Diary Dates April 2013
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Diary Dates Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April
Saturday 30 March, 14:00-16:45
Town Centre, Burgess Hill
King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 March
Spring Show with hundreds of daffodils and other spring blooms! For entries see Schedule or phone 01444 483236. Plant stall and homemade afternoon teas. Entry £1, children free. Contact 01444 451363 or see www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk
easter celebrations
Lindfield horticultural Society
Join in the fun with our Virtual Easter Bunny Hunt Competition, free giveaways and more. For details please visit www.cometoburgesshill.co.uk
hurstpierpoint traders easter event
Saturday 30 March, 20:30-23:30
Hurstpierpoint High Street
Come and celebrate Easter in Hurstpierpoint. Offers include discounts, free drinks and nibbles, tastings, book readings, competitions, and raffles. Also on offer: A Mini Mobile Farm on the Village Green with a wide range of young animals (all of which can be handled) between 10.30am and 2.30pm; a Golden Easter Egg Hunt around the village (organised by Mishon Mackay) with prizes; Easter Bunny hopping around. All free, funded in full by Hurst Traders.
Saturday 30 March, 14:00-16:15
burgess hill horticultural Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Traditional Spring Show of Flowers and Vegetables. Plant, produce and cake stalls – everything homegrown and homemade! Refreshments and raffle. 50p. Contact 01444 245509 or email bhhs@talktalk.net
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Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks, BN6 8HE They’re back! The boomerang tour comes back to the Legion. Covering songs through 5 decades. £2 (members free). Claytonkeymerbl@aol.com or 01273 845829.
Sunday 31 March – Monday 1 April, 15:00
easter egg hunt
Washbrooks Farm, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF Free Easter Egg Hunt for all our customers once on the farm. Ideal for children under 10. Admission free for under-3s. £5.50 for children over 3, adults £6.50. Call 01273 832201 or visit www.washbrooks.co.uk.
Sunday 31 March, from 11:00
easter Sunday Raceday
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN7 3AL
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With a traditional Funfair, Easter Egg giveaway and Face Painting. See all the top jockeys in action. Peppa Pig will be making personal appearances at intervals! Children under 18 Free, adults £18-10. www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Monday 1 April, 09:00-13:00
mammoth car boot fair
Oakmeeds College, Station Road, Burgess Hill
Sunday 31 March
With Burgess Hill and District Rotary Club. £10 per car; pre-booked guaranteed pitch 01273 844314. Info: tel 01444 871776 or therotaryclub.co.uk.
East Sussex National Hotel, Little Horsted, Uckfield, TN22 5ES
Monday 1 April, 09:30-12:30
easter Sunday carvery Bring the family to Hunningtons Restaurant to enjoy an Easter Sunday Carvery. The chefs will help the children decorate Easter biscuits. Adults: £16.99 Children: £9.99. Tel: 01825 880088. Email: reservations@eastsussexnational.co.uk.
Sunday 31 March, 14:00
fSw easter walk
Meet at Alfriston Memorial Hall, The Tye, Village Green, Alfriston 7 mile circular walk via Wilmington. Refreshments available. Contact 01273 425699 or admin@familysupportwork.org. uk. See www.familysupportwork.org.uk.
mid Sussex Ramblers
Monday 1 April, 10:30-14:30
Pyecombe Old A23 (southern end near the Plough PH)
South of England Centre, Ardingly
London harness horse parade
easter monday Raceday
To include a display of the earliest motor cars to illustrate the spectacle of how transport developed over the ages. £6, Under-16s and parking free. Contact lhhp@edenbridge-show.co.uk or 01737 646132. See www.lhhp.co.uk.
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN7 3AL
Monday 1 April, 11:00-23:00
6.5 mile circular walk via Middle Brow – Lower Standean – Ditchling Beacon – South Downs Way – Pyecombe. Call 01273 843850.
Monday 1 April, from 11:00
With a traditional Funfair, Easter Egg giveaway and Face Painting. See all the top jockeys in action. Children under 18 Free, adults £18-10. www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
the bolney pram Race
The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney A fancy dress dash of man and machine, with a kids’ and an adults’ race. Live band
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OPEN DAY In association with the Sussex Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs
Saturday 11th May 2013 10am-5pm · Horse riding displays · Forestry demonstrations · Small animals · Tractor/trailer rides · Children’s activities · Craft & trade fair · Woodland walks · Farm displays · Local food & refreshments · Dog grooming · Falconry · Sheep shearing · Wine tasting & wine sales · Fun dog show · Plant sales · Clay pigeon shooting · Terrier racing · Climbing wall · Sport/outdoor activities · Floristry & sales · Metalsmithing · Gun dogs Advice on all courses and career opportunities through Plumpton College St. Michael’s Church Flower Festival FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 16s £5 ADULTS, £3 SENIOR CITIZENS.
