provision for wheelchair users and their carers.(Please note there are no performances on Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June). Tickets range from £6.75 to £24. Book your tickets online at www.ticketsource. co.uk/playersinthepark
Thursday 09 - Saturday 11 June, 09:00-18:30
The South of England Show
South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Celebrate the best of the British countryside – a fantastic day of family fun, entertainment and food. £20 adult ticket; £18 students/ concessions; Children under 16 FREE with paying adult. +44 (0) 1444 892700, +44 (0) 1444 892888 info@seas.org.uk www.seas.org.uk@seas_org Thursday 09 June, 10:00-14:00
Creative Stitching Workshop
Sussex Crafts, 45 High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JU Come and have a go at some free machine embroidery. Bring your own machine and we provide everything else including refreshments. Cost £35. Contact: 01444 455611 shop@sussexcrafts.co.uk www.sussex-crafts.co.uk Thursday 09 - Wednesday 22 June, 10:00-19:00
East Grinstead Art Society
Greenstede Gallery, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Annual Art Exhibition – paintings, etc exhibited for sale plus a selection of greetings cards depicting artists designs. On theatre performance days open until 21:00. Free admission. Free parking after 18:00. Contact: Wendy Vick 01342 311093 wmv85@outlook.com Saturday 11 June, 10:00-13:00
Burgess Hill Flower Club Coffee Morning
United Reform Church Hall, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Join us for tea, coffee and cakes, with a chance to win on the Tombola and buy from our stall. Contact: Judith Alexander 01444 871886 alexander9@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 11 June, 10:00-14:00
Have A Go Day at Burgess Hill Fire Station
The Brow, Burgess Hill RH15 9BS If you would like to have a go at being a retained firefighter, please come along to this event. Over 18 only. Contact: 01243 772540 or andy. cook@westsussex.gov.uk to book. Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June
Henfield Festival of Gardens & Arts Various
www.henfieldhub.com for more information
Saturday 11 June or Sunday 01 July, 10:00-16:00
Shibori Indigo Dyeing
One The Square, Forest Row RH18 5HD Explore the magical art of Shibori indigo dyeing. Cost £85. For more information and booking, please contact: info@onethesquare.co.uk 01342 826465 Saturday 11 June, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Burgess Hill Summer Festival Walk
Burgess Hill FC Car Park, Maple Drive RH15 8DL Burgess Hill FC, Freeks Lane, Bedelands Lake, Wivelsfield Church, Great Ote Hall, Burgess Hill FC. TQ 316 202. Map 122. 4mi/6.4km. Leisurely. Contact John 01444 483860 or 07817 032135 on the day. Saturday 11 June, 10:30-12:30
Mish Mash Morris - Open Morning The Goldsborough Hall (Scout Hut), Lewes Road, Ringmer BN8 5QA Try Morris Dancing! If you’re 16 or over, don loose clothing and trainers, and experience the fun! Admission free. Contact: Phil Sigournay 01903 814642 Saturday 11 June, 10:30–15:30
Silver Jewellery Roller Printing Class
Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Have fun learning to print textures on to metal, and create a gorgeous pendant or earrings from copper or 925 (sterling) silver. Perfect for complete beginners! £45. Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail. com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk
Advance tickets £19. Children aged under 17 and under are admitted free. Contact: 01342 834 800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
and archeology. Guests Welcome - £5. Contact: 01273 494945 www.adurvalley.org.uk
Saturday 11 June, 20:30-23:30
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: thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@ yahoo.co.uk
Desperate Measure
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE 6 piece classic rock and blues band covering covers from the 60s to the present day. Guest fee £4, Members free. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829 Sunday 12 June & then every day. Also runs 04 & 05 June
Breeze up to Devil’s Dyke on a double-decker bus!
