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‘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 Thursday 01 – Friday 30 June
Take The Tour of the No. 1 Retirement in Haywards Heath! Renaissance Retirement, Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4WH The biggest and best retirement development in the town is now selling and open for tours all week! Phone Maureen, Maxine or Rebecca on 01444 455699. Or email haywardsheath@renaissancegroup. co.uk Thursday 01 – Friday 30 June
Sussex Prairies Garden – Jean Jean Genius
Morlands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road, (B2116), Near Henfield BN5 9AT The longest strip of decorated denim in the world in aid of Jeans for Genes charity. Open 6 days a week 1pm5pm. Closed Tuesdays from 01 June15 October. Adult £7, child £3.50, season ticket £25. Individual £60 family (2 adults and up to 3 children) Thursday 01 June, 16:00-19:00
Garden Party in aid of the Malagiri School, Nepal
Sue’s Garden, Pangdean Farm, Pyecombe BN45 7FJ See Summer Fetes & Fairs Thursday 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 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! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Friday 02 June, 14:00
Blunderbus Theatre Company ‘Dogs Don’t Do Ballet’
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A children’s theatre company using colourful puppets and music in their storytelling. This is a funny tale of Biff, the brave little dog with a very big dream! (Forages 3+). Tickets £9.50 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org Fridays 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 June 14:00–16:30
Ashurst Wood Short Mat Bowls Club
Ashurst Wood Village Centre, 20-24 Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood RH19 3QN Short Mat Bowls for everyone, regardless of experience. Come with flat shoes (trainers) and we will teach you all you need to play well. First
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three weeks free, then £2.50 each week of attendance. Contact: A Tyrrell 01342 824359 aybk59@dsl.pipex.com
Friday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 June, 18:30-21:30
Forest Row Village Club - Happy Hour & ‘Far Cry’ Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW 10 June, Band Night – Far Cry. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk
Friday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 June, 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 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 June, 19:30-22:00 & Sunday 11 June 12 noon
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have the following:Construction Contest, Open Evening to Public, Sunday, St. Johns Park, Anniversary Evening J&J Car park, NFD Preparation. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 www.msars.org.uk Saturday 03, 10, 17 & 24 June
From Boots to Bustles – Costume Finds from Sussex Attics Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield Museum’s new costume display featuring locally donated treasures. Entry free, but donations appreciated. More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Saturday 03 June
Knit & Natter
Guild Care Charity Shop, 82 The Street, Rustington BN16 3NR Our Knit & Natter sessions will be running on the First Saturday of each month! Please contact our Rustington Shop on 01903 773704 or email rustingtonshop@guildcare.org for more information. Saturday 03 June, 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 03 June, 10:00-16:00
Wild about Mid Sussex
St John’s Park, Burgess Hill RH15 9AR A wonderfully diverse wildlife conservation exhibition, including some authentic country crafts and challenging outdoor pursuits. Many live exhibits, local universities, freebies, something to interest all ages. Admission: FREE! Saturday 03 June, 10:30-16:30
Experience Day & Sculpture Exhibition
Emerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5JX Experience what the College and its partner initiatives have to offer – workshops, taster sessions, sculpture exhibition and delicious food! Contact: info@emerson.org.uk or 01342 822238. www.emerson.org.uk/ experienceday Saturday 03 - Sunday 04 June, 10:30-17:00
Living History Festival
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 OEU Walk through the ages as re-enactors bring the past to life: living history encampments, military displays, crafts and historical demonstrations. Adult £13.50, 65+ £11.50, Child £6, Family £36. Contact: 01273 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk Saturday 03 – Sunday 04 June, 10:30-17:00
The Floral Fringe Fair 2017 Weekend
