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DATES May
Haywards Heath: “Cuckfield’s Noisy Neighbour” Cuckfield Museum, Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL This continues through April and May. How the coming of the railway in 1841 transformed a deserted heath into a thriving market town. Free, but donations welcome. For more information visit www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Wednesday 01 May, 19:30 for 19:45-21:00
A Gardeners Talk
St Thomas a Becket Church Hall, 23 Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH Steven Moore of Rapkyns Nursery will be talking about Salvias, Penstemons and other perennials for chalk. £3 for guests and free for members. Sara Callarman 01273 970021, thegranarylewes@gmail.com Wednesday 01 – Friday 31 May
Standen Tulip Festival Standen House & Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE See the colourful spectacle of thousands of tulips and spring flowers as they carpet the terraces and borders at Standen. Free entry for National Trust Members – see website for details. Standen House & Garden 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/standen.
Do you have a West Sussex community event to promote? Email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. Visit our Diary Dates page on www.sussexliving.com your seats. Tickets from £21.50. 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com Wednesday 01 May, 19:45
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: “A World of Lavender” by Simon Charlesworth, owner of Downderry Lavender Nursery. Admission: members free, visitors £1. All welcome! 01444 245509. www. burgesshillhorticulturalsociety.com Thursday 02 May, 12:00
Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting
Charleston House, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL Fine Art, Jewellery and Books. Enquiries: 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com bonhams.com/hove
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Flower Demonstration by Pat Macdonald entitled “It will be an adventure.” Competition – Flights of Fancy. Visitors £6.00, first visit free with Sussex Living magazine. Judith Alexander 01444 871886. Wednesday 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 May, 12:30-15:00
The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members)
The Salvation Army, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guests, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork, adult colouring etc. Members £5 per month and nonmembers £2 per week. 2 course lunches extra. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmy.org.uk
Thursday 02 May, 17:00
Saturday 04 May, 10:30-13:30
Windlesham Open Evening for Prep and Pre-prep Entry Windlesham House School, London Road, Pulborough RH20 4AY The evening will begin with a welcome from our Headmaster, Richard Foster and the opportunity to hear from our Director of Studies and our Head of Junior Curriculum. To register: 01903 874701 or admissions@windlesham.com Friday 03, Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 May
Beer Festival with Live Music The Jolly Tanners, Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF Beer Festival with live music. Free entry. 01444 400335 www.jollytanners.com
The Capitol, North St, Horsham RH12 1RG Starting on Monday 29 April. Starring Jonathan Wrather. Featuring Oscar Wilde’s famous wit, this fast-paced thriller will keep you on the edge of
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Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and have a chat over tea or coffee. All welcome. 01444 236733.
Lancing College Open Morning Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW Our Open Morning is a good opportunity to visit Lancing, meet the Head Master, staff and pupils and to experience what makes the College a successful and popular place. To register: 01273 465805 admissions@lancing.org.uk Saturday 04, 11, 18 & 25 May, 12:00-16:00
Sussex Crafts – Knit & Natter
130 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT All levels and abilities welcome. We can help you get started and give advice. Come and join us and make new friends whilst having fun. £2 incl. tea/ coffee and biscuits. 01444 455611. Saturday 04 May, 19:30-21:45
Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May, 19:45-21:45 unless stated
St Peter’s Church Chailey – Spring Concert
Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month – Talk by John G8JBJ, Radio Night and Table Top Sale, Radio Night, Natter Night, Radio Night and Table Top Sale. For more information please contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 www.msars.org.uk
St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green, Near Lewes BN8 4DA Beautiful music for a spring evening. Mid Sussex Choir and others concert featuring music from around the World. Music Director Andrew Sutton. Tickets: £10 in advance or £12 on the night (accompanied children under 16 free). Janet Barnes 01825 722574 stpeterschurch12@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 04 – Monday 06 May
Sunday 05 May, 09:30 –14:00
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Hever Castle May Day Festival Hever Castle, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Traditional celebrations to welcome in the spring from the mythical Green Man of folklore and Jack-in-the-Green plus Maypole dancing on the castle forecourt. For further info: 01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk
Wednesday 01 - Saturday 4 May
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Hartfield Road, Forest Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market. Contact: Sue Young (Market Manager) 01342 778062 market@forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk Saturday 04 May, 10:30-11:30
Coffee Morning, run by Burgess Hill Methodist
Wednesday 01 May, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30
Burgess Hill Flower Club
Saturday 04 May, 10:00-15:00
Forest Row Market
Various This event is for professional and business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interest. 01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com
Wednesday 01 May, 11:00-15:00
Bonhams Valuation Day
Weekend Family £58 (2 adults + 4 kids), Family Day Ticket £38, Adult Day Ticket £19/17, Kids Day Ticket £5, Under 12’s Free, VIP Ticket £38. Sue.hitchen@foodiesfestival.com 0131 558 7134 www.foodiesfestival.com
Saturday 04 – Monday 06 May 11:00-21:00 (Sat-Sun) 11:00-18:00 (Mon)
RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Free parking + disabled parking. Set up 8.30am. Buyers 9.30am. Refreshments. Dogs welcome on lead. No Food Sellers or Traders. Adult buyers: 50p admission. Sellers: All vehicles £10. Trailers £3. Pay on entry. 0300 123 0741.
