Diary Dates April 2014
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Diary Dates Tuesday 01 – Wednesday 30 April
fun feline photo competition The Mewes Vets, 4 Haywards Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Has your cat got what it takes? Win £100 worth of cat food by posting their picture on www.facebook.com/TheMewesVets by 30th April. Contact: Sarah Burns, The Mewes Vets, 01444 456886, enquiries@ themewes.co.uk, www.themewesvets.co.uk
Tuesday 01 – Wednesday 30 April
bake off in aid of sussex air ambulance See Local Living.
Tuesday 01 April, 10:30
mid sussex ramblers Meet at Plumpton Station or Playing Field car park opposite 6.1 mile Plumpton circular walk via Streat Half Moon - East Chiltington. Please bring picnic lunch. Optional refreshments after walk. Contact: Leader Pam B 01444 248717.
Tuesday 01 April, 17:45
Living and Loving well beyond 40! Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3DN Join us for a lively interactive meeting led by health and wellbeing experts. Living well - nutritional needs for middle years. Loving well - a healthy sex life at 40 and beyond. Your body beyond 40 - heart
health, HRT and the menopause. Breast care, midlife cancer risk. Open Forum Speakers to include: Dr John Stevenson, Menopause, HRT and Heart Specialist; Kathryn Colas, Menopause Mentor; Laura de la Harpe, Nutritional Therapist; Victoria Lehmann, Sexual and Relationship Therapist; Jo Marsden, Surgical Consultant, Breast Care; Programme Adviser: Dr Thikra Bashir, Consultant Gynaecologist, PRH. Buffet Reception followed by Workshop and Open Forum. Space is limited to 60, so please register early at www.womenshealth-concern.org/workshop. Admission: £10 charitable donation, to include a goody bag, light refreshments, access to the wellbeing exhibition and free entry into a prize draw.
Wednesday 02 April, 13:45
burgess Hill flower club
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Workshop: Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, by Lyn Stratmann. Entry £5.50 for visitors or free entry with a copy of Sussex Living. Contact: Hazel Foster, 01273 757176, hazelf31@talktalk.net
Ticket price £5 each. No ordering - buy on the night - pay by cash or card. Tickets from Sue 01273 891701 or Gill 01273 891218. In support of St Peter & St James Hospice.
Thursday 03 April, 20:00
ditchling film society: the angel’s share (18) Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling
Wednesday 02 April, 13:45-17:00
Lindfield & district folk dance club
Wednesday 02 April, 19:45
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath
burgess Hill Horticultural society
Director: Ken Loach. UK 2012. 97 mins. A delightful, uplifting comedy which successfully blends a charming story of redemption with some dark humour and a social message. Robbie, a young offender, is saved from prison as his girlfriend is due to give birth, then together with a group of other petty criminals, community service brings whiskey into their lives. Guests and temporary members are welcome for a small charge payable at the door. Refreshments and parking.
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Friday 04 April, 10:00-15:00
Tuesday 01 April, 20:00-22:00
Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. Entrance £2, to include refreshments at half time. First evening is free. Contact Mike on 01444 482741.
chigago bridge afternoon
Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling
Ditchling Support Group are hosting their annual Chicago Bridge Afternoon. £32 per table. Cheques payable to St Peter & St James Charitable Trust. Please bring cards, markers, a table and table cloth. Details from Rosemary Hutson 01273 843558.
Illustrated talk: Gardening for Wildlife, by Laura Brook from the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Members free, visitors £1. All welcome. 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net
Tuesday 01 April, 20:00
Wednesday 02 April, 19:30-22:00
music Quiz – Lindfield bonfire society
travelling trends fashion show
The Stand Up Inn, 47 High Street, Lindfield
Plumpton Village Hall, 1 West Gate, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ
Pub music quiz hosted by Lindfield Bonfire Society to raise funds for 5th November. Contact: Sarah Tampion-Lacey, 01444 487470, lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com
High Street clothes – all prices slashed! Bargains galore! Come and get your summer wardrobe. Licenced Bar and Raffle.
wolstonbury Hill: fencing tasks Sliproad off A23 near The Plough, Pyecombe Repairing fences and removal of fence along the bridleway at the bottom of the hill. Tools and hot drinks provided. Bring packed lunch. Wear boots and old clothes. Contact: Mike, 07971 045607, mike@ wolstonbury.com www.wolstonbury.com
Friday 04 April, 19:30
butchers blue band
C u c k f i e l d Vintage Emporium vintage
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saturday 19th april £1 entrance
11am - 4pm Queens hall, High St, Cuckfield.