The 77 double-decker bus runs regularly every day, from outside Brighton Station also from Brighton Pier A scenic bus ride up to Devil’s Dyke for great walks, views and kite flying! Refreshment discounts with bus ticket. £4.50 Return. 2-for-1 with a valid train ticket. 2 children per adult go free. Bus passes valid. Contact: 01273 292480 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses Sunday 12 June, 11:00-17:00
Fletching Garden Trail
Start at Fletching Primary School, Church Street, Fletching TN22 3SP For further information please call 01825 722356 Sunday 12 June, 13:00-17:30
Hurstpierpoint Village Party
High Street, Hurstpierpoint Come and join us in celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday. It will be an amazing afternoon with masses planned to please everyone!
Saturday 11 June, 11:00-15:00
Sunday 12 June, 13:00-17:30
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Old Town, Lingfield RH7 6AH Celebrating the Queens 90th Birthday! A traditional Village fete. Games, raffles, silent auction, children’s entertainment, BBQ and beer/Pimms tent! Proceeds go to St Peters and St Paul’s and Church projects. Contact: Johnny 01342 833416 ovdm2@outlook.com www.lingfieldparishchurch.org
Various See Page 79
“A Right Royal Time”
Saturday 11 June, 11:00-16:00
Mansion Market
Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA A wide range of stalls selling locally produced food, crafts, clothing, taster therapy sessions and more. Puppet shows take place during the day and the organic cafe serves hot soup, lunches and cakes. Plenty of free parking and admission is also free. To book a stall 01342 824944 www.michaelhall.co.uk Saturday 11 June. Gates Open from 15:50, First Races from 17:50
Abba Revival
Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ 7 exciting horse races and a live tribute to Abba act, save money money money by booking in advance!
Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens
Sunday 12 June, 14:00 onwards
White Horse BBQ & Live Band
Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoinrt BN6 9SP Come along for a fun packed afternoon/evening. Suitable for everyone who wants to enjoy themselves! Monday 13 June, 10:00-13:00
Jewellery Workshop
Made and Making, Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Join one of our new jewellery making workshops led by Natasha from Auricula in Ditchling. This session will concentrate on bead stringing using tiger tail wire. Cost £35. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Monday 13 June, 14:00-16:00
Adur Valley Fine Arts Society (Henfield)
Henfield Hall, Cooper’s Way, Henfield BN5 9DB ‘The Dream Ships of Old England’ - Speaker – Dr Sam Newton. This afternoon we go through the story of ship burials - including Sutton Hoo and their influence on art, literature
Monday 13 June, 20:00
Greyhound - Quiz Night
Monday 13 June, 20:00
The Group for Unattached Men & Women Burgess Hill See Local Living
Tuesday 14 June, 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 on 01444 239853 Wednesday 15 June, 10:15 for 10:45-12:00
Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk on “Magnificent Mosaics”
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Windows into the Colourful Roman World - a talk by Christopher Bradley on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the eyes of the Roman people. Visitors £7 on door. www.mid-sussexdfas.org.uk Wednesday 15 June, 14:30-16:00
Handcross Rosemary Club Royal Garden Party
Parish Hall Handcross, The Laurels, Brighton Road, Handcross RH17 6BZ Garden Party in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday, with afternoon tea, raffle, table top sale and other attractions. Entry free, but donations accepted. Contacted: Helen Arnold 07540816170 Friday 17 June
National Care Home Open Day Various Care Homes See Page 64
Friday 17 June, 10:00-12:00
Fund Raising Coffee Morning
Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Coffee Morning in aid of Church Funds with home-made cakes, bargain books, tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact: Margaret Drake 01444454618 drakesinwater@ thepond51.fsnet.co.uk Friday 17 June, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated International organist/ keyboard player, Peter Shaw. Doors open at 18:00. Entry £5 on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net S u ss e x L i v i n g June 2016
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DiaryDates Friday 17 June, 19:30-21:30
East Grinstead Society Meeting
Stevie Wonder Experience
Lay-by beside church. Compass 100 stops close by. BN6 9JA Sayers Common Church, Oakhurst. TQ 268 185. 4mi/6/6.4km. Contact Frances 01273 842628
Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ Your day out will be Signed, Sealed and Delivered, with an evening of 7 exciting horse races and live tribute act The Stevie Wonder Experience. Advance tickets £19. Children aged under 17 & under are admitted free. Contact: 01342 834 800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Saturday 18 June, 11:00-15:00
Saturday 18 June, 19:30-23:30
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Friends and Neighbours entertainment for Crohn’s Disease Research. Advance tickets from 6th June at Pavilion Electrics, Keymer Road, Hassocks or 01273 845291. £4.50 (£2 child) including refreshments. Contact: Dorrie Mottram 01273 845291
Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EQ Family Fun Day for everyone - many stalls and games to play, including Gladiators, bouncy castle, fun slide, food and refreshments etc. There is no entry fee, but for our special family voucher free tickets for activities visit our website. Contact: Gordon Bushell 01273 831799 or 01444 233050 gatewaybaptist.org.uk
Saturday 18 June
Saturday 18 June, 14:00-16:30
King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH Come and join us for a fantastic night of entertainment including Sounds Wicked Disco and Craig’s Music Quiz, as well as the LBS Grand Summer Prize Draw and a licensed bar. Tickets are £5 each and include quiz entry and nibbles. Tickets available from Glynn Thomas Butchers, Penny Black Barbers and Sarah Lacey Drycleaning. Contact: Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT A fascinating talk on the Old Shoreham Fort, also known as the Shoreham or Kingston Redout, which was built in 1857 to defend against Napoleon III. All welcome - Nonmembers£3.00, Members £1.00 including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org Friday 17 June, 19:30-22:45
“Summer Variety Entertainment”
Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society Summer Outing
Newtimber Place, Newtimber BN6 9BU A tour of the house by the owner, followed by a cream tea. Contact: Chairman: Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@btinternet.com Saturday 18 June, 09:00-17:00
The Country Brocante Big Summer Fair Decorative Country Living
The grounds at Cowdray House, Cowdray Park, Midhurst GU29 0AY Come and find our village of marquees filled with over 100 exhibitors selling decorative vintage & antiques for the home and garden, new designers, artisan crafts, fashion, textiles, shepherd huts, art gallery, artisan coffee and local vinyards. Food tent and estate tours. Explore the beautiful estate. Early Bird 9am - 12pm £10, Standard 12pm - 5pm £5, under 14s free / free parking. Contact: The Country Brocante 01730 810973 bookings@ thecountrybrocante.co.uk www.thecountrybrocante.co.uk Saturday 18 June, 09:00-17:00
Haywards Guns Open Day
Buncton Barn, Buncton Lane, Bolney RH17 5RE Have a go at Clay Shooting. £25 per person. Please pre-book. Contact: www.haywardsguns.co.uk 01444882815 Saturday 18 June, 10:00-14:00
Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Local Produce Market
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Come and browse and enjoy the lovely variety of stalls from Neals Yard to handbags, scarves and handmade cards to produce from Italy. Local farm sausages, bacon, pork etc. Game On jellies and marinades. Mary’s cakes. Monty, Bo Jangles truffles and chocs. Rapkyns Nursery with plants. This month’s
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charity, M.E. will have a table and make and sell refreshments. Contact: Glenda 01444 811462
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Saturday 18 June, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Sayers Common Finger Shaped Walk
Gateway Baptist Church Family Fun Day
Poynings Country Fete
The Rectory Garden, The Street, Poynings BN45 7AQ Please come and enjoy Maypole Dancing, BottleTombola, Pimms, Live Music, Cream Teas - lots of fun for the family!! Saturday 18 June, 14:00-16:30
Church Summer Fete
Lindfield Bonfire Society Summer Party and Quiz Night
Saturday 18 June, 19:30
Music for a Summer’s Evening with Sussex Chorus Hurstpierpoint College Chapel, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS See Local Living
Fanners, Green Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QL Bouncy castle, pony rides, children’s swimming, cakes, plants, tombola, raffle, hot dogs, ices, cream teas and many stalls. Free car park and entrance. Contact: Pam Smitherman 01444 413176
Saturday 18 June, 20:30-23:30
Saturday 18 June, 14:15
Sunday 19 June, 10:00
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Gardenalia Sale & Summer Show
Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Many antique and old garden items for sale plus all the usual flowers, fruit, vegetable, cookery and children’s exhibits. Grand auction at end of show. Home-made cakes and tea all afternoon. If you would like to exhibit simply pick up a self-explanatory schedule from Gibsons in the High Street. £1. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 18 June, 14:30-16:30
Hassocks Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Come along to see members’ exhibits of flowers, floral art, vegetables and fruit, cookery, preserves, handicrafts and photography. Children’s Open Class being “A Decorated Stick Person”. There will also be plants for sale and a raffle. Refreshments available. All welcome. Admission 50p. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com Saturday 18 June. Gates Open from 15:50, First Races from 17:50
Dan Russell
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Solo Artist covering hits from Soul, Rock, Blues and Disco. A great night of entertainment. Contact: ckrbl@ btconnect.com 01273 845829
Weald Classic Car Club Breakfast Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU All welcome.