Foodies Festival
Sunday 05 & Monday 06 May
Hove Lawns, Kingsway Road, Brighton BN3 2WN The UK’s largest celebration of food and drink! Weekend Ticket £29,
South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Adults £12, £10 concessions, under 16s
Spring Live
free with paying adult. Book tickets: seas.org.uk 01444 892700. Sunday 05 May, 11:00-17:00
Oldland Mill “Music and Morris” Oldland Windmill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 Featuring Ditchling and Hammersmith Morris, Punch and Judy, Animal School, a Hog Roast and live music provided by the Millers Blues Band, Ditchling Singers and Kevin Russell. Please park in Grand Avenue near the Thatched Inn. Voluntary donation £5 per person. Sunday 05 & Sunday 19 May, 14:30-17:00
High Salvington Windmill Open Day – a fully working windmill from the 17th century High Salvington Windmill, Furze Road, High Salvington, Worthing BN13 3BP We will be open on the first and third Sundays during the summer months until 15th September. There will also be one or two special extra days, so watch out for them too. £1 adults, accompanied children FREE. Monday 06 May, 08:00-12:00
Bank Holiday Monday Rotary Car Boot Sale Storrington Library Car Park, Rycroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA A popular event for buyers and sellers with lots of bric-a-brac, clothes, plants and curios on sale. Free for buyers. Sales pitches are available at £7 per car and from £10 for vans. Contact: Ray Miles 01903 745140 janray01@btinternet.com Monday 06 May - Registration from 12:00, Classes start at 13:00
Cuckfield Cuckoo Fayre Dog Show
Cuckfield Recreation Ground, Off the High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EN The Mewes Fun Family Dog Show. There are 7 classes to enter plus the chance to be Best in Show. £2 per class. Contact: Helen Bentley hb.themewes@gmail.com Monday 06 May, 20:00-23:00
The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+ Worthing Opening at a new Worthing venue – Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? A round of golf? Cinema? The Group meets in Worthing on the third Monday evening of every month. Meetings also in Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call. Tuesday 07 May, 09:45-12:00
U3A Monthly Meeting with speaker Jo Peters Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Jo will be talking about the Samaritans. Entry £1.50 including raffle ticket. Contact: Elizabeth Taylor 01444 235837 u3asites.org.uk/burgess-hill Tuesday 07 May, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers Bluebell
Walk from Ditchling Common Ditchling Common Car Park BN6 8SQ TQ315896. Plumpton Green, Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling Common Country Park. Please bring a picnic lunch. 7mi/12.1km Moderate. Brian 07985201335 on the day. Tuesday 07 May, 18:30-21:00ish
Stoolball Game
Under Hill Lane Recreation, Clayton BN6 9PJ claytonstoolballclub@yahoo.com Tuesday 07 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. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741. Tuesday 07 May, 20:00-23:00
The Group for unattached men and women, aged 50+ Lewes Day at the races? Country walk? Casino? Quiz? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. Meetings also in Brighton, Burgess Hill and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup. org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call. Wednesday 08 May, 19.30
Lindfield Horticultural Society: Gardeners Forum 2019 King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield Experts Jean Griffin, David Fitton, Vanessa Jones, Paul Seaborne will take questions on all things gardening and horticultural. £5 members. £6 visitors All welcome. Includes complimentary drink. Lindfield Horticultural Society, membership enquiries: 01444 454816 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 08 May, 14:00 for 14:15-16:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL Annual General Meeting and President’s Display of Chile. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Thursday 08 May, 14:30
Mid Sussex Association National Trust