The Family Run Garage in Lindfield ➲ Friendly Welcome ➲ Top Quality Service ➲ On Site MOT’s ➲ Realistic Prices ➲ All Makes Cared For ➲ Diagnostic and Electrical Specialists
Tel: 01444 482988 or 01444 483988
Lewes Road, Lindfield RH16 2LG www.lindfield-motors.co.uk
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tearoom serving homemade cakes, teas and coffees. facebook.com/cuckfieldvintageemporium Twitter.com/darcyvintage darcymaclean@yahoo.co.uk
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Conservative Club, 1-3 Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8DX
Saturday 05 – Monday 21 April, 10:00-18:00
Butchers Blue Band, Buffet and Raffle. Fundraising for Lupus.Tickets £15. Contact: Madelinemurphy53@hotmail.com
easter eggsplorer trail & activities
Friday 04 April, 19:30
A rollercoaster ride of nostalgia. Book online www.freedom-leisure.co.uk or Box Office 01444 242888. Tickets £15 or £16.
Hunt the creatures and complete the trail and find the Easter Bunny. Easter Zoo (13th). Mad Hatter’s Picnic Party (20th). £8 per adult, £7.50 concession £5 child. £22 family ticket (2+2) or £25 (2+3). Contact: 01444 450326, info@bordehill.co.uk. www.bordehill.co.uk/events
Friday 04 April, 20:00
Saturday 05 April, 10:00-11:30
Johnny cash revisited
Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9N
friends of east grinstead museum East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead ‘China Ancient and Modern’ – Brian Phillips will give an illustrated talk on how China has evolved over the centuries. Members free, Non-members £2.50.
Saturday 05 – 19 April, 09:30-17:00
back to school children’s shoes
Happy Feet Boutique – Children’s Fitted Footwear, 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield Take the hassle out of Back 2 School – book an appointment for your children’s fitting of school shoes, including Start Rite, Hush Puppies and GEOX. Our dedicated team are ready to help you or, if you prefer not to book, please drop in anytime. Free Easter treat for every pair of happy feet. Contact: 01444 487744. Open Mon-Sat 9.30-17.00. www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP
Saturday 05 April, 20:30-23:30
417654 or Mrs S Ventham 01273 831264 www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
Monday 07 – Friday 11 April
desperate measures
6-piece classic rock & blues band. £3 for non-members, free for members. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com, 01273 845829.
Sunday 06 April, 10:30-17:00
mind, body & spirit fayre
Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1JF
coffee morning for st christopher’s Home
A day of holistic therapies, readings with psychics, mediums, therapies and products including crystals, skin care etc. £2 adults, children free. www.soulstarevents.co.uk
Guide HQ, Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint
Sunday 06 April, 14:00-17:00
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Saturday 05 April, 14:00-16:45
Lindfield Horticultural society King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield Spring Show with classes for spring flowers and shrubs, vegetables, flower arranging, cookery, handicraft, wine and liqueur, photographic and children. Plus a plant stall and homemade afternoon teas. Entrance: £1 (accompanied children free). Contact: Publicity Officer 01444 451363.
Saturday 05 April, 19:30
Hurstpierpoint singers’ spring concert URC Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks See Local Living.
oldland mill open afternoon
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks
The Mill will be open and run if weather permits. Refreshments and gifts available. No car parking near the Mill, but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling. Contact: info@oldlandwindmill.co.uk
Sunday 06 April, 19:30-21:30
spring concert
Ardingly College Chapel, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Ardingly Choral Society with Mid Sussex Sinfonia and international soloists will perform J S Bach’s St John Passion, conducted by Robert Hammersley. £14 (£12 concs) from Carousel Music 01444
furniture making i (beginners) John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex Cabinet-Making Skills for Beginners: sharpening and tuning hand tools, hand skills and techniques, setting out and principles of cabinet-making. Fee £640. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Monday 07 April, 19:45
Hair and scalp clinic
Theo Brown’s Hair Salon, 11 The Broadway, Haywards Heath RH16 3AQ We are running a hair clinic with an expert from Nioxin, especially designed for clients with thinning, fine or excessively damaged hair. Booking essential. 01444 450011.
Tuesday 08– Thursday 10 April, 10:00-15:00
a twist of shakespeare’
Scout HQ, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EN Students will be introduced to the world of Shakespeare exploring the famous works of the great writer. Students will rework versions of the classics, looking at the universal themes and linking scenes with movement and song. Main School: £75 per student. Sibling discounts available.
