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Diary Dates Thursday 31 July – Sunday 03 August, 10:30 - 17:00
sussex guild contemporary craft show Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, BN27 3QS
Designers and makers exhibit their work in marquees and the Elizabethan barn. Craft demonstrations too. Admission to house, gardens and show: Adult £7.80, Child (515) £4.20, Student/Senior £6.80, Disabled/ Carer £4.20, Family £21. Contact 01273 479565, info@thesussexguild.co.uk. www. thesussexguild.co.uk
Friday 01 – 22 August 09:00 -17:00
Friday 01 August – 20:00
Westmeston Parish Hall nr Ditchling, BN6 8RL
The Hassocks Hotel, Hassocks
the acorns holiday fun!
Fun activities, country walks and Forest School adventures for children aged 2-11 in this wonderful rural location. Youngsters bring their bikes/scooters. Full day £45, Morning/Afternoons £25. Contact Janet Irwin, 01444 45508. www.theacornsnurseryschool.com
Friday 01 August – Tuesday 02 September, 09:30-17:00
Friday 01 – Sunday 31 August
back to school children’s shoes
Brighton Railway Station
Happy Feet Boutique - Children’s Fitted Footwear 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield
Friday 01 – Sunday 31 August
Friday 01 – Monday 4 August, 10:00-16:00
breeze buses to devil’s dyke
Regular open top buses, only £5 return and there’s a 2-for-1 if you show train tickets to bus driver – and up to 2 kids per adult go free on the bus. Bus Passes valid too. Contact 01273 292480, www.brightonhove.gov.uk/breezebuses
Kalpana soanes art exhibition
The Llama Park, Wych Cross, RH18 5JN
Local painter exhibits. Also animal park, coffee shop, restaurant, fashion and gift shop and children’s play area. FREE entry into the exhibition with a Llama Park ticket; Adults £5, Children £4, Family Tickets available. Contact: Lily Schuck 01825 712040 lily@llamapark.co.uk www. llamapark.co.uk
Book an appointment for stress free Back 2 School shoe fittings. Brands including Start-Rite, Hush Puppies, Ricosta and GEOX. Open Monday to Saturday. 01444 487744 www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk
first world war centenary exhibition St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bolney
Bolney Local History Society honour the lives of the servicemen who lived in Bolney and died serving their country. Also included are items loaned by present day families in the village including handmade postcards, photographs, maps, diaries, widows’ pennies and medals. Free admission, with donations to The Royal British Legion.
and a 3 course buffet. Contact: Sara Luff 01903 815757, info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk
welcome back the ultra club! Years ago Hassocks used to host a venue called The Ultra Club with bands such as The Who, The Yardbirds and Gene Vincent playing. Now, 50 years later, the Ultra Club is back in The Hassocks Hotel and everyone is welcome! Five DJs will play original 45’s, ranging from Motown, Northern Soul, Rockabilly, Ska, Reggae and Surf. Resident DJs Wee Mark and Unkle Brian will be joined by special guests Dave Crozier (Lost and Found), Terry Nicholas (Heart and Soul Radio) and one other still to be confirmed. Entry £5 on the door. Dress to impress! Contact theultraclub@ btinternet.com. We would also love to hear if anyone has any memories of the original Ultra Club?
Friday 01 August – 20:30
sussex Old spice
The Sportsman, Goddards Green
Live Music from this local Hurstpierpoint band. Playing music from the 60’s to modern day classics. Free entry. Contact 01444 233460. www.thesportsmanpub.com
Saturday 02 August
Rat Pack night
Tottington Manor, Edburton Road, BN5 9LJ
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment. £35 per person including bubbly on arrival
Saturday 02 – Sunday 03 August, 09:30
Lingfield steam & country show Blue Anchor Show Site, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JL Come and see Traction Engines, full and scale models, motorcars through the ages, military vehicles, tractors, stationary engines, commercial vehicles many of which have been restored to their original condition. Demonstrations and arena events show alongside the trade area. Chat to our friendly exhibitors and demonstrators, have a ride on the fair or train and enjoy a drink in the beer tent. Adults £7.50, children & OAP’s £5.50, under 5 free! Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) £25. lingfieldsteamshow@yahoo. com or call 020 8295 1510.
