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LETTERING LONDON FROM DITCHLING

CHEESE & WINE

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Horley Furniture & Home Store

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Bishopric, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1QN ( 01403 269261

East Grinstead Furniture & Linen Store

Opening Times Mon-Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

London Road, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 1EJ ( 01342 325033

Haslemere Furniture & Linen Store

Opening Times Mon-Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm Wed 9:30 - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

High Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2LA ( 01428 641947

Worthing Furniture & Linen Store Montague Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3HG

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Chris Take a look at our themed Christmas Marquee at Rushfields!

Our Christmas Marquee has three distinct themes this year: Fairy Fantasy, Snow & Ice and Country Christmas. Each offers colour co-ordinated decorations, lights and garlands.

We’re famous for our Christmas Trees and this year we have more than ever! We have trees in a range of sizes and varieties, including lush Nordmann and elegant Noble Fir. Add to this beautiful, locally-grown Poinsettia, Holly wreaths, Mistletoe and a stunning collection of gifts and cards and you’ll agree that Rushfields has all you need for Christmas under one roof!

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Festive food, beer and wine in our Christmas Farm Shop Crammed with Christmas goodies, our Farm Shop hosts a festive feast for the eyes, with favourites, such as: sparkling wine, craft ales, Panettone and Stollen cake. Or why not make up your own personalised Rushfields hamper ?

And don’t forget to order your Turkey from our butcher in plenty of time.

While you’re there, stock up on Christmas treats, such as Gammon, Pork and our famous pies, pastries and sausages.

Visit our cosy Café...

We serve hearty breakfasts, hot lunches, warming drinks, tasty soups and delicious home-made cakes and mince pies.

Or to keep the cold at bay how about a steaming hot mulled wine?

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Medical Detection Dogs A super-canine sense of smell

Lettering London

Going underground with Edward Johnston

Appraising Henfield

The past and present together in harmony

Anyone for Cheese and Wine?

Preparing for seasonal pairing perfection

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Collingwood Batchellor

Medical Detection Dogs

For your homeware and furnishing needs

Home Front

Old and new, entwined in the Moat House

Movember and Decembeard

Get hairy and help good causes

Food Banks

Where to find them, donate, and benefit

Christmas Choirs

Sara Whatley hits the hight notes!

Wivelsfield Nativity

A local triennial tradition returns

Christmas Wreath

Get the greenery indoors

Henfield Garden Club

A celebrity visitor is in the village

Bryony’s Kitchen

Bryony Hill’s pan fried pheasant and apple

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Heritage

Cheese & Wine

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Ditchling Walk

Discover a special dining experience

Editor’s Comment Bonfire night, Remembrance, ramping up to the festive season...November is a busy month! Read the amazing story of the life saving Medical Detection Dogs, get paired up with delicious cheese and wine and feel humbled by some incredible historic memories.

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Christmas Wreaths

Kindertransport

A story of hope in the face of adversity

Remembrance in Forest Row

Two men who never met, united in eternity

Spanish Flu

The lowdown on this little known pandemic

Regulars

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Don’t spook Teddy... it’s Halloween

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Six gifts for the gardener in your life

42 News Bites

Nuggets of news this November

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Slow down, feel great, that’s Tai Chi

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Hit the heights of Ditchling Beacon

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ANIMALS

Emily and her Medical Detection Dog, Barna

CANINE DETECTIVE

PICTURE: JENNY MACARE

While dogs have always been man’s best friend, good for our physical and mental wellbeing, Medical Detection Dogs use the animal’s amazing sense of smell to detect deadly diseases helping to save lives. Lisa de Silva investigates

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odour which dogs can be trained to identify.

Today, the charity is involved in high level training of both Bio-Detection Dogs and Medical Alert Assistance Dogs. The Bio-Detection Dogs work in NHS ethically approved studies to detect various cancers by odour including urological, prostate and colorectal cancer. There have also been encouraging results using dogs to identify malariainfected individuals, while another exciting development includes their ability to detect conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease long before any symptoms emerge. The most recent research has centred on the identification of bacterial infections.

With antibiotic resistance a growing problem, canine detection can help to detect specific bacteria as well as discriminate between bacterial and viral infections.

Equally impressive are the Medical Alert Assistance Dogs trained to identify minute odour changes emitted prior to a medical emergency. The dogs alert their owners to any potential danger

Kate Humble, Medical Detection Dogs ambassador

PICTURE: GARY NUNN

laire Guest co-founded Medical Detection Dogs in 2008 and this charity is at the forefront of pioneering research. As a psychologist specialising in animal behaviour, Claire always had a hunch that dogs could be trained to sniff out and identify minute odour changes created by disease. As every dog has the talent to sniff out one tiny teaspoon of sugar in two Olympic-size swimming pools, she was convinced this extraordinary ability could be used to help save human lives. As a result, Claire was responsible for the world’s first study of canine detection of bladder cancer by odour, published in the British Medical Journal in September 2004.

When Claire’s own dog, Daisy started behaving strangely with her obsessively nudging her side, she consulted a doctor and tests revealed she had a very deep-seated breast cancer. Owing to the location of the cancer and Claire’s young age, the doctor felt that without Daisy’s help, the cancer would not have been found for several years. This experience confirmed Claire’s belief that all disease and conditions have a specific

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Join with us for our inaugural non-denominational Community Remembrance Service, where we will also be joined by some very talented guest artists.

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conducive to the safety of himself or the team he was working with and he was retired from the police force aged just 46 years old in 2013.

“I went from doing a job I loved with lots going on to being stuck at home all day with no purpose. I was getting more and more depressed, my wife was constantly worried about me and not knowing when I might go hypo(glycaemic) meant I didn’t have the confidence to leave the house in case I collapsed,” Jon confides.

It was Jon’s wife who first heard about Medical Detection Dogs and the couple decided to start the application process. After visits to the charity’s training centre in Milton Keynes Jon was found to be an ideal candidate for a Medical Alert Assistance Dog and he was eventually introduced to 15-month old Labrador, Ralph. Ralph had been socialised by one of the charity’s puppy foster families but was not yet trained and work Medical Detection immediately began on teaching Ralph to identify Jon’s Dog Bea and her odour and any small change in his smell. Any change in trainer Becky odour and Ralph was taught to alert Jon that he was in danger of going hypo so he could take allowing them to take preventative preventative measures. action. These assistance dogs save lives Previously, Jon had been a regular Every dog has the talent to each and every day for those living with visitor to hospital but since getting conditions that include Type 1 Diabetes, sniff out one tiny teaspoon Ralph he has not had to go once in of sugar in two Olympic-size Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia the last three years. “He alerts me Syndrome (PoTS), severe allergies and up to fifteen times on some days and swimming pools other endocrine disorders. By warning maybe just three or four on others,” their owners of an imminent problem, explains Jon. “I now think Ralph is Medical Detection these dogs are not only helping to more accurate at helping to monitor puppy, Betty reduce hospital admissions and my blood sugar than the testing meter I ambulance callouts, but also restoring use and he’s saved the NHS thousands their owners’ confidence, independence of pounds as I no longer need hospital and quality of life. visits or ambulance call outs.”

One person who credits his Medical Not only has Ralph had a positive effect on Jon’s physical health but his Alert Assistance Dog with both saving mental wellbeing has dramatically his life and giving him back his life improved too. “Ralph has given me is Sussex resident, Jon Goddard. A back my life. I now volunteer with Ralph former police officer, Jon sustained lifeat a local animal charity and I give local changing injuries when he was involved talks on the work of Medical Detection in a car accident when on call in 1998, Dogs helping to fundraise for the charity. With Ralph’s help leaving him with a number of complex medical conditions including Type 1 Diabetes. Despite his injuries, Jon continued not only can I get out every day, but my wife can now relax knowing he is looking after me.” to work in law enforcement until he began to lose his ability The dogs at Medical Detection Dogs are often donated as to tell when his blood sugar levels were too high or too low. puppies by breeders or animal rescue centres. There is a no This would often cause him to pass out and was clearly not kennel policy and the puppies live with local foster families while they are socialised. All breeds of dog can be trained, although the Bio-Detection Dogs tend to be gun dogs and it generally takes between 18 months to two years at a cost of £29,000 to train one dog.

Jobi the Cancer Detection Dog

Medical Detection Dog Belle, the fox red labrador PICTURE: BEX ARTS PICTURE: MEGAN WILLIAMS

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Jon Goddard’s

As a small charity dog, Ralph with no government funding, Medical Detection Dogs relies on donations and volunteers. If you would like to get involved to help sustain their valuable research and training you can make a donation, organise a fundraising event or sponsor a puppy from just £5 a month. Organisations Ralph is more accurate at and groups can also request a speaker helping to monitor my blood who will come and sugar than the testing meter entertain you with videos and anecdotes (and often a dog) or you may even wish to become a volunteer speaker for the charity yourself. Even simply following and sharing social media posts can help to spread the word about the charity’s remarkable work.

A final word from Kate Humble, one of the ambassadors of the charity, “The work of Medical Detection Dogs is both pioneering and game-changing. From training dogs to be life savers supporting those with life threatening illness, to researching the capability of dogs to pick up on very early signs of human conditions like cancer and Parkinson’s, the impact this charity and its dogs are having on human health is enormous. Medical Detection Dogs has proved, with scientific rigour, that dogs really are a human’s best friend.” l www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

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It’s a Dog’s Life Teddy knows ‘them indoors’ are frightened of the odd thing here and there, and being a sometimes mischievous little chap he plays on this from time to time… unless spiders are involved!

This month’s column is barked through his human mouthpiece, Helen Stockton

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t is fair to say that we all have certain things we’re frightened of. November, following hard on the heels of that celebration of spookiness, Halloween, brings its own contribution, with mists and dark evenings, that people, with their reliance on their visual sense, find a bit un-nerving.

Now I’m not afraid of the dark; what can I tell you I’m a roughty-toughty terrier, but my predecessor, the Boss, taught me how to play dark evenings to advantage. You wait until, ideally, one family member is home alone, and then you unexpectedly bark sharply.

If they are watching a tense film on TV then this needs to be timed for the

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quiet moment when the suspense is building nicely.

It makes them jump a treat.

The secret is to follow this up promptly. I’m a master of tilting my head with pricked up ears so that it looks as if I am listening intently. I actually only do it because ‘Them Indoors’ think it’s appealing. However, in this instance, having given the appearance of listening carefully, something certain politicians are good at too but without my cuteness,

I’m not afraid of the dark, I’m a roughty-toughty terrier

I then give a low, rumbling growl, as if I’ve heard something sinister. This usually leads to them gabbling reassurances which have nothing to do with soothing their pooch, but everything to do with quietening their own fears. For maximum effectiveness the whole process needs to be repeated several times so they can’t relax, and a good variation is to do it when outside for a late-night garden visit, accompanied by staring fixedly into the shadows. It gets them rapidly scuttling back inside I can tell you.