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Diary Dates Contact: Kim Wright at JK Theatre Arts, info@jktheatrearts.com, 07504 059640. www.jktheatrearts.com
Tuesday 08 April, 10:00-16:00
books valuation day
Bonhams,19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams Books Specialist will be at the office to offer free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. For information or to make an appointment, contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@ bonhams.com
Tuesday 08 April, 19:45
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural society Village Hall, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint
HypnoBirthing classes for couples preparing for a natural, safe, pain-free birth. Self-hypnosis techniques taught over 5 weekly classes. The gold standard Mongan Method. £250 x 5 weekly 2.5 hour classes. Other dates/times available. Contact Paula Hart, 01273 844132, hart-holistic-hypnotherapy.co.uk
Wednesday 09 April, 19:45-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural society Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks Illustrated presentation ‘The Tale of the Tulip’ by Russell Bowes. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock, 01273 844544, n8a5cluv@talktalk.net
‘Snowdrops and Hellebores’ – two illustrated talks by Nick and Jane Baker, well-known for opening their spring garden, Pembury House in Clayton, for the National Garden Scheme. Members £1. Non-members £2.
Wednesday 09 April, 20:00-22:00
Wednesday 09 April, 14:00-16:30
A richly illustrated talk in French entitled ‘Proust et l’œil de Ruskin en Bourgogne’ by Dr Cynthia Gamble. All members and visitors are most welcome. Contact the Secretary, Mrs Barbara Stevens, 01444 452385. Visitors’ fee: is £4 per evening.
east grinstead art society
St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead
Demonstrations, lectures, talks and workshops at this twice monthly meeting. For details contact Jenny, 01342 328438.
the mid-sussex franco-british society Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN
Wednesday 09 April, 20:00
Wednesday 09 April, 18:00-20:30
Hypnobirthing classes
richard Hilson: growing & showing dahlias
41 Chancellors Park, Hassocks BN6 8EY
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield
Hints and tips from Richard Hilson, member of Lindfield Horticultural Society, a National Dahlia Society qualified judge and an experienced dahlia exhibitor. Entrance: £1 members, £2 visitors. Contact: Publicity Officer 01444 451363.
Members £1, visitors £3 including refreshments. Our museum in the basement of Cyprus Hall will be open on Saturday 12 April 10am-12 noon. Contact: Pauline Miller, Publicity, paulinetm@gmail.com
Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April, 19:30
Hurst village cinema: shadow dancer (15)
the browning version
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe See page 51-52.
Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April, 19:30-22:00
wivelsfield Little theatre: shadowlands Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG See Local Living.
Friday 11 April, 20:00
Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint Director: James Marsh, 2012. 101 mins. Starring Clive Owen, Angela Riseborough, Gillian Anderson. A superb, slow burning spy thriller. Tickets £4 (£6 non-members) from Mishon Mackay, online or on the door. Refreshments available. www.hurstfilms.com
Friday 11 April, 20:00
the neil diamond story
Friday 11 April, 19:45
cuckfield nature village spring talk Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL ‘How’s our wildlife doing around Cuckfield?’ by David Mortimer, author of ‘Sussex Wildlife’. Tickets from Sussex Crafts and Wealden Stores, Cuckfield.
Friday 11 April, 20:00
burgess Hill Local History society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Dr Geoffrey Mead gives us a pictorial journey through the Ouse Valley, noting aspects of its economic and social landscapes, geology and natural history.
Martlets Hall Cafe, Civic Way, Burgess Hill A ‘must see’ for all Diamond fans! Tickets £12. Book at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk or Box Office, 01444 242888.
Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 April
rushfields 30th anniversary weekend Rushfields Plant Centre ,Henfield Road, Poynings, West Sussex BN45 7AY Massive savings on a number of products, including 30% off all plants. Children’s face painting (donations to the Martlets Hospice) and tastings in the Farm Shop. Free entry. Contact: 01273 857445, enquiries@ rushfields.com. www.rushfields.com
Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday April 25th 9.30am-1pm Lively village market offering a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, including a huge plant stall. Tea, coffee and cakes are available.
Next Market 16th May Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
Agatha Christie’s legendary, recordbreaking, Box Office smash hit thriller 28 April - 3 May 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk
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Saturday 12 April, 06:00-9:00
to Memorial Hall
Saturday 12 April,
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill
6.5 mile Danehill circular walk via High Wood - Cumnor House School - Lambs Farm - Pollardsland Wood - Sheffield Forest. Leaders Ray and Alison, 01342 311632. Dogs on leads OK. Please bring a snack. Optional visit to Coach and Horses pub after the walk.