Sunday 19 June – Sunday 21 August, 10:00-16:30
We’re Alive!
Farley Farm House, Muddles Green, Chiddingly BN8 6HW Open on Sundays only. An exhibition of paintings, textiles and furniture by Brighton artist Orna Schneerson Pascal in the gallery at Farley Farm House – Home of the Surrealists. Free entry. Contact: Orna Schneerson Pascal 0791 303 2730 orna@artorna. com www.artorna.com Sunday 19 June, 14:30-16:30
Cream Tea Garden Party
Blue Haze, 50 Hurst Road, Hassocks BN6 9NL Cream Tea Garden Party in aid of the RNLI. Raffle plus sale of cakes, produce and Lifeboat souvenirs. £5 which includes the cream tea. Contact: Jo Kaddish jo.kaddish@ btinternet.com 07808 572215 Monday 20 June, 14:00
Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3A
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road,
Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY “Hops, Oast Houses and Some Old Sussex Breweries”. A talk by Brian Bradby. Contact: Jacqueline Brewer j.brewer420@btinternet.com 01273 841072 Monday 20 June, 19:45-21:15
“Glow-worms” (An insight into their life and where to find them)
St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead East Grinstead Natural History Society. Michael Blencowe – Entertaining Presenter from Sussex Wildlife Trust. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: The Secretary 01342 315051 Tuesday 21 June, 10:00–12:00
Action for Deafness Open Morning
Henfield Haven, Hewitts, Henfield BN5 9DT Action for Deafness will be opening its new Audiology facilities at Henfield Haven. Contact: Action for Deafness 01444 415582 info@actionfordeafness.org.uk www.actionfordeafness.org.uk Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 June, 10:00-17:00
Summer Fine Auction
Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PD Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction. Contact: clientservices@ gorringes.co.uk 01273 472503 Tuesday 21 June, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers Worlds End & Ditchling Common Country Park
Manor Park Recreation Ground, Janes Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 OQW Manor Park, St Peter & St John the Baptist, Church Lane Cottages, Jacobs Post, St Georges Retreat, Ditchling Common Country Park, Great Ote Hall, Manor Park. Please bring a picnic lunch. TQ323 201. 7mi/11.3km. Leisurely. Contact: Peter W 01444 871170. Tuesday 21 June, 19:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Gongoozling for beginners… life on the canals by Neil Sadler. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 21 June, 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 Wednesday 22 June, 10:00-14:00
Fostering - Drop-in Session
Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1HD Come along to meet members of the Fostering Team, ask questions and discover more about what it takes to become a foster carer. To view our video on a real-life foster family,
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Mimi Van Praagh: 07540 090242/ mimivanpraagh@gmail.com
Wednesday 22 June, 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Village Market
Sussex Bonsai Group - Group Meeting
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH This meeting is for Bonsai enthusiasts, beginners and experienced. A demonstrations on all aspects will take place. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 07342 650713 ray.b@ talktalk.net www.sussexbonsaigroup. wordpress.com Thursday 23- Sunday 26 June
The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU International Showjumping, Showing classes at all levels with hundreds of trade stands selling everything from saddlery to fashion. A must for all horse lovers and a great family day out! For ticket prices visit www. hickstead.co.uk Contact: 01273 834315 www.hickstead.co.uk Thursday 23 June, 14:00-16:30
RHS Rose Talk and Tour
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jay Robin’s Rose Garden, including a presentation by James AlexanderSinclair and tour of the Elizabethan House. RHS Members, Friends of Borde Hill and groups (15+): £25. Non-RHS Members: £30. Contact: 01444 450326 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk Saturday 25 June, 11:00-13:00