And talking of scuttling, there’s one fear I share with people; that of spiders.

‘Her Indoors’ doesn’t like big ones and ‘Junior Her’ has a similar reaction to even miniscule arachnids. The Boss used to help by eating them, although for some reason, ‘Junior Her’ thought spider’s legs poking out from between his teeth unattractive. When I arrived, they assumed I would help with spider catching duties, but there’s no way. I just hide in my bed or add to the general sense of drama by barking. Anyway, a friend thought it would be fun to buy me a toy spider as a joke, and it took me about six months before I’d play with it.

However, revenge is a dish best served cold and Incy Wincy has subsequently been de-squeaked and de-stuffed which is no less than he deserves!

Whilst I’m not keen on spiders, one of the Boss’s fears that I don’t share is that of fireworks. He used to hate the bangs and barked at them. Last year, on my first bonfire night with ‘Them Indoors’, they stayed at home in case I needed comforting. However, ‘Her Indoors’ was impressed by my fearlessness and we ended up watching them through the window together.

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COLLINGWOOD BATCHELLOR here’s no denying it, it’s almost impossible to miss the vast expanse of the remodelled Collingwood Batchellor store at Bishopric, Horsham.

Visually impressive, almost iconic from the outside, it’s just as eyecatching on the inside.

“Most of our staff are long serving, they’ve built up a wealth of knowledge over the years and this is key to assisting customers in making choices.”

The displays are varied and extensive, each has space to breathe. There’s furniture from Italy, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and

capacity to offer advice. It’s our priority to meet the needs of our customers.”

Yet, there is no pressure to purchase, there’s no hard sell. “Some people come in several times before they make a decision. We’re relaxed here and meeting the needs of the customer is paramount. Whether it’s a specific look, a particular designer, something subtle, or a statement piece of furniture, we’re here to help.

“We can advise on functionality, practicality, style and design. Our range and variety of stock is extensive. We’re a service

Coupled with a warm welcoming environment, it’s easy to feel at ease, immediately. The atmosphere is light and airy with climate control cleverly deployed throughout the store. It’s really quite unique.

Store Manager, Mark Flexen has been with Collingwood Batchellor for almost 20 years and he was keen to tell me more.

Norway. It’s a broad range of European manufacturers to complement traditional styles, mainstream styles and British made furniture.

“We’ve sent staff to visit factories across the continent, to increase product knowledge and witness the manufacturing process first hand. This helps improve our levels of service, our ability to answer questions, and our

led company, dictated by the needs of the customer.”

The Horsham branch is one of several in the Collingwood Batchellor family. Each has its own identity, carrying furniture exclusive to that branch, as well as classics popular across all branches.

“I’m really proud of this store, and keen to give customers the best possible

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shopping experience. They’ve been very complimentary with their comments.”

So having purchased a new sofa or table and chairs, how does it get home in a hassle free manner? Easy – Collingwood Batchellor offer free local delivery, including any necessary assembly.

What’s more… old furniture can also be taken away.

With dedicated parking bays right outside this flagship store, it’s another tick in a row of boxes already loaded with ticks.

All of which makes it easy to make an informed decision, and that decision is Collingwood Batchellor, every time.

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SOMETHING NEW Philippa and Neil Ejje had always dreamed of what life might be like in the historical Moathouse overlooking the lake, but would never have guessed that they might one day be its proud owners

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AT HOME WITH… THE OWNERS: Philippa and Neil Ejje, live here with their three children Thomas, 7, Max, 5 and Harry, 2. They moved to this area because it was commutable from London, yet felt rural. It was a part of the countryside that Philippa had known well as a child, having grown up in the neighbouring village. Philippa’s father and mother still live nearby.

THE HOUSE: Late 15th century hall house with 20th century extension attaching it to its converted 19th century barn.

ROOMS: Entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, living/playroom, sitting room, drawing room, office, 7 bedrooms, three bathrooms.

WHAT WE LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING HERE: “We love how self-sufficient we feel here. When we lived in London we spent all of our free time dashing about looking for entertainment, but here we just want to stay at home.”

WHAT MAKES THE HOUSE A HOME: “We love the fact that we have a very cosy intimate home when we are here as a family, all tucked into the older part of the house.

It is full of character and period features which we have always loved in older properties.”

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W hen the estate agent drove Philippa Ejje down the winding country lane leading to the Moat House, she fell in love. For there in an exquisite position, sunnily overlooking a duck-filled lake was the perfect 15th century brick and stone farmhouse. Sadly however, the house wasn’t for sale. Its neighbour was; an equally well situated, if not quite so historical converted barn, which would once have made up part of the Moat House’s farmyard.

The stunning location of the barn, its large garden and fields on the doorstep, its spacious interior (especially

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when compared to their previous London flat) and its proximity to a mainline station for Neil to make the daily London commute all contributed to the Ejje’s decision to set up their family home here. Their two year old son Thomas was fast outgrowing the confined space of their London home, and with baby Max on the way time was running out.

“Although we’d always really wanted to live in a period property the barn did have some history and would make a fantastic family home,” says Philippa.

For four busy years the Ejje family thrived in their converted barn. Interiors expert Philippa renovated and decorated the house to perfection. As if this didn’t keep her busy enough, she also found time to fit in another baby, Harry. “Life was happy and very busy in the barn,” remembers Philippa, “but I did feel the odd twinge of envy for the beautiful house next door.”

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When at last they, and all their worldly possessions were in place, however, they knew they had done the right thing. The furniture that Philippa had collected over the years and brought back to life fitted perfectly into its new surroundings.

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In layout too the house works perfectly for family life. The Ejje’s base themselves mainly in the old part of the house. A bright farmhouse kitchen, beautiful old beamed dining room and a cosy child-friendly living room make up the downstairs, and upstairs are four bedrooms and two bathrooms for the family. This side of the house is beamed, bursting with character, full of nooks and crannies (even a hidden door). It creaks with history and is perfect for the Ejje family of five.

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ach day, millions of people, commuters, tourists, students and politicians among them pass the work of a gentle, unassuming man who lived in Ditchling during the first half of the twentieth century. His name was Edward Johnston and he designed the iconic typeface that graced London Underground and became one of the most memorable symbols of the capital.

Johnston was teaching Illuminating and Writing at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London when he published his classic book, Writing and Illuminating, and Lettering, which still remains in print today. During the First World War, he was commissioned

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He had to supply a typeface that would differentiate bus and train destinations from the overbearing advertisements that were confusing travellers. Frank Pick chose Johnston on personal recommendation from Edward’s friend, Gerard Meynall who he knew as a trusted printer.

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THE LETTERS OF LONDON Edward Johnston was a modest man whose work is seen daily by millions of Londoners, yet few are truly aware of his contribution to society. Ruth Lawrence visited his home village of Ditchling, going ‘underground’ to discover more of the Trajan Column in Rome for his inspiration. These letters possess fine geometric proportions which are grouped into three distinct widths and have a timeless quality, which is the key to the success of the Johnston Underground Sans typeface. By 1916, the now

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A hundred years later, Johnston’s typeface looks utterly contemporary after a century of providing instant visual recognition for London’s transport system. On June 24th this year, he finally received a permanent memorial to his masterpiece which was

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unveiled at Farringdon station. The memorial is simple, bold and arresting, consisting of huge wooden printing blocks mounted on the station wall, detailing his entire lower case alphabet and containing his surname, discreetly slotted within the alphabet between letters ‘j’ and ‘k’ At sixty feet in length and displayed in reverse as in block printing, the construction of the alphabet was a major undertaking. Straight grained lengths of cherry wood had their edges machined into matching tongues and grooves before being cut to length and glued together to form a flat slab of the required width for each letter.

Once each slab had been sanded, it was mounted in a computer-controlled

Jake Johnston, great great grandson of Edward at the unveiling ceremony

A permanent memorial to his masterpiece was unveiled at Farringdon station routing machine where different cutter sizes were employed to form each letter’s shape by multiple passes of the tool.

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Apparently, Johnston loved science and was always tinkering with tobacco tins, soldering them together to make various electrical gadgets. Andrew recalled a family postcard from Meynell to Johnston, humorously requesting ‘Dear sir, I am sending you two sardine tins, please make me a telescope and a motor bicycle’. Andrew mentioned how his grandfather’s alphabet was much easier to read than the previous incarnation, being better spaced and proportioned, and far more handsome. While conveying authority, it is a friendly typeface and has been called ‘London’s Handwriting.’

The centenary was marked by the introduction of the ‘Johnston 100’ which restored some original features of Edward’s design after it was modernised in the 1980s by Eiichi Kono, a graphic/type designer who also attended the unveiling of the memorial. Kono was commissioned to modify the original type to make it more suitable for modern needs and the ‘New Johnston’ ensured the type’s survival into the digital age.

Edward Johnston’s legacy is continued by the Edward Johnston Foundation, a registered arts charity based in Ditchling where he remained until his death in 1944. Dedicated to raising public awareness of calligraphy,

the foundation aims to make Johnston’s valuable teachings accessible to everyone who is interested and to preserve the craft of calligraphy and the lettering arts. They have recently published a superb comprehensive book on Johnston’s Underground typeface entitled simply ‘London’s Typeface’ which details the evolution of his design and its eventual celebration in the memorial

at Farringdon. The book contains contributions from Andrew Johnston, Eiichi Kono and founder of the Edward Johnston Foundation, Gerald Fleuss, among others and is a fitting tribute to the humble man who revolutionised the visual efficiency of the London transport system. l For further information or to purchase London’s Typeface www.ejf.org.uk

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Ditchling Film Society shows a range of films from October to July in the village hall. In the coming weeks two films will be shown. On Thursday 7th November it’s Ash is the Purest White a film set in industrial China. On Thursday 5th December, it’s Green Book. Dr Don Shirley is a world class classical and jazz pianist who is about to embark on a 1962 concert tour to the Deep South.

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Eastern Europe and other parts of the globe. UK Lions clubs provide over half of the 300,000 spectacles processed annually in Le Havre and we would like to thank all the local opticians involved with this nationwide recycling project, helping those in need around the world. To learn more about spectacles recycling or about what Lions do in your area, please call us on 0845 8335807 or visit the website www.haywardsheathlionsclub.org.uk

ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH Horsham-based children’s charity Action Medical Research is asking people to ‘Go Purple’ this November in support of their BORN TOO SOON

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campaign. By the end of 2020 Action hopes to raise £1 million to fund ground-breaking medical research that could eventually benefit millions.