Salford Hall Hotel, Abbot’s Salford, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire WR11 8UT
dawn chorus bird walk
Meet in car park. Free walk with John Prodger and Geoff Kent. Discover the birds’ first morning calls in a delightful setting. Contact: Mary Smith (Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network), 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Saturday 12 April, 10:00-14:00
spring garden open day
Saturday 12 April, 09:30
Jennifleur, 163 Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill
Guide HQ, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint
Garden gifts, plants, teas, coffee, cakes and craft stalls. £5 to hire a stall. Come and enjoy our lovely garden. Free entry. Contact: shop@jennifleur.co.uk, 01444 257797.
slimming world Hurstpierpoint – new group opening! Join your local and friendly Slimming World Group today! Save £5 – half price membership! Just £9.95 on your first meeting, then £4.95 a week. Contact Becky on: 07751160657. www.slimmingworld.com
Saturday 12 April, 9:30-13:30
vintage coffee morning
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield Coffee and tea served in vintage tea cups with homemade cake, bookstall and tombola, to raise funds for 5th November. Contact: Sarah Tampion-Lacey, 01444 487470, lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com
Saturday 12 April, 10:15
mid sussex ramblers
Danehill Car Park in School Lane, adjacent
Saturday 12 April, 11:00-15:00
craft fair
Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint Organised by Heber Opera. Wide variety of stalls with many interesting crafts. Refreshments available. Admission 50p, to include tea/coffee/orange juice. Stallholders, please contact Jenny Letton on 01273 834703, jenny.letton@btinternet.com.
Saturday 12 April, 13:00 / 15:00
postman pat Live!
Martlets Hall Cafe, Civic Way, Burgess Hill Songs, laughs and much more in this fabulous show for 3-6 year olds. Tickets £10/£12. www.freedom-leisure.co.uk, 01444 242888.
murder mystery event This exciting evening is only £40 per person for dinner and entertainment. £150 per room for two people inclusive of dinner, entertainment and breakfast. Contact: 01386 871300
Sunday 13 April, 14:45
the g & s society of sussex The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath
The Lea Graham Quartet – Susan Fleet, Belinda Sharp, David Farmer and Christopher Simms– present ‘Here’s a How-De-Do’, a programme of ballads, songs and snatches from the best-loved Gilbert & Sullivan operettas as well as music from their eclectic repertoire of songs. It promises to be an afternoon of music and fun. For tickets, please call Edwin Cowley 01342 715709, www.gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk
Sunday 13 April, 19:30
wivelsfield films: saving mr banks (pg) Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG
Director: John Lee Hancock, 2013. Starring: Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. Inspired by true events, ‘Saving Mr Banks’ is the extraordinary, untold story of how Disney’s classic ‘Mary Poppins’ made it to the screen and the testy relationship that the
legendary Walt Disney had with author P L Travers that almost derailed it. Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or via our new website wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com. Refreshments and parking.
Monday 14 – Friday 18 April
antique furniture restoration techniques John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 Beginners/Intermediate Course. Fee £640. Please bring several small items of furniture to work on. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Monday 14 April, 20:00-23:00
the group Pub near Haywards Heath Club for single men and women, aged 45+, meets in Haywards Heath on the second Monday evening of every month and also in Lewes, Brighton, Horsham and Worthing. Walking, eating out, sport, arts & music, theatre, travel. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to make new friends doing the things you enjoy. www.thegroup.org.uk
Tuesday 15 April, 10:00-16:00
paintings valuation day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams Paintings Specialist will be at
Classes from 3 years to Adult Children – Ballet, Tap, Modern and Mime – with Sally-Ann Adults – Tap and Modern – with Robin
Point4 Modern Dance Classes Classes from 5 years to Adult – with Sally-Ann
Cheerleading Sessions with Sally-Ann
Adult ballet with Emma For further information call Robin on 01903 817029 or email: robin@letsdancehassocks.com
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Diary Dates the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. For information or to make an appointment, contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny. bouston@bonhams.com
Tuesday 15 April, 10:00
mid sussex ramblers
Clayton Recreation Ground Car Park
8.25 mile Clayton circular walk up to Jack and Jill Windmills - (picnic) - Wesmeston Oldland Windmill - Keymer. Leader: Erica. Please bring a picnic.
Tuesday 15 April, 13:00
austin gray property auction Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove BN3 4AH Contact: Auction Team, 01273 201980, auctions@austingray.co.uk. www.austingray.co.uk
Tuesday 15 April, 19:45-21:45
wolstonbury wi
Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint
Talk ‘Life above a Railway Tunnel’ by David Porter. Contact: Brenda Mack, Secretary, Wolstonbury WI. 01273 832575.
Tuesday 15 April, 20:00-22:00
Lindfield & district folk dance club Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath
Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. Entrance £2, to include refreshments at half time. First evening is free. Contact Mike on 01444 482741.
