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Spotlight Events
Autumn Colour at Hever Castle
From Friday 1st October Hever’s annual outdoor celebration of Autumn Colour heralds a stunning time in the 150 acre grounds with the Boston Ivy on the Castle turning a fiery red and ambient colours on trees and cosmos in the
From Fri 1 Oct
meadows bringing Lake Walk to life.
The gardening team will be offering guided garden tours on Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20th October including the myriad of grasses and perennials in Faith’s Garden, winter bedding in the Italian Garden, the striking dahlia border on Two Sisters’ Lawn and resplendent tree colour on Lake Walk. Visitors are also encouraged to enjoy a self-guided tour in the wooded areas of the estate and take part in forest bathing and colour therapy. For younger visitors, the new obstacle course and woodland area in Woodland Walk provides a fantastic forest experience. www.hevercastle.co.uk
Steampunk comes to The Fittleworth Gallery
Currently running until Sunday 10th October, Open Weds to Sat: 10am to 5pm and Sun: 10am to 2pm The Fittleworth Gallery is staging an unusual and provocative exhibition of the images of Gary Nicholls whose work can be described as the ‘theatre of art’. Inspired by Caravaggio and Vermeer, who were able to focus the viewer on the subject of their art by the use of light, Gary uses multiple images to create a luminosity that comes alive when printed on the aluminium surface of Chromalux.
The exhibition demonstrates evocatively the principle of art telling a story. Large images explore the darker side of life with intricately staged tableau packed with symbolism and curiosities. Many of the images are drawn from the underground popular culture of ‘Steampunk’. This is a world of amazing outfits, incredible gadgets and re-imagining the present from a past that never was. The Fittleworth Gallery, Lower Street, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1EJ 01798 865437 info@fittleworthgallery.co.uk www.fittleworthgallery.co.uk
Until Sun 10 Oct
Petworth Festival Literary Week
Saturday 30th October to Sunday 7th November A remarkable success over its first ten years, the Petworth Festival Literary Week returns this autumn. With nearly 40 events across 9 days, leading authors already announced include Jeffrey Archer, Dame Joan Bakewell, Gyles Brandreth, Alison Weir, Richard Dawkins and Sebastian Faulks. The subjects covered during the festival range from fashion, medieval history, the weather, and Tutankhamun, and with a Harry Potter wand making workshop and a live and online competition for kids (Listified), almost every base is covered. Following the success of the 2020 festival, a majority of events will also be streamed and available on ‘catch up’ – all according to festival director Stewart Collins “like being back in school… but for fun.” Full details and booking available from 2nd October www.petworthfestival.org.uk
Sat 23 Oct and Sun 24 Oct
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at De la Warr Pavilion
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th October Now in its 5th year, this ever-popular show will return to the iconic De la Warr Pavilion, showcasing the best in crafts, professionally created in small workshops and studios across the region. This is a chance to meet, buy and commission pieces directly from the Guild’s designer makers who will be exhibiting their fine and spectacular crafts in the perfect setting to show creativity and craft skills that continue to flourish in the south-east. Be inspired by the high quality of their beautiful work – it could be the ideal place to find that special and unique Christmas present! Entry £3 payable at the door www.thesussexguild.co.uk 01273 479565
Sat 30 Oct to Sun 7 Nov
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October, 10am to 5pm This annual event at the Civic Centre in Uckfield is a show for all the family. Now in its 36th year, this model railway exhibition is sure to delight all ages. There will be over a dozen high-quality layouts plus trade and demonstration stands.
Adults £7, children go free: up to two children aged 5 – 15 inclusive will be admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied and additional children £4. Under 5s free. Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE
Sun 31 Oct
Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club Open Day
Sunday 31st October, 10am to 4pm We are a friendly sports club based in the centre of Crowborough offering tennis, squash and racketball, health fitness, social events, wellbeing and beauty, all in one location. We have divisions, competitions and teams competing at every level and coaching programmes to suit all levels and age groups. Nine tennis courts, four squash courts with licensed bar open 7 days a week. Pop along and see for yourself on the Open Day, sample the facilities and talk to one of the friendly members. Adults and juniors welcome and membership deals available. Rackets and balls provided but non marking indoor shoes required for squash courts. Church Road, Crowborough TN6 1BN www.crowboroughtennis.co.uk 01892 652618 Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st October Head to the Beachy Head Story this October half term to discover a brand new twilight festival, celebrating the changing of the seasons. Featuring stories of myths and legends, twilight nature walks, star gazing, crafts and much more, ‘Afterlight’ offers a range of free events at the exhibition and on the iconic downland.