“a great family day out”
Plumpton College Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE Email: enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk Tel: 01273 890454
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Diary Dates entertainment throughout the afternoon, BBQ, bouncy castle and face painting. On The Rocks headlining at 7pm. Fundraising day for SERV, motorbikers running blood between NHS hospitals out-of-hours; and Dreamflight, who take very poorly children on a life-changing trip to Florida. Free Entry – all welcome.
Monday 1 April, 15:00
burgess hill fc vs eastbourne town fc Leylands Park, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill For £5, enjoy a pie and a pint from a selection of real ales including W J King’s Brighton and Horsham best bitters. Under 18s free, adults £8, OAPs £5 (discount for members). Contact info@bhtfc.co.uk or 07855 053750.
Tuesday 2 April – Wednesday 1 May
new Somnus bed collection 20% off
Fine Furnishings, Unit 2, Lindfield Enterprise Park, Lewes Road, Lindfield RH16 2LX We are please to announce the brand new bed collection by Somnus. Special offer of 20% off during April. For details contact info@finesofas.co.uk, 01444 482011.
Tuesday 2 – Thursday 11 April
easter Sports camps
Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS Fun coaching days with qualified staff for boys and girls. Hockey, netball, cricket and rugby. £25/15. Discounts available for
multiple bookings. Contact 01273 834975, dave.valentine@hppc.co.uk. www.hppc.co.uk.
Our first event of the season starts with some glitz and glamour as we bring you our Masquerade and Prom Fayre. To all party goers going to a ball this summer: are you looking for that perfect outfit with accessories to match? Then this is the place to come – with Ballgowns shoes, bags, jewels, tiaras plus masquerade masks and lots more. Contact karalaevents@ yahoo.co.uk or call 01293 324014
Our group meets six times a year on Saturdays to make lace and exchange ideas about technique. Speakers and suppliers are invited. We also hold an annual lace day in June. Visitors welcome, entry £3. gillian.lobb@btinternet.com.
Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill
Friday 5 April, 19:30-21:30
Village Hall and St Margaret’s Church, Ditchling, West Sussex BN6 4HS
New Zealand – The Definitive Story – Brian Stonestreet. Contact 01273 471897.
Redwood Centre, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath
Wednesday 3 April, 19:45
Members’ competition and social evening. Come and see the best of our Members’ collections. Minerals, fossils and gems. Contact Colin Brough, 01444 483041, see www.smls.org.uk.
Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 April, 20:00
the Secret affairs of mildred wild Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living.
Wednesday 3 April, 19:30
mid Sussex philatelic Society
hassocks flower club Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks Happy Days – Gill Homer. Club competition: My Favourite Song. £2/5.50. Contact Jean Piper on 01273 401026.
Wednesday 3 April, 19:45
burgess hill horticultural Society
Sussex mineral and Lapidary Society
Friday 5 April, 20:00-21:00
friends of east grinstead museum East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead
Illustrated talk open to all: ‘Clematis Through the Seasons’, speaker: Everett Leeds. Members free, visitors £1. Contact 01444 245509 or bhhs@talktalk.net.
`Not to be Sneezed at’ – A talk on handkerchieves by Brenda Mathews, who will bring along a collection of commemorative handkerchiefs and amuse us with the stories behind them. Members free, Non-members £2.50.
Friday 5 – Saturday 6 April
Saturday 6 April, 10:00-16:00
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
masquerade and prom fayre
mid downs Lacemakers
Bewbush Centre, Crawley, West Sussex
Redwood Activity Centre, Haywards Heath
Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 April
the Sussex guild contemporary craft Show Meet the designer makers showing the very best of crafts made in Sussex. £2, children free - includes both venues. Tel: 01273 479565. See thesussexguild.co.uk.
Saturday 6 April, 21:00
Live music night
The White Horse, 22 High Street, Lindfield Mcdevitt. 70’s, 80’s, rock classics. Call 01444 482238 for details.