Saturday 02 August, 10:30 -13:00
friends of wolstonbury Meet at Pyecombe Street, BN45 7FN A guided butterfly walk led by Bob Foreman to discover Chalk Grassland Butterflies. There are some uphill gradients on uneven ground. Fee £3 Contact Mike: 07971045607, mike@wolstonbury.com www.wolstonbury.com
Huge
Vintage & antiques Fair
saturDaY 23rd august 11am- 5pm
On tHe green WisBOrOugH green Find over 70 exHibitors antiques Vintage Homeware Painted Furniture antique textiles French & Hungarian Linens antique garden Pieces gifts interiors Clothing Jewellery Country Café Pantry real ales Champagnes
entrance £4.00 under 14s go free
under Cover- Free Parking Wisborough green, West sussex, rH14 OBn
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
Adults – Tap and Modern
with Sally-Ann
with Robin
Adult Ballet
New Adult Beginners Tap
with Emma
with Robin
For further information call Robin on 01903 817029 or email: robin@letsdancehassocks.com
01403 780381
www.lovelanevintage.co.uk
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Saturday 02 August, 11:00 - 14:00
bird, butterfly & wildflower walk Hammonds Ridge, Burgess Hill, meet at gate opposite Tesco This walk will be led by group members. Do come and discover the wildlife in your local area. Bring a picnic if you wish! Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Saturday 02 August, 20:30 - 23:30
dave whitmore Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Modern Country & Western Singer who comes highly recommended. £3 per non member. For more information: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829
Saturday 02 August, 20:45
moths, bats & glow worm evening
Re-live the last peacetime party with us. Come dressed in period costume and enjoy the mellow sounds and traditional leisure pursuits with cream teas and a bar. For further details contact: 01342 410121 tourism@eastgrinstead.gov.uk eastgrinstead.gov.uk/events
In aid of the East Sussex branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Cream teas, cakes and produce, plants, bric a brac, live band, car display, skittles, tombola and more! Donations welcome. Rob and Cathy Mills 01273 843936 hooksacre@btinternet. com
Sunday 03 – Sunday 31 August, 13:00 - 15:00
Sunday 03 August, 17:00
musical sundays
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath
Relax and enjoy jazz, opera, string quartets and cello duets in this beautiful garden. Bring a picnic and seating. Standard Garden admission only £8 adult/ £7.50 concession / £5 child. Contact www. bordehill.co.uk, info@bordehill.co.uk, 01444 450326.
Sunday 03 August, 14:00 -17:00
Open afternoon
Make a table - mortice and tenon joints, butt joints, carcass dovetails, mouldings. Intermediate - applicants should preferably have completed ‘Furniture Making I’ or weekend ‘Tuning & Sharpening’ . Fee: £640 plus materials - maximum £75. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk.
alice through the Looking glass
Tuesday 05 August, 13:30 -16:00
Open air theatre charting the fabulous, wonderful and rather perplexing world of Alice created by the great Lewis Carroll. A show for all the family. Tickets: Adult £12, Child £8, Family £37 Box office 0844 249 1895. Gates open at 16:00 for picnics.
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Ditchling BN6 8GT
Nymans, Staplefield Road, Handcross
Sunday 03 August, 19:30
the wife - an Outdoor Play Recreation Ground, Wivelsfield
free motion embroidery
Have a creative afternoon learning free motion stitching. How to stabilise your work and incorporate applique. Open to adults and 13yrs plus. Fee: £30. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540
Wednesday 06 August, 10:00 -16:00
teen dressmaking
Meet us at the car park off Maple Drive for a FREE night walk round Bedelands to see and hear all the creatures of the night. All ages welcome and stay as long as you wish. Bring a torch and warm clothes. Contact Mary Smith 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Volunteers will guide you around the Mill. Visitors are also welcome to view the Mill on Thursdays with a volunteer. Refreshments are available. Entry by voluntary donation. There is no parking at the Mill but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling.
This play is hilarious, but also deeply poetic and tender, exploring the nature of love and marriage. All proceeds go to the Hospice supported by The Wivelsfield Support Group. Gates open at 6pm for picnics. Commedia-dell’arte style performance and live music begins at 7.30pm.For more information and tickets call John Jefferson on 01444 471324 or 01323 501260. www. therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk
Sunday 03 August, 11:00-16:00
Sunday 03 August, 14:00 -16:00
Monday 04 – Friday 08 August
Thursday 07 August, 20:00
furniture making ii with John Lloyd
Open mic night every thursday
Hooks Acre, Lewes Road, Westmeston
Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill
edwardian garden Party East Court, East Grinstead
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks
Open garden
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Ditchling BN6 8GT Come along and learn how to make a simple dress following a shop bought pattern. Must have experience of using a machine. Fee £60. Call 07967 819540. sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk www.madeandmaking.co.uk
This necklace sold for £3,000!
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Diary Dates Whatever your talent come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance is free!
Saturday 09 August, 10:00 -13:00
more information call 01273 845829 or email ckrbl@btconnect.com.
