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Art in Ditchling Various See Local Living
Thursdays & Saturdays from 01-21 May, 19:30-21:30
Nightingale Safari
Knepp Wildland Safaris, New Barn Farm, Dial Post, Nr Horsham RH13 8NN Experience the thrill of the nightingale’s intoxicating song on an evening safari through the Knepp Rewilding Project. £25 per person. Book online at www.kneppsafaris. co.uk or call us on 01403 713230 Sunday 01 May, 11:00-19:00 & Monday 02 May, 11:00-18:00
Foodies Festival Brighton
Hove Lawns, Kings Road, Brighton BN3 2WN Enjoy a day of feasting and fun with friends at the UK’s biggest food and drink festival. £14 adult, £11 concession. Children 12 and under go free when accompanied by an adult. Contact: www.foodiesfestival.com 0844 995 1111 Sunday 01 May
Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill Set over the Bank Holiday Weekend, everyday will have a fun run at 09:30 followed by a 10 mile or 10k run. See www.midsussexmarathonweekend. co.uk for full details. Sunday 01 & Monday 02 May, 09:00-17:00
The Spring Garden and Leisure Show
South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Get going, get growing - plants and shrubs galore, entertainment and hands-on activities for kids and adults alike. £10 adult ticket; £8 students/ concessions; Children under 16 free with paying adult 1444 892700 info@seas.org.uk www.seas.org.uk @seas_org Sunday 01 May, 11:00-16:00
Oldland Mill Special Event Day with a ‘May Celebrations’ Theme 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 Sunday 01 May, 14:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Les Campbell’s Afternoon Stroll
Dunning’s Mill pub car park or try Stockwell Road RH19 4AT Dunnings Mill, Standen, Weirwood Reservoir, Jenkin’s Wood, Dunning’s
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Mill. Map 135 TQ392 368. 3.9mi/6.3km Leisurely. Contact: 01342 311632 or 078414 22939
Monday 02 May
May Day at Sackville College
High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3BX Sackville College will be open to visitors on May Day. Contact: 01342 323414
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 04 May
The Towers Convent School Open Morning
Storrington Library Car Park, Ryecroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA A popular event for buyers and sellers. Lots of bric-a-brac, plants, books, clothes and curios will be on sale. Free to buyers. Sellers cars £7, vans from £10. Contact: Mike Webster 01798 812764 leonierowan@btinternet.com
The Towers Convent School, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding BN44 3TF This Open Day is for prospective and current parents and will consist of an address from the Headmistress and her Deputy followed by a tour conducted by current pupils. To book a place, please complete the Booking Form online www. thetowersconventschool.org/ admissions/open-days or call Anna Chambers 01903 812185
Monday 02 May, 08:00-13:00
Wednesday 04 May, 13:45 for 14:00
Victoria Park, South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4HT See page 21
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A Floral Demonstration by Angela Merryfield – Curtain Up Competition:- Featuring Driftwood. Visitors welcome, with a copy of Sussex Living your 1st visit will be free. Contact: Hazel Foster 01273 757176 hazelF31@outlook.com
Monday 02 May, 08:00-12:00
Storrington Rotary Bank Holiday Car Boot Sale
Rotary Charity Boot Fair
Monday 02 May, 10:00
Bank Holiday Open Day at Roedean School
Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ The best way to start getting a sense of the personality of the school is by joining us at one of our Open Days. To book a place, please use the booking form online at www.roedean. co.uk/open-days Monday 02 May, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers - South Chailey Bluebell Walk
Meet at South Chailey bus layby on A275 opp Mill Lane BN8 4AD South Chailey, Kiln Wood, Balneath Manor, Holman’s Bridge Farm, Knowlands Wood, Balneath Lane, Markstakes Common, South Chailey. Level ground, some stiles. Snack stop. Car parking in Mill Lane opposite. Car sharing where possible. Dogs on leads welcome. TQ390 175. 6mi/9.7km Moderate. Contact: Anna 07899 101554 Tuesday 03 & 10 May, 05:30-07:00
Dawn Chorus Walk & Al Fresco Breakfast
St Peter & St James Hospice Woodlands, North Common Road BN8 4ED Start the day with an amazing wildlife experience - nature’s spectacular Dawn Chorus! Join local bird experts to learn more about which birds are singing, followed by breakfast in the Summer House. Tickets £10, and includes the walk and breakfast. Contact 01444 470722 for tickets. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice. Tuesday 03 May, 19:30
Pub Quiz
The New Inn, 76 High Street,
Burgess Hill Flower Club
Wednesday 04 & 18 May, 19:30-21:30
How to train your iPad (or iPhone)!