Clair Hall, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk: “Unexplained Mysteries and Cover-ups” by Andy Thomas. 01444 482055. Wednesday 08 May, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society – Borde Hill Garden Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QF The owner of Borde Hill House and Garden, Andrewjohn Stephenson Clarke, presents the History, plant hunters and current highlights of the House and Garden. All welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Derek Swaine 01273 842516. Friday 10 May, 10:00-17:00
Sculpture Exhibition – 20th Anniversary Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane,
Haywards Heath RH16 1XP An enticing collection of contemporary sculpture displayed within a stunning historic garden, featuring works in bronze, stone, metal, glass and ceramic. Price included in Garden admission. Andrew Loin 01444 450326. This event finishes on Monday 30 September. Friday 10 May, 20:00-21:30
Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Crawley Museums, Past, Present and Future. Helen Poole talks about her involvement in setting up the new museum. Members £1.50, guests £3.50. Contact: Fred Avery 235088.
Saturday 11 May, 11:00-16:00
AEG Live
Optimum, H3 Burrell Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1TW AEG expert will be demonstrating steam cooking and induction cooking. Contact: 01444 451551 or sales@optimumsales.co.uk to book a place. Saturday 11 May, 13:00-15:00
Bubbles and Bites
Bluebell Vineyard, Sliders Lane, Furners Green TN22 3RU A vineyard and winery tour, followed by a sparkling wine tasting, expertly paired with delicious locally sourced and seasonal canapés. £35. Bluebell Vineyard 01825 791561 wineinfo@bluebellvineyard.co.uk www.bluebellvineyard.co.uk
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May
Country Show and Horse Trials Firle Place, Lewes BN8 6LP A weekend of family entertainment! www.bede-events.co.uk for further details. Saturday 11 May, 10:00-11:45
Plant Sale
St Barnabas, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Variety of plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, pots etc. Refreshments available. In aid of refurbishment project. Free entry. All welcome. Contact: 0300 111 8150. Saturday 11 May, 10:00-13:00
NSPCC Plant Sale
Brinkley Lodge, London Road, Cuckfield RH17 5EU Popular annual plant sale with a large selection of plants, flowers and veggies – all excellent value. Homemade refreshments. Contact: Mary Crouch 01444 459579.
Copthorne Preparatory School Open Morning Effingham Lane, Copthorne RH10 3HR Our Open Morning is a wonderful initial introduction to Copthorne Prep and we warmly welcome all prospective parents and children to explore the school’s superb facilities, as well as hearing about the ‘Copthorne experience’ first hand from our pupils. Please register: 01342 712311 www.copthorneprep.co.uk Saturday 11 May, 10:30-12:30
Rainbow, Brownie, Guide & Ranger 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, including flower arranging, raffle and display 40th Birthday of Girlguiding Sussex Central County. Ian Richards 01825 733432. Saturday 11 May, 12:00
Jumble Sale
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Haywards Heath Lions Club Jumble Sale including toys, books, clothes, bric-a-brac, homemade refreshments and tombola. Jumble donations appreciated from 9am. 50p entry.
Monday 13 May, 14:30
The Story of English Country Parks The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Paul Rabbits, with a passion for public parks and bandstands, will share his enthusiasm and give thanks to the enlightened Victorians who brought nature into deprived urban areas. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. Contact: 01273 494633 Stephen Wyman.
Saturday 11 May, 14:30
reMEmber’s ME Awareness Week Conference
Monday 13 & 20 May, 20:00
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Conference on ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Key speakers Dr Charles Shepherd and Dr Nina Muirhead. Please bring your questions. Tickets £5. Online via Eventbrite, go to www. remembercfs.org.uk, or send cheque and S.A.E to Janice Kent, PO Box 1647, Hassocks BN6 9GQ.