Wednesday 16 April, 20:00
Lindfield preservation society King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield
AGM followed by Gary Miller: Sussex Fire and Rescue. Entry free. Contact: John Chapman, 01444 484470. john_chapman@talk21.com
Friday 18 – Monday 21 April
bo peep easter specials
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL
Steam hauled ride through the beautiful Sussex countryside with Little Bo Peep who will be travelling on the 12.15pm & 2.45pm service from Sheffield Park and 1.15pm & 3.45pm from East Grinstead all weekend. Bo Peep will be on board special carriages meeting children on board and present them with an Easter Gift and Creme Egg. Adults won’t be left out, they will all receive an Easter Cup Cake from Bo Peep’s helpers. All seats must be booked in advance by calling 01825 720800 or call into the Travel Centre at East Grinstead station or Sales & Information Office at Sheffield Park. Adult 3rd Class ~ £20.00, Child 3rd Class ~ £10.00 (3-13 years), Toddler ~ £8.00 - no seat allocated. General enquiries 01825 720800, info@ bluebell-railway.co.uk
Bo Peep Easter Specials
Meet Little Bo Peep on board the Bluebell Railway all through the Easter Weekend, with an Easter Gift and Crème Egg for everyone! • STEAM HAULED RIDE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL SUSSEX COUNTRYSIDE • THIRD CLASS SEAT RESERVATIONS* • GIFT FOR EVERY CHILD • ON-BOARD CHILDREN‛S ENTERTAINER • FREE CUPCAKE FOR EACH ADULT Little Bo Peep will be travelling on the 12.15pm & 2.45pm service from Sheffield Park and 1.15pm & 3.45pm from East Grinstead from Good Friday 18th April through to Easter Monday 21st April.
Adults:
£20.00
Child (3-13 years): Toddler (no seat allocation):
£10.00 £8.00
Friday 18 – Monday 21 April
Saturday 19 April, 11:00-16:00
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
The Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
easter bank Holiday music festival Friday, 20:30, £3: Decades of rock & pop with Rapscallion. Saturday, 20:30, £3: Pop & rock with Reload. Sunday, 13:00, free: Starting with solo artist Dan Russell, followed by duo Lorelei Rock, and finishing with solo artist Kevin Ward. Sunday, 20:00, £3: The Firetones. Monday, 13:30, £2: Acoustic/electric trio Sag Aloo covering tracks from Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Kings of Leon etc. Entrance Weekend Passport £7! Contact: 01273 845829, ckrbl@btconnect.com
Friday 18 – Monday 21 April, 10:30-16:00
cadbury easter trail
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex TN22 3QX Be an eggsplorer and complete our Cadbury Easter Egg trail to claim your prize. £2.50 per trail. Contact: 01825 790302, sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.sheffield-park-and-garden
Friday 18 April, 19:15-21:45
music for everyone
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill International musician, David Harrild, playing electric organ/keyboards. Entry £5 on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269, bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net
cuckfield vintage emporium
A beautiful village hall full of vintage treasures, decorative homeware, rustic gardenalia, pre-loved cashmeres and silks, handmade jewellery and country antiques. Free tea/coffee with our delicious homemade cakes. Try our pies too! Entrance £1. Free prize draw. Supporting CHICKS, the charity for UK disadvantaged kids. Contact: Darcy Shepherd, 07773 360631, darcymaclean@yahoo.co.uk, facebook com/cuckfieldvintageemporium.
Saturday 19 April, 10:00-14:00
coffee morning & spring market Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Hosted by Burgess Hill Horticultural Society. Various stalls, in support of local groups, selling homemade cakes, preserves, greetings cards, crafts and plants. Free admission. 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net
Saturday 19 April, 11:00-15:00
celebration of spring
Burgess Hill Town Centre
Come along and see the mini petting farm, ‘Grow it Green’ interactive make and take craft workshop, Morris Dancing, Burgess Hill Horticulture Society’s ‘Spring Fair’ and ‘Gardening Help Point’ to help with your gardening questions. Live music. Wear your Easter Bonnet and enter the Easter Bonnet
Johnny Cash Revisited A rollercoaster ride of nostalgia Fri 4 Apr | Martlets Hall
The Will Pound Band BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards nominee Fri 25 Apr | Clair Hall
The Neil Diamond Story Featuring iconic songs. A ‘must see’ for all Diamond fans. Fri 11 Apr | Martlets Hall
Judie Tzuke Woman Overboard Tour Sat 3 May | Martlets Hall
Postman Pat Live! Songs, laughs and much more in this fabulous show for 3-6 year olds. Sat 12 Apr | Martlets Hall
Maz O’Connor Duo BBC Folk Awards nominee Thur 8 May | Martlets Hall
Kast Off Kinks Fomer members of The Kinks performing all the hits Fri 9 May | Martlets Hall
*Seats not reserved on the return journey but tickets will allow travel on any other trains throughout the day.
All seats must be booked in advance by telephoning the Customer Service Team on 01825 720800, or call into the Travel Centre at East Grinstead station or Sales & Information Office at Sheffield Park. The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL Enquiries: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk www.bluebell-railway.com
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martlets hall, burgess hill 01444 242888 or clair hall, haywards heath 01444 455440 book online at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
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Competition to be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize. Free event organized by Burgess Hill Town Centre Partnership.
Tudor Banquet, breakfast and tickets to Warwick Castle is £169 per room for two. Contact: 01386 871300.