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Come to one of our informal training evenings and find out how to get the best out of your device. Cost £20. Contact: The IT Girl Ltd 07938 838861 admin@theitgirl.co.uk Wednesday 04 May, 19:45
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Talk, Question and Answer Session and plant sales by Blooming Good Nurseries, Hassocks. Admission; Members Free, Visitors £1. All welcome! Contact: 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net Sunday 05 May, 14:00-17:00
Play Bowls Days
Felbridge Bowling Club, Oak Farm Place, Crawley Down Road RH19 2RN Come along for a taster session of bowling at no cost with a qualified coach and all equipment provided. Contact: Colin Brewer 01342 322818, 07743 933456 colinbrew@aol.com Thursday 05 May, 18:00-20:00
Late Night Shopping
Humanity at Heart, 28 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AN Come along to our late night shopping event where you can enjoy a sneak preview of our ‘Specially
Selected’ range of Spring and Summer wear. Snap up a bargain! Complimentary drinks and nibbles.
Thursday 05 May, 19:00 onwards
Spit Roast Spring Lamb
The Crown, The Green, Horsted Keynes RH17 7AW This wonderful roast will be cooked in our inglenook fireplace. £16 per head with all the trimmings. This is a very popular event so booking early is advised. Contact: 01825 791609 info@thecrown-horstedkeynes.co.uk Thursday 05, 12, 19 & 26 May, 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 06 - Sunday 08 May
The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Petworth Park, Petworth GU28 OQY Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat 10:20-18:00, Sun 10:30-17:00. Annual art and antiques fair, featuring over 40 specialist exhibitors selling fine quality objects spanning the centuries. £10 per person, to include free entry to Petworth House. Contact: The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited 01797 252030 living@adfl.co.uk www.petworthparkfair.com Friday 06 May, 10:00-15:00
Burgess Hill Means Business
The King’s Centre Mid Sussex, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Free entry on production of a business card. For further information, please contact Peter Liddell at peter.liddell@bhbpa.co.uk Friday 06 May, 19:90
Linda’s Curry-oke
The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PQ Enjoy one of Pete’s special curries in aid of Linda’s appeal for Alzheimers Research UK. Raffle, auction, sweets, karaoke. Tickets £15 in advance from The New Inn. Friday 06 May, 19:30-22:00
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Ian Gledhill Talk – Story of Crystal Palace. Come and sell some things at the Surplus Equipment Sale. Food also available on the evening at reasonable prices.