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, via the Welcome Back Fund, the nine-day festival will also feature fascinating talks on folklore, daytime children’s activities, a pop-up planetarium and some added spook factor on Halloween. For more information and to book free places online visit www.heritageeastbourne.com
Halloween Scream at Hever Castle
Monday 25th to Sunday 31st October Prepare to be scared this Halloween as visitors experience the darker side of Hever Castle & Gardens. The Halloween Scream experience features live actors and special effects and is designed by AtmosFEAR! Scare Entertainment.
The two-part interactive event takes part in both the historic Castle and cellars below. The Halloween Scream experience is aimed at thrill seekers aged 14 years and over and costs £25 per person. Aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over at all times. Refreshments will be available in the grounds during the event. Tickets must be pre-booked at www.hevercastle.co.uk
Mon 25 to Sun 31 Oct
Mid Sussex Sinfonia – 50th Anniversary Concert
Saturday 9th October, 7:30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint The Mid Sussex Sinfonia opens its 2021-22 season under the baton of Ian McCrae, the new Music Director. The orchestra will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with an exciting allEnglish programme, including Elgar’s Cello Concerto with renowned Sussex soloist Pavlos Carvalho.
Enjoy the concert at Hurstpierpoint’s beautiful Holy Trinity Church for an uplifting musical experience! For full programme and ticket details please go to www.midsussexsinfonia.com
Sat 16 and Sun 17 Oct
Beachy Head Revealed at Twilight
Sat 23 to Sun 31 Oct
Sat 9 Oct
Thur 14 to Sat 16 Oct Henfield Theatre Company perform The Government Inspector
Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th October, 7.45pm each evening with a Saturday matinée at 2.30pm This modern adaptation of a nineteenth century play is a sparkling, occasionally ribald, satirical comedy. In a small provincial Russian town the mayor and his subordinates are awaiting a visit from a government inspector to check up on their activities. There is much anxiety surrounding his arrival but they could scarcely have dreamed what would happen next! Performances at The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9EQ Tickets priced at £12 are available online at www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com or from the box office, Stevens Estate Agents, Henfield
Weald Crafts Christmas Fairs
Open daily 10am to 4.30pm Discover the NEW Coastal Creek aviary at Arundel Wetland Centre, a walk-through
New for 2021
experience with waterfalls and a new diving duck tank! The brand new Pelican Cove exhibit has opened next door as home to the Dalmatian pelicans, the largest pelicans in the world with a wingspan of 10 feet! Families can see “What Lurks Beneath” from 2nd-31st October – are you brave enough to discover amazing wetland creatures here? During Halloween half-term the Raised Pond dipping station is open, or ride through the reeds on the Wetland Discovery Boat Safari. For a full list of events and more information visit: wwt.org.uk/arundel
Saturday 9th October, 7.30pm From the Royal Albert Hall to Crowborough Community Centre, the wonderful musicians of ZRI provide the music to Chaplin’s classic silent film, The Adventurer – and much more besides! Part concert, part film screening, the audience is transported to the melting pot of
Opening times are 10am to 4pm Weald Crafts will be starting their programme of Christmas Fairs this year beginning at the Crowborough Community Centre on Saturday 16th October, then on to St. Augustines Church Hall, Bexhill-on-Sea on the weekend of 30th and 31st October, followed by St. Marks Church Hall, Little Common, Bexhill on Saturday 6th November.
Come along to any of the Christmas Fairs, which will be showcasing a variety of hand-crafted quality items, including children’s knitwear, textiles, turned wood gifts, jewellery, collectable teddy bears, faux flower arrangements and more. Entry as always is free, so pop along for coffee, cake and festive shopping
From Sat 16 Oct Halloween Half Term at Hever Castle
Sat 23 to Sun 31 Oct
Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st October Get into the Halloween spirit this autumn half term with a family friendly spooky interactive trail at Hever Castle & Gardens. Young thrill seekers can learn how to become perfect little monsters as part of the Ghoul School* audio trail (£1). They will encounter a spooky array of teachers who will impart their delights, frights and a few vampire bites. Sport your spookiest costume to really get the most out of the Ghoul School trail. Young visitors can also take part in a garlic bulb planting workshop to try and ward off vampires and spot ghostly decorations around the grounds. *Please note numbers are limited to Ghoul School so entry does not guarantee inclusion in the trail www.hevercastle.co.uk
Sat 9 Oct Crowborough Arts Presents Adventures with Charlie Chaplin with ZRI Band
early 20th Century New York where jazz, klezmer and classical music intertwine in film soundtracks. Licenced wine bar. Pre-booked tickets only: £22 members / £25 non-members Bookings: angelavb@waitrose.com Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1FE