Knepp Castle, West Grinstead RH13 8LJ An eclectic, quirky, foodie, arty, plantaholics wildlife event with a vintage twist! All kinds of food and diets catered for. Entry £6.50 adults, children under 14 £1 and children under 4 free. Dressing in vintage style especially welcome! Saturday 03 June, 12:00-16:00
Lindfield Village Day
Lindfield Common, Backwoods Lane, Lindfield RH16 2ED Safe Haven for Donkeys have a stall selling merchandise at this popular event. Contact: Hayley Bradbury 01444 470128 hayley@safehaven4donkeys.org Saturday 03 June, Dining 19:00, Standing 20:00
Logicaltramp
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Fletching TN22 3RB Logicaltramp all share collective love and passion for the music of Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson and have performed both in the UK and abroad, receiving incredible reviews time and time again. Standing £18. Dining £48. Ticket Box Office 01825 790200. Sunday 04 June, 08:00-15:00
25th Anniversary Burgess Hill Bike Ride Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
Charity Bike Ride with St Peter and St James Hospice as main beneficiary. 10, 20 and 40 mile routes. £15. Contact: David Wickens, Secretary 07561100057 www.burgesshillbikeride.co.uk
Sunday 04 June, 11:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – London Blind Walk
Forecourt of Lewes Railway Station BN7 2UP, TQ 416 098 Lewes, Black Cap, Racecourse, Lewes. Visit The Blacksmiths Arms for drinks only. Picnic required. No dogs other than guide dogs. 6mi/9.7km. Moderate. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day. Sunday 04 June, 14:00-17:00
Windmill Open Afternoon
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8ND Come and see inside the oldest working windmill in Sussex. Refreshments, memorabilia and our own flour will be on sale. Voluntary donations appreciated. For more info: Prof. F J Maillardet 01273 842342 f.j.maillardet@brighton.ac.uk Monday 05, 12, 19 & 26 June, 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 Monday 05 June, 19:00-21:00
Keymer Folk Dance Club – Summer Dance
Ditchling Village Green & Barn, Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP Dancing on The Green followed by American Supper. Caller Sean Goddard with a live band. £3 on the door and £5 for 2. Contact: Janet 01273 843399 www.keymerfolkdanceclub.com Tuesday 06, 13, 20 & 27 June, 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 06 June, 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
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Year’. Speaker: Mark Saunders, head gardener at Fittleworth House, near Pulborough. Admission: Members free, Visitors £1. All welcome! Contact: Flo Whitaker 01444 245509
which includes curry. Tickets available from QD Stationery, 52 Keymer Road, Hassocks. Teams of 8 max. Please try to have a team arranged before purchasing tickets.
Wednesday 07 & 14 June, 19:45
Saturday 10, 10:00 & Sunday 11 June, 11:00
Tuesday 06 June, 20:00-22:00
Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Mid Sussex Choir is holding its annual open rehearsals on Wednesday evenings in June again this year. All singers are welcome to come along to see if they enjoy singing our classical repertoire at these ‘taster’ sessions. £5 per session. Contact: 07710 442289 contact@midsussexchoir.org.uk
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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 07 June, 10:00-12:00
Burgess Hill U3A Coffee Morning with Mark Gordon of Worthing Theatres
Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN Monthly coffee morning with speaker from the Worthing Theatres. New members welcome. £1.50 including raffle ticket. Wednesday 07 June, 15:00
The Changing Face of Fashion
The Council Chamber, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Gerry Connolly, Costume Curator at Worthing Museum, looks at the changing shape of women’s fashion from 1700 -1900. £5 or £3 for members. To book a seat, phone Mike Nicholson 01444 457448 or events@cuckfieldmuseum.org Wednesday 07 June, 19:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Barcombe Mills Circular Car Park in Barcombe Mills Road, BN8 5BY, TQ 435 147 Barcombe Mills, River Ouse, White House, Anchor Lane, Blunts Lane, White Bridge, Sussex Ouse Valley Way, The Anchor Inn, Barcombe Mills. Dogs Welcome. 4.5mi/7.2km. Leisurely. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day. Wednesday 07 June, 14:15
Hurstpierpoint WI Meeting
The Girl Guide Headquarters, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Speaker: Mr Ian Gledhill – ‘The Gilbert & Sullivan Story’. Competition: A Birthday Card. Visitors welcome £3. Wednesday 07 June, 19:30-22:00
Sewing Bee Group
