Diary Dates August 2013
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Diary Dates Until Sunday 2 September
For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk
Sheffield Park & Garden, nr Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QX
Wednesday 31 July – Sunday 4 August
summer fun at sheffield Park
From outdoor family games and trails to storytelling and sing-a-longs with our busker, this summer holiday Sheffield Park and Garden has lots of activities for you to enjoy. Normal admission applies. Tel. 01825 790231 sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk; www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden/things-to-see-and-do/events/
Until Sunday 4 August
apollo Lasertag High score competition Week 2 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 8UR
Get the highest score of the week and win a prize: First Prize – 10 free games; Second prize – 5 free games. Everyone who buys a game can enter their score by writing name and email on back of scoresheet. Tel. 01444 686 686, enquires@apollolasertag.co.uk
Tuesday 30 July, 10:45
Mid sussex Healthy Walk Rowfant Business Centre Café, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Nr Crawley Down, RH10 4NQ Free Rowfant Circular Walk LEVEL 4 (1.5-2hrs, max. 5 miles). Stiles and hills. Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www. midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message.
the Longines royal international Horse show The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead West Sussex RH17 5NU Gates open to spectators from 9am daily. As one of the biggest outdoor shows in the country, the Longines Royal International Horse Show uniquely sees the elite of many equestrian disciplines compete side by side: it has everything from the thrills and spills of international showjumping to the elegance and glamour of champion showing horses and ponies, to the exhilarating buzz of the country’s best eventers flying across country. The show is also the British public’s only chance to see their national showjumping team compete on home ground. In addition, the Show showcases carriage driving, scurry driving and more. A fabulous day out with all your friends and family, there are countless bars for the boys, children’s entertainment and hundreds of shops for the girls to get lost in with everything from saddlery, fashion, footwear, food and gifts. Tickets start from just £8. Contact office@hickstead.co.uk 01273 834315; www.hickstead.co.uk; @ HicksteadEvents (Twitter); The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead (Facebook)
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Wednesday 31 July – Sunday 4 August
frontline automation at the Longines royal international Horse show
Happy Feet Boutique – Children’s Fitted Footwear, 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2LB
Lindfield circular Walk
Take the hassle out of Back 2 School by booking an appointment with us for your children’s fitted school shoes. Brands include Start Rite, Hush Puppies and GEOX. Simply call to make your appointment or just pop in. Open Mon to Sat 9.30am-5pm. Contact 01444 487744. www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk
Lindfield Post Office, Lindfield, West Sussex
Friday 2 – Saturday 24 August
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NU www.frontline-auto.com; www.hickstead.co.uk
Wednesday 31 July, 19:30
Join the Mid Sussex Ramblers on this 3.25 mile circular walk via Kenwards - Highgrove Barn – Wickham Farm – Denmans Lane – Lindfield. Leader John C. Optional refreshments in the Red Lion afterwards. Contact 01444 483860.
Thursday 1 – Wednesday 31 August
summer fun at borde Hill garden
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP
Various events running throughout August. Including storytelling, sensory nature trails, animal encounters, teddy bears picnic. Please contact for more details. Standard Garden admission only. www.bordehill.co.uk. info@bordehill.co.uk. Tel. 01444 450326.
Thursday 1 August – Monday 2 September
back to school children’s shoes by appointment
the great £428,000 refurbishment sale Rusdens Ltd, 87-89 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1EJ
After 63 years, Rusdens Ltd. continues to bring our customers more of what they have been looking for by completely refurbishing our showroom. We will be selling off all excess stock as soon as possible to make room for the builders. Our plans are to improve presentation to the inside of the store and introduce new room settings. Contact Rusdens at 01342 325033, sales@rusdens.co.uk
Friday 2 August, 09:15
Mid sussex Healthy Walk Community Café, Batchelors Field, The Street, Bolney, RH17 5PG
Free Bolney Walk LEVEL 3 (1-1.5hrs, max. 3 miles) on un-surfaced paths. Some stiles and hills. Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www.