Saturday 6 April, 19:00-22:00
horse and country Quiz night The Henfield Hall, Henfield, BN5 9DB
In aid of The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust. Refreshments, homemade cakes, super raffle, licensed bar. Food hamper, chocolates and wine to the winning team, champagne and wine to the runners up. Bring your pennies for the fun penny mini quiz. The evening also includes a slide
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show highlighting the work of the charity. Entrance £5. For details and tickets contact 01273 833211, Linda.jones1@hotmail.co.uk
Sunday 7 April, 10:30-15:30
Saturday 6 April, 19:30-21:00
East Sussex National Hotel, Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5ES
in celebration of benjamin britten Lancing College Chapel, Lancing, West Sussex An evening of choral music celebrating the centenary of Britten’s birth. Programme includes Rejoice in the Lamb; A Ceremony of Carols; Te Deum and Jubilate and the Canticle: Abraham and Isaac. £15, £12 concessions, under 16s £5. Contact 01444 412579 or Dome Box Office, 01273 709709.
Saturday 6 April, 20:30-23:30
the firetones Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks, BN6 8HE 50s’ and 60’s Rockabilly and Classic Rock and Roll at its best. £2 (members free). Claytonkeymerbl@aol.com or 01273 845829.
Saturday 6 April, 10:30-11:30
mid Sussex Ramblers Lindfield walk Meet at Lindfield Post Office 8 mile circular wialk via River Ouse – East Mascalls – Cockhaise Farm – Freshfield Bridge – Costells Wood. Leader Chris. Please bring picnic lunch. Contact 07984 247882.
Stylish events wedding fair Meet a host of local suppliers, watch our professional catwalk show showcasing the latest in wedding dress design and take away a special ‘bridal gift bag’ . For details, call reception on 01825 880088 or email reception@eastsussexnational.co.uk
Sunday 7 April, 14:00-17:00
oldland mill open afternoon Oldland Mill, Keymer, West Sussex See Local Living.
Monday 8 – Friday 12 April
furniture making i
John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 0SJ
Cabinet making skills for beginners. Sharpening and tuning hand tools, hand skills & techniques, setting out & principles of cabinet-making.
Monday 8 April, 10:00-12:00
Steyning decorative & fine arts Society monthly Lecture The Steyning Centre, Church Street, Opp St Andrews Church, Steyning Gordon Hayden on the Fishbourne
Roman Palace & Gardens. To book, contact mrspennyhill@yahoo.co.uk or 01903 814390.
Monday 8 April, 19:45-21:45
Head Gardener Martin Hird, who is also a keen plantsman and traveller. Members £1, non members £2. greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk
mid Sussex camera club
Wednesday 10 April, 19:45-22:00
The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
10-4-10 Evening. 10 members showcase their work.
hassocks horticultural Society
mid Sussex Ramblers
Return visit from Harry Townsend, with an illustrated talk: Plant Hunting around the World. Members £1.50 Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact 01273 844544 or andyhancock844@tiscali.co.uk.
Meet Wakehurst Place National Trust car park
Wednesday 10 April, 20:00
Tuesday 9 April, 10:00
8.9 mile walk via Loder Valley Nature Reserve – Kingfisher Hide – Ardingly Reservoir – West Hill – Loder Valley – The Oaks – Horsebridge Wood – Wakehurst. Please bring picnic lunch. No dogs. Please call first: 01273 306943.
Tuesday 9 April, 14:00-15:00
mindful hour
The Koorana Centre, Street Lane, Ardingly
Guided meditation and mindful movement to enable compassionate mindful awareness. A tranquil hour in a beautiful setting that will calm the busy mind. The group is held weekly. £7. Contact Nicola Preston Bell, nicola@nicolaprestonbell.com, 01444 819075 prior to attending.
Tuesday 9 April, 19:45
hurstpierpoint horticultural Society Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint
High Beeches - an Illustrated talk by former
mid-Sussex franco-british Society Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Illustrated talk in French: ‘La France sous l’Occupation 1940-1944 – Les Années Noires’, by Mark Watson, Head of French language teaching, Ardingly College. Contact 01444 452385. Visitors £4.
Thursday 11 April, 19:30
mid Sussex association national trust Lectures Clair Hall Studio, Haywards Heath George Romney (Painter) by Christopher Robson. Contact 01444 457648.
Friday 12 April, 11:00 and 14:00
chris and pui Roadshow Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill
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Diary Dates Laugh and sing with the ‘Show Me, Show Me’ duo, with all the best rhymes and sketches for preschoolers and their families! 01444 242888. Book online at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk.
Friday 12 April, 11:00-16:00
cuckfield vintage emporium
booked with Jen Ranger 01444 246830 by at least 10th April. Free, all welcome.