Sussex Crafts, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 56JU Come and join a group of friendly people who enjoy sewing and chatting! Bring your own machine or sew by hand, work on your own projects or join us for one of our group makes. Cost £5. Contact: Sarah 01444 455611 shop@sussex-crafts.co.uk www.sussex-crafts.co.uk Wednesday 07 June, 19:45
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk, ‘A Head Gardener’s
Mid Sussex Choir Open Rehearsals
Thursday 08 – Saturday 10 June, 09:00-18:30
South of England Show
South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Join in the celebrations of the South of England Show’s 50th Anniversary – it’s going to be the biggest and best show ever! £21 Adults, £19 Seniors/ Students. Children under 16 free with a paying adult. Book online for 15% discount, offer ends midnight 7th June. Contact: 01444 892700 www.seas.org. uk info@seas.org.uk Thursday 08 – Saturday 10 June, 09:00-18:30
Balcombe Estate at the South of England Show South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL You can find us on the Wildlife, Farming and Forestry area (close to the Blue Gate). Pop by for a chat, a brew or something stronger and we can help with all of your woodland management, woodfuel supply and sawn timber needs. Friday 09 - Saturday 24 June, Mon-Fri 10:30-17:00 & Sat 10:30-13:00
Not So Grimm Fairy Tales
Vinehall Studios (Unit 52) Vinehall Farm, Vinehall Business Centre, Mountfield, Robrertsbridge TN32 5JW An exhibition of digital art images inspired by well-known fairy tales by Moxy Child and textile art by Sass Tetzlaff. Contact: Moxy Child 01424 575085/07912 344954 info@vinehyallstudios.co.uk www.moxydigitalartist.co.uk. Free entry. Friday 09 June, 19:30
The Big Chris Barber Band
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A legend of the jazz world since the early 1950s playing the best in trad jazz, swing, blues and big band sounds. Tickets: £20 01444 455440 pfpl-production.azurewebsites.net Friday 09 June, 19:30-23:00
Jack and Jill Playgroup Quiz and Curry Night
The Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach, Hassocks BN6 8HN A fun quiz evening with a pudding auction and raffle prizes, to raise money for Jack and Jill Playgroup. £10
The Power of Music – Love, Live, Listen – soon!
Saturday 10 June, 10:00-12:00
Paws & Claws Summer Fair
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH See Summer Fetes and Fairs Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 June, 10:00-17:00
Henfield Gardens & Arts Weekend
Garden of Henfield Village Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Saturday only HGC Plant Swap/ Sale. Come and see us and find some beautiful and interesting plants at fabulous bargain prices at our plant swap/sale. Saturday 10 June, 10:00-18:00
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Fine Organ Music
St Thomas a Becket, Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH Enjoy fine organ music played by one of Cliffe church’s talented team of musicians. Drop in to St Thomas a Becket and let the organist entertain. Admission free. Saturday 10 June, 12:15
Bluebell Railway – Mystery Tour? Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Fancy a trip to who knows where? Travel by vintage train to Horsted Keynes Station and then jump aboard a beautiful vintage coach for a journey to a mystery location, Adults £37.50 and picnic £8.50pp. You can join the train at East Grinstead at 12:05. Contact: 01825 720800 or see website. Saturday 10 June, 16:00-23:00
Olivers 2nd Birthday
Olivers Coffee & Wine, 17/18 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne RH10 3LH Come along and celebrate Olivers 2nd Birthday with us. Contact: 01342 821755 sales@oliverscoffeeandwine.co.uk
Climping Village Open Gardens and Vintage Cream Tea
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St Mary`s Church, Climping BN17 5RB Climping Community Event. Open Gardens and Vintage Cream Tea (come dressed for the occasion). All welcome. Open Gardens entry and transport £6 for adults, under 16 free. www.cyfchurches.org.uk
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Burgess Hill Festival Walk
Burgess Hill FC car park, Maple Drive RH15 8DL, TQ 316 202 Burgess Hill, Great Ote Hall, Hope Farm, World’s End. 4.5mi/7.2km. Leisurely. Contact: John 01444 483860 or 07817 032135 on the day. Saturday 10 June, 10:30-14:30
Doughty’s Material Roadshow
Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ Doughty’s are one of the biggest suppliers of patchwork material, at very reasonable prices. £1 – Refreshments available (All proceeds go to St Peter and St James Hospice). Contact: Sue Akers sueakers@hotmail.com Saturday 10 June, 10:30-17:00
Spring Craft Fair
Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF Wild Strawberry Events Spring Craft Fair. Free Entry Contact: Kim Stewart 07899 664070 kim@lilguy.co.uk www.lilguy.co.uk Saturday 10 June, 11:00-15:00
‘Alice in Wonderland’ – St Peter and St Paul Church Fete
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Old Town, Lingfield RH7 6AH British Traditional Village Fete. Games, raffles, silent auction, plant stall and children’s entertainment. BBQ , Pimms/Beer tent. Tea/cake. Ploughman’s lunch.
Animals & Friends
Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN The band that shook the world back in 1964 have re-invented themselves. Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org enquiries@martletshall.org
Far Cry
Forest Row Village Club, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Members free, non-members £3. 01342 822856 Sunday 11 June and 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 Sunday 11 & Sunday 25 June, 10:00-14:00
Conservation Work Parties
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in car park Come and help to conserve your local green area. See website for details of other events. www.bh-green-circle.org.uk Sunday 11 June, 11:00-17:00
Fletching ‘Silver Jubilee’ Garden Trail
Fletching CE Primary School Playground, High Weald AONB, Uckfield TN22 3SP Free Parking all day. Lunches, cakes and refreshments available. 18 private gardens open their gates. Visitors can admire beautiful herbaceous borders and enjoy stunning views across National Trust land. For further info. 01825 722356.
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Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens
Various gardens around the village of Hurstpierpoint Addresses available on website. Around 9 local gardens, large and small, are open to the public for the afternoon. Tea, cakes and plants on sale. £5 – free for under 14s. Contact: www.hurstpierpointopengardens. org.uk Sunday 11 June, 13:30-17:00
Lindfield Open Gardens 2017
47 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2JN and other gardens More than ten gardens in Lindfield are opening to raise funds for St Peter and St James Hospice. £5pp (children under 14 free). Jim Stockwell, 01444 459363, jamesastockwell@aol. com. http://lindfield-gardens.co.uk/ Monday 12 June, 14:30
Adur Valley Fine Arts Society Paint Brushes at Dawn
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Great art world feuds, disputes and rows by Barry Venning. The history of art is peppered with first rate bust ups. Guest Welcome - £5. Annual membership £29. 01273 494945 www.adurvalley.org Monday 12 June, 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 12 June, 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 Wednesday 14 June, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Soil Hotel – the Endangered Resource of Soil and its Components
Hassocks Horticultural Society, Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH An illustrated and light-hearted look at soil and how knowledge of its components can lead to enhancement of a gardener’s environment. By Ross Unsworth, Plumpton Agricultural College Lecturer. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 Wednesday 14 June, 20:00-22:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount
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Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Soiree amicable for members and invited guests. All members and visitors are most welcome. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Thursday 15 June, 10:00-16:00
Cup Cake Day
Ballard & Shortall, Forest Row, Lingfield, Horsham, East Grinstead & Crawley Raising money for Alzheimer’s Society. Come along and enjoy some cake and refreshments. Pippa Yates 01342 822120 community.ballard@cpjfield.co.uk Thursday 15 June, 11:00
Rude Health Taster Day
10-11 Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DN Come and taste some beautiful Nut Milks, Breakfast Cereals and Energy Bars for Free. All organic and delicious. Try before you buy! Contact: 01342 824673 info@ seasonsforestrow.co.uk www.facebook. com/TheSeasonsForestRow/ Friday 16 June, 10:00-12:00
The Visually Impaired Reading Group
Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This Group meets every Friday at Haywards Heath Library. Transport provided. If interested, please contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947. Friday 16 June, 19:30-21:30
East Grinstead Society Meeting – So You Want To Be A Bookseller? Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT By John Pye on thirty years of adventures in East Grinstead. Nonmembers £3.00 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 Friday 16 June, 19:30-21:45