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Friday 2 August, 19:30
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Saturday 3 August, 10:00-16:00
Friday 2 August, 20:30
Saturday 3 August, 20:00
the flaming Mojos
The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9LQ Live music from a great local band. Admission free. Contact www.thesportsmanpub.com
Musical sundays at borde Hill garden
Redwood Activity Centre, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Bringing the rich musical heritage of Ireland to the stage. Tickets £17.50. Contact 01444 242888; www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill
Sunday 4 August, 14:00-16:00
Mid downs Lacemakers Our group meets six times a year on Saturdays to make lace and exchange ideas about technique. Speakers and suppliers are invited to the meetings. Visitors are welcome – entry fee is £3. gillian.lobb@btinternet.com
Weekend: tool tuning & sharpening John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 0SJ Weekend course designed for woodworkers with some experience who wish to prepare their tools to a very high standard in readiness for the Furniture Making II, III or IV courses. This weekend course is usually only available when a Furniture Making II ,III or IV course is also booked. Contact 01444 480388, www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP
Every Sunday in August, local artists will be filling the beautiful Garden with live music. Relax and enjoy the sounds in this unique setting. Bring a picnic and seating. Standard Garden admission only. www.bordehill.co.uk. info@bordehill.co.uk. Tel. 01444 450326
Sunday 4 August, 14:00 - 17:00
open afternoon
dracula
Oldland Mill, Keymer, West Sussex
Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE
The world’s most famous vampire swoops into Standen with Heartbreak Productions. Adult: £16 Child: £8. Booking essential, call 0844 249 1895 or book online at nationaltrust.org.uk/standen.
Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 August
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Sunday 4 August, 09:30
get fit with outdoor fitness sessions Henfield Common, Brighton Road, Henfield Every Sunday! A fantastic outdoor fitness session focusing on body strengthening, fat burning and losing weight. Very sociable and lots of fun. £5.00. Contact Matthew Chard on 07808 665853; matthewchard@getfit-trainer.com; natashaweber@getfit-trainer.com; @ GET_FIT_Trainer
This 18th century postmill has been restored to full working order by a team of local volunteers. www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk
Sunday 4 August, 19:30
Harlequin goes to the Moon Wivelsfield Green Recreation Ground, West Sussex
Hilarious outdoor theatre withe the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company – and it’s all in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. Open from 6.00pm for picnics. You should bring your own chairs or rugs. Seats are not provided. It is aimed at adults but will be enjoyed by more mature children. Tickets from John Jefferson (01444 471324) or online at www. therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk or call 01323-501260 for details. The Wivelsfield Hospice Support group will be providing
pre-ordered picnics at £5 each, together with a raffle and bar. Coffee and cake also available.
Monday 5 – Sunday 11 August
High score competition Week 3 Apollo Lasesrtag, 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Get the highest score of the week and win a prize: First Prize: 10 free games; Second Prize: 5 free games. Everyone who buys a game can enter their score by writing their name and email on the back of the scoresheet. Contact 01444 686 686; enquiries@apollolasertag.co.uk
Monday 5 August
ditchling Players: auditions for ‘Quartet’ Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling Following on from the successful spring production, the Ditchling Players are now looking to the autumn production (6-9 November). There’s a cast of just four for Ronald Harwood’s play ‘Quartet’, to be directed by Jill Hewer. Auditions are being held at Ditchling Village Hall on the 5th August (Production dates are 6th to 9th November). If you’re interested in either auditioning for a part or being involved in some other capacity, we would be pleased to see you. If you can’t make that date please contact either 01273 842778 or 01273 844868.
BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND SUNDAY 25TH & MONDAY 26TH AUGUST
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LINGFIELD, SURREY RH7 6LL (6 MILES SOUTH OF J6, M25)
Standen, East Grinstead Dracula Saturday 3 August, 8pm
BRING THE CHILDREN FOR FREE* TO MEET OUR HUGE COLLECTION OF ANIMALS CLOSE UP REDUCED PRICE ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
www.edenbridge-show.co.uk A Lamb Nationals A Bob Hogg sheepdog demonstrations A parrot show
A flower & dog shows A heavy horse village A children’s cookery school A terrier racing, horse-drawn coaches & Grand Parade of Cattle (Mon) A hobby horse racing A advice on gardening, poultry & bees A archery A fly fishing A vintage cars A 300+ shops *accompanied by an adult ticket holder in the party
Adult: £16 Child: £8
outdoor theatre
Alice in Wonderland Monday 26 August, 5pm Adult: £16 Child: £8
Booking essential, call 0844 249 1895 Or book online at nationaltrust.org.uk/standen
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Diary Dates Monday 5 August, 14:00-17:30
ngs open garden
Clinton Lodge, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3ST
6-acre formal and romantic garden, overlooking parkland, with old roses, William Pye water feature, double white and blue herbaceous borders, yew hedges, pleached lime walks, copy of C17 scented herb garden, medieval-style potager, vine and rose allée, wild flower garden, canal garden, small knot garden, shady glade and orchard. www.ngs.org.uk
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 August, 10:00-17:00
vintage transport Weekend
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL
A celebration of all modes of transport from yesterday. Cars, motorbikes, traction engines and, of course, steam engines come together to create a nostalgic look of days gone by. Regular steam hauled passenger service throughout the weekend. Adults £22.50, Children £11.25, Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) £59.50.
Saturday 10 August, 11:00-16:00
kitchen garden day
Standen, National Trust, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE Come and see the fruits of our labour as we harvest from the Kitchen Garden. Talk to our
volunteers about gardening techniques, join a guided tour of the garden then enjoy a delicious treat in our café sampling our seasonal fruit and vegetables. Normal admission charges apply. National Trust members free. Contact 01342 323029. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen
Saturday 10 August, 10:30 -16:00
garden fete
Age Concern Hassocks, Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LW
Garden Fete with cakes, books, toys etc., tombola, raffle, face painting, clothing in the hall and much more. Coffee Shop and Charity Shop open all day. Ploughman’s Lunches and Cream Teas served. Proceeds to Age Concern Hassocks. Come along and help support our Centre. Contact Jill Marsh, 01273 844461, enquires@achassocks.co.uk
Saturday 10 August, 20:30-23:30
soloist: ellie
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
Solo artist Ellie performs hits from the 50s to present day –a night not to be missed £3 per non-member. Contact 01273 845829, claytonkeymerbl@aol.com.
Sunday 11 August, 10:00-12:00
Pond open day
Lingfield Nature Reserves, Entrance by fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield, Surrey
Free pond open day. Nets provided. Children should be accompanied. For details please contact Anne Richards 01342 870200 or Julie Hearn 01342 835313 or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.com
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
Sunday 11 August, 14:00-17:00
Tuesday 13 August, 10:00
open garden
Glebe Cottages, Westmeston, East Sussex
Two lovely cottage gardens. Home made teas. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice. www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk
Monday 12 – Sunday 18 August
High score competition Week 3
Apollo Lasertag, 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN See 5-11 August.
Monday 12 August, 20:00
Quiz night
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8QT
Quiz NIght every second Monday of the month. Also join us for regular Open Mic Nights (every Thursday), Live Entertainment and more. www.thegreyhoundkeymer.co.uk
Monday 12 August, 20:00-23:00
the group
A pub near Haywards Heath
A club for unattached men and women aged 45+, we meet in Haywards Heath,
Mid sussex Healthy Walk
Imberhorne Farm, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1TX (park at the top of lane)
Free Walk LEVEL 2 (30mins-1hr, 1.5-2.5 miles) on un-surfaced paths. No stiles. Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www. midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message. For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk
Friday 16 August, 19:15
Music for everyone
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
Celebrated national and international organist/keyboardist Mark Ireland in concert. Entry £5 on the door. Contact Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269, bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 August
Hike 4 Hospices
Various start points across the South Downs A series of sponsored walks along the
Special Events at The Bluebell Railway
Vintage Transport Weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August A special day out for all the family • Displays of vintage and classic cars, stationary engines, commercial vans, steam road engines and motorbikes at Horsted Keynes Station • Steam hauled vintage train service between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote • Locomotive sheds, museum, shop and restaurant at Sheffield Park Station • BBQ at Horsted Keynes Travelling from London? Get the train to East Grinstead and join the Bluebell Railway to Horsted Keynes. Your Bluebell travel ticket will allow unlimited travel for the day on all steam train services. For details, call the Sales & Information Office at Sheffield Park 01825 720800 or visit the Travel Centre at the Railway Station, East Grinstead. The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com
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beautiful South Donws totalling 43 miles over 2 days. See www.hike4hospices.com for details or call 01243 527068. In aid of St Peter and St James Hospice.