Monday 11 – Friday 15 August
Friday 08 – Saturday 09 August, 19:30 / 18:30
Meet at Clayton Recreation Ground
Sunday 10 August
Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common
Walk led by Sarah Brotherton to look at Wildflowers on Chalk Grassland. Some uphill gradients on uneven ground. £3. Contact Mike: 07971045607, mike@wolstonbury.com www.wolstonbury.com
Pride & Prejudice and Peter Pan, Outside! Borde Hill Garden,Haywards Heath Award-winning theatre company Heartbreak Production will be performing two classic plays on the main lawn in this magical and enchanting setting. Tickets £12 adult, £8 child. 0843 208 0500 bordehill.co.uk/events. Booking office: www.quaytickets.com
Saturday 09 – Sunday 10 August
Lindfield and the great war exhibition King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield Sat 9, 10.00-5.00, Sun 10, 10.30-4.00. Focusing on the men and women of Lindfield who served their country in the war years. Free entry. Call 01444 482136.
Saturday 09 August, 10:00 -12:30
emily temple: Our burgess hill benefactress Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill The theme of our open morning will be the life of the woman who did so much for our town. Free. Refreshments available. Contact: www.burgesshillmuseum.co.uk
friends of wolstonbury
Saturday 09 August, 10:30 -16:30
vintage transport weekend
The Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station
Come and see a fine display of historic, classic and vintage transport including Cars, Vintage Motorbikes, Stationary Engines, Steam Road Engines, Commercial Vans and Vintage Farm Tractors. BBQ and Real Ale Tent will also be available on the rally field. Adults £22.50, children £11.25 for all line services throughout the day between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. Family ticket £59.50. For more information or to book, please contact 01825 720800. info@ bluebell-railway.co.uk www.bluebell-railway.com
Saturday 09 August, 20:30 -23:30
the courtellas
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
60s & 70s cover band playing classics from The Who, The Beatles, The Monkeys and many more - a great night of entertainment £3.00 non-members. Members free. For
slow Roast sunday Tottington Manor, Edburton, West Sussex Enjoy a fun day with family and friends. A 3 course lunch with cocktail on arrival £18.50 per person (children £7.50). Contact: Sara Luff, 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk
Sunday 10 August, 10:00 -12:00
Pond dipping fun for all the family Lingfield Nature Reserves, entrance by the fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield Nets and equipment provided and experts on hand to help identify minibeasts. Accompanied children only. Free admission. Contact Anne Richards 01342 870200 or Sally Cole 01342 833814 or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk
Sunday 10 August, 14:00 -17:00
garden Party in aid of cats Protection
furniture making iii with John Lloyd Make a dovetailed drawer or box - hand cut dovetails, moulded drawer slips, lock and escutcheon fitting. Intermediate level, designed to follow on from Part II but may be taken as a separate course. Cost: £640. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk.
Thursday 14 – Saturday 23 August, 10:30 -17:00
association of sussex artists exhibition Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF Paintings, sculpture & pottery. Closes Saturday 23rd at 15:30. Admission free.
Friday 15 August, 19:15 -21:45
music for everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX
Rosalie Birchmore, Brian Webb, Coastline Harmony plus guest. £5 entry on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net.
Saturday 16 August, 10:00 -17:00
Cuckfield Cattery, Deaks Lane, Cuckfield
flower festival: wedding anniversaries
By kind permission of Pam, Phil and Mark Johnson. Gifts, cakes, bric-a- brac, plants, Christmas cards, calendars and diaries for 2015, tombola, raffle and refreshments. Music from the Sussex Folk Orchestra. Bring family and friends! Free entrance and parking.
There will be over 20 displays each depicting a different Anniversary year. Cream teas and homemade cakes. Songs of Praise 6pm on Sunday. Donations on entry. Doreen Kallman 01273844743.
St Martin’s Church, Lewes Road, Westmeston
BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND SUNDAY 24TH & MONDAY 25TH AUGUST LINGFIELD, SURREY RH7 6LL (6 MILES SOUTH OF J6, M25)
CHILDREN VISIT
For Free U16 with adult ticket holder in group
Open-air cinema 2014 Wakehurst Place
TWICE DAILY DISPLAYS BY BOLDDOG LINGS one of the most incredible things we’ve ever had on Britain’s Got Talent Simon Cowell April 2014
“BBQ Cookery Demonstrations A
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A Polly’s Parrots Roadshow A Owls R Us
A Sheep Show A Regional Foods A Flower & Dog Shows A Heavy Horse Village
A Children’s Cookery School A Terrier Racing, Horse-drawn Coaches & Grand Parade of Cattle (Mon)
Dirty Dancing
Gravity
Bank Holiday Sunday 24 Aug
Bank Holiday Monday 25 Aug
A Advice on Gardening, Poultry & Bees A Archery A Fly Fishing A Vintage Cars A 300+ shops
For more information and to book, visit
kew.org/movies or call 0844 858 6767 (See Tickets) Booking & transaction fees apply ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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Saturday 16 August, 14:30 -16:30
Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common
summer flower and vegetable show
Beginners/Intermediate. Please bring several small items of furniture to work on. Fee £640. Contact John Lloyd 01444 480388 or info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk.