Saturday 13 April, 10:00-12:00
pond dipping
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill
An assortment of stall holders offering vintage home and garden ware, collectables and clothing Tory’s Cafe serving homemade cakes, teas and coffees.
Meet at car park off Maple Drive to walk to the dipping pond. Discover hidden minibeasts below the water. Led by Dominic Moore. All ages are welcome. All equipment provided. Free. Contact 01444 242667 or Mary.s.smith@talktalk.net.
Friday 12 April, 20:00-22:00
Saturday 13 April, 19:30-22:00
South Downs Cellars, 70 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL
The Hub Theatre, Sixth Form College, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1LT
Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield
wine tasting
hhoS: Razzle dazzle
Monthly Pond Day, open to all, free, equipment provided. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01342 833814 or see www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk.
Sunday 14 April, 10:00-16:00
Spring Sunday and bus Running day East Grinstead High Street Visit East Grinstead High Street in its Sunday Best! High Street Shops Open, Bus timetable available, Treasure Hunt, Prize for Best 1950s Costume, Live Music, Hog Roast, Plants for sale, Town museum open, Sackville College open for light refreshments. Free bus rides all day!
Sunday 14 April, 10:30-15:00
mid Sussex Ramblers
A tutored wine tasting with Michele Jordan, Wine Consultant for Mitolo. An in-depth look at their range of wines. £15 per person in advance only. To book, 01444 484025 or lindfield@southdownscellars.co.uk.
An evening of magical musical entertainment from the West End to Broadway. £10.00. Book at www.hhos.co.uk or ring 01444 848004.
Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint
Saturday 13 April, 20:30
Sunday 14 April, 14:45-17:00
Saturday 13 April, 06:00-09:00
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
dawn chorus bird walk
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill Led by John Prodger and Geoff Kent, followed by members’ breakfast. Meet at 5.50am in car park at football club off Maple Drive. Discover the bird’s first calls of the morning in a delightful setting. Breakfast costing £2 will be provided for members if
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Barry & the boys are playing the classics of the 60s. £2 entry, free for members. Contact claytonkeymerbl@aol.com or 01273 845829.
Sunday 14 April, 10:00-12:00
pond open day
Lingfield Nature Reserves, Entrance by Fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield, Surrey
refreshments. Contact colbourne@ btinternet.com or 01444 456227.
Monday 15 – Friday 19 April
antique furniture Restoration techniques John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 0SJ £620. Beginner/intermediate. Bring several small items of furniture to work on. Call 01444 480388.
Monday 15 April, 19:45
east grinstead natural history Society St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead Talk: Exmoor and the Fringe Villages – Peter Fernee (Surrey Wildlife Trust). Visitors £4 incl. refreshments. Contact 01342 324955.
Circular walk around Hurstpierpoint. Leader Phil. 01273 835931.
Monday 15 April, 19:45-21:45
from d’oyly carte to dustin hoffman The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 7SF The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Sussex presents a talk by Cynthia Morey, former principal soprano with D’Oyly Carte and Sadlers Wells opera companies, on her life and career, with anecdotes from her filming experiences in ‘Quartet,’ which is directed by Dustin Hoffman. £9.50 (members £4.50), including
mid Sussex camera club
The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LR New membership enquiries are always welcome, see midsussexcc.co.uk/.
Monday 15 April, 20:00
keymer folk dance club
U.R.C.Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks Contact Janet on 01273 843399 or just come along; no partner needed.
ROCKIN’ N’ RACING! L N’ ROL ROCK ‘ GHT I RACEN
Friday RIL 26th AP
Get ready to race, rattle ‘n’ roll at Plumpton’s only evening race meeting. Learn how to Jive, enter the best Rock and Roll fancy dress competition, and dance the night away to live music after racing featuring the classic hits of the 50s and 60s. Admission Prices: Children under 18: FREE. Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £18 (on the day) Senior: £14 (on the day) Gates open 2.30pm. First Race 4.40pm. Live Music from 8pm
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Tuesday 16 April, 19:45
Wednesday 17 April, 19:30
history of hurstpierpoint
mid Sussex philatelic Society
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre Speaker: Ian Nelson.
Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill
Tuesday 16 April, 20:00-22:00
The Joy of Skiing – Don Terry. Contact 01273 471897.
Lindfield & district folk dance club Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Rd, Haywards Heath Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 incl. tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact 01444 482741.