Born prematurely at 25 weeks, Elijah, pictured with mum Jenny, sadly lost his fight for life at just 37 days old. Jenny recalled, “Elijah led a very traumatic little life. He died sleeping on my chest in the small hours. That’s when I joined the fight to stop premature birth.” Around 60,000 babies are born prematurely each year in the UK, and globally it’s the biggest killer of children under five. From purple bake-offs to purple pamper parties, the charity has lots of fun and easy ideas for you to choose from. www.action.org.uk/GoPurple

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In our September issue local cyclists Adrian Davies and Kirsteen Daly were about to embark on a 300 mile challenge for Cancer Research. The power pedalling duo completed their challenge on the 29th September with a 50 mile ride in gale force winds from Henfield to Goring, Shoreham and back, celebrating afterwards with friends, enjoying tea, cake and a sense of achievement. Adrian commented, “This amazing lady biked 301 miles in September, only six weeks after completing her fourth chemo. I can’t put into words how impressive that is. Between us we raised an incredible £1,200 enjoying the most fun 301 miles I will ever cycle. Next year, look out for our Sussex Borders Ride which will be raising money for the breast care unit at Worthing Hospital.”

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This year’s event takes place on the 29th November, beginning with the children’s torchlight parade at 4pm. Burgess Hill Marching Band will provide the music and it’s been rumoured that Santa may be joining in. It is hoped there will be more stalls than ever before and that high street traders will put stalls outside their shops and remain open. During the evening, there will be live music emanating from both ends of the High Street. In addition, there will be over twenty-five stalls with some fairground rides, and of course Santa will be in his Grotto. It will be a great experience, one not to be missed.

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Movember is a way to support a good cause by doing very little. I might have kept it, if my wife hadn’t put her foot down!

WARM AND FUZZY Movember isn’t the only movement encouraging men to cultivate their facial hair for charity. If you prefer the idea of distinguished whiskers to a furry upper lip, Bowel Cancer UK runs ‘Decembeard’ in the run-up to Christmas.

“Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in men, with 1 in 15 diagnosed with the disease every year,” explains Luke Squires, Director of Fundraising at Bowel Cancer UK. “Decembeard is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer in men. Since we launched the campaign in 2011, we’ve had thousands of people take part in raising an incredible £1.4 million to help fund our vital services and lifesaving research.”

Taking part, he says, couldn’t be easier. “Sign up, ditch your razor and get sponsored to grow a beard throughout the month of December.

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Grand Christmas Parade down South Road with Father Christmas, real reindeer, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Donald & Daisy Duck, Pluto, dancers and marching bands.

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The big Town lights switch on by Santa and the Mayor.

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Christmas fireworks in Victoria Park (courtesy of HHTC).

Enjoy truly great jazz, bands, drama and Kung Fu & Tai Chi.

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER Photos with Santa in his grotto and Cylvian singing Christmas.

SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER Photos with Santa in his grotto and carol singing.

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER Photos with Santa in his grotto, Ditchling Morris Dancers and Rock Choir.

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER Santa returns with Xmas carol singers.

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Opening times: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00-13:00 The Spire Café, St John’s Church, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Bags of food, enough for three days for any size of family, will be available from the main distribution centre at The Spire Café. Food is exchanged for vouchers available from about 30 local agencies including the Citizens Advice Bureau. Please see our website for the agencies which supply vouchers.

Our Hurstpierpoint distribution centre aka Hurstpierpoint Foodbank is open on Wednesdays from 10:00-14:00 and Fridays 10:00-12:00 at Court Bushes Community Hub on Willow Way. enquiries@burgesshillfoodbank.org.uk www.burgesshillfoodbank.org.uk

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Opening Times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Crawley Open House, Riverside House, Stephenson Way, Crawley RH10 1TN Donations of food and other necessities can be dropped off at any time at the above address. They operate the Crawley Food Bank Partnership in conjunction with another Crawley charity, the Easter Team.

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over the holiday period. We are also active on Facebook and twitter. info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk www.eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk

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Opening times: Monday & Friday 12:00-14:00 EAST GRINSTEAD FOODBANK & Wednesday 13:00-15:00 Opening times: Monday & Friday 13:00-15:00, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 9 Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 Downlands Community School Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, 4DZ East Grinstead RH19 2HL Distribution of food is through a Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for voucher system. See website for donation drop off points and times Hassocks Outdoor Performance Space how to get a voucher from a referral 07884 106719 agency, such as a GP or local school, info@haywardsheath.foodbank.org.uk to bring to theDownlands foodbank to exchange haywardsheath.foodbank.org.uk Community School for food and household items. The website also gives information on our Hassocks, WORTHING Dale Avenue, BN6FOODBANK 8LP location and how people can help CENTRE either via food donations or monetary Performance Opening times: Monday to Friday Hassocks Outdoor Space donations. In November we will again 14:00-15:30 be collecting for our Christmas Bags Worthing Tabernacle, 64 Chapel Road, appeal. Last year we issued a record Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1BN. number of bags in Mid-December Distribution of food is through a to nominating referral agencies to voucher system and clients need to distribute to clients. This foodbank itaccess help through the various agenself will be closed over the Christmas cies who hold our vouchers. period when the Jubilee Centre itself Food collections are held at various is closed - but the foodbank mobile supermarkets throughout the year. on 07983 209940 will be manned See website for details.

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Sweet singing in the choir Sara Whatley, soprano, is looking forward to the festive run up to Christmas in her choir, and urges you to do the same

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It might have been at school, in the shower or round the campfire. It’s part of our history as humans, part of the oral telling of tales that entertained and passed on knowledge for many millennia.

And happily, group singing is again becoming popular.

I love singing. Take a deep breath, fill your belly, relax your shoulders and open your mouth… If you want to get technical there is a bit more to it than that, but it really can be that simple.

The benefits of singing are numerous and quite astonishing: from the physical engaging in aerobic exercise and oxygenating your body, to the social; thinking; learning; relaxing; confidence building and even the neurological.

Neural pathways are built between the right and left hemispheres of our brains as we sing, that is between the right feeling, imaginative, creative, musical, intuition, visualisation side and the left maths, facts, logic, linear thinking, sequencing, and analysing side. These connections are hugely beneficial to our overall thinking and being, attention and cognition, and connects us with our human qualities of emotion, creativity and love.

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Endorphins are also released when singing, coming from the right side of the brain, making us happier, healthier and smarter.

Many people love singing – some in the car, some to their children, some

Endorphins are released when singing, making us happier, healthier and smarter

on a stage in the spotlight and some with a group of like-minded people.

All are great, but there is something particularly enjoyable about singing with others, especially at Christmas.

I know, I know, it’s all still an age away, but in choir terms, it’s actually just around the corner and you better get practicing! I have sung in my local village choir for a while now – and in many other choirs before this one – and can contest there is always something very special about the run up to the festivities. Learning new arrangements to age old favourite carols and hymns is lovely, as are the silly hats, mince pies and glass of something mulled when it comes to the Christmas concert.

I would urge anyone who fancies singing to have a look around and join your local group. There are so many places to sing in Sussex, so many brilliant choirs and small groups – even a few friends round a piano is a fun thing to do! Grab some bells and a triangle and ding dong, you’re away! l

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CHRISTMAS

The Wivelsfield Mediaeval Nativity This December, the folk of Wivelsfield can look forward to the return of a modern tradition as the local church and theatre join forces to tell an old story the old way, once again. Robert Veitch finds out more

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ivelsfield might linger a little in the shadow of its larger sibling Wivelsfield Green, but once December arrives it will emerge into its own bright spotlight.

Peter Leigh, who volunteers at the church was keen to tell me about The Nativity, which is being performed at the church this December, embarking on its seventh run.

“The first staging took place in 2003 and since then it has evolved into triennial production, performed every three years. I’ve only seen it once myself, but it left a lasting impression. I was amazed at how good the production was.

Some people I know have seen it several times over the years.”

The performance follows themes that prevailed in mediaeval times and usually plays to a packed house, with an audience of seventy. Peter revealed half the pews are taken out and replaced with wooden benches to help create a rustic, ancient staging, almost as if it’s taking place in the round. With the audience so close to the action, it’s all the more immediate.

“Parts of the church are a thousand years old and date back to Saxon times, so it’s an aposite setting for a nativity. The cast perform under candlelight, creating a dramatic environment. It is very, very atmospheric.”

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Peter told me the audience see the birth of Jesus shortly before shepherds encourage them to join in with the celebratory singing. However, the nativity is not suitable for under 12’s as there are darker elements too; it includes King Herod’s ruthless decree to kill all babies under a year old – something sometimes glossed over in other nativities.

Wivelsfield Little Theatre began in 1964 and usually embarks on two productions a year. Peter continued, “The cast live locally and are all members of Wivelsfield Little Theatre.

The production is directed by Paul Welch this year.”

Ticket prices include a soft drink or mulled wine on arrival and any profits are shared between the church and Wivelsfield Little Theatre. A voluntary retiring collection supports local charities The church and theatre work well as Peter revealed, “We work in tandem; the theatre create the production and provide the actors, we provide the setting and sell the tickets. And together, we create something of value for the whole community.” l St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Wivelsfield RH17 7RD Performances: Running from 1-5th December at 7:30pm Tickets: £10pp available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/wlt or by calling 07754 895936 after November 3rd

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CHRISTMAS

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As the festive season draws nearer, Sara Whatley starts to think about the all-important Christmas wreath

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very December I like to mark the beginning of the festive season by making a wreath for our front door. I go foraging in the forest for greenery, pinecones and berry-laden holly, then lug it all home and get the kettle on. I find it easier to make the wreath on the garden table, with hot beverage by my side of course, to save the mess in the house.

To keep my wreath as easy as possible, I simply take the branches of greenery and bind them together with green cotton, gradually building up height and breadth to create a sturdy wreath. I then snip smaller pieces of holly and any

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other interesting greenery I have found, poke them into the wreath, nestle in pinecones and do a final round with the cotton to secure everything.

You could use a festive ribbon for this final round if you wish.

Finally, I tie on red ribbon to hang it from the door.

As is tradition, I also love to bring the greenery inside and tuck little sprays behind picture frames, across the mantelpiece and anywhere I can! If I can incorporate lights, oranges and natural festive decorations in amongst the greenery, all the better.

Trends for this Christmas are natural, nature inspired looks – think greens, browns, golds and reds in rustic materials. Blue is another big look, which will look bold set against a natural backdrop. Lights of course are big news, but on I simply take the branches the warm, golden side of things of greenery and bind them rather than bright white. Happy together with green cotton decorating! l

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This month Ruth Lawrence takes a stroll around the delightful village of Henfield, unwrapping its history and discovering what else it offers today’s visitors

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it was inhabited by Bob Ward who decorated the exterior with silhouettes of a cat holding a bird in its mouth.