Saturday 07 & 14 & Sunday 22 May RYA Push The Boat Out Various locations See Local Living
Saturday 07 May, 10:00-12:00
Staplefield Horticultural Society www.sussexliving.com
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Plant Sale
Staplefield Village Hall, Cuckfield Road, Staplefield RH17 6ET Get your garden ready for summer with a range of plants and shrubs. Browse over a cup of tea/coffee. Contact: Les Parker 07776 095557 Saturday 07 May, 10:00-13:00
NSPCC Plant Sale
Brinkley Lodge, London Road, Cuckfield RH17 5EU Annual plant sale in aid of the NSPCC. Masses of plants. Homemade refreshments. Attractive garden. Free entrance. Contact: Mary 01444 459579 Saturday 07 May, 10:30–12:30
Rainbow, Brownie, Guide & Senior Section Garden Fete
Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EU Annual Garden Fete in aid of Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall. Various stalls, competitions, raffle and display. Free Entry. Contact: Dave Virgo 01273 833036 DavidVirgo@aol.com Saturday 07 May, 14:00-17:30
Open Garden
‘Birchanger’, Handcross Road, Balcombe RH17 6PP This garden is on B2110 between Handcrosss and B2036 (Cowdray Arms). Entrance fee £5 (children go free). Teas, cakes, tombola, books and bric-a-brac. All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact: jennieanson@btopenworld.com Sunday 08 & 22 May, 10:00-14:00
Conservation Work Parties
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in car park Come and help to conserve your local green area. Stay as long as you wish. www.bh-green-circle.org.uk Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Sunday 08 May, 09:30-17:00
Stonepit Nursery Open Day
Stonepit Lane, Henfield BN5 9QU This is the start of our season with a full range of plants. A Bouncy Castle and refreshments are available. Something for all the family! Sunday 08 May, 12:00
Storrington Village Duck Race Reverside Walk and Library Car Park, Storrington See page 6 Sunday 08 May, 12:00-14:00
Free Coaching session
Cuckfield Tennis Club, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 Cuckfield Tennis club are holding an open afternoon offering free coaching on a turn up basis. Patrick and his team from Serviceline will be there to offer coaching and advice. Contact: Sarah Fricker sarah.fricker52@btinternet.com www.cuckfieldtennisclub.org.uk/ Sunday 08 May, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30
Wivelsfield FILMS - Bridge of Spies (12A)
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road,
Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Cold War thriller in which a US lawyer is recruited to defend a Soviet spy and help the CIA to rescue a missing pilot. 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.
Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB Nick and Simon Hancock will be performing Flanders & Swan in aid of the Alzheimer Society. The event is free to attend, and there will be a retiring collection. Please e-mail rburrows@dannyhouse.org.uk in advance to secure a seat.
Monday 09, 16, & 23 May, 08:00-17:00
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
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 09 - Friday 13 May, 08:30-18:00
Conquering Chairs – Making a Child’s Chair
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Conquering Chairs looks at the ergonomic design issues involved in making a chair and laying out/working with angled joints and making and jointing curved components on a small scale. £640. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 09 May, 10:30-12:00
Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society Monthly Lecture
The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning BN44 3XZ Sarah Deere Jones will give an illustrated lecture on “The History of the Harp”. Visitors warmly welcomed (donation of £5.00) with coffee at 10:00 followed by our meeting at 10:30. £36 annual subscription or £5 per visitor for a maximum of 2 visits. Contact: Mrs Ann Blakelock ann.blakelock@gmail. com 01903 297553 Monday 09 May, 14:00-16:00
Adur Valley Fine Arts Society
Henfield Hall, Cooper’s Way, Henfield BN5 9DB “Byzantine Skill and Romanesque Energy”. Speaker – John Sherlock. This afternoon we go on an evocative journey through the Mediterranean, with a lecture illustrating how the influences of these two ages are felt in today’s art and architecture. Guests welcome - £5. Contact: 01273 494945 www.adurvalley.org.uk
Tuesday 10 May, 19:30
Weald Classic Vehicle Club
Tuesday 10 May, 19:45
Conservatory and Patio Gardening
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by David Fitton. Lecturer, local radio broadcaster, plant doctor, garden tour leader and cruise ship speaker. £1 members, £2 non-members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Tuesday 10 May, 20:00
Brighton Gin Experience