Wednesday 17 and 24 April
get to know your Sewing machine Semley Road, Hassocks Learn the basics of using a sewing machine whilst creating your own cushion or a snazzy sewing machine cover. Master seams, piping and zips. £60.00 for the two sessions. Contact 07967 819540 or Sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk.
Wednesday 17 April, 10:00-12:30
burgess hill u3a 20th anniversary celebrations Reminiscences morning Martlets Main Hall, Burgess Hill An historical look at how the U3A started. A peep into the archives, photographic displays, details of our study and interest groups. Free. Contact 01444 244259 or margaretcarroll@talktalk.net.
Wednesday 17 April, 19:30
women’s wellness talk United Services Club, Wivelsfield Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EG
Lane, Ashurtswood, RH19 3PH
Introductory workshop to learn and develop some basic shamanic techniques and practices, including meeting your power animal, which will connect you to your core essence. £70. Contact 07956 815458 or info@forestgarden.info.
Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 April, 19:30-22:30
wivelsfield Little theatre - a brief encounter with noël coward
A free talk for women explaining the menopause, what to expect and what you can do to help yourself through it. Suitable for women age 40+. Informal, relaxed and time to ask questions. Contact Tanith@ tanithlee.co.uk or 07941 093170. www.mrsmenopause.co.uk.
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green
Wednesday 17 April, 20:00
Learn how to make your very own Roman Blind. Samples can be made, or speak to Sarah if you wish to come with your own measurements. £35. To book see www. madeandmaking.co.uk. Contact 07967 819540 or Sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk.
Lindfield preservation Society King Edward Hall, Lindfield AGM followed by illustrated talk on handkerchiefs by Brenda Mathews. An entertaining introduction to an amazing collection of commemorative and souvenir hankies depicting seaside towns, royalty events, regiments, sports, etc. All welcome, entry free. Contact 01444 484470.
Thursday 18 April, 10:00-18:00
Shamanic ways foundation workshop Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode
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Friday 19 April, 19:00-22:00
pyecombe Spring concert
Pyecombe Church, Pyecombe
The fundraising committee for the Pyecombe Church Building Fund invite you to enjoy an evening of chamber music, with a variety of songs performed by The Constanza Trio featuring John Walker and Jane Money and friends from the Brighton Chamber Choir. Tickets £10 each, including nibbles and a glass of wine. Tickets can be purchased from Orion News in Hassocks or from Andrew Munday on 01273 566276 or email avmunday@yahoo.com.
Friday 19 April, 19:30
Friday 19 April
cancer Support dinner
Semley Road, Hassocks
Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8XJ
Learn to make a Roman blind
Friday 19 April, 14:00-16:00
hurst, hassocks and ditchling u3a Adastra Hall, Keymer Rd, Hassocks
Sarah Tobias: “The Victorians and How They Lived: Wealth and Poverty in Victorian England.” Members £1. Non members may join at the door. Contact liza.greaves@ btinternet.com or 01273 835072.
Macmillan Cancer Support will be hosting an evening of ‘Songs from the Musicals’ performed by Cameo Opera, including a 3-course Dinner. £40 per person. Contact 01444 415060 or elsda@btinternet.com. All proceeds from the evening will go to support cancer sufferers and their families in Sussex.
Friday 19 April, 19:30
east grinstead Society meeting Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT
In the Footsteps of Shackleton – a talk by Wing Commander P. Coulcher. All
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Diary Dates welcome. Non members £1.50 members £1.00 . Including refreshments. 01342 322648, eastgrinsteadsociety.org.
Saturday 20 April, 19:00
Saturday 20 April, 09:30-16:30
Raising funds for 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group. You can help by sponsor a race at £25, buy a horse at £3 (prize for each race winner) or simply come and join in the fun at £2 on the door. Light refreshments provided, but please bring a bottle. Betting on the horses at 20p a go will be encouraged, so entry will be restricted to adults. 01273 833826 or hurstscoutgroup@btinternet.com
art exhibition and Sale Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue, Hassocks Downlands Art Circle and Windmill Art Group paintings and porcelain by local artists. Proceeds shared with ‘Age Concern’ and’ Villa Adastra’. 50p including refreshments. Contact downlandsartcircle@ hotmail.co.uk or 01273 846435.
Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 April
free microchipping event Doodley Dogs, 26 Dolphin Road, Shoreham Every dog owner in England will have to microchip their dog by April 2016. Have your dog chipped for free by the Dogs Trust Shoreham Rehoming Centre team. Contact 01273 452576 for more details or visit www.dogstrust.org.uk.