He was making a statement with this image; Canon Woodward, who lived in nearby Martyn Lodge had a cat that had killed Bob’s canary and he found it was the perfect way to remind his neighbour of his simmering anger.

Canon Woodward founded sixteen schools in Sussex and he resided in

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enfield is a village that rewards curiosity; hidden behind the High Street which may have originally been the site of an Anglo Saxon drove route for animals, sit several dozen well preserved buildings from 1500-1800.

One of the quirkiest is the Cat House, a timber framed, thatched cottage from 1550. In the 19th century

Pinchnose Green was an accurate name Martyn Lodge from 1862 for almost three decades.

Next to the Cat House is ‘Pinchnose Green’ which was an accurate name because this is where the effluent from the tan yard used to collect! Frontage

along what is now the High Street was developed before and during the 14th century when the buildings stood on shallow plots backing onto a ditch.

Five medieval hall houses stood here with full height central halls and open fires; these days the street buzzes with cafes, and shops selling everything from antiques to artisan foods.

During the 1600s the village developed on its western side north of Church Street and at this time, a thriving tanning industry was building up, employing many village men. It had ten tanning pits, a bark mill, a leather house, glue furnace, lime pits and a shed for shaving and drying skins.

Now, the Tanyard as it is still called is a protected green space and haven for wildlife; I spied a couple of foxes dozing in afternoon sun, nestled in the long grass and a jay was searching for

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acorns nearby. A wildflower meadow is planned, with native trees and shrubs such as blackthorn and hawthorn to attract diverse species. A traditional hedge has been laid to demonstrate the beauty of an ancient craft and act as habitat for birds as well as making an effective barrier. A new pond has been created which is already attracting wildlife and a third pond at the field’s northern edge carries out the same function.

North of the Tanyard lies St Peter’s Church, dating from the 13th century and boasting one of the ‘best rings’ in Sussex with its eight bells. The first bell was made over 400 years ago and all were recast in 1913. Several attractive

ancient timber framed buildings are scattered around the church because in the 14th century, houses and other buildings may have encroached on the church precincts which were larger than those that exist today.

In the town centre, Henfield Museum is tucked behind the High Street and although only consisting of a single room, it’s a room packed with treasure and the stories that span generations who have made this village their home. I was surprised to discover some wonderful items of clothing that read like documents of particular eras.

Some 1940s shirts made of parachute silk told of the frugal years during the war when women had to sew clothes

from whatever materials were at hand and use their ingenuity to remain smart and fashionable regardless of the uncertainty around them. A two kilo heavily beaded 1920s flapper dress was a reminder of how fashionable women could still be weighed down by clothing even though they had been released from the confines of the tight corsets that had been de rigueur for decades.

Moving south, Golden Square, at the junction of the A281 and A2037, comprises an attractive group of buildings dating from the 1400s including the cut away ground floor of the white boarded corner building which was modified just before the First World War. Henfield Common is a partly wooded common where locals used to be able to graze animals. These days, dog walkers love the extensive stretch of field leading to attractive woodland which provides shelter and contrast with its surroundings. The cricket ground at its eastern end is home to one of the oldest cricket clubs in the world, founded in 1771, although the sport began in the village half a century earlier. Currently, the club has three men’s teams competing in the Sussex Cricket League and a women’s team playing in the Sussex Cricket Foundation’s 35 over league.

Henfield holds another ‘oldest in the world’ title, this time the 1st Henfield Scout Troop, founded in the winter of 1907/8. Major A.G. Wade was an officer from Henfield who accompanied

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Lord Baden-Powell back from Africa and learnt of B-P’s plans for a training scheme for Britain’s boys. Wade relayed these ideas to his sister Audrey, who ran a boy’s hockey club in the village.

Audrey converted the club into a troop for scouts and using B-P’s newspaper series, ‘Scouting for Boys’ she began to train them in scouting activities during that winter. By the time of the official launch in January 1908, Henfield had thirty scouts. Plans for a Scout Community Centre are progressing and it will be run as a not for profit charitable community building.

A stroll down Henfield’s pretty High Street reveals the wide choice of shops and eateries that residents and visitors alike can choose from. Coffee lovers are spoiled for choice; why not combine a visit to the museum with a

These days the street buzzes with cafes, and shops selling everything from antiques to artisan foods relaxing refuel afterwards in one of the artisan cafes that appear, enticingly, between the multitudes of shops that meet everyday requirements. A warm and friendly welcome comes as standard; add to that delicious cakes, selections of teas and fabulous décor and you have the essence of what makes this village special for an afternoon of shopping and snacking.

If you’re after something for the home, all your DIY needs are catered for without having to leave the High Street and antique shops mean that

those fantasies of vintage chic are within reach. The weekly Monday morning market at Henfield Hall acts as a focal point for conversations and meeting up with friends as well as a handy place to purchase anything from chocolates and flowers to tableware and clothing.

If the thought of all that shopping makes you thirsty, pop into one of the many pubs that dot the High Street and if you decide you never want to leave, there are several estate agents to help you find your perfect property.

From ancient beginnings, Henfield has always moved with the times and created a forward thinking, inclusive village with a genuine caring and sharing community spirit.l Thanks to Pamela and Barry Chaston of Henfield Hub for their help supplying several of the photographs

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Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries, West Sussex, is proud to announce that their Henfield branch is to relocate from its current premises on the outskirts of the village into one of the most prominent locations in Henfield village centre

The new premises will see the practice expand into 3 consulting rooms, 2 theatres and separate dog and cat areas and wards. The new branch will also house state of the art equipment that will include a dental X-ray, individual heated kennels, laparascopy (keyhole surgery), a full laboratory suite, digital X-ray and ultrasound. It will also provide clients with a private car park.

stalls, and the event is also in aid of charity,’ added Jonathan. ‘We have lots of attractions planned that include balloon modelling, with free balloons for all, a Teddy Bear hospital and raffle. All money raised will be split between the retired Greyhound Trust and Paws and Claws. There will also be offers for new clients who register on the day as well as offers for existing clients.’

‘The new Henfield branch will become our main practice, with the Partridge Green Surgery remaining in the same location,’ said Jonathan Underwood BVetMed MRCVS, who owns Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries along with his wife and fellow vet Annelise Underwood.

‘There is a lot of local support for the project as there are three empty banks in the town centre and it is positive that a local business has taken on one of the buildings’.

The new Hawthorn Veterinary practice officially opens its doors on Monday 18th November when author Peter James will cut the ribbon at around 12.30pm!

The new Hawthorn Veterinary Centre will host an open day on Sunday 17th November, which will take the form of an animal themed local event called “VetFest Henfield”. The event will run from 11am to 2pm and offer guided tours of the new practice alongside a range of activities and attractions.

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ne wet and windy Tuesday evening in October I found myself in Henfield Hall for a very exciting evening. Bob Flowerdew was to take the helm of the Henfield Garden Club for the evening and wow us with his horticultural expertise and in particular his ‘no work gardening’ approach to looking after your garden. He did not disappoint.

The hall was heaving, the tea and biscuits flowing, as organic guru Bob took to the stage. Relaxed and humorous, he perched on a stool and captivated us all with his practical, no nonsense approach to gardening. Full of stories and his own particular wisdom, Bob’s message was “measure twice, cut once.” In other words, don’t make life

hard for yourself in the garden, a bit of practical thinking and a bit of not following all the conventional gardening rules will save you masses of time and effort, leaving you to get on and enjoy the garden. I came away with a heap of great tips – like pouring left-over boiling water on weeds to kill them – and a renewed enthusiasm to get into the garden.

This evening was also my first introduction to Henfield Garden Club.

Started in 2000 by a group of friends, over 150 people turned up for the first meeting. The club has grown from there to over 200 members today who all enjoy a full yearly schedule of winter talks and summer outings, socials, plant sales and coffee mornings. Their next talk is on 7th January 2020.

New members are always welcome and the club has a special social evening just for them, to meet and get to know each other.

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Pan-fried breasts of pheasant in apple sauce With the clocks going back this month autumn is well and truly here.

Bryony Hill draws her inspiration from the local landscape after seeing a pheasant perched in her garden among the apple trees INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp oil of your choice (not olive oil) 1 large banana shallot or 4 small, round ones, finely chopped 4 pheasant breasts, skin off 15g butter 2-3 small, sweet eating apples – Russets are ideal – peeled and sliced thinly

2 tbsp Calvados (apple brandy) 150ml chicken stock 100ml single cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD Heat a shallow frying pan then add the oil and the shallots. Cook over a moderate heat, stirring every now and then to prevent

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burning, for 5 minutes or until soft but not brown.

When the apple is 4 nearly cooked, add the Calvados and the chicken stock, bringing gently to a bubbling boil.

Pour in the cream and 5 season with salt and pepper, stir and heat through.

Add the pheasant breasts Sprinkle over a little 2 and cook these gently for 6 finely chopped parsley about 2 minutes. and serve immediately with

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Turn the pheasant breasts over, stir in the butter and the apples and simmer gently for a further 5 minutes, turning the breasts once more.

creamy mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes to which you have added a tiny grating of fresh nutmeg and a colourful veg, e.g. braised red cabbage, French beans or broccoli.

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down beautiful country lanes, in the picturesque village of Slaugham. Open from Wednesday through to Sunday and with easy parking on the doorstep, combined with the genuine warm welcome that I received when I walked through the door, this looked set to be an unforgettable outing.

Heritage’s home is an old and deceptively large Edwardian building with several individually and quirkily decorated smaller dining areas adjoining the main dining room. With just a few tables in each that are deliberately set well apart from each other, your meal and time may be enjoyed in the privacy of your own space. And the feeling of space and room to relax is even more apparent when you gaze out through the huge wall to wall restaurant windows, at the sloping fields and woodland beyond.

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FOOD & DRINK

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Strawberries and cream – all of them pretty good individually, but even better when working as a pair. And the same applies to wine and cheese – but not just any old combination, selected at random. The coming together of the right wine with the right cheese can be a marriage made in heaven.

The successful pairing of food and wine is a developing art form – especially when it comes to the cheese course. While it has always been important to get this delicate process right, these days there is so much to choose from and so many different producers and variants, the task of achieving a perfect match calls for ever greater sophistication. The balance of flavour intensity is crucial in successfully pairing food and wine.

For example, foods with high acidity like tomato or lemon-based dishes make wine taste fruitier and less bitter, while the opposite is the case with spicy food. Salt is a wine-friendly flavour that makes even the biggest and heaviest wines feel smoother, richer, less bitter and acidic. Sweet food needs the company of a sweet wine.

Finding a successful partnership is particularly important in the case

This is the ideal time of year to really get stuck into the festive cheese boards, paired with just the right wine of course.