‘Summer Variety’ Entertainment Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Variety – song, dance, fun, magic and audience sing-a-longs with Friends and Neighbours. £5 including refreshments. Advance tickets:- 01273 845291. Proceeds to Crohn’s in Childhood Research Association. From Saturday 17 June
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Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June
Worthing Artists Open Houses
70 venues, 325 Artists! The event takes place over three summer weekends and offers visitors the chance to spend the afternoons strolling or cycling between venues, and enjoying the seaside town and its countryside. Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June, 10:30-17:00
Wood Show
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Enjoy a wide range of woodcraft demonstrations, working wood yard, stalls and displays – there’s plenty to see and do! Adult £13.50, 65+ £11.50, Child £6, Family £36. All dads enter free! 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June, 10:30-17:00
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show
Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, near Pulborough RH20 4HR The Sussex Guild is delighted to be exhibiting at Parham House. Admission prices for the Sussex Guild Show and Parham House & Gardens: Adult £9.00, Child (5-15), £5.00, Senior £8.00, Disabled/Carer £8.00, Family £26.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children). http://thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 17 June, 12:00 – All day
The Great Get Together Weekend
The Jolly Tanners, High Weald AONB, Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF A weekend in memory of Jo Cox, where we celebrate that there is more in life that unites us, than divides us. Bouncy castle for the children and an entertainer, with music in the garden and some fundraising for St Catherine’s Hospice. From 21:00, the ‘Nigel Bagge Band’ featuring Mike Piggott Jazz/Blues, violin and mandolin, Dr Bond on bass, Marianne Hillier Brooke on percussion. Saturday 17 June, 13:00-17:00
High Hurstwood Village Fete
Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood TN22 4AD See Summer Fetes & Fairs
Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL A Century of Change in Cuckfield High Street. Entry free, but donations appreciated. For more information see www.cuckfieldmuseum.org
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Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Produce Market
Victory Hall, Balcombe RH17 6HP Come and enjoy this market and be inspired by the wide selection of stalls selling unique gifts including upholstery, handmade soaps, Neals Yard, Rapkyns Nursery and their lovely plants. Local food produce: cakes, chutney, jams, ‘Game On’ jellies, Monty Bojangles’ truffles and Luigi’s produce. This month’s market will be in support of the Balcombe Village School PTA. Contact: 01444 811462
St Peter & St John the Baptist Church Fete
At ‘Fanners’, Green Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QL See Summer Fetes & Fairs
Summer Flower Show
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QG Come along to see members’ exhibits of Flowers, Floral Art, Vegetables and Fruit, Cookery, Photography and a Children’s Open Class being ‘A Decorated Pebble’. Also there will be plants for sale, a raffle and refreshments available. Admission 50p. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516. All welcome. Saturday 17 June, 16:00-18:15
Vivace Choir Charity Concert
St Martin’s Chapel, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey BN8 4EF Strawberry tea followed by Vivace Choir’s eclectic music mix. All funds raised will be dedicated to our DREAM Centre Appeal. £12. Contact: Joan Martin, 01825 724444 ext 718 fundraising@chf.org.uk, http://www.chf.org.uk/vivace.html Saturday 17 June, 20:00-22:45
Strictly Dance Magic – Ballroom Dance Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Doors open 19:45. Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence. Sprung floor and soft lighting. Licensed bar. £7.50. Contact: 07767 411115 or 01444 248926 Saturday 17 June, 20:30
Ungrateful Dad
The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Playing Live, mixing Classic RnB, Soul, Funk, Blues, Ska Reggae and Rock from the past to the present. Contact: 01342 810644. Sunday 18 June, 10:00-14:00
RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale
RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Free parking + disabled parking. Set up from 09:00, opens 10:00. Light refreshments. Dogs welcome on lead. No food sellers/traders. Buyers: admission by donation. Sellers: all vehicles £10, trailers + £3. 0300 1230741 Sunday 18 June, 14:00-17:00
Open Garden with Afternoon Teas