Saturday 20 April, 14:00-16:00
table top Sale The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, RH10 4JL Sale of Bric-a-brac and unwanted items. In aid of various Charities. Refreshments Available. 50 pence per adult, Children free. Contact 01342 71679 orcdhavencentre@ btinternet.com.
horse Racing evening
Scout HQ, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint
Saturday 20 April, 19:30
mid Sussex choir Spring concert St Wilfrid’s Church, Saint Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH
A choral and orchestral concert with favourites for all. Including Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Coronation Anthem: My Heart is Inditing and John Rutter’s Suite Antique. £12 on the door, £10 in advance. Tickets from Carousel Music in Haywards Heath and choir members.
Saturday 20 April, 21:00
Live music night
The White Horse, 22 High Street, Lindfield Hound Dawgs. 50’s rock’n roll. Call 01444 482238 for details.
Saturday 20 April, 19:30-22:00
Quiz night
URC Hall, Keymer Rd, Hassocks
Free Microchipping event The law is changing!
Quiz plus ploughman’s supper to keep your brain cells nourished! Last Man Standing raffle. Please bring your own drinks and glasses. In aid of Light up Hassocks. 01273 842081. Tickets £8 from Orion News, Orion Parade, Hassocks.
Saturday 20 April, 20:30-23:30
Soul motown & disco night
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
Care Talk campaign for a Good Care Week. Aims: To raise the profile of social care professionals, challenge negative stereotypes and champion many thousands of heroes who provide good care across the UK everyday. Sign our pledge to be a Good Care Champion at www.goodcareweek.co.uk
Monday 22 April, 19:45-21:45
mid Sussex camera club
With local DJ Dave Packham £2.00 (free for members). Contact 01273 845829 or claytonkeymerbl@aol.com.
The Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR
Sunday 21 April
Tuesday 23 April
haywards heath bike Ride See page 45 for details.
Sunday 21 April, 11:00-16:30
art exhibition and Sale
Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LW
Downlands Art Circle and Windmill Art Group paintings and porcelain by local artists. Proceeds shared with ‘Age Concern’ and’ Villa Adastra’. 50p including refreshments. 01273 846435 downlandsartcircle@hotmail.co.uk.
Monday 22 – Sunday 28 April
national care week
As pledged by Care & Company Ltd, 1a The Martlets, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN
See www.midsussexcc.co.uk.
Sing & Sign baby Signing classes Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1TL
Teaching babies and toddlers signs through songs – signs relevant to a baby’s life. Fun with instruments, puppets and props. £55 for a 10-class course. 01342 836743 or katherinebignall@ btinternet.com.www.singandsign.com.
Tuesday 23 April, 16:00
book night at downlands Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP
An evening dedicated to the enjoyment of books, with presentation and readings by renowned author Ball Rai. Suitable for all ages and abilities from Year 4 up. Plus the
The Royal Society of St George
GRAND MIDSUMMER CHARITY BALL
every dog owner in england will have to microchip their dog by April 2016. Have your dog chipped for Free by the Dogs Trust Shoreham rehoming Centre team at Doodley Dogs, 26 Dolphin Road, Shoreham by Sea West Sussex, BN43 6PB 20th & 21st April 2013, 11am – 4pm Dogs will be chipped on a drop-in basis during this weekend event; however, if you’d like your dog to be chipped by us and you can’t make these dates, please call the centre to make an appointment for another day.
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The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth – The Royal Band Saturday 15th June 2013 from 6.30pm to 1am Copthorne Hotel Effingham Gatwick, Copthorne RH10 3EU Tickets £50 inclusive of dinner (accommodation available at special rates) All proceeds to Armed Forces Charities Dress: Black Tie or Uniform
Limited tickets! Book now: rssg.events@gmail.com Please note: You can bring more than one dog to the event. We strongly advise that puppies being chipped are fully vaccinated beforehand. We reserve the right to ask for proof of vaccination. We cannot chip cats or other pets at this event.
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World Book Night giveaway with scores of popular titles to take away for free. Tickets from Downlands and The Mint House. £3.00, children free.
Wednesday 24 April, 10:00-16:00
bonhams Solid Silver valuation day 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JN
The price and demand for Silver and Gold at auction remains strong. Take advantage of this trend, and contact your local office to arrange a free and confidential valuation. Enquiries 01273 220000, jenny.bouston@bonhams.com.
Wednesday 24 April, 19:45
ansty garden club april meeting Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty
Christine Llewellyn - Willow Growing and uses. Contact 01444 482055.