Peter d’Aguilar gives us a quick lesson of cheese, as many have strong and complex flavours. In order to maximise the gastronomic experience, it is essential to choose a wine that will enhance rather than overwhelm or compromise the cheese’s characteristics.

Regardless of whether the wine is light, heavy, sweet or dry, you can

The coming together of the right wine with the right cheese can be a marriage made in heaven

rest assured that there is a cheese out there somewhere that will match it to perfection.

People have been consuming wine and cheese together since the dawn of time – or at least the earliest days of civilisation. Because the two complement each other so well, it may be tempting to believe that any old combination will do. However, some careful research and planning is needed to achieve the perfect fit.

Why is it that certain wines work so well together with particular cheeses?

As soon as the cheeseboard starts to circulate, many people automatically reach for the bottle of red but this is not always the best pairing. Bold, heavy, red wines are great with aged cheese like a mature cheddar. On the other hand, white wine can provide an ideal accompaniment to soft creamy cheeses.

As white wines are lower in tannins, they complement gentler flavours without overpowering them. White wine, especially the sweeter versions, are particularly well suited to blue cheeses, as its lighter notes enhance the saltiness of the cheese without

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detracting from its full-bodied flavour.

Let’s look at some specific examples. For instance, in the case of cheddar, much depends on the strength of the cheese. A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec with their bold flavours will hold up well against a sharp and mature cheddar. Conversely, a mild creamy cheddar will taste better when accompanied by a more delicate wine such as a Chardonnay. An oaked Chardonnay’s citrus and stone fruit flavours with hints of nuts also pair well with Gruyère.

Soft cheeses with tangy rinds unite perfectly with an aromatic white Soft cheeses with tangy rinds unite perfectly with an aromatic white – for instance Sauvignon Blanc.

Brie’s rich, sensuous flavour combines beautifully with the crisp effervescence of Champagne. Whether served hot or cold, Camembert’s powerful flavour and creamy texture goes especially well with a crisp white or a clean sparkling wine such as Cava.

A firm, nutty cheese like Gouda or crumbly British cheeses like

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Port is arguably the wine most closely associated with cheese

Wensleydale call for a bold partner to complement their intense flavour.

Fuller-bodied wines rich in tannins such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah would make good partners.

No pasta dish is complete without a generous sprinkling of parmesan, a quintessentially Italian cheese with a long and distinguished history stretching back to the Roman Empire.

Whether served as a garnish or on its own, parmesan works well with a light white such as Pinot Grigio.

Alternatively, the high acidity of a Prosecco will cut through the saltiness of this hard cheese.

A classic Spanish cheese calls for

a classic Spanish wine Manchego and Rioja!

Sweet, creamy ricotta combines to perfection with a tangy German Riesling. The richness of a cheese fondue matched with an exotic Sauternes dessert wine is the perfect way to end a day on the ski slopes – or anywhere else for that matter.

And then, of course, there’s Port.

While Port is arguably the wine most closely associated with cheeses

of all types, its sweetness and thick body goes particularly well with a pungent, crumbly blue cheese such as Stilton – the classic Christmas combination.

A Beaujolais and Greek Feta. Viognier and Jarlsberg.

Monterey Jack and Merlot.

Mozzarella and Pinot Grigio, goat’s cheese and Sauvignon Blanc.

The possibilities are almost limitless, and we all have different taste buds and sensitivities to flavours. If in doubt, a simple, unoaked wine with a little residual sugar will go with just about anything.

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REMEMBRANCE

My freedom In our Centenarians special in June we were spellbound by Herta Stanton’s amazing story, so we reunited her with Robert Veitch, to learn more about her Kindertransport journey as the 80th anniversary approaches

W

hen Mr Kern, my ‘A’ level history teacher taught The Third Reich it didn’t seem possible I would ever meet someone who lived through it, and yet I have.

At 102½ years, Herta Stanton has a clear and lucid memory, detailing a warning from history. “I was born in 1917, in Vienna, into a Jewish family.

After Hitler’s rise to power in Germany in 1932 the Nazi influence seeped across the border and Vienna changed.

Some started to wear a Swastika, but didn’t realise what it entailed, that it might have been dangerous for Austria.

‘Juden Verboten’ [ Jews forbidden] signs appeared outside some shops.

But I was young and didn’t take much notice of them,” she said with a nonchalant defiance.

After the Anschluss with Germany (12th March 1938) and Kristallnacht

German army on patrol

Nazi brown shirts would break up the queue (9-10th November 1938) life got tougher. Obtaining basic food and groceries proved problematic while armed Nazis patrolled Vienna.

“They were welcomed,” Herta noted with a sense of incredulity. “To wear a Swastika as a disguise? If they found out you were Jewish, it would be... the finish of you.”

“The Gestapo could knock at our door at any time; day or night. They took our Bösendorfer upright piano and our and ta Her jewellery. They took husband whatever they wanted.

Chessi Eventually, they came

to take us to a camp, but my mother pleaded, saying I was too ill. Our neighbour, the doctor, confirmed it, ‘this girl is very ill, she will die if she is moved.’ The Gestapo let us stay. My mother was advised to take me away as soon as I was able to move because they would return, then take us to a camp.”

In Britain, the government encouraged Kindertransport; a planned rescue of Jewish children from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland, prior to WWII. To speed things up, British Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare issued travel documents for lists, rather than individuals. After an appeal for foster homes on the BBC Home Service, 500 volunteered.

Herta was offered a chance to

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escape on the first Kindertransport, but she needed a visa. “It meant queueing outside the British Embassy. Nazi brown shirts would break up the queue by kicking people, their boots armed with razor blades embedded in the soles. It took four or five days but I was granted my visa, and told about the train.”

Herta left home on December 10th 1938 for the midnight train from Westbahnhof station. She paused to reveal a coruscating, haunting, insight, “For several years all I had was the memory of leaving home for the station.

The image of my parents, sat at the table, their heads in their hands, crying uncontrollably. They were certain we would never meet again. I thought it was goodbye forever too.”

Each child was allowed one suitcase. Toys, money, jewellery and accompanying adults were banned, “I wore a straw hat with a velvet ribbon.

I had to chaperone a four-year old boy that I met at the station.”

The steam engine released its brakes and slipped away, carrying 500 fortunate young souls. It was almost 18 hours to Rotterdam and there was nothing to eat or drink on board. “At the Dutch border, Nazis stopped the train, taking anything of value. I saw them coming and threw my little Agfa

Herta with Prince Charles at Clarence House

Britain gave me a home, when Austria didn’t camera across the border into Holland so they could not have it. Arriving in Rotterdam, the Dutch clapped us off the train. They fed us oranges, apples and chocolate,” Herta remembered gleefully.

“The little boy cried on the ferry to Harwich, it was awful, but I had to look after him. Once docked in Harwich,

we were all medically examined. I was separated from the boy, I never saw him again.”

From Harwich, Herta travelled to Liverpool Street station, and onto Crawley where her foster family lived.

“Do I feel British or Austrian? It’s very difficult to take sides but Britain gave me a home, when Austria didn’t.

When I laid the Remembrance Sunday wreath at a service in Beckenham I got a round of applause. It brought back so many memories. That moment meant so much.”

Remarkably, Herta’s parents and three siblings all survived the Nazis.

Their family was reunited after a small ad was placed in the Daily Telegraph.

Around 10,000 children came to the UK thanks to Kindertransport, but two-thirds never saw their family again, making Herta’s story all the more astounding.

“I was invited to the 60th Anniversary celebration of Kindertransport at Clarence House and met Prince Charles and Camilla.”

Commemorative memorials have been installed at Westbahnhof and Liverpool Street stations.

Herta is one of the very last surviving Kindertransport children.

As Mr Kern would have said, “Ich bin Freiheit…” I am freedom. l

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REMEMBRANCE

Pilot Officer John D Crossman

As the Battle of Britain raged above Southern England in 1940, a fatal plane crash left a lasting legacy in the fields of Forest Row, uniting a local boy and Australian pilot in eternity, though they never met.

Robert Veitch investigates

WAR & PEACE J

ohn Dallas Crossman was born in 1918 and grew up in New South Wales. Aged twenty, he applied to the RAAF but wasn’t accepted so in 1939 he applied to the RAF, made the grade and endured an eight-week voyage, docking at Southampton on 12th October 1939.

He was airborne before the month was out and the Battle of Britain began before he completed training.

Crossman commenced active service on September 14th 1940 and in the 16 days that followed he flew 18 sorties. On September 30th 1940, Crossman’s Hurricane engaged several Messerschmitt 109’s, showing ‘stupendous courage’ causing significant damage to one. It would later crash on Ashdown Forest, but not before the stricken German aircraft caused fatal damage to Crossman’s Hurricane, causing his crash at 1:30pm at Tablehurst Farm.

Anna Pearce, who runs the memorial Facebook brought the story up to date when I met her on 30th September, the 79th anniversary.

Peter Wheeler was two-years old in 1940, a babe in arms in the garden with his brother and mother. When he was a little older he visited the scene and it left a lifelong imprint. Anna recalls, “After

Peter Wheeler

They never met but they’re united by this the crash Pete said it wasn’t widely known that Crossman was Australian, people assumed he was German.”

Pete visited the scene on each anniversary. As the boy grew into a man, he would leave a small wooden cross to honour Crossman and place a notice in the local paper. A small boys tribute became an old man’s bequest, ensuring John Crossman’s sacrifice left a lasting legacy in the village.

Of the many Battle of Britain crash sites, few are officially marked as names were added to nearby war memorials instead. Pete campaigned for a permanent memorial for years and years, eventually gaining permission to

install it on private land.

The unveiling of the memorial took place on the 76th anniversary of the crash. “I went along because I was curious,” remembers Anna. Pete had completed his bucket list but it was just the pair of us in attendance. It was an awful anti-climax and I was deeply upset. We got chatting and I resolved to help raise awareness so I set up the Facebook page. Pete was never really heard, despite his willingness to shout.”

Pete was diagnosed with cancer and admitted to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. Anna recalled, “When I visited, he told me more and more about John Crossman,” as if passing on a living will. Pete passed away in April 2017. “I knew Pete for less than a year but I want to perpetuate his and John Crossman’s legacies, now their lives have ended. They never met, but they’re united by this.”

There’s a footpath to the memorial and Anna intends to place themed markers along the route. “I hope to arrange a flypast for the 80th anniversary, but we need more support to make it happen.” l For more information follow the Facebook page: Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial To attend Remembrance Sunday at the memorial contact Anna Pearce on 07724 944960

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How the Spanish Flu ravaged Sussex

At the centenary of the Spanish Flu outbreak, Hanna Prince discovers how the deadliest pandemic in recent history spread through Sussex

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n February 1919, the war poet Robert Graves was laid up in a Hove villa with a dangerous bout of Spanish flu. The pandemic was at its height and there were no working nurses to be found. Graves had to settle for two that were already retired.