The New Inn, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PQ Come along to our Brighton Gin Experience. Look forward to seeing you. For more details www. thenewinnhurst.com 01273 834608 Tuesday 10 May, 20:00
The Group
A pub in Burgess Hill A club for single men, aged 45+. Not really!! It’s a club for everybody, but we would like more men to join. We meet in Burgess Hill on the second Tuesday evening of every month, Lewes on the 1st Tuesday, Brighton on the 3rd Tuesday and Horsham on the 4th Monday. Walking, theatre, golf, arts, music and dining - loads of things to do. Contact: www. thegroup.org.uk Wednesday 11 May, 09:30-12:30
Hand Tied Bouquets
Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to create the perfect hand tied bouquet using the magical spiraling technique, before creating an aqua pac to carry it home. £55. Contact : www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540
Monday 09 May, 20:00
Wednesday 11 & 25 May, 14:00-16:00
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
St Swithun’s Church Hall, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ 1. Demonstration – Cathy Bird– tba. 2. Workshop. Visitors welcome at demo/workshop - £3. Contact: Wendy Vick 01342311093 wmv85@outlook.com
Greyhound - Quiz Night
Tuesday 10 May, 19:30
Flanders & Swan Concert
Great Hall, Danny House, New Way Lane,
East Grinstead Art Society
Wednesday 11 May, 19:15 for 19:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society
Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG
Annual General Meeting and Auction. Contact: Jim Etherington, 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com
Wednesday 11 May, 19:30-21:30
Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District Film Night Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Tonight’s film is ‘Bridge of Spies’ with an interval when refreshments will be available. Need help with transport? Call Malcolm Bennett 01798 812407 mk01ben@yahoo.co.uk £5 Tickets from The Card Shop, Storrington Wednesday 11 May, 19:45-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Our guest speaker is Ian Currie, the well known modern day weatherman. He will be presenting an illustrated talk entitled “The Weather World of Gilbert White”, famous naturalist, in 18th century Selborne. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com Wednesday 11 - Saturday 14 May, 19:45
Ditchling Players - Blithe Spirit
Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Blithe Spirit is described as ‘an improbable farce’ and is probably one of Noel Coward’s best known plays. Tickets are £8 (Wed) and £9 (Thurs to Sat) and will be on sale at Clifford Dann, High Street, Ditchling 01273 843344 Wednesday 11 & 25 May, 19:30-21:30
How to train your Smartphone or Tablet!
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Come to one of our informal training evenings and find out how to get the best out of your device. Cost £20. Contact: The IT Girl Ltd 07938 838861 admin@ theitgirl.co.uk Wednesday 11 May, 20:00-22:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - An illustrated Talk Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN This talk is in French by Dr Micheline Maupoint University of Sussex, Brighton on La Photo de Presse publicitaire des années 50-60, témoignage d’une Epoque. All members and visitors are most welcome. Visitor’s fee is £4 per evening, payable at the meeting. Contact: 01444 452385 Thursday 12 May, 09:45-12:00
Haywards Heath Ceramics Group Lecture Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Pam Wooliscroft will be talking about “The Josiah Spodes: Pottery Pioneers”. Guests £8. Membership Secretary: 01444 483372 or 01444 414477 www.HHCG.org.uk
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Saturday 14 May, 10:00-17:00
Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Come to an Early Years Open Morning and see for yourself how beautiful and homely our Kindergartens are. There will be time to have a coffee and mingle with other parents, then there will be a presentation from one of our Kindergarten Teachers. Please book www.michaelhall.co.uk Julie Ruse 01342 827918 julie.ruse@michaelhall. co.uk
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground BN18 9BA Celebrating 45 years of business, including: holiday and travel presentations, live music and refreshments, 20/20 cricket match, travel exhibition and grand prize draw. For more information visit – www.woodstravel.co.uk/brochurerequest. £5 with coach travel (contact 01243 868080 to book your place. Local pick-up points). £2.50 on the gate (free parking). Contact: Elly Jupp marketing@woodstravel.co.uk www. woodstravel.co.uk
Early Years Open Morning
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May, 09:30-17:00
Paws in the Park Spring Show