Dyke Farm House, Poynings BN45 7AQ Supporting Martlets Hospice and Brighton Festival Chorus. Monday 19 - Sunday 25 June
Rose Celebration Week
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP 21st Anniversary of the Rose Garden with Elizabethan mansion house tours and Rose Garden tours, rose plants and gifts for sale. £8.20 pp for Garden entry + £3.50pp per tour info@bordehill.co.uk 01444 450326, www.bordehill.co.uk Monday 19 June
Aspire Sussex Adult Education – NEW Autumn/Winter programme available now!
Find out about the new and exciting range of Adult Education courses available across West Sussex. For more details: 0345 6 01 01 61 enquiries@aspiresussex.org.uk www.aspiresussex.org.uk
Monday 19 June, 19:30-21:30
Ladies Fun Night Out Fashion Show
Morley’s Bistro, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Charity Fashion Show in aid of Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.
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Tuesday 20 June, 10:00-16:00
Jewellery in June Valuation Day
The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams specialists will be offering free auction valuations for items of Jewellery you are considering selling. To make an appointment please phone Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 or hove@bonhams.com Tuesday 20 June, 19:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Games Evening. Shuffleboard with Sandy Readhead. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Wednesday 21 June, 10:00-16:00
Jewellery in June Valuation Day
horse lovers and a great family day out! For advance ticket discounts visit www.hickstead.co.uk
Friday 23 June, 10:00-14:00
Screen Printing Workshop
Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A beginner’s workshop in silk screen printing. Make your own stencil and print on to a zipped purse or bring along a t-shirt. £55. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Friday 23 June, 17:00–21:00 Saturday 24 June, 12:00-15:00
Equine Art Event by Emerging Artist Charlie Elizabeth Cheese and Wine - Bolney Estate
The Rawson Hall, The Street, Bolney RH17 5PF Equine Art Event by Emerging Artist Charlie Elizabeth. Cheese and Wine by Bolney Estate at The Rawson Hall, Bolney RH17 5PF. £5 on the door. Charlie Elizabeth 07341939318 brightonthinkbig@gmail.com
The Boship Farm Hotel, Lower Dicker, Hailsham BN27 4DP Bonhams specialists will be offering free auction valuations for items of Jewellery you are considering selling. To make an appointment please phone Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 or hove@bonhams.com
Saturday 24 June
Wednesday 21 June, 10:15 for 10:45-12:00
Saturday 24 June, 09:00-13:00
Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk by Eveline Eaton on the ‘The Magic of Vermeer’. The paintings of Jan Vermeer in 17th century Holland. Non-members welcome: £7 on door. Thursday 22 June, 09:30-12:30
Sew Friendly Session
Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Bring your own project, meet new people and have a tutor to help. Our relaxed friendly sessions run on various days and times. £17.50. 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 June, 09:00-18:00
The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU Join Safe Haven for Donkeys as they have a stall for the duration of the event. Adopt a donkey or purchase some new ‘donkey’ merchandise. Contact: Hayley Bradbury 01444 470128 hayley@safehaven4donkeys.org Tickets to be purchased via Hickstead. Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 June
The Al Shira’aa 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
£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
Hassocks Village Market
Saturday 24 June, 11:00–17:00
Midsummer Festival
Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA A wonderful exhibition of our pupil’s work from Kindergarten to A Level. Handwork, Pottery, Silver Work, Copper Work, Woodwork and Metal Work will be on display. A selection of delicious lunches will be available. 01342 822275 http:// www.michaelhall.co.uk/mid-summerfestival, contact@michaelhall.co.uk Saturday 24 June, 12:00-16.00
Hassocks Summer Fair at Downlands & GCSE Art Exhibition Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP Summer Fair with lots of stalls and fun things to do as well as a showcase of the work of the wonderfully talented students in GCSE Art. Nicki Burston, 01273 421139, nburston@downlands.org Saturday 24 June, 13:30-15:45
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society – Flower and 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: bhhs@talktalk.net 01444 257806 Saturday 24 June, 14:15
Summer Show
£18 Standing. £48 Dining. Genereal enquiries 01825 790200. Ticket Box Office 01825 790200.