Open garden at this magnificent timber framed house with moat. In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. www.stpeter-stjames. org.uk
midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or phone 01444 477110 for a recorded message. For details contact the Rangers on 01444 477561 or email rangers@midsussex.gov.uk
Sunday 18 August, 10:00-12:00
Monday 19 – Friday 23 August
Thursday 22 August, 10:00-14:00
using native Plants for survival
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill, Meet in car park off Maple Drive Leading on from Mark’s introduction to survival in the wild using practical bushcraft, come and find out what you can eat. Contact Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network), 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@ talktalk.net
Sunday 18 August, 14:00-17:30
antique furniture restoration techniques
John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 0SJ www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Tuesday 20 August, 14:00-17:30
ngs open garden
Malthouse Farm, Streat Lane, Streat, East Sussex BN6 8SA See Sunday 18th August.
ngs open garden
Tuesday 20 August 19:30
Malthouse Farm, Streat Lane, Streat, East Sussex BN6 8SA Rural garden with wonderful views to the South Downs. Garden divided into rooms. Box parterre, herbaceous and shrub borders, kitchen garden. Young orchard leading to partitioned area with grass walks through field. Unique water feature. Snail mound. Pond with wildlife. Chickens. Admission £7 includes tea/coffee and cake www.ngs.org.uk
Sunday 18 August, 14:00-17:00
open garden
Newtimber Place, Newtimber BN6 9BU
Michael blencowe: ‘the butterflies and Moths of sussex’ Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY See Local Living.
Thursday 22 August 10:00
Mid sussex Healthy Walk
Scaynes Hill Recreation Ground, off A272, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex RH17 7PG Free Scaynes Hill Walk LEVEL 4 (1.5-2hrs, max. 5 miles). Stiles and hills. Walk cancellations (and a current walk programme) can be found at www.
Jewellery valuations
Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams’ specialists will be in the Brighton & Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. Enquiries 01273 220000, jenny.bouston@bonhams. com. bonhams.com
Saturday 24 August – Sunday 8 September , 12:00-17:00
don’t forget to breathe
Foundry Gallery, North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3PL A contemporary art exhibition of drawings and paintings. Emily Ball, Michelle Cobbin and Jenny Shaw showcase their work (closed 27 Augustand 2,3 September). Contact Chris Ient, ient.christine@gmail. com or Wenda Bradley 01273 486595 at Artemis Arts.
Saturday 24 August, 10:00-15:00
Weee recycling service
Library Car Park, Storrington Mobile Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) recycling service: Bring along your old, broken or unwanted electrical items, household batteries and low energy lightbulbs for recycling. The scheme is being run by West Sussex County Council in partnership with Viridor and support from Horsham District Council. The WEEE service will be able to accept large electrical appliances such as washing machines and cookers; fridges and freezers; display equipment such as TVs; laptops and personal computers; fluorescent tubes and small electrical appliances such as hairdryers and batteries. Contact 01403 733144 or visit www.horsham.gov.uk/environment for details.
Saturday 24 August, 10:00-12:30
coffee Morning
Foyer, Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Coffee morning in the Foyer - Martlets Hall Burgess Hill In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Contact Judy on 01444 248595 for details and offers of help.
Saturday 24 August, 13:00-16:00
Jumble sale
Village Hall, Plumpton, East Sussex
In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact Reg Lanaway 01273 890070.
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day) Children 11 & under free . www.itsmagic.org.uk 01444 800045.