“One,” he said, “was competent but frequently drunk, the other sober but incompetent.”

Robert Graves Despite the hit-andmiss nursing care, Graves eventually recovered from the southwards to London. According flu that was sweeping Sussex. to Dr Jaime Kaminski, author of Many weren’t so lucky. Between A Terrible Toll of Life: the impact 1918 and 1919, a quarter of the of the ‘Spanish Influenza’ epidemic on Brighton 1918-1919, the ‘flu British population was infected reached Brighton in July 1918. with Spanish Flu. Around 228,000 “With 55 people per acre in of them died, including 526 in Brighton, the borough was the Brighton. second most densely populated This deadly strain of flu was in England by 1921,” he writes. virulently infectious. Graves “This population density would brought the flu home to Hove on Valentines Day. Within a couple prove to be ideal for the spread of days, everybody in the house of influenza.” apart from his father-in-law, the baby and one servant had caught it. Few Sussex towns remained unaffected. But Influenza ward at the U S Army Camp where did the Spanish Flu Hospital, France come from, and how did it spread through Sussex?

THE ‘NAPLES SOLDIER’ The origins of the Spanish Flu are uncertain. China, Kansas and Etaples in northern France have all been suggested as the epicentre – but the timing of the disease was no coincidence. Its spread was enabled by the global movements of soldiers and labourers towards the end of the First World War. First identified in Glasgow in May 1918, it quickly travelled

Spanish Flu killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide – more than double the death toll of WW1

The first wave was relatively mild. Twenty fatalities had occurred across Brighton and Hove by the end of August and the media gave little coverage to the disease. The Sussex Daily News called it an “ingenious attempt” to sabotage the upcoming general election. In Brighton, Hanningtons department store published an advert suggesting a visit to their sale as a cure: “To those not familiar with the House of Hannington, of North and East Street, Brighton, we would suggest an early visit, before the influenza germ develops, and bargains decline,” read the piece in the Brighton Gazette.

THE DEATH TOLL MOUNTS Within three months of this advert’s publication, a second and far more deadly wave of ‘flu had gripped Sussex.

October and November saw fatalities rise steeply across the area, with Brighton and Hove the worst affected. At its peak, the Spanish Flu was claiming 80 lives per week in Brighton alone.

Symptoms were gruesome.

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give up kissing for all time.”

Meanwhile, the Brighton and Hove Society published an article calling the new influenza “as bad as the old if not worse and… it is everybody’s duty to take precautions.”

Despite advice like this, the Spanish Flu continued to rage throughout the autumn. By the end of January, over 600 lives had been lost across East Sussex.

The death toll was far worse in areas with high population concentrations. Brighton’s most densely populated wards – St John’s, Hanover and St Peter’s – had higher death rates than anywhere else.

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Sufferers could experience bluetinged skin from lack of oxygen, vomiting, infectious nosebleeds and haemorrhages that filled the lungs with blood. Healthy young adults were affected as much as the very young and the very old.

Local newspapers began to issue advice on how to avoid catching the ‘flu. The Bexhillon-Sea Observer recommended wearing an extra coat, sitting

Give up shaking hands for the present, give up kissing for all time outside on the bus and avoiding crowds by catching a later train home. The Brighton Health Department issued a pamphlet advising Brightonians to “give up shaking hands for the present;

‘UCKFIELD SCOURGED’ Other larger Sussex towns suffered during the autumn 1918 outbreak as well. In October 1918, the Sussex Express published an article about Spanish Flu’s devastating effect on Uckfield.

“The epidemic of influenza at Uckfield is not diminishing,” it read. “Business is much hampered. Last weekend one shop in Framfield Road displayed in front of its drawn blind the notice, ‘Closed on account of

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moon,” said the paper in November 1918. “The luxury of sitting in front of a roaring fire with all the windows open is not for rationed people.”

BEGINNING OF THE END The third and final wave of the Spanish Flu swept through Sussex in January 1919. While not as deadly as the earlier outbreak, it still accounted for 157 fatalities in East Sussex. In under a year, this virulent disease had filled graveyards, depleted local populations and ripped apart the few families still intact following the war.

In total, the Spanish Flu killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide – more than double the death toll of WW1. There are no memorials to them, but their deaths shaped the political and scientific landscapes for years to come. l

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A typical Hove villa illness’, and several in the 1900s tradespeople have been hardly put to it to carry on their work. The Steam Laundry, which ordinarily employs a score of more hands, has not been able to deal with any work this week, and one baker would have been obliged to leave customers breadless but for the kindly assistance of a friendly rival in the trade.

“The doctors are working at very high pressure, the approach of surgery hours being productive In under a year, this virulent of queues.” disease had filled graveyards, Another article, published a month later, claimed that there depleted local populations had been three deaths in the town. otherwise would have done. The Even in rural areas of Sussex, Bexhill-on-Sea Observer pointed the rationing, poverty and out how hard it was for Sussex exhaustion that were a legacy folk to follow advice such as “keep of the First World War allowed warm” and “eat good food”. the ‘flu to spread quickly and “We might as well ask for the exact a higher death toll than it

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NHS assessed studies have found that practicing Tai Chi is associated with reduced anxiety, stress and depression and increased self-esteem.

In addition, the social benefits of regularly exercising in a group and then moving in unison cannot be understated.

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Chi is said to help stimulate the flow of It has ben suggested it could vital energy (also known as Chi) and even reduce the instances of in turn promote healing in the body, trips and falls in older people as it according to Traditional Chinese improves balance control and Medicine. coordination, things that can It is characterised by contrasting suffer as we age. and complimentary movements – slow and soft versus hard and fast with a steady stance. Recent scientific studies have suggested The social benefits of that Tai Chi may be beneficial regularly exercising in a to people with certain health conditions such as Parkinson’s group and then moving in Disease, osteoarthritis and also unison cannot be understated upholding cognitive function in later years.

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DITCHLING BEACON For November, Robert Veitch took our graphic designer Ruth Preston out for a Sunday afternoon coddiwomple from Ditchling village to the Beacon and back

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rom the car park find your way up to the road, then left to the mini roundabout at the crossroads. Turn left and walk down South Street for 150m, to the junction of Beacon Road and Clayton Road.

Cross to the white fingerpost, where the path continues between the fences by the telegraph pole. Ruth saw the sign marked ‘public footpath to the downs’ and noted “here we go, up the Beacon.”

After 50m the path chicanes right, then left, before emerging at the roundabout in Neville Cottages. On the roundabout another sign marked ‘public footpath to the downs’ points right, leading between the houses, it zig-zags to a bridge, stile, bridge, gate, and then open farmland.

Aim left, across the field, towards the gap in the hedge by the oak tree.

Then strike out across the next field towards the fingerpost by a gap in the hedge. Through the gap, the path follows the edge of Molehilly Shaw, before continuing along the field boundary all the way to the water trough in the corner. Through an open gate is a vineyard on the right and what we thought to be a ‘grand designs’ property on the left. Beyond the ‘please shut the gate’ gate follow the path to the stile and Underhill Lane.

Turn right and walk for 150m, turning left by the rough layby. This is Burnthouse Bostall, an ancient path. Once beyond the double gates, the gradient will gradually ramp up.

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Avoid the stile on the left and aim right, it’s a little narrow in places, sometimes squelchy, sometimes chalky, continuously tree-lined; “Get me a stick, Gandalf,” said Ruth with a smirk.

After 350m the path emerges on to the open downs, and a refreshing breeze. The path follows the line of ditches and ridges as it curves left, continuing uphill. There may be livestock present, which should be treated with respect. It’s mostly chalk and continues all the way to the top gate and the summit of the bostall. On learning she had ascended to 224m (735ft), Ruth noted, “It was easier than I

Summit baggers will see the trig point to the right

thought,” while admiring the views.

Turn left and follow the South Downs Way; past the dewpond, past the gorse, and into the nature reserve.

Summit baggers will see the trig point to the right of the path. At 248m (814ft) Ditchling Beacon is the roof of East Sussex. Continue to the car park and the road.

Cross carefully, watching out for vehicles and summiting ‘grimpeurs’ clad in lycra. Once across, turn left before the gate, and follow the footpath hugging the road.

It’s steep in places, and lumpy in others, but take it steady and all will be well. The sound of the traffic fades away as the path wends a way downhill.

Ignore the stile to the right and keep going. Ruth finally found her Gandalf stick, used it for a bit, then parked it safely for a reader to use another time.

At the fork in the path, bear right, past the back of the ‘nature reserve’ sign. The path widens a little stepping downhill through the tree roots, passing a vineyard on the way to the road.

Turn left, then after 50m, turn right by the sign for Wick Place. Follow the track, veering left at the telegraph pole.

After 450m, the concrete track turns 90° left, but the path continues straight on.

Bear left at the first fingerpost for Ditchling, and then right at the second “which could be confusing” as Ruth pointed out. After 30m ignore the stile on the left, and take the three giant steps on the right. Follow the path to the junction with Lewes Road.

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Get me a stick, Gandalf, said Ruth with a smirk Cross carefully towards the genteel lamppost and wander along the delightful East End Lane to the junction with the High Street. Turn left, and above the quintessentially English properties of the village, the imposing beacon dominates the skyline; but having been up and down already, it’s more of an old friend.

“I’ve really enjoyed this,” beamed Ruth, as we wandered down the High Street. “But now its time for tea and cake,” she chuckled as we headed for refreshments. l Robert has tested the route personally, making sure it is suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control. If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

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Morris & Co Inspired by Nature

Standen House & Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE The exhibition tells the story of the origins of Morris & Co and reveals the inspiration behind its iconic patterns.

National Trust members free. Adults: £12.60. Child: £6.30. 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden Friday 01 – Sunday 03 November, 10:00-17:00 Daily

Spellbinding Halloween Trail & Activities

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Help Sapphire the Witch’s Cat regain her magical powers on a bewitching Garden Trail. Includes other activities on selected days. £2 per trail, plus admission, to include a prize (FREE to Friends). Additional charge applies for some activities. Andrew Loin 01444 450326 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk

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Saturday 02 November, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Market

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 02 November, 10:00-17:00

Woman’s Lifestyle Show

Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2FU A shopping event for all women featuring fashion, beauty, health and wellbeing, pamper treatments, expert speakers, food, drink and free goodie. £5 Kids under 16 go FREE. www.womanslifestyleshow.com info@womanslifestyleshow.com Saturday 02 November

Monday 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 20:00

Minton Badminton Club

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 Tuesday 05 November, 18:30-21:30

Lindfield Bonfire Society Procession, Bonfire and Firework Display

Linfield Common 6.30pm Fancy Dress Competition, 7.30pm Procession, 8.30pm approx.