Thursday 25 April, 18:00
hurstpierpoint bowls club Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living.
Friday 26 April, 09:30-13:00
cuckfield crafts and market
Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
35+ quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls from jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments. 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com.
Friday 26 – Saturday 27 April, 10:00
great walstead open day Great Walstead School, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, RH16 2QL Come and see for yourself what makes Great Walstead so wonderful. Meet the Headmaster, take a tour of the school, sample our food and visit our splendid woods. Registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk or 01444 483528. See www.greatwalstead.co.uk.
Friday 26 – Saturday 27 April, 20:00
the plumpton players Plumpton Village Hall Last Tango in Plumpton and Brenton vs Brenton. A Double Bill of Comedies by David Tristram. £7, available from 01273 890952 or 01273 890206.
Saturday 27 April, 09:00-12:00
open morning Tavistock & Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 1RP An Independent, Co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School. For further information or to book a place at one of our open events. Contact admissions@ tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk. www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk
Saturday 27 April, 09:30-12:00
Lindfield bonfire Society vintage
Jubilee Room, King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Coffee Morning to raise funds for 5th November. Bring family, children and friends to enjoy some 1940s music and browse our book stall. Donations of books or bric-a-brac gratefully received, please telephone Sarah on 01444 487470.
Saturday 27 April, 10:00-14:00
balcombe village craft gift & Local produce market Victory Hall, Balcombe
Lots of lovely stalls, with plenty of ideas for Spring, plus a range of local produce. You’ll also see the lovely WWI Frescoes for which the Victory Hall is renowned. Free entry - refreshments in aid of The Chestnut Childrens’ Hospice 10th Birthday celebration. 01444 811462.
Saturday 27 April, 10:00-15:00
Strictly come gardening
Saturday 27 April, 11:00
hurstpierpoint bowls club Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, We are offering FREE 6-week memberships, FREE coaching, FREE use of equipment and bowls. Contact 01273 842770 or 01273 832057.
Saturday 27 April, 14:00-16:00
paws & claws Spring fair Paws & Claws Rescue Centre, Coombe Down, London Road, Sayers Common, West Sussex, BN6 9HZ Meet the cats that are looking for good homes in Mid Sussex and also the cats who are permanent residents at the rescue centre. Refreshments and stalls, tombola and raffle. This event is weather permitting. See www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk. info@pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk
The Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath
Saturday 27 April, 19:30-21:00
See Local Living.
Spring Recital
Saturday 27 April, 10:00-12:45
St Wilfred’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QH
open day
Worth School, 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 01342 710231 or visit www.worthschool.co.uk.
Hosted by Sussex Chorus, a spring evening recital with cellist Pavlos Carvalho, Miriam Teppich on violin and Elena Nalimov on piano. The trio will be joined by three local pupils. Programme includes Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Mendelssohn. £15. Children free. Tickets from 01444 471343, 01444 412579 or on the door.
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Type copy here - Gill Sans Thank-You For The Music The UK’s No1 Abba tribute concert show performs all the solid gold hits. Fri 19 Apr | 8.00pm | Martlets Hall
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Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday 26th April 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 17th May Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
The titans of UK Cricket present a side-splitting, anecdote filled show. Sat 20 Apr | 8.00pm | Clair Hall
Billy Fury Years Taking audiences on a journey through the musical career of the UK’s best loved Rock n Roller. Sat 20 Apr | 8.00pm | Martlets Hall
Gerry & The Pace Makers Hear all of Gerry Marsden’s greatest hits, mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes. Sat 27 Apr | 8.00pm | Martlets Hall
T’Pau plus support Unmissable evening from this hugely successful band fronted by Carol Decker Fri 3 May | 7.30pm | Martlets Hall
martlets hall, burgess hill 01444 242888 clair hall, haywards heath 01444 455440 book online at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
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833814, Julie Hearn on 01342 835313 or Anne Richards on 01342 870200. www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk.
wedding fayre
Norfolk Pavilion, The South of England Centre, Ardingly
Sunday 28 April, 10:30-13:30
mid Sussex Ramblers
Join us for at our first wedding fayre at this stunning venue set in 150 acres, offering a wide range of facilities. See a fantastic selection of ovaer 60 exhibitors displaying wedding dresses, grooms’ attire, photography, flowers and so much more. With such a diverse selection of 40-80 first-class suppliers at every event, we know you can and will make all the right decisions for your special day. Contact PMN Wedding Fayres Ltd, info@ pmnweddingfayres.co.uk. www.pmnweddingfayres.co.uk
Hurstpierpoint, Trinity Road car park
Hurstpierpoint College – Cobbs Mill – Langton Lane - Hurstpierpoint. Leader Alison G. No Dogs please.