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL Endless activities for you and your dog! Adults £10.50, Seniors and Children £8, Family (2 + 2) £33, Family 2+ 3) £35. Discounts available for booking in advance online! www. pawsinthepark.net Contact: Jacqui Curtis 07952 971452 jacqui@ mdsshows.co.uk Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May
The Bluebell Railway’s Southern at War Weekend Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL We are delighted to welcome back previous displays as well as new ones. Travel tickets are valid all day so hop on and off the trains to explore what is going on at each station as much as you wish. Contact: info@bluebell-railway. co.uk 01825 720800 Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May
National Mills Weekend
Various Venues Please see www.nationalmillsweekend. co.uk for full details. Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 May - All Day
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX “Mills on the Air”. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 Saturday 14 May, 10:00-12:00
Plant Fair and Market
St Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EB A variety of plants, annuals, perennials, vegetables, etc. Books, bric a brac, clothing, home produce, refreshments, toys and more. Free entry. All welcome. Contact: Phyl Pennell 01293 883362 or Parish Office 0300 111 8150 office@ worthparish.org.uk, www.worthparish.org.uk Saturday 14 May, 10:00-17:00
Plumpton College Open Day
Ditchling Road, Lewes BN7 3AE A great day out to experience all our courses in action. Equine displays, forestry demonstrations, tractor/ trailer rides, plant sales, wine tasting and more! Visit all our departments, while getting specialist courses and careers advice. Contact: Plumpton College 01273 890454 or email: enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk www. plumpton.ac.uk
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Woods Travel Grand Open Day
up from 9am, opens 10am. Light refreshments. Dogs welcome on lead. No food sellers/traders. Admission by donation. Sellers: All vehicles £10.00, trailers +£3.00. Contact: Darren Parrish 0300 123 0741 friendsofsouthgodstone1@sky.com
Town Group” - a talk by Nicola Moorby examining their work, urban life, popular entertainment and painting inspired by the Camden Town murders. Visitors £7 on door. www.mid-sussexdfas.org.uk
Sunday 15 May, 10:00
Ribkoff Roadshow at Feathers
Weald Classic Car Club Breakfast Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU All welcome. Sunday 15 May, 14:00-17:30
Balcombe W I Open Garden
Wednesday 18 May, 11:00-17:00
Feathers, 155 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU Do come along to this wonderful Roadshow. You will be given a goody bag, discounts and a glass of bubbly! Contact: 01273 834686
Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG See Local Living
‘Birchanger’, Handcross Road, Balcombe RH17 6PP This is a wonderful opportunity for you to enjoy 7 acres of Spring blossom. Teas will be served on the terrace. There is wheelchair access.
Saturday 14 May, 11:00-16:00
Sunday 15 - Saturday 21 May
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 stall 01342 824944 www.michaelhall.co.uk
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Cuckfield Park, Cuckfield RH17 5AB A large selection of stalls selling specialist plants, gardening accessories, local produce and gifts. Homemade refreshments and lunches. In aid of New Horizons Appeal for St Catherine’s Hospice. Entry £4.00. Contact: Suzanne Connor 01293 447367 suzanneconnor@stch.org.uk
Monday 16 - Friday 20 May, 08:30-18:00
Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 May, 19:30
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Veneering is a wonderful way of adding a decorative, a technique that has been used in furniture making for hundreds of years. £590. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A comedy by Arthur Lovegrove. Tickets £8. Box Office 01444 471751
Saturday 14 May, 10:00-17:00
Model Railway Exhibition
Mansion Market
Saturday 14 May, 14:00
M.E Conference at Martlets Hall
The Sheldrake Suite at Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Dr Amolak Bansal, will speak about diagnosis, treatment and management of the illness. Tickets are £3 each including light refreshments; please send a cheque and a stamped addressed envelope to reMEmber, PO Box 1647, Hassocks BN6 9GQ. Contact: Janice 01273 831733, me_ cfs@hotmail.com www.remembercfs. org.uk Saturday 14 May, 19:30
Classical Recital at Sackville College
Dementia Awareness Week
Understanding Veneering – Make an Inlaid Tray
Monday 16 May, 10:00-14:00
Fostering - Drop-in Session
Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QJ 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, visit our West Sussex videos pages (www.westsussex.go.uk) and see our ‘Fostering - the inside story’.