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members would be most welcome – we are particularly short of men at the moment! Come along for a “taster” – no obligation to join. Contact: 01444 400054.
Saturday 11 May, 19:30
Mid Sussex Brass Band Spring Concert St John the Evangelist, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA With Mid Sussex Youth Brass Band. Tickets £8, available from Burgess Hill Town Help Point on Church Walk, Church Office and online at Ticketsource. Sunday 12 May, 10:00-17:00
Saturday 11 May, 10:00-12:00
Coffee 10:00, Talk 10:30-11:30. Janet Canetty-Clarke will give an illustrated talk – The Rakes Progress – Stravinsky, Hogarth and Hockney. Annual membership £38.00. Visitors £5.00 donation. Contact: Leonard Warner 01903 812752.
London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run Crystal Palace, London to Madeira Drive, Brighton BN 180 Lorries, Buses, Fire Engines and Steam Vehicles, 1906-1990. Entry: Free on route, £3 by programme on Madeira Drive, BN2 1PS. Contact: Geoff Heels 0372 278071 geoffthebus@yahoo.com Sunday 12 May, 11:00-15:00
Chirpee Flowers by Steph Willoughby at Stanmer House Wedding Fair Stanmer House, Stanmer Park, Stanmer, Brighton BN1 9QA For further information please contact 01273 95174 or www.chirpee.net
Minton Badminton Club
Tuesday 14 May, 19:45
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - Wakehurst – Kew’s Wild Botanic Garden Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by Iain Parkinson. £1 members, £2 non-members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 15 May, 10:00-11:50
The Arts Society Mid Sussex Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Coffee at 10:00. Lecture by Caroline Rayman on “Three Great Families and their Gardens” The Astors, Rothschilds and Sackville Wests. Non-members welcome: £7 on door. midsusssex@artssociety.org www.theartssocietymidsussex.org.uk Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 May, 20:00
Ditchling Players – “How the Other Half Loves”
Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT This intriguing play is by Alan Ayckbourn who is an Olivier and Tony Award winning playwright. To book tickets online and for further details please look at our website www.ditchlingplayers.org.uk Wednesday 15 May, 20:00
Monday 13 & 20 May, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 2PE Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – “Le vin anglais: une industrie jeune, dynamique et en essor” Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk in French about English wine and the speaker will be the curriculum Manager of Plumpton College Wine Division, Chris Foss. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385.
Monday 13 May, 10:00-12:00
Thursday 16 May, 13:00-16:00
The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning BN443XZ
Freeman Brother Funeral Directors,
The Arts Society Steyning
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Saturday 18 May, 14:00-17:30
Birchanger Open Gardens Birchanger, High Street, Balcombe RH17 6JY By kind permission of the Warrall family these beautiful gardens open in aid of the Ardingly branch of the NSPCC. Adults £5. Children Free. Dogs allowed strictly on lead.
Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 May, 19:30
Wivelsfield Little Theatre – “Yes, Prime Minister”
Saturday 18 May, 19:30
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A comedy by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. Tickets £9.50. Tickets online at ticketsource.co.uk/wlt
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Opera sung in English and performed in the round. Tickets: £15 reserved and £13 unreserved. Online booking: ticketsource.co.uk/ heberopera or 07503 783403. Will also be performing in Uckfield, Hassocks, Steyning and Hurstpierpoint.
Wednesday 16 May, 20:00-22:00
Royal Marines Association, Brighton & Hove District Adur Bowling Club, Recreation Ground, Old Barn Way, Southwick BN42 4NT Socials – Battle of Trafalgar Meeting and Social. Contact Secretary as alternates between two venues. £3 Branch Membership. Contact: Maureen Copelin Maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437. Friday 17 May, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. Organist/ keyboard player Jean Martyn. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269. Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May, 09:30-17:00
Paws in the Park Spring Show
The South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Great show for you and your dog, have-a-go activities, arena events, competitions and shopping. Adult £12, Child (3-15)/Senior £9, Family (2+2) £35. Save money by booking tickets in advance at www.pawsinthepark.net 07952 971452. Saturday 18 May, 10:00-13:00
Repair Café Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ If your jeans need patching, your bike is squeaking or your kettle won’t boil, bring it along and see if we can help. Free to enter. All repairs are free, but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. www.facebook.com/ RepairCafeForestRow Saturday 18 May, 10:00-16:00
Transforming Tomorrow: A FREE day of Fun & Laughter The Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH A FREE day of fun for all the family to raise funds for Save the Children in its Centenary Year. Contact: Nicola Bird, Manager 01444 410620 Nicola.Bird@midsussex.gov.uk Saturday 18 May, 11:00-15:00
Haywards Heath Craft Market St Richards Church, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1QE A chance to buy unique quality handmade gifts from local makers. Café, plant stall and free sunflower planting for children.