Saturday 24 June, 20:30
‘The Unfolded’
The Jolly Tanners, High Weald AONB, Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF Some great sounds from a band from Balcombe. Sunday 25 June, 14:00-16:30 2-4.30pm. Meet in car park at 13.50
A Walk in Bedelands Flower Meadows – led by Shirley Siems and John Prodger
Bedelands Nature Reserve off Maple Drive. Meet in car park at 13:50 See the wonderful wild flower meadows of Bedelands – one of which was chosen as the Coronation Meadow of West Sussex by Prince Charles. 01444 242667 Sunday 25 June, 14:00-18:00
The Old Mill House, Open Garden
The Old Mill House, Plumpton Lane, Plumpton BN7 3AH The garden covers some 12 acres and is influenced by its waterside setting. There will be a chance to visit the working water mill and products from the mill will be on sale. Plant Sales, Tombola & Stalls including Plumpton Mill produce, Jazz Band. Price £7.50 (£2.50 for children under 16) includes afternoon tea. All ticket proceeds go to St Peter & St James Hospice. Entry by advanced ticket sales only please and they can be purchased at the Village Shop or 01273 891722
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. Contact: Amanda Felix 01273 842701 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Roses, sweet peas, summer flowers, potted plants, cookery, floral arrangements, children’s exhibits, photography, novice section. Tea and homemade cake. Raffle and Auction of produce at end of show. Exhibiting is free and open to all. £1 entry. Schedules with full details from Gibsons in the High Street.
Saturday 24 June, 10:00
Saturday 24 June, 19:00-21:30
Sunday 25 June, 19:00
Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DT East Grinstead Choral Society: Music for a Midsummer Evening including extracts from Karl Jenkins, The Armed Man. Catered; bar. Tickets (in advance only) £15. For further information visit http://www.egcs.co.uk
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Jackie (certificate 15), a film that follows Jacqueline Kennedy as she attempts to cope in the days following her husband’s assassination in 1963. 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.Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Wilmington
Wilmington Village Car Park, BN26 5SW, TQ543 042 3 villages, Long Man of Wilmington. 6mi/9.7km. Moderate. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June, 10:00-14:00
West Sussex Armed Forces Weekend
Steyne Gardens, Worthing BN11 3DZ On Saturday we will have a stage with entertainments, stalls, displays, military vehicles, food and drink, Air/ Sea rescue demonstration out to sea, marching bands etc. On Sunday we have a drumhead service with seating. 02078 070970 Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June, 10:00-16:00
Bluebell Railway – Model Railway Weekend
Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Come along, enjoy a steam train ride and explore each of our stations and exhibitions. Contact: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.com or visit www.bluebell-railway.com/whatson/ special-offers for more details.