Common Room, Sackville College, East Grinstead RH19 3BX Hilary Needham and Ivor Humphries, ‘The Grenstede Duo’, will be performing this evening. Tickets £10, to include light refreshments, from the College Office 01342 323414 (weekday mornings) admin@sackvillecollege.org.uk
Monday 16 May, 19:45-21:15
Saturday 14 May, 19:30-22:00
Tuesday 17 May, 19:45
Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Lower Street RH20 2BF A great Rotary fun night out with Laughing Donkey Entertainments. £10 including cold supper and dessert. In support of Rotary charities. Contact: Mike Webster 01798 812764 leonierowan@btinternet.com
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Discussion about the WI Resolutions and a short talk about the charity the Association of Country Women of the World. Visitors welcomed. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421
Rotary Charity Race Night
East Grinstead Natural History Society - A Year On A Surrey Farm St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT It’s bird, insect and animal life Richard Lowe. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: 01342 315051
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Sunday 15 May, 10:00-14:00
Wednesday 18 May, 10:15 for 10:45-12:00
RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Free parking & disabled parking. Set
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN “Murder and Modernism: Walter Richard Sickert and the Camden
RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale
Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society Talk
Thursday 19 May, 10:30-3:30
Garden and Local Produce Fair
Wivelsfield Little Theatre - ‘Good Night Mrs Puffin’
Thursday 19 May, 20:00 (Doors open at 19:30)
Ditchling Film Society - Wild Tales
Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT 122 Mins. 15 Cert. This film was written and directed by Damian Szifron and is an Argentine-Spanish black comedy anthology. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5 at the door. Thursday 19 May, 20:00
Quiz Night
The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill RH15 8NN We need clever people to make clever teams! £5 per person including nibbles and prizes. There will also be a raffle. In aid of the Charity time4children. Contact: Vicky 01444 413893 Thursday 19 May, 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 Friday 20 - Sunday 22 May
The Attic Art Club Original Art Fair
The Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Friday, 12:00-20:00 & Saturday/ Sunday 10:00-17:00. Original works of art for sale, including paintings, sculpture, glass and wood carvings. Giclee prints, unframed works and cards. Free admission, but voluntary contribution to a charity. Contact:
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Friday 20 May, 14:00-16:00
U3A May Concert in aid of East Grinstead Age UK Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 3HL East Grinstead U3A Singing for Pleasure will be singing a selection of traditional and modern songs. Refreshments and raffle. £5 tickets available at the door to include refreshments. Contact: audreyebateman@gmail.com www.ageuk.org.uk Friday 20 May, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated International organist/ keyboard player, Paul Roberts. Entry £5 on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 May
SESHA Heavy Horse & Country Show
East Bysshe Showground, Eastbourne Road (A22), Newchapel, Surrey RH7 6LF Visitors can watch heavy horses ploughing and harrowing the land. There will also be British Miniature Horses showing classes held on Saturday. Tickets £8 in advance and £10 on the gate. Children and parking is free. For further information: Jackie Shearman 01737 645857 sesha@edenbridge-show.co.uk Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 May, 08:30-18:00
Cabinetmaking Fundamentals Weekend Course
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ This course is aimed at the complete beginner or the woodworker who has some experience. £250. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Saturday 21 May
Bake for Sussex Air Ambulance Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH See Local Living Saturday 21 May, 13:30-17:00
St Peter & St James Open Garden Party North Common Road, Wivelsfield BN8 4ED Come and support the work that our wonderful and dedicated team of volunteer gardeners do on behalf of the Hospice. Enjoy this tranquil and beautiful setting where you will find many stalls and you can even play Chip Chuck! Homemade refreshments. £2 per person and children are free. Saturday 21 May, 19:30
Heber Opera - The Pearl Fishers
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Further dates and venues: Sunday 22 May, 18:00 Hurstpierpoint; Thursday 26 May, 19:30 Kemp Town; Saturday 28 May, 19:30 Steyning; Sunday, 29 May, 18:00 Uckfield. For more details,
please call 01435 866737 or book online ticketsource.co.uk/heberopera heberopera.co.uk The concerts will be sung in English and performed in the round. Tickets: £14 reserved and £12 unreserved.