outdoor cinema: grease Burgess Hill Football Club, Leylands Park, Burgess Hill
Bright FM are organising an outdoor screening of the film ‘Grease’ to celebrate 35 years since it was first released. £2.50 per person. Buy Tickets online at www. brightfm.net
Sunday 25 – Monday 26 August
edenbridge & oxted agricultural show Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL (6 miles south J6 M25)
Celebrating the country way of life since 1837. Bring the Children for FREE (accompanied by an adult ticket in the party) to meet our huge collection of animals close up. Reduced advance prices available online www.edenbridge-show.co.uk
Sunday 25 August
Making Waves on broadway The Broadway, Haywards Heath RH16 3AS
August Bank Holiday Sunday is going to be a wild and wonderful day offering something for everyone with a rich mix of cover bands, original bands and artists, choirs, and much more. There will be street entertainers and face painting for our younger visitors. Adults £7 (£12 on the
Monday 26 August 09:00-13:00
Mammoth car boot fair
Oakmeeds College, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Organised by the Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club. £10 per car; pre-booked guaranteed pitch 01273 844314. Contact 01444 871776 or www.therotaryclub.co.uk
Monday 26 August, 12:00-15:00
slow roast Monday
Tottington Manor, Edburton, West Sussex BN5 9LJ
£17.50 per adult to include Tottington Cocktail. £4 children under10 years. Live music - Homemade pulled pork - Braised marinated beef - Moules Mariniere – Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Brochettas – Roast Potatoes – Wide selection of salads – Bread baskets. Roasts available as usual. Booking essential 01903 815757. www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk
Monday 26 August 17:00
alice in Wonderland open air theatre Standen, National Trust, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE
Heartbreak Productions returns with the magical tale of Alice in Wonderland. Bring friends, bring a picnic and enjoy a fabulous
afternoon of entertainment. Doors open 4pm. Adult: £16 Child: £8. Box Office: 0844 2491895 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ standen
Tuesday 27 August, 10:00-16:00
Paintings valuations Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams’ specialists will be in the Brighton and Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. Enquiries 01273 220000, jenny.bouston@bonhams. com. bonhams.com
Wednesday 28 August, 19:00
Hassocks circular Hassocks Railway Station, West Side, Hassocks, West Sussex Join the Mid Sussex Ramblers on this 3 mile summer evening circular walk via Belmont. Leader Richard P. Contact 07796 194947.
Wednesday 28 August, 19:45
ansty garden club Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty, West Sussex RH17 5AS Plant and Produce Auction. Ring for more details: 01444 482055.
Friday 30 – Saturday 31 August, 20:00
kew the Movies @ Wakehurst Place Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TN Gates Open 6.30pm. Popcorn, picnics and Pimms will be on the menu for open air cinema screenings of classic films Les Miserables (12A) and Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG), which will be shown in the beautiful surroundings of Wakehurst Place. Contact and book online www.kew.org/movies. Adults : £13, Children £9, Under 5 Free, Family Ticket £35 Booking and Transaction fees apply.
Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September
the sussex beer and Jazz fest 2013 Springhill Farm, Weirwood Reservoir, Forest Row, East Sussex All weekend festival that will have nonstop bands and solo performers back to back from 7pm,. There will be camping available on this exquisitely beautiful farm, food vendors all over the place for all tastes and a range of beers to make your mind boggle! We have become the Sussex BEER and Jazz Fest for 2013 and will offer a range of real ales, ciders, wines and beers (as well as everything else) especially for the weekend, all sourced from many local producers and all delicious. Contact sussexjazz.org
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SUNDAY September 1st Fun for all the family - and the dogs £10 a car including all Occupants Batcheller Monkhouse Terrier Racing-Terrier Show Sussex Longdogs Lurcher Show -Sussex Longdog Racing Batcheller Monkhouse Gundog Scurry -Fun Agility Kennel Club Companion Dog Show -Fun Fair Artisan Beer & Bar -Have a Go Archery on Firle Place lawns 60+ Weald Craft, Farmers’ Market, Food & Trade Stands Punch & Judy -Dressage, Showjumping, Cross Country
Gate opens 9am Firle Place, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP T: 01323 482016 Dog schedules: www.firleplaceevent.co.uk
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William Trood ‘Wait ‘til the clouds roll by’ oil on canvas £40,000 - 60,000
August Valuations Jewellery Thursday 22 August 10am to 2pm Paintings Tuesday 27 August 10am to 4pm
Bonhams' specialists will be in the Brighton and Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction. Enquiries 01273 220 000 jenny.bouston@bonhams.com Bonhams 19 Palmeira Square Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN
A late 19th century gold,pearl and aquamarine bangle Sold for £1,400
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Entry is £5 per car (Sat) / £10 per car (Sun). Visit www.firleplaceevent.co.uk.