Firework Display. Sarah Tampion-Lacey lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk

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Friday 01 – Saturday 02 November, 16:45-19:15

Saturday 02 – Sunday 03 November, 11:00-16:00

Henfield Hall, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB Adrian Thomas, RSPB project manager to give a talk to Henfield Garden Club on creating a wildlife friendly garden. £5 to non-members. Pat Hemsworth 07717470274 pathemsworth@hotmail.com

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU These enchanting walks offer a truly out of the ordinary experience – you will be guided around the museum by lamplight. Entry £25 per person.

01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU Discover how homes in the past were lit and heated, the resource needed and what this meant for everyday life!

General entry fee applies.

01243 811363

Museum at Night November

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Shake up your Saturday; have a blast at our cocktail masterclass! £79.50 per person. 01342 824988

Historic Life Weekend: Fire & Light

Friday 01 & Friday 15 November, 19:00-21:00

Saturday 02 November, 18:30-19:45

Centre Church, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8HS For anyone who has a physical, emotional or spiritual condition, our trained team offers confidential prayer for healing. All Healing Rooms are free of charge. For an appointment: 07531 160192 or burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk www.burgesshillhealingrooms.org.uk

St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH10 7RT Worth Choir sing Walford Davies’ Requiem as we remember those who are no longer with us. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org

Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill

From 01 November

‘Harvest Home’

Cuckfield Museum, Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield’s Farming Past.

How did you use a horse rasp or a ‘beatle’? How did a dairymaid preserve her complexion?

Entry free but donations appreciated.

More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Finishes Saturday 14 December.

Saturday 02 November, 10:30-11:30

Coffee Morning, run by Burgess Hill Methodist

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. Burgess Hill Methodist Church 01444 236733

A Requiem for All Souls Day

Sunday 03 November, 17:30

Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club Family Bonfire & Fireworks Danny Park, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB 18:00 Best Guy Competition Judging, 18:30 Firework Display, 18:50 Bonfire lit with all the Guys and the best Guy on top. Advanced tickets from Pierpoint Pets, Mishon Mackay in Hurstpierpoint or Marchants or QD Stationery in Hassocks.

Monday 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PE Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk

‘Gardening for Wildlife’

Wednesday 06 November, 11:00-15:00

Antiques Valuation Day including Books and Manuscripts Charleston House, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL Bonhams will be offering free auction valuations on items you may be considering selling at auction.

Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com Wednesday 06, 13, 20 & 27 November, 12:30-15:00

The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members)

The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guest, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork etc. Members £5 per month, non-members £2 per week. 2 course lunch extra.

Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 06 November, 19:30 for 19:45-21:00

The Winter Garden

by David Fitton

St Thomas a Becket Church Hall, 23 Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH Wisley trained David Fitton, former Head of Horticulture at Plumpton College, garden advisor to Paradise Park on the Winter Garden. £3 for guests free for members.

Sara Callarman 07952233865 lewes.gardensociety@hotmail.co.uk Wednesday 06 November, 19:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX ‘Storms and Hurricanes’ – an illustrated talk with professional meteorologist,

Ian Currie. Admission: Members free, Visitors: £1. All welcome! 01444 245509 www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety. com Thursday 07 November, 10:00-17:00

East Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day

The Mallings, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Lara@classcover.com 01273 957908 Every Thursday – Monday throughout November from 10:00-17:00

Clock Field

North Street, Turners Hill RH10 4NS A development of 33 three, four and five bedroom houses. Clock Field Marketing Suite 01342 616 105 clockfield@shanlyhomes.com shanlyhomes.com Every Thursday – Monday throughout November from 10:00-17:00

The Willows

Church Street, Warnham RH12 3DZ A private development of two, three and four bedroom houses and 4 one and two bedroom apartments. The Willows 01403 611 191 shanlyhomes.com Friday 08 November, 20:00-21:30

Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX The Roman Hassocks to Barcombe Greensand Way by local archaeologist, Dr David Rudling. The museum will be open from 19:00. Members £1.50, guests £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088 Friday 08 - Saturday 09 November – various times

Dear Zoo Live

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG The timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage. A charming production using child-engaging puppets, music and audience interaction. £15. www.thecapitolhorsham.com 01403 750220 Saturday 09 November, 10:00-13:00

Charities Christmas Fair

Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB A chance to buy Christmas cards, gifts, take part in raffles and tombola, and stock up on home baked goodies.

Adults 50p. Under 16s FREE. Marilyn Jones 01273 492289 Saturday 09 November, 10:00-14:00

Balcombe Village Christmas Craft, Gift & Produce Market

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 1BP Free entry. Refreshments and Tombola in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Lots of lovely stalls selling tempting ideas for presents including antique restored November 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 95

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DIARY DATES boxes. Handmade silver jewellery, handbags etc. plus produce including pork products, cakes, chutneys and jams, sauces and jellies. 01444 811462 Saturday 09 November, 10:30-12:30

RSPCA Brighton Autumn Fair

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Lots of bargains, cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious refreshments and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals. Free admission. RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter 01273 554218 info@rspca-brighton.co.uk www.rspca-brighton.co.uk Sunday 09 November, 19:30

French Music with Sussex Chorus

Memorial

Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial, Tablehurst Farm, London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP A short service at the Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial for Remembrance Sunday. Transport is available on request. Free Event Anna Pearce: 07724 944 960 Anna@ AnnaPearce.com www.facebook.com/ pilotofficerjohndcrossmanmemorial See page 52 for more information Sunday 10 November, 19:30

Ardingly Choral Society – Remembrance Concert in aid of The Royal British Legion

St. Andrew’s Church, Castle Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG A wonderful evening of French music conducted by Jack Thompson. Tickets £15pp/£5 (U16’s and students) from 01444 412579, Carousel Music, Burgess Hill Help Point and eventbrite.co.uk

The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Poulenc – Gloria, Mozart – Vespers (excerpts) and Hammersley – Remembrance. £15 (£13 concessions) Book online at www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk or M Kershaw 01825 791241

Sunday 10 November, 10:15-11:15

Monday 11 November, 10:00-12:00

Remembrance Day Service

St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH107RT A moving and respectful service with sung extracts of Walford Davies’ Requiem and a minute silence.

Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org Sunday 10 November, 12:00-13:00

Remembrance Sunday – Pilot Officer John D Crossman

The Two Gustavs: Mahler and Klimt. A lecture by Gavin Plumley

Monday 11 November, 14:00 for 14:15 – 16:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL (Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12:00).

Richard Hewitt presents ‘Aviation in Scotland, 1933 to date.’ Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 11 November, 14:30

The Bellini Family

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Our speaker Patsy Erskine-Hill, well qualified and widely travelled, will delve into the lives of Jacopo Bellini and his sons Gentile and Giovanni, successful artists of the Italian Renaissance. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture.

Stephen Wyman 01273 494633 Monday 11 November, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH “Out on a Limb” – a talk by Lesley Baker.

Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00.

Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 11 November, 20:00-23:00

Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ Gustav Klimt broke away from the imperially endorsed art institutions in Vienna in 1897 and founded the Secession – the same year that Gustav Mahler took charge of the Opera House in the city. Free to members, £5 donation for visitors.

The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+

A pub in Burgess Hill Dinner? Theatre, Quiz? Cinema?

Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Burgess Hill on the second Monday evening of every month. Meetings also in Lewes, Brighton and Horsham.

Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Tuesday 12 November, 14:30

“The Gilbert and Sullivan Story”

by Ian Gledhill King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH The story of the most successful musical partnership ever, with music from most of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. All welcome, entry free.

Meeting and Membership information from John Chapman 01444 484470 Saturday 12 November, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society – ‘What on earth do I do now?’ Preceded by AGM

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk on creating a garden by Sandy Coppen from The Beeches in Barcombe. £1 members £2 nonmembers. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 13 November, 19:30

Lindfield Horticultural Society AGM and talk about Nymans Gardens by Joe Whelan

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Joe Whelan, Head Gardener at Nymans National Trust Gardens will be giving a talk. Membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 13 November, 20:00-21:30

Balcombe History Society Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP

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DIARY DATES Peter White – ‘Town Criers and Bellmen – past and present’. A talk by a Town Crier of 40 years! £1 members, £3 visitors which includes refreshments.

Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie.budgen55@outlook.com Wednesday 13 November, 20:00- 22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk in French by Rene Gimpel entitled ‘Jean-Paul Sartre, itineraire d’un intellectual engage.’

All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385 Wednesday 13 November, 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 Thursday 14 November, 10:30-15:30

Hever Christmas Fair

Hever Road, Hever, EdenbridgeTN8 7NG Hever Castle is proud to host the Hever Christmas Fair for which all proceeds go to Hever Primary School and St. Peter’s Church, Hever. Open for just one day, at the fair you will find gifts, gadgets, textiles and decorations. Tickets are not

available online for this event. Entry to fair: £3. Free entry to grounds. Castle entry: £2.80 www.hevercastle.co.uk Thursday 14 November,14:30

‘West Sussex at War 1939-45’

Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL West Sussex Record Office archivist Matthew Jones uses photographs and documents to illustrate his talk about life in wartime Sussex. £5 or £3 for members. Please ring Mike Nicholson on 01444 457448 to book a place or events@cuckfieldmuseum.org Thursday 14 November, 14:30

AGM of the Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN AGM Followed by talks from speakers representing National Trust Properties.

Members £3.00. Non-Members £5.00.

Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com Friday 15 November, 14:30-18:00

Cheese and Wine Tasting Event

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. Organist / keyboard player John Cooper. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 November, 10:00-16:00

Brighton Retired Greyhound Trust at South Downs Nurseries

The Brighton & Hove branch of the Retired Greyhound Trust will be at South Downs Nurseries between 10am - 4pm, raising funds and awareness with a few four-legged friends in tow!

Pop in and say hello.

Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 November

Winter Wellness Weekend

Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Try free taster sessions on mindfulness, yoga and more to stay healthy and stress free this winter. Regular Admission rates apply. www.wwt.org. uk/wetland-centres/arundel

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 16 November, 10:00-15:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society Christmas Gift and Craft Fair

The King Edward Hall, Lindfield High Street RH16 2HH Three halls packed with a wide variety of gifts and crafts. All day café offering hot bacon rolls, homemade cake, hot and cold drinks to eat in or take away. £1 (children, OAP’s and LBS members free).

Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com Saturday 16 November, 10:00-16:30

Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show

The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE As we are nearing the Festive Season, we will be Sampling 6 Organic Wines, and paring them with 6 beautiful Cheeses. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk Social media sites.