Saturday 21 May, 20:00-21:30
Balcombe History Society Exhibition “Treasures in Store’
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP A selection of our archive material and recent acquisitions for you to explore. We now have the full records of the Parish Registers and Tony Perkins will be available to help you trace your Balcombe ancestors. £1 members, £3 visitors at the door, including refreshments. Contact: Julie Budgen (01444 811641) julie. budgen@btinternet.com Sunday 22 May, 11:00-15:00
Oathall Community College Farm Open Day Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 2AQ Come and see the farm and animals in action. BBQ , cakes and teas, sheep shearing and more. Free entry – donations welcome. Contact: Kate Stratton 01444 883211 kstratton@ oathall.org www.oathall.org
Thursday 26 May, 16:00-20:00
01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net www.sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com
The Retreatery, 56 High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3DE Join the therapists at The Retreatery for a Caudalie Facial Cleansing Workshop, while enjoying the crisp and refreshing wine from the Caudalie Vineyards, learn about the benefits of facial cleansing! Reserve your place now, free to Sussex Living readers, email: info@theretreatery.com or call: 01342 457070
Friday 27 May, 20:00-22:00
Caudalie Facial Cleansing Workshop
Thursday 26 May, 19:00 onwards
Seafood Tapas Night
The Crown, The Green, Horsted Keynes RH17 7AW This will be a spectacular night. Booking early is strongly advised. £25 per head. Contact: 01825 791609 info@thecrown-horstedkeynes.co.uk Friday 27- Sunday 29 May
Beer & Cider Festival
Cock Inn, North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7RH A selection of 20 ales and ciders accompanied by live music and feature menu. Free entrance. Contact: David Hunter 01444 471668 info@ cockinn-wivelsfield.co.uk www. cockinn-wivelsfield.co.uk
Sunday 22 May, 11:00-15:30
Friday 27 May, 19:30
The Grand, 97-99 King’s Road, Brighton BN1 2FW Come and see a fantastic selection of exhibitors displaying Bridal Gowns, Groom’s Attire, Photography, Flowers, Cakes, Cars and so much more. Fantastic Free Bridal Bags. Also a chance to win a 7 Night Honeymoon in Malta!
The Old Meeting House, 2 The Twitten, Ditchling BN6 8UJ In July 2015 Anne was appointed Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales. She recently received her Master’s from the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London with distinction. Tickets £15.00 includes a glass of wine. Contact: rogerjr@ nehouse.plus.com. In aid of the Oldland Mill Trust.
Wedding Fayre
Monday 23 - Friday 27 May, 08:30-18:00
Beautiful Boxes – Learning to Love Laminating
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Make a beautiful box with a laminated curved lid. £300. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Wednesday 25 May, 20:00-22:00
East Grinstead RSPB Illustrated Lecture - “Poles Apart”
Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT The fragile lives of Snowy Owls, Penguins and other wildlife at both ends of the World - by Dr Michael Leach. £4 for members, £5 for guests. Contact:- Mark Roberts 01342 843190 Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 May
International Cool Climate Wine Symposium 2016 Hilton Brighton Metropole, King’s Road, Brighton BN1 2FU Leading members of the international wine community will gather in Brighton to share ideas with others involved in the wine business. £600 for three day tickets and £250 for one day tickets. Contact: info@iccws2016.com www.iccws2016.com
Harp Recital - Anne Denholm
Friday 27 May, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group - Club Meeting
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road. Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Every fourth Wednesday of the month (except December). A Bonsai club with demonstrations and help with all aspects of Bonsai tree growing. All welcome. First visit free. Subsequent visits £5.00 or join the Group. Contact: Ray Brunsden
Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society talk
Hurstpierpoint Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Booth Museum of Natural History by John Cooper. Free to members (£10 annual subscription). £3 for non-members. Chairman: Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@ btinternet.com This meeting will be preceded by the brief AGM that starts at 19:45 Saturday 28 May, 08:30-16:00
East Grinstead Art Society
St Swithun’s Church Hall, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ Queen’s Walk exhibition/sale – outside Martells, artists display/sell art work and greeting cards. Contact: Wendy Vick 01342311093 wmv85@outlook.com Saturday 28 May, 09:00-13:00
Hassocks Village Market
National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce 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 28 May, 09:30-14:30
Felt Making Workshops - Bags
Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to wet felt your own bag using resist techniques. £65. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Saturday 28 May - 30 May, 10:00-17:00
Wild Wood 2016 at Wakehurst
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Immerse yourself in Wakehurst’s woodland. Join us for an actionpacked Bank Holiday Weekend of woodland activities for all the family including tree climbing, bushcraft,
A Fundraising Night of Music for St Peter & St James Hospice Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint Saturday 11th June 7.30pm Maria Jones and Soloists from The Royal Opera House are coming together for a night of Opera, Jazz, Poetry & Musicals in remembrance of Maria’s father, Derek Jones, who received exceptional care and love from the Hospice, where he passed away in August 2015
Tickets £12 including glass of wine Children & concessions £10 Available from Burgess Hill Help Point
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DiaryDates storytelling and more. Children 16 and under go FREE. Adults – normal garden admission ticket allows entry to the festival site. www.kew.org/wakehurst
Saturday 28 May, pm
Lindfield Dramatic Club - 80th Anniversary
Jubilee Room, King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH See Local Living Sunday 29 May, 10:00-12:00
‘Pond Dipping at Bedelands’
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve – meet at Bedelands Car Park off Maple Drive Come and discover hidden minibeasts below the water! Led by Dominic Moore. All equipment provided and all ages are welcome. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Sunday 29 May
1. Introduction to Beekeeping, 10:00-17:00 2. Children’s Green Woodworking, 09:00-17:00
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood RH19 3PH 1. A one day course to learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping with an opportunity to examine a working hive, £75.