of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) on 01444 242667; mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Sunday 1 September, 10:00-12:00
Centenary House, Durrington Lane, Durrington, Worthing, BN13 2PQ
Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September
Saturday 31 August, 12:30-16:00
Lingfield Nature Reserves, Lingfield, Surrey
Friday 30 August, 19:30
Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, Chailey, East Sussex BN8 4EJ
Pertinent adoption surgery
Pre-booked appointments only. To book, call 01403 229553.
a taste of southern france Flaneur, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JX
A wonderful evening of French food and wine tasting with South Down Cellars. Five-course dinner with wine chosen and served by experts to accompany your food. £35 per head to include all food and a sample wine with each course. Telephone bookings: 01444 454190. Online bookings: www.flaneurcuckfield. co.uk. Email: flaneurcuckfield@msn.com
Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September
firle Place international Horse trials, country fair and dog festival Firle Place, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LP
Now in its 37th year, the jam-packed line-up on the 5,000-acre estate includes something for every family member. Horse lovers will enjoy the world-class dressage, showjumping and cross country riding; dog owners will relish the high octane gundog scurries and terrier racing; and finally, the huge array of trade stands will suit the shopaholics! Gates open at 9am.
charity Hog roast with Live Jazz
vintage Harvest fair
Working vintage machinery. Rural crafts. Farm animals. Shearing demonstrations. Spinning demonstrations. Local produce. Tractor and trailer rides. Farm walk. Beer tent and refreshments. Contact 01444 471352. www.towningsfarm.co.uk
Saturday 31 August 10:00- 4:00
craft gift & Local Produce Market
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe This month’s market will be supporting the Victory Hall with its renowned World War I frescoes – they are wonderful and well worth a visit! Plus browse the lovely individual stalls selling a variety of items plus local produce and plants. Free entry. Contact 01444 811462.
Saturday 31 August, 10:00-12:00
Pond dipping for all ages
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill Led by Dominic Moore. Discover the minibeasts hiding beneath the water. All equipment provided. Meet in car park off Maple Drive. Contact Mary Smith (Friends
Downlands Park Nursing Home, Isaacs Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4BQ Hog Roast lunch with ‘The Alley Cats Dixieland Jazz Band’ in the beautiful gardens at the Nursing Home. Entry includes a 2-course lunch and wine. £18 per head. Contact Matthew Gallagher, 01444 239869 or matthew@pandsgallagher.co.uk
Work Party Meet at the Butterfly Garden. Contact Sally Cole 01342 833814, Julie Hearn 01342 835313 or Anne Richards 01342 870200. www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk
Sunday 1 September, from 11am
family fun cricket day fundraiser Ditchling Recreation Ground, Lewes Road, Ditchling
Saturday 31 August, 20:30-23:30
See page 48-51 for details. www.mndassociation.org
Just deserts
Sunday 1 September, 11:00-16:00
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
oldland Mill event day
Three-part local vocal harmony group new to the club. £3 per non member. Contact 01273 845829 or claytonkeymerbl@aol.com
www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk
Sunday 1 September
Pleasure ride South Brockwells Farm, Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5QS This 10-mile (approx) ride will take you through open farmland in a very picturesque part of the Sussex Weald. Suitable for all, no jumps, select your own pace. All proceeds in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact 01825 722607 or glenda39@googlemail.com
Oldland Mill, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex Sunday 1 September, 11:30-14:30
charity dog Walk The Parish Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6NY In aid of the Gambia Horse & Donkey Trust. Come and join us for a super walk through the Sussex countryside, incorporating the Balcombe Lake and its beautiful scenery, followed by homemade soup and crusty bread. Hall open from 10am for refreshments, homemade cakes, raffle. All welcome. £5 per walker. Contact Linda on 01273 833211/07818 416664.
Burgess Hill Bonfire Society Proudly Presents
Summer Masquerade Ball & Auction of Promises Saturday 10th August 7.30pm until Midnight At The Martlets Centre, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9NN Tickets £25.00 each to include entertainment & 3 course meal All proceeds help support Burgess Hill Bonfire Society host the town’s Bonfire night on 28th September 2013 Book your tickets via www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/Entertainment or 01444 242 888 For further details or tickets contact burgesshillbonfire@gmail.com or 07814 245 525 www.burgesshillbonfiresociety.co.uk
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SuSSex Living August 2013
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