A Summer Soiree
Saturday 24, 18:00 & Sunday 25 June, 13:00 & 18:00
‘Let’s Dance a Variety’, Presented by Let’s Dance! (Hassocks) Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA Tickets £12 (£10 Concessions from: QD Stationery, Keymer Road, Hassocks 01273 846978. Proceeds to Chestnut Tree House, the Children’s Hospice for Sussex. Saturday 24 June, Dining 19:00, Standing 20:00
Just Floyd
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Fletching TN22 3RB This exceptional band are universally regarded as one of the UK’s most authentic live Pink Floyd tributes.
Sunday 25 June, 14:30-16:30
Hurstpierpoint & District Branch RNLI – Cream Tea Garden Party Blue Haze, 50 Hurst Road, Hassocks BN6 9NL Cream Tea Garden Party to raise funds for the RNLI. £5 per person. Contact: Jo Kaddish 07808 572215 jo.kaddish@btinternet.com
Wivelsfield Films - Jackie
Wednesday 28 June, 10:00-12:00
Coffee Morning
St Thomas a Becket, Cliffe Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH Join us for a Coffee Morning with delicious homemade cakes. There will be a raffle, cake stall, bric-a-brac and toiletries stall. Wednesday 28 June, 19:30
Rude Mechanical Theatre Company ‘The Commercial Traveller’ (outdoor theatre)
Ditchling Village Green, Ditchling BN6 8NX Picnics from 6pm. Funny, romantic
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Wednesday 28 June, 19:45 for 20:00– 22:00
A Birding Expedition to Panama – A talk by Glenn Duggan Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT East Grinstead RSPB local group. Very interesting Illustrated Lecture – new members welcome. £4 for Members, £5 for Guests. Contact: Mark Roberts 01342 843190 Wednesday 28 June, 20:00-10:00
Sussex Bonsai Group
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Bonsai Workshop. Working on all aspects of Bonsai. If you have a tree please bring it with you. All welcome. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Thursday 29 June, 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 30 June, 19:00
French Bistro
The Five Bells Inn, Chailey Green BN8 4DA Come and enjoy an evening of fine French Cuisine with a stunning array of French wines. £30pp for 3 courses and £40pp to include paired wine. Contact: 01825 722259 the fivebellschailey@gmail.com Friday 30 June, 19:00
Crawley Keyboard Concert
Maidenbower Junior School, Harvest Road, Maidenbower RH10 7RA Great evening of live music showcasing Andrew Varley. Members and visitors made welcome. Members £4. Visitors £6. Brenda Mayne 01293 784166
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One of the best family days out in Sussex!
Kids for a Quid 29th May – 4th June 2017
Running over half term, kids travel for just £1 each. Trains every day - adults can save by buying tickets in advance, please contact us for more details or see website.
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and moving, it demonstrates the gritty determination to overcome an apparently unassailable problem through absolute love. Please see www.therudemechanicaltheatre. co.uk for more details. Tickets £16 + concessions from the Village Post Office or online.
Mystery Tour 10th June 2017
Saturday 8 July – Sunday 16 July
Join us in Horsham for an amazing week of events and entertainment celebrating and showcasing all the Arts Including live music, theatre, dance, literary events, the visual and digital arts
Most of the events are free The Festival includes on Sunday 9 July the fantastic Funday Sunday in the Carfax, the park, theatre & Parkside with events, activities and shows for all the family. Don’t miss the live stage in the park from 12 noon to 5.30 for a variety of music, dance, drama and much more
Spend a couple of hours relaxing before the coach returns you to Horsted Keynes Station for your return train journey back to where you started. Adult £37.50, Picnic – £8.50 per person
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Horsham Festival 2017
Fancy a trip to who knows where? Travel by vintage train to Horsted Keynes Station and then jump aboard a beautiful vintage coach for a journey to a mystery location.
Model Railway Weekend
24th & 25th June 2017
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 both Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park stations open from 10am – 4pm.
Compare Radio 4’s Chris Aldridge For all the information you need visit our website
www.horshamfestival.co.uk and check out our facebook page for further information and events calendar and watch out for free programme of events
Joint organisers of Funday Sunday
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