Saturday 16 November, 10:00-12:30 The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Come and pick a gift for Christmas. Free entry. Refreshments and bacon butties available. Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Displays and sales of minerals, crystals, fossils. Ultraviolet minerals room.

Children’s activities: gold panning, crystals and fossils hunt. Illustrated talks. Adults £3, children £1. Alan Simmonds 01403 274647 alan@ simmonds5.plus.com www.smls.online

Friday 15 November, 19:15-21:45

Saturday 16 November, 10:00-13:00

Saturday 16 November, 11:00-16:00

Music for Everyone

Christmas Fayre

Repair Café Forest Row

RSPCA South Godstone

Fri 6 December - Sun 5 January 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk

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RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls and lots more. Santa’s Grotto: £4.00 per child, present included.

Light refreshments. Free parking. All proceeds directly support the animal centre. Adults £2.00, children 5-16 years £1.00, under 5’s: free. 0300 123 0741 Saturday 16 November, 14:00-16:00

St Mary’s Church’s Autumn Fair

St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Stalls plus fun and games – something for everyone! All proceeds to the maintenance and upkeep of our beautiful church. Small charge.

Karen Blackman 01342 410718 Saturday 16 November, 19:30-21:45

Haywards Heath Music Society

Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Andrey Lebedev, guitar and Iosif Purits, accordion. This award winning duo will play classical and modern works from European and South American composers with a 2019 feel. £12 members/ £15 non-members.

Under 18/Student £3.00/5.00.

Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 colbourne@btinternet.com www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk Sunday 17 November, 11:00-14:00

VetFest Henfield

Hawthorn House (Former Barclays Bank),

High Street, Henfield BN5 9DL Celebrate the opening of Hawthorn Vets new site with other local businesses and much more. All are welcome! Danielle Kaelin 01403 710332 reception@hawthornvets.co.uk www.hawthornvets.co.uk

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.

Sunday 17 November, 19:30

An Evening of Eric and Ern

Wivelsfield Films

Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 November,19:30

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.

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG A brilliant homage to Morecambe & Wise, starring Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens. As featured on BBC R2 with Zoe Ball. £23.50 (Concessions £20). www.thecapitolhorsham.com 01403 750220

Monday 18 November, 14:00-17:00

Tuesday 19 November, 19:45

Gateway Dental offers Free Oral Cancer Screening

Gateway Dental, 73 Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9DY November is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Call Gateway Dental practice on 01444 232188 to make an appointment for your complimentary screening.

Gateway Dental: 01444 232188 reception@gatewaydental.co.uk www.dentalhealth.org Monday 18 November, 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? Day at the races? These are events from the Group diary. The

Find your great escape this winter at Arundel Wetland Centre

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Annual Meeting and Members’ Craft Competition. This will be followed by a game of Bingo! Visitors welcomed.

Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 19 November, 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 Wednesday 20 November, Coffee 10:00, Lecture 10:00-11:50

The Arts Society Mid Sussex

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The Richest of Legacies – the British Colonial Buildings of India. Lecturer: Anthony Peers. Non-members welcome: £7 on the door. Midsussex@ artssociety.org Wednesday 20 November, 14:30-16:30

St Symphorian’s You Group – A talk on canoeing and fun in the water

The Atkinson Room at St Symphorian’s Church Hall, Durrington BN13 3HU A friendship group sharing fresh knowledge, friends and experiences.

A talk on canoeing and fun in the water. £3 per person includes festive refreshments. 01903 268109 Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 November, 20:00

Ditchling Players Autumn Production - Private Lives by Noel Coward

Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Marital chaos ensues when Elyot and Amanda honeymoon with new partners, in adjacent suites. One of Coward’s wittiest plays. £9.00 (Wednesday) & £10.00 (Thursday to Saturday). www.ditchlingplayers.org.uk Thursday 21 November, 18:30-20:30

West Sussex County Council Fostering Information Session

County Hall (Committee room 2) West Street,

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Sat 9th & Sun 10th November

Festive fun & tasty treats with plenty of stalls, decorations & music in this beautiful setting.

Visit Father Christmas and give him any present requests! A magical way to start the Christmas period.

Foraging for Flavour Workshop 22nd November

Discover forgotten foraged foods, make samples of flavoured gins, learn the unusual use of conkers and other foraged plants. Booking required.

Christmas at the Priory

30th Nov,1st, 7th, 8th 14th & 15th Dec

Enjoy some hearty fare, music & activities.

Christmas through the ages.

Festive Cream Tea

Fri 29th November, 12.30pm or 2.30pm Join us for a festive cream tea in our stunning Elizabethan Great Barn.

Advance booking required.

Get away for a nature-filled day out.

Wreath Making Workshops

Festive - 1st December Festive Willow - 7th December Booking required.

Discover more

Arundel, BN18 9PB

wwt.org.uk/arundel

Call us: 01323 844224 Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham East Sussex, BN27 3QS. www.sussexpast.co.uk

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Chichester PO19 1RG If you’re thinking about fostering, our information sessions are the best way to find out more about the fostering process.

Friday 22 - Sunday 24 November, 10:30-16:00 Christmas Market

Weald & Downland Living Museum

Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Find that perfect gift at our bustling Christmas Market. With over 150 stands – selling arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more. £8 for adults (over 18) office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk/whats-on Friday 22 November, 11:00-16:00

Taster Day with Seggiano Fine Italian Foods

The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Come try some amazing Christmas foods from Italy. This will be a very busy event, so make sure you are early. Free.

01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow. co.uk Social media sites.

Saturday 23 November, 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 23 - Sunday 24 November, 09:00-16:00 (Sat. 09:00-17:00)

Winter Fair

01273 845892 www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk nburston@downlands.org Saturday 23 – Monday 25 November, 10:30-16:00

South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL A shoppers’ paradise. Get the Christmas preparations sorted whilst enjoying a festive family day out. £5.85 for adults and £4.95 for seniors/ students (inclusive of a 10% online discount which ends midnight 22.11.19). Under 16s go free with a paying adult. South of England Agricultural Society 01444 892700. info@seas.org.uk www.seas.org.uk

Christmas Market

Saturday 23 November, 10:00-12:00

Pyecombe Winter Fayre

Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Messy Church Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Traidcraft Stall. Sample a cup of fairly traded Machu Pichu ground coffee.

Children’s activities. Julia Scotland 01444 871812 07522 866237 julia@pjscot2.plus.com Saturday 23 November, 10:00-13:00

Downlands Christmas Market

Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP Christmas Market with festive stalls, Christmas Tree Forest, refreshments and Carols from the Downlands School Choir and Orchestra.

Entry by donation. Nicki Burston

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Buy Christmas gifts and enjoy a great day out, as over 150 stands ‘pop up’ all over the Museum’s site! £8 adults (over 18), free child (0-17 years), free disabled (plus single helper).

01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk Saturday 23 November, 11:00-15:00 Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QH Arts and crafts, gifts, homemade cakes, Grand Raffle, first prize £100. Proceeds go to the church and local community events. pyecombesocialcomittee@yahoo.com Saturday 23 November, 19:00 for dinner at 20:00. Dancing till 01:00 am

Maria’s Charity Dinner Dance

The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Langley Drive, Crawley RH11 7SX In aid of The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals and Cancer Research. Live Entertainment. Raffle and Auctions. £40 per person. Maria 01293 403432. It is the League’s 70th Anniversary this year!

Saturday 23 November, 20:00

Strictly Dance Magic – Ballroom Dance – Halloween Theme

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Doors open 7.45pm. Ballroom, Latin, Jive, Sequence. New dancers always welcome. Lovely wood sprung floor, soft lighting. Free on-site parking. £7 with complimentary refreshments.

Details: 07767 411115 or 01444 248926 Sunday 24 November, 11:00-14:00

Dogs Trust Shoreham’s Annual Christmas Fair

Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5LT There will be carol singers to entertain throughout the event, stalls selling lovely items for both dogs and humans and much more. For more info: 01273 466971. Donations into the rehoming centre please.

Monday, 25 November, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH ‘Working with Bats’, a talk by Amanda Millar. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00.

Beryl Varley 01273 83235 Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 November, 13:00

Christmas Decoration Workshop & Afternoon Tea Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Join in a fun filled afternoon of festive table decoration creation with fresh flora and afternoon tea in our drawing rooms. £47.50 per person.

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Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Visit from Worthing Philatelic Society.

Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 27 November, 19:45-22:00

Hawfinches, Goshawks and Honey Buzzards

The Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Mark Mallalieu will give an illustrated talk about these special birds. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members.

Phil Holland 01342 311295 Wednesday 27 November, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting, we will be holding a Workshop. Please bring a tree or two along for help and advice. Free for members. £5 for guests. Tea and coffee available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net Thursday 28 November, 14:00-16:00

Eastbourne Blind Society

124 – 142 Longstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 8DA Social gathering for those who have worked or volunteered in the NHS or Social Care. Annual membership fee £20. Meeting charge – members £1, visitors £2. Contact:

Jane Dubery 01323 726811. Every last Thursday, but not December.

Friday 29 November, 16:00

Light Up Hassocks Hassocks BN6 See News Bites

Friday 29, 18:30-21:00 & Saturday 30 November, 09:30-13:00

Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair

Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Numerous stalls offering a wide range of gifts – get a head start with your Christmas shopping! Homemade refreshments, raffle and a children’s tombola. Admission 50p, includes a free tea or coffee. Children free.

Coffee and Mince Pies available. Free admission. 01444 454618 Saturday 30 November, 10:00-12:00

Autumn Fayre

Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and join in the fun. Competitions, various stalls including cakes, bric-abrac and books. Free entry.

01444 236733 Saturday 30 November & Sunday, 10:00-17:00

Sussex Guild - Contemporary Craft Show in Midhurst Midhurst Rother College, North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DT Over 60 designer makers exhibit a

variety of spectacular and beautifully made crafts. Adults £3, students and children free. 01273 479565 (between 10:00-17:00). info@thesussexguild.co.uk www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 30 November

St Andrews Night Supper and Musical Entertainment

Lindfield Golf Club, Haywards Heath RH162QN A two course meal followed by some Musical Entertainment.

Contact to book 01403 252694 secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk www.midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk

Saturday 30 November, 09:00-16:30

Sussex Woodcraft Society – Exhibition and Sale of Members Work

The Village Hall, High Street, Henfield BN5 9HN Members have sales stalls with their wood carving, turnings, walking sticks, toys, inlaid boxes and pyrography.

Refreshments available. Collection bowl in aid of the Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice.

Saturday 30 November, 10:00-12:00

Christmas Fair

Haywards Heath United Reformed Church Hall, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath H16 4LL Christmas Fair with lots of stalls including gifts, jewellery, toiletries, cakes, books, Raffle and Tombola.

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