Acne Clinic: Demo of LED Blue Phototherapy
The Retreatery, 56 High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3DE Our nurse led acne clinic will be demonstrating the benefits of LED Blue Phototherapy for the treatment of active acne. Free reservation required. Contact: 01342 457070 info@theretreatery.com www.theretreatery.com Saturday 25 June - Sunday 03 July, 11:0017:00 (Closed Monday)
Industry and Arts - A Story of Lewes
The Foundry Gallery, Lewes BN7 2PH Launch Friday 24 June, 18:00-21:00. Artemis Arts is marking the end of the Foundry Gallery with this exhibition. Saturday 18 June, 10:00-16:00 Life Drawing Day with sculptor Silvia MacRae Brown - £35. Enquiries and bookings silviamacraebrown@ btinternet.com 01323 422137 Saturday 25 June, 11:00
Bring along a Pooh Bear Treasure Hunt
Cricket Pavillion, The Croft, Hartfield TN7 4AD Come and celebrate Pooh’s birthday and explore his birth place in the beautiful village of Hartfield. Picnic at 1pm. £3 per Treasure Hunt, £1 per Scavenger Hunt. Contact:
Saturday 25 June, 09:00-13:00
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 promoting their services to the community. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via facebook “Hassocks Village Market”. Saturday 25 June, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers Bluebell Railway Ride & Walk
Horsted Keynes Bluebell Railway Car Park RH17 7BB Horsted Keynes to East Grinstead train (£9.50) walk back. Bring picnic lunch. TQ 371 292). 8mi/12.9km. Moderate. Contact: William 01444 831098 or 07801 711401 on the day. Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June, 10:00-16:00
The Bluebell Railway’s Model Railway Weekend
Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Come along, enjoy a steam train ride and explore each of our stations and exhibitions. Passengers holding a travel ticket gain free entry to any stations. Visitors wishing to visit the station only will need to purchase an admission ticket. Model and miniature railway displays will be at Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park. Contact: info@bluebellrailway.co.uk 01825 720800 Saturday 25 June, 10:30-17:00
Flower Festival & Open Gardens St Peter’s Church Twineham See Local Living
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June, 11:00-17:00
Hassocks Artists Open Houses
Various addresses in Hassocks and Keymer Maps available at local retailers. Ten Artists open their homes for you to look at and have a chance to purchase their latest work. Contact: John Gilbert johngilbert3@btinternet Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June, 11:00-17:00
Flower Festival - “Happiness Is Many Things”
St Martin’s Church, Westmeston, Nr Ditchling B2116 Flower Festival in Aid of St Peter & St James Hospice and Beacon Churches. Refreshments in the Parish Hall. Local parking available. Contact: Brenda Hall 01273 843429 col.bren@zen.co.uk Saturday 25 June, 13:30-15:45
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society - Flower & Produce Show Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A traditional horticultural show, full of scents and colours to delight your senses! Also, refreshments, tombola, plant and produce stalls. Admission 50p. Contact: Flo Whitaker 01444 245509
Saturday 25 June, 14:00-16:30 Meet in car park at 13:50
A Walk in Bedelands Flower Meadows
Bedelands Nature Reserve off Maple Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 This walk will be led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger. See the wonderful wild flower meadows of Bedelands – one of which was chosen as the Coronation Meadow of West Sussex by Prince Charles. Free. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 www.bh-green-circle.org.uk mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Saturday 12 June, 14:00-17:00
Open Garden
Orchard House, Staplefield Road, Cuckfield RH17 5HY For more information www.stpeterstjames.org.uk Saturday 25 June. Gates Open from 15:50, First Races from 17:50