Heber Opera – Bellini’s “Norma”
Sunday 19 May, 10:00-16:00
Great Betley Farmhouse Wedding & Event Venue Open Day Great Betley Farmhouse, Stonepit Lane, Henfield BN5 9QT Wedding and Event venue launch open day. Contact: Kim Stewart 07899664070, kim@greatbetleyfarmhouse. co.uk www.facebook.com/ GreatBetleyFarmhouse/ Sunday 19 May, 10:30-17:30
Forest Garden Shovelstrode Spring Fayre
Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood, RH19 3PH A great family day out! We will have a large variety of stalls selling local hand craft, demonstrations of green wood working, pony rides and wonderful homemade food. Entry: Adults £2, children free. www.forestgarden.info 07956 815458/07957 621672. Sunday 19 May, 19:30
Wivelsfield Films “Fisherman’s Friends” Wivelsfield Films, Off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG 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. Tuesday 21 May 4.45am
Dawn Chorus Walk Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Be an early bird and enjoy the morning music as the reserve comes awake. Entry £12. Doors 4.45am for 5am start £12pp. Call 01903 881525 to book. Tuesday 21 May, 17:00
Memory Moments Café St Richards Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1QE A free informal café for anyone with memory problems and their carers. Refreshments, entertainment, activities and a little laughter. On 25 May at 5pm there will be a service of thanksgiving and hope celebrating anyone with memory issues. Tuesday 21 May, 19:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre,
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Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Resolutions followed by Hurstpierpoint Hedgehog Haven by Ann Winney. Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421. Tuesday 21 May, 19:00 for 19:30-22:00
Quiz Evening
The Apple Tree Pub, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DL A fun Quiz Evening for all the family. Teams of 6, or come along and we’ll make up a team. £9 including buffet or veggie buffet. Maria Hains 01293 403432.
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Lindfield Dramatic Club – Spring Production Double-bill King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH An evening of comedy with Curses, Foiled Again! by Evelyn Hood where the local amateur dramatic society’s rehearsal is going wrong, and a spoof on Shakespeare’s Hamlet called Poor Yorick by Phil Mansell. Tickets £10. 01444 484474 anneskinner0@gmail.com
Wednesday 22 May, 14:00-16:00
Understanding Dementia Bowes House Nursing Home – Care UK, 25 Battle Road, Hailsham BN27 1DU Understand what living with dementia is like, what dementia is, how memories are lost. Overcoming the barriers with positive approaches. Free event – booking is essential as spaces are limited. Karen Milligan 01323 440188 Karen.milligan@careuk.com Wednesday 22 May, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Alan Peacock will be Demonstrating the art of Bonsai - including Styling etc. All welcome to attend. First visit free. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net. Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 May
Hanging Basket Workshop & Afternoon Tea Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Create floral masterpieces with our Estate Manager in our glass house, followed by Afternoon Tea in our luxurious drawing rooms. £47.50 per person. 01342 824988. Thursday 23 May, 11:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Nature Walk nr Balcombe Car Park RH17 6QG TQ306330. Car Park is 250m on right from the junction with B2036. Circular walk with a very steep ghyll and streams to cross. Boots essential. Walking poles highly advised. 2.5mi/4km. Leisurely. Peter 01444 415367 or 07842 537361. Friday 24 May, 09:00-13:00
Yoga, Vines and Wine Bluebell Vineyard, Sliders Lane, Furners Green TN22 3RU A 90 minute yoga session overlooking our beautiful vineyard, followed by a delicious mid-morning snack, tour and wine tasting. £37.50. Bluebell Vineyard 01825 791561 wineinfo@bluebellvineyard.co.uk www.bluebellvineyard.co.uk Friday 24 – Monday 27 May, 11:00-17:00
Attic Art Club 80th Anniversary Exhibition – Artist’s Open Houses Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Exhibition of high quality Art, Craft and Sculpture by 30 Sussex Artists. Refreshments 6-8pm on Friday 24th. Wendy Standen 01273 504588.