Saturday 19 April, 19:00-22:00
rotary mammoth car boot fair
Quiz night Luxford Centre, Library Way, Uckfield Popular Quiz Night run by Uckfield Support Group for St Peter & St James Hospice. Tickets £6 per person, (incl light refreshments) for tables of six, available from Margaret Kirby, 01825 672367.
Sunday 20 April, 14:20
totepool easter sunday family raceday Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton BN7 3AD Gates Open: 11.00am, First Race: 2.20pm, Last Race: 5.20pm. With over £100,000 prize money on offer over the two days, this meeting will attract the best jockeys and trainers. Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: Advanced Online £14; £18 on the day. Picnic Enclosure: £10. Children under 18 free. Race programme and parking free. Contact 01273 890383, @plumptonraces
Monday 21 – Friday 25 April
shakespeare’s birthday celebration week Salford Hall Hotel, Abbot’s Salford, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire WR11 8UT For this special ‘Celebration Week’ we are offering a 4-course Tudor Banquet for £30 pp. A full overnight package, including the
Monday 21 April, 09:00-13:00
Oakmeads College, Station Road, Burgess Hill
Friendly family day out at this traditional boot fair. Sellers £10. Contact: 01273 844314. www.therotaryclub.co.uk
Monday 21 April, 09:30-15:00
London Harness Horse parade
South of England Showground, Ardingly
See Local Living or contact Jackie Shearman, 01737 646132, parade@ edenbridge-show.co.uk, www.lhhp.co.uk
Monday 21 April, 11:00-23:00
the bolney pram race
The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney, West Sussex RH17 5QW
Gates Open: 11.00am, First Race: 2.20pm, Last Race: 5.45pm. Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £14 advance, £18 on the day. Picnic Enclosure: £10. Accompanied Children under 18 free. Race programme and parking free. Advance ticket sales close 12 noon Tuesday 15th April. Contact: 01273 890383. @plumptonraces
Wednesday 23 April, 09:30-14:30
get to know your overlocker
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT
Come along and understand how to get the best from these wonderful machines. Fee: £60. Contact: 07967 819540, sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk. www.madeandmaking.co.uk,
Wednesday 23 April, 18:00
bowls ‘taster sessions’
See Local Living. Kids Race 12:00 (suggested £1 donation to enter), Adults Race 13:00 (£10 to enter). Live music all afternoon. Bouncy castle, face painting, hog roast & family fun. FREE entry for spectators. Contact Emma Wasyliw, 01444 881396, info@theeightbellsbolney.co.uk. www.bolneypramrace.co.uk.
Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB
Monday 21 April, 14:20
Hurst village films: wings of desire (12a)
totepool easter monday family raceday Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton
Free coaching, free 6 weeks membership and free use of equipment. Please wear flat shoes or trainers. We are a very friendly and socially active club and look forward to meeting you. Contact: Anne 01273 842770.
Thursday 24 April, 20:00
Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint Director: Wim Wenders, 1987. 128 mins.
German (subtitled). Damiel is an angel perched atop buildings high over Berlin who can hear the thoughts of the people living below. But when he falls in love with a beautiful trapeze artist, he is willing to give up his immortality and come back to earth to be with her. Made not long before the fall of the Berlin wall, this stunning tapestry of sounds and images, shot in black and white and color by the legendary Henri Alekan, is movie poetry. Tickets £4 (£6 non-members) from Mishon Mackay, online or on the door. Refreshments available. www.hurstfilms.com.
Friday 25 – Sunday 27 April
workshops: social ecology & community Emerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX
Workshops on themes connected with social development, collaboration, community building and related areas. Starting with: Spirit of Community – how spiritual insights inform social development. Tuition £160 per workshop (10% off when booking more than one workshop). Contact Belinda Heys at: socialecology@emerson. org.uk or visit: http://emerson.org.uk/201401-08-10-50-27 to find out more.
Friday 25 –Saturday 26 April, 10:00
great walstead open mornings
East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex Meet the Headmaster, tour the school, sample our homecooked food and
Open Mornings 25th & 26th April starting at 10am To book your visit at Great Walstead School call 01444 483528 or email registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk www.greatwalstead.co.uk
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Diary Dates visit our splendid woods. Contact: Fiona Clutton, Registrar, 01444 483528, registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk. www.greatwalstead.co.uk
Friday 25 April, 09:30-13:00
cuckfield crafts and market
Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL
35+ quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls – jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Free admission. Refreshments available. Contact Beverley, 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com
Friday 25 April, 19:00-23:00
fawlty towers ‘dinner is served’ experience
beginners crochet
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT
Come along and master the fundamental stitches and work your way to creating a wonderful granny square. Fee £30. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk, sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk, 07967 819540
Friday 25 April, 18:00-20:00
the will pound band
Enjoy a three course meal served while you enjoy first hand ‘Fawlty’ hospitality in a spectacular comedy tribute evening. £35pp for meal and entertainment plus optional B&B at £15pp. Contact: Nancy Rosen, 01293 854045, nancy.rosen@roffeypark.com
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards nominee. Tickets £6/£9. Book online at www.freedomleisure.co.uk or 01444 455440.