Sunday 28 April, 19:00
Quiz night for St catherine’s hospice The Victory Inn, Warninglid Road, Staplefield, RH17 6EU
Quiz Night with the Handcross Friends, in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. 7.30pm start. Food available to purchase from 6pm. Teams of 4 and £2.50 per person. Contact 01444 400667.
Sunday 28 April, 10:00-14:00
car boot Sale
Cats Protection National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7TT
Tuesday 30 April, 10:00-11:30
‘guilt free’ chocolate desserts class
£10 per car space, £12 per small van space. Discounts given for pre bookings.No trade/ food/drink sellers. Free entry. Homing cattery will be open, to view all cats looking for a new loving home. 01825 741331, ncac. support@cats.org.uk www.cats.org.uk.
Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4JY
With Nicola McCarthy - £25. Calling all chocolate lovers: come and learn how to create dairy free & sugar free chocolate desserts and cookies. Your kids won’t know the difference. Booking essential.
Sunday 28 April, 10:00
work party
Tuesday 30 April, 20:00
Lingfield Nature Reserves, Lingfield, Surrey, meet in the butterfly garden
danehill parish historical Society Memorial Hall, London Road, Danehill
For details contact Sally Cole on 01342
MBE Tim French
Captain Terence Henderson, one of the country’s most distinguished aviators, having flown jet passenger planes from the Comet to Concorde, shares his experiences and anecdotes of a lifetime’s flying. £3 including refreshments. Contact 01825 790396.
Wednesday 1 May, 19:30
mid Sussex philatelic Society Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill
Ten Collections – One Collector – Dane Garrod. Contact 01273 471897.
Wednesday 1 May, 19:45
burgess hill horticultural Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Illustrated talk: ‘Dig for Victory!’, speaker: Russell Bowes. Members free, visitors £1. Contact Flo Whitaker 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net
Thursday 2 May, 10:00-14:00
The Cock Inn, North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7RH
Featuring Ales and Ciders from Sussex with live entertainment in the evenings. For details contact 01444 471668, info@ cockinn-wivelsfield.co.uk. www.cockinnwivelsfield.co.uk
Friday 3 May, 09:00-17:00
grand plant Sale Burleigh Oaks House, East Street, Turners Hill, West Sussex RH10 4PZ
In support of St Catherine’s Hospice. Free Entry, refreshments served all day. Cakes will be welcome for the popular cake stall. See www.stch.org.uk 01293 447333.
Saturday 4 May, 10:00-16:00
The Lingfield Suite, East Grinstead Sports Club, Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead
In aid of the British Heart Foundation. Stylish selection of stalls, including jewellery, health & beauty products, cakes, fashion items, home décor, book and gifts. British Heart Foundation Raffle. Entry free. Contact Sue Clark on 01293 887139.
Colemans Hatch Bowling Club, Sandy Lane, Colemans Hatch, East Sussex TN7 4ER
Visit our club and enjoy a game of lawn bowls. Dress code is casual; just bring a pair of flat shoes. There are no fees and bowls will be provided, if required. We look forward to welcoming potential members of all ages and abilities to our friendly club. Contact Pam Kittle 01342 822835 or colemanshatch-bc.co.uk, 01342 314864.
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Easter at Sheffield Park and Garden
Fun for all the family this Easter at Sheffield Park. Our trails run from Friday 29 March - Sunday 14 April, every day from 10.30am - 4.30pm. Normal admission applies plus £2.50 per trail - don't forget to collect your chocolate prize! Family entry only £23.50
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Greyhounds make great pets! Friday 19 July, 2013
DOG SHOW: 6th May 2013
Saturday 20th July, 2013
All Breed and Greyhound Classes
Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium: 10am - 4pm
National Symphony Orchestra Conductor Anthony Inglis
Greyhounds make great pets.
by arrangement with The Agency Group and 24-7 Worldwide Management
Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LY www.itsmagic.org.uk 01444 800045 Early Bird tickets £25 (ends 1st May) standard £29, On the gate £35 It’s Magic Events Charity no: 1145593
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Retired greyhounds are gentle, intelligent animals who have devoted their early years to racing and now need some T.L.C. in a loving family home. We always need more people to adopt our dogs, so perhaps you could help? Telephone:
01444 881788
www.retiredgreyhounds.info
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Telephone:
01444 881788
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