Saturday 25 May, 09:00-12:30
Hassocks Village Market National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR Held every 4th Saturday in the month, this is a lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts people. Huge selection of fresh produce, plants and much more. Contact: hassocksvillagemarket1@ gmail.com or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’. Saturday 25 May, 10:00-12:00
Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Messy Church Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Fairtrade groceries and chocolate. Enjoy a cup of fairly traded coffee or tea and a piece of cake. Children’s activities. Contact: Julia Scotland 01444 871812 07522 866237. Saturday 25 May,12:00-16:00
World Day for Cultural Diversity Celebration 2019 Crawley Civic Hall, the Boulevard RH10 1UZ Diverse Crawley hosts the world Day for Cultural Diversity join us for music, food tasting, dance and a fashion show. Marilyn Le Feuvre 07709 821741 info@diversecrawley.org.uk Free entry. Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 May
Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst
Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Join Kew scientists for fun-filled experiments, activities and more. Entry to the Kew Science Festival is free with admission ticket – adults £13.95, children 16 and under go free. Kew.org/Wakehurst 01444 894 066. Saturday 25 – Friday 31 May
Hever Castle – “Edwardian Life” Hever Castle, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG This event finishes on Sunday 2nd June. Step back in time to the early 20th when the Astor family were in residence. Meet costumed characters from the Edwardian era and play traditional games of the period. For further info: 01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk Sunday 26 May, 11:30-16:00
Dogs Trust Shoreham Fun Day
Bank Holiday Monday Rotary Car Boot Sale Storrington Library Car Park, Rycroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA A popular event for buyers and sellers with lots of bric-a-brac, clothes, plants and curios on sale. Free for buyers. Sales pitches are available at £7 per car and from £10 for vans. Michael Shove 01798 812753. Monday 27 May
Mammoth Car Boot Fair The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9E Up to 100 spaces and lots of bargains. Free parking in Town Centre. £10 pitch fee for cars. www.therotaryclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/Burgess-HillDistrict-Rotary-Club Monday 27 May, 09:30-15:00
Spring Stamp Fair and Convention
Felbridge Village Hall, Crawley Down Road, Felbridge RH19 2NT
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Monday 27 May
Live Music with ALTER EGO The Jolly Tanners, Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF After the Staplefield Fun Day on the Village Green. 01444 400335 www.jollytanners.com Monday 27 May - Bank Holiday
Jazz Afternoon Tea on the Lawns
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Enjoy a leisurely afternoon on the lawns listening to live jazz with afternoon tea. Perfect for the whole family. £34.50 per person, £17.25 per child (12 years and under). 01342 824988.
Friday 31 May, 20:00
“Sport and Scandal at Sheffield Park” Guide HQ, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Illustrated talk by Roger Pacham. Free to members, £3 to non-members or £2 to members of other historical societies. Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@btinternet.com
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Wednesday 29 May, 19:45-22:00
Birds Eye View
The Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT The Ever-changing Landscape, focusing on the wildlife, management and history of the North Kent marshes – Rolf Williams. £4 members, £5 non-members. Mark Roberts 01342 843190.
C'MON LET'S DANCE!
Monday 27 May, 08:00-12:00
ASPS in conjunction with Chris Rapley are holding a stamp fair and convention. East Grinstead P.S. display, postcards, food available. John Bushell 01444 245940 john.a.bushell@sky.com
Let's Dance! (Hassocks) presents
Dogs Trust Shoreham, Brighton Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5LT Free parking on Adur Recreation Ground. Fun Dog Show, Raffle, Tombola, Agility, Doggy Dash, Refreshments, Trade Stands, Fun new games for humans and dogs and much more! Adults £2. Children & OAP’s £1. Dogs Free! Lisa Herbert & Pia Offord 01273 466971.
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