Bolney C of E Primary School, The Glebe Field, Off A272, Bolney RH17 5QP Hosted by the Bolney Horticultural Society and Gardening Club. For further information call 01444 881640, Judithwoodland123@btinternet.com.
Tuesday 19 August, 10:00 -14:00
Jewellery valuation day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JN
Sunday 17 August, 15:00 - 17:00
Bonhams Jewellery Specialist will be available to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. For further information please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000, jenny.bouston@bonhams.com.
summer sussex garden tea Party
Trenchmore, Burnthouse Lane, Cowfold This free tea party is especially for people with dementia, their families and friends. A representative from Horsham Alzheimer’s Society will be there with information about local services. For more information call Joanne 07711 698 279 or 01403 864419.
Friday 22 – Monday 25 August
Sunday 17 August, 18:30 -20:30
national trust Romeo & Juliet Enjoy a performance of open air theatre in the Pinetum at Nymans. Tickets: £15 adult, £8 child. Gates open at 17:30 for picnics. Box office 0844 2491895. www.nationaltrust/nymans.org.uk
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm,
National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road
Lively village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of bakery, free range meats, eggs, fish, traditional cheese, plants and more. Music and singing weather depending, plus Hassocks Horticultural Society and Hassocks Football Club. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.
The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield, West Sussex, RH17 6EF
Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, TN5 7HE
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August
creative Resonance Life energy gathering
antique furniture Restoration techniques
hassocks village market
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August, 10:00 -17:00
Earth Spirit, Nr Horsham, Sussex Woodland
Monday 18 – Friday 22 August
Saturday 23 August, 09:00 -13:00
the Jolly tanners champion beer, cider & music festival - free entry! PLUS : 22/8 Steve Winchester 8pm: 23/8 The Fantastic Elastic Band: 24/8 Watts Cookin 4pm: 25/8 Le Hot Club 4pm. Contact: thejollytanners@yahoo.co.uk.
Nymans, Staplefield Road, Handcross
Dance, Chi Energetics, Drum Circles and Tantricity. Advance bookings only at earthspiritfestival.com, 07928783918, www.susumania.com or facebook us.
Family Friendly. There will be camping, Crafts, Kids Area, Healing, Eco Forum, Bohemian Music, Foods for Life, Ecstatic
sussex guild craft show
Special admission price £8.00 includes entry to the gardens and the craft show. Around 40 designer/makers will be exhibiting.
Saturday 23 August, | 11:00 -17:00
the summer brocante antiques & country vintage fair The Green, Wisborough Green, West Sussex Find antiques, painted furniture, time worn garden pieces, piles of textiles and French
& Hungarian linens. Vintage home-ware, artisan gifts and decorations. Vintage pop-up shops, delicious country cafe and bar under one roof in a traditional marquee. Entry: £4.00, under 14s free. Free parking and porters. Contact: 01403 780381, 07791599556 / 07821730758www. lovelanevintage.co.uk. Find lovelanevintage on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Saturday 23 August, 20:30 - 23:30
the River boys - not to be missed! Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road,Hassocks BN6 8HE Back after their debut last year, this 3 piece rock “n” roll jive band cover all the great songs of the 50s. £3.00 for non – members. Members free. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com or 01273 845829.
Sunday 24 – Monday 25 August, Gates 18:30, Film: 20:00
Kew the movies @ wakehurst Place: dirty dancing (12) & gravity (12a) Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex Popcorn, picnics and Pimms will be on the menu for open-air cinema screenings shown in the beautiful surroundings of Wakehurst Place. Premium Tickets £24.50, Adults £14.50, Children £10.50, Under 5 Free, Family Ticket £40. To find out more or book online please call 0844 858 6767.
Townings Farm Shop
LOCAL COMPANY ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS
Meat for the connoisseur www.towningsfarm.co.uk
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Mutton reared by us in the heart of Sussex
CAFÉ OPENING FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST
Vintage Harvest Fair Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August • Working vintage machinery • Rural crafts • Farm animals • Shearing demonstrations • Spinning demonstrations • Local produce • Tractor and trailer rides • Beer tent and refreshments
• Largest Mercedes fleet in Sussex • Quality vehicles at competitive prices • Comprehensive 25 item safety inspection carried out before each hire £5 ENTRY, ALL CHILDREN FREE
Come and discover some of the best produce Sussex has to offer.
• 24 hour 365 day Mercedes breakdown cover
• No mileage charge • FREE evening collection (subject to availability) • Ample free parking
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Also available are sack trolleys & ratchet straps for hire
Tel: 01444 471352 email: info@towningsfarm.co.uk
Newhouse Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex BN6 9LL
Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, Chailey, Lewes BN8 4EJ
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