Equestrian Centre, Plumpton College, Plumpton BN7 3AE
Meet in the car park. Led by Reg Lanaway. Please wear sensible shoes as it can be muddy! Tickets £2 adult and £1 child. Organised by the Plumpton Support Group for St Peter & St James.
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath
Saturday 26 April
Let’s dance! (Hassocks)
Friday 25 April, 19:30-21:30
Keymer Church Hall, Church Mead, Keymer
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT
Summer Term, Saturday 26th April 2014. No classes on Wednesday, 30th April. Replacement class Wednesday 16th July. For more information please contact Robin on 01903 817029 or robin@ letsdancehassocks.com
‘Keepers of the Peace’ – an illustrated talk on the work of Sussex Magistrates, including audience participation, with a brief look at how Magistrates try to prevent crime, by John Darwood JP. All welcome. Nonmembers £1.50, members £1 including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts, 01342 322648. www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org
Friday 25 April, 19:30
bluebell walk
Friday 25 April, 20:00
Roffey Park Institute, Forest Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4TB
east grinstead society meeting
Friday 25 April, 09:30-12:00
in advance. Contact: Jacqueline Matthews, 01444 811312, wigmat@gmail.com
celebration of english sparkling wines & speciality cheeses Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe A convivial evening of tasting with renowned wine critic, Charles Metcalfe, and cheese enthusiast, Andrew Johnson. (St Mary’s Church fundraising event). £12 tickets
Saturday 26 April, 09:00-13:00
Hassocks village market
The pupils and teaching staff look forward to welcoming prospective pupils and their families to the Brighton College Open Morning. Tours commence at 9.30am. Please contact the Admissions Team, registrar@brightoncollege.net www. brightoncollege.net, Tel: 01273 704200.
Saturday 26 April, 10:00-14:00
multi garage sale
Ansty Village & Village Hall See Local Living.
Saturday 26 April, 10:00-15:00
wolstonbury Hill: fencing tasks
Sliproad off A23 near The Plough, Pyecombe Repairing fences and removal of fence along the bridleway at the bottom of the hill. Tools and hot drinks provided. Bring packed lunch. Wear boots and old clothes. Contact: Mike, 07971 045607, mike@ wolstonbury.com www.wolstonbury.com
National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Saturday 26 April, 10:00-12:00
Come and see Maple Leaf Gardens at this vibrant monthly market, held every fourth Saturday of the month.
Henfield Hall Garden Room, Henfield
Saturday 26 April, 09:30
brighton college open morning (11+, 13+, 16+) Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 0AL
plant sale and coffee morning
The Henfield Gardening Club are inviting you to join them. Plants, cakes, tombola and garden-related items for sale. Entrance is 50p which will include coffee and biscuit.
Saturday 26 April, 10:00-14:00
craft, gift & Local produce market Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe
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Out first market this year is in aid of the Royal British Legion who will also make and sell refreshments plus a variety of lovely stalls, local produce and plants to browse. Free entry. Contact Glenda Thomson 01444 811462.
Saturday 26 April, 10:15-12:45
worth school open day Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, RH10 4SD A chance to find out more about the Worth ethos, meet the Head Master, monks and teachers and see the campus with a personal student tour guide. Call Yvonne Lorraine on 01342 710231 or visit www.worthschool.co.uk
Saturday 26 April, 10:30-14:30
workshops: building Homes for wildlife Holy Trinity Primary School, Glebe Road, Cuckfield
Cuckfield Nature Village is running free workshops to show you how to build homes for wildlife, including bird boxes, hedgehog homes, bug, bee and ladybird hotels, how to create habitats for butterflies and moths, and how to make small water features for even the most petite of gardens. The workshops are taking place at the Grounds Day at Holy Trinity School, Cuckfield, so you can also take advantage of finding out all about the wonderful work they are doing for nature there. Contact Trisha Comrie, 01444 454208, trishacomrie@tiscali.co.uk
Saturday 26 April, 11:00
bowls ‘taster sessions’
Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB
Free coaching, free 6 weeks membership and free use of equipment. Please wear flat shoes or trainers. We are a very friendly and socially active club and look forward to meeting you. Contact: Anne 01273 842770.