Bee Gees
Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ Saturday Night Fever, with Hooves and Grooves combining racing and music with 7 exciting horse races and a tribute to Bee Gees from live act Stayin’ Alive. Advance tickets £19. Children aged under 17 & under are admitted free. Contact: 01342 834 800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark. co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk Saturday 25 June, 20:00-22:45
Strictly Dance Magic
The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Latin, Jive & Sequence Dance. Doors open 19:45. £7.50 pay at door. Licensed Bar. Soft lighting and sprung floor. Enquiries 01444 248926 or 07767 411115 Saturday 25 June, 20:30-23:30
Jennie Castle
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE First time at the club as a solo artist, Jennie has been performing all over the country singing hits from musicals, opera, disco, soul and many more styles. A great night of music not to be missed. Guest fee £4, Members free. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829 Sunday 26 June, 07:00-17:30
British Heart Foundation Sponsored Walk
Four Start Points for the Walk 07:00 Clayton Windmills 21 miles; Falmer 15 miles; Southease 8 miles and Firle Beacon 5 miles. Finish at Alfriston 17:30 with refreshments. Free transport back to start positions. Contact: BHF Customer Service 0121 661 5161 or www.bhf.org.uk/ heartofsussexwalk Sunday 26 June, 14:45-17:00 approx.
‘Operetta for a Summer Afternoon,’ presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Sussex
The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF A concert given by distinguished professionals Yvonne Patrick (soprano), Louise Crane (mezzo soprano), and Lesley-Anne Sammons (piano). £6 for members and £12
for non-members. Please book in advance. Contact: Edwin Cowley 01342 715709 ecowley@theiet.org www.gilbertandsullivantoday.org
Sunday 26 June, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30
Wivelsfield FILMS - Eddie the Eagle (PG-13)
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Inspired by true events, Eddie “The Eagle” is a feel-good story about Britain’s most famous ski jumper who never stopped believing in himself. Homemade refreshments. Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.com. Tuesday 28 June, 10:00-16:00
Bonhams Jewellery Valuation Day
The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams specialist will be giving free and confidential advice on items that you may be considering selling through auction. By appointment. Contact: Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 or hove@bonhams.com Wednesday 29 June, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers Hurstpierpoint Circular
Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9SJ Walk to the south of Hurstpierpoint. TQ 281 165. 4mi/6.4km. Leisurely. Contact: Phil 01273 835931. Wednesday 29 June, 20:00-21:30
Support 4 Diabetes (Mid Sussex Group)
Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX We are delighted to have a talk by Dr Andy Smith, a local Diabetes Consultant from the Princess Royal Hospital. Contact: www.burgesshilldiabetes. co.uk 01444 236259 bhdiabetes@gmail.com Every Thursday from 30 June to 04 August
NHS Expert Patients Programme Haywards Heath Town Hall, 40 Boltro Road RH16 1BA Self-management course for adults living with a long-term condition: learn new skills to better manage your condition and meet others. Free. Contact: EPP Team: 01403 227000 xt 7547 sc-tr.epp@nhs.net www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/epp Thursday, 30 June, 15:00-19:00
Plumpton College Careers and Courses Event
Plumpton Collge, Ditchling Road, Plumpton BN7 3AE This event will give the opportunity for prospective students of all ages, whether 14 years old or those over 16, to talk to members of staff about all of the College courses. This is an informal, drop-in session, with no booking needed. For any further information please contact 01273 890454. S u ss e x L i v i n g June 2016
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