2. A one day course aimed at learning basic green woodworking skills with parent and child. This will be a wonderful bonding experience and hopefully the beginning of a shared passion for greenwood. £85. Contact: Lisa 07956 815458 www.forestgarden.info info@forestgarden.info
Monday 30 May, 09:00-13:00
Mammoth Car Boot Sale
Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club Mammoth Car Boot Sale raising funds for local and international communities and charities. £10 per car, Small vans £15, Large vans £20. Contact: Mike Greenfield 01273 844314. Brian Lewis 07860 586317 www.therotaryclub.co.uk or email sec.bhrotary@gmail.com Monday 30 May, 14:00-17:00
The Friends of St Peter’s Church Chailey – Open Garden in aid of St Peter’s Restoration Fund
Chailey End, Oxbottom Lane, Newick, Lewes BN8 4RA Open Garden: beautiful garden setting with a variety of interesting plants, shrubs and trees. Teas available. Tickets £3 (children under 16) Free. Contact: Janet Barnes 01825 722574 Janet.barnes42@btinternet.com www.stpeterschailey.org
South Eastern Shire Horse Association
21st & 22nd May 2016 To Be Held at
East Bysshe Show Ground Eastbourne Road (A22) Nr Lingfield, Surrey. RH7 6LF
(Entrance opposite the British Wildlife Centre)
SEE MAGNIFICENT
WORKING HORSES
GENTLE GIANTS
RIDDEN & DRIVEN
DEMONSTRATING
SHOWING
Bluebell Specials Tuesday 3rd May - Friday 6th May Travel in our 1913 Observation Carriage for full panoramic views of the Bluebells. Services will depart at 12.05pm and 2.35pm from Sheffield Park Station for the one hour and 40 minute return journey to East Grinstead. Adults are priced at £17.00 and Children £8.50. Book tickets 8 days or more in advance and recieve our bluebell bonus discount, Adults £14.50 and Children £7.25. Advance booking essential and full payment is required at the time. To book please call our Customer Service Team on 01825 720800.
Southern at War
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May Our annual event is back for 2016! We are delighted to welcome back previous displays as well as new ones. Travel tickets are valid all day so hop on and off the trains to explore what is going on at each station as much as you wish. Highlights include: Military vehicles at Sheffield Park, concert party shows, Sussex Home Guard displays including firearms, bayonet practise and parades and a Spitfire display.
Kids for a Quid
Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June Children age 3 - 15 years travel for £1 each on our third class services. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day.
HEAVY HORSES CLASSES GRAND PARADE OF HEAVY HORSES HEAVY HORSES PLOUGHING
THEIR SKILLS.
TRADE STANDS, COUNTRY CRAFTS
MINIATURE HORSES
COMPANION DOG SHOW TERRIER RACING
CRAFT MARQUEE
BIRDS OF PREY REFRESHMENTS HISTORIC VEHICLES CLASSIC CARS
For information:Please telephone
STATIONARY ENGINES VINTAGE TRACTORS
ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN
01737 645857
& MUCH MORE! or visit: www.shirehorsesite.org.uk Registered Charity No. 292389.
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One of the best family days out in Sussex!
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Tel: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway Booking is essential for some services. Please see website for details and T&C's.
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