Saturday 26 April, 15:00
Hurst saturday cinema: rise of the guardians (u)
Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint Computer-animated fantasy film for children of all ages. www.hurstfilms.com
Saturday 26 April, 19:30
will be playing your favourite hits. Prizes, bar and parking available. Ticket £12 to include a snack supper. Tickets available from the Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint. Contact Hurstpierpoint Twinning Society, Stephanie Traynor, 01273 831181, Mike Shute 01273 833195.
Saturday 26 April, 20:00-22:45
strictly dance magic: easter dance The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN
Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence. All levels welcome. Entrance: £7.50 on the door, to include cakes & biscuits. Licensed Bar. Enquiries 01444 248926 or 07852 330758, strictlydancemagic@talktalk.net, www.strictlydancemagic.co.uk
Saturday 26 April, 20:30-23:30
disco with the turntable twins Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
Put your dancing shoes on and dance the night away with all the latest hits and classics. £1.50 entry fee for non-members. Members free. Contact 01273 845829, ckrbl@btconnect.com.
Sunday 27 April, 09:00-12:00
car boot sale
Nationl Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath
Set up from 8am (must be ready by 9am). Our café will be open for refreshments. Also judging the Easter Bonnets from the previous week’s workshop at 11am & 1pm. The centre will be open to look at all the cats looking for a new home. Entrance: £10 per car. £12 per small van. Contact: 01825 741331.
Sunday 27 April, 11:00-15:00
wedding fayre
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex
An opportunity to view the hotel’s facilities and their suppliers. Free entry. Contact: wakehurstevents@kew.org
Monday 28 April, 10:00-16:00
watches valuation day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN
vivace!
Bonhams Watches Specialist will provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny. bouston@bonhams.com
St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH
Tuesday 29 April – Saturday 3 May, 20:00
burgess Hill choral society St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill See Local Living.
Saturday 26 April, 19:30
The Vivace! Choir will be giving a concert to raise money for the Yews Community Centre in Haywards Heath. It will be a lively evening with a wide range of music with songs in the style of Joni Mitchel to the Puppini Sisters, traditional songs such as Scarborough Fair, and a sprinkling of songs by classical composers. Tickets £8 in advance from www.haywardsheathlive. org.uk/home/ or £10 on the door. Contact: Malcolm Hulatt, malcolm@hulatt.net, 01444 417953.
Saturday 26 April, 20:00-23:00
twinning association 1960’s night Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint Dress the part for a fab evening dancing to groovy 60’s music. DJ Tommy the ‘Legend’
Hurstpierpoint players
Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living.
Wednesday 30 April – Friday 02 May, 20:00
plumpton players
Plumpton Village Hall, 1 West Gate, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ
Presenting ‘Habeas Corpus’ by Alan Bennett. Our first 20th anniversary year production directed by Rick Farmer with cast, original and new and a brilliantly funnily written script is a recipe for a very entertaining evening! For box office please contact Plumpton Village shop or Carole Leeds on 01273 890883.
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‘Gatekeeper’ by Mike Smart With the USA’s National Security
Agency currently under fire for spying on its own citizens, local author Mike Smart’s new novel ‘The Gatekeeper’ couldn’t be more timely. The book plays on our insecurities about the threat to personal privacy in the Internet Age. Our increasing attachment to technology makes it possible to monitor our communications, determine our personal preferences and even track our movements through GPS. Could these capabilities be exploited for a sinister purpose? In the world of ‘Gatekeeper’, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. Rich-as-Croesus businessman Jack Hunter has invented a computer virus that lurks undetected in almost every piece of software across the globe. Its aim is to gather information – information that Jack can sell on to governments and big businesses for vast sums of money. When the novel opens, a new, covertly installed version of Gatekeeper has gone horribly wrong, corrupting the devices it’s designed to monitor and causing a series of increasingly catastrophic events. The global economy is faltering, planes are colliding in the sky, and all major cities are gridlocked. With the world on the verge of a complete technological meltdown, Jack is determined to hide the real reason behind the chaos at all costs. He orders the kidnapping of a reporter whose investigations have led her a little too close to the truth, prompting the involvement of her ex-special forces brother Max Thatcher. The resulting catand-mouse chase is enlivened by some seriously big questions. Are we proceeding blindly into a world where everything, from our choice in breakfast cereal to our darkest secrets, can be sold to the highest bidder? Is it really a good idea to hand decision-making over to intelligent computers? And could our dependence on technology end up being our downfall? It takes a few chapters to get up to speed, but ‘Gatekeeper’ develops into a fast-paced thriller with a believable premise and some seriously thoughtprovoking core issues. West Sussex-based author Mike Smart worked in the IT industry for 30 years, and his complete familiarity with computer software and systems underpins the book. For a debut novel it’s remarkably engaging and well put together. The odd 2D character and a few laborious explanatory passages don’t distract from ‘Gatekeeper’s’ broad scope and addictive pace. ‘Gatekeeper’ by Mike Smart CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
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