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Friday 02 – Sunday 04 May, 12:00-23:00
and online advance ticket discounts visit www.seas.org.uk or contact 01444 892700, info@seas.org.uk.
will be free! Contact: Hazel Foster, 01273 757176, hazelF31@talktalk.net
Cock Inn, North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7RH
Sunday 04 May, 11:00-16:00
burgess hill horticultural society
wivelsfield beer & cider festival 15+ Real Ales and Ciders with live music. Free entry. Contact: David, 01444 471668, info@cockinn-wivelsfield.co.uk, www. cockinn-wivelsfield.co.uk
Friday 02 May, 20:30
wilbury Jam
The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9LQ
Sit back and enjoy beautifully arranged ballads, popular songs from iconic acts such as The Beatles, Eva Cassidy, Cat Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel. Free entry. Contact: 01444 233460 www.thesportsmanpub.com
Saturday 03 – Monday 05 May
mid sussex marathon weekend
East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill
The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend begins with a 10-mile race in East Grinstead on Saturday 3 May, moves to Haywards Heath for a 10-mile race on Sunday 4 May and finishes with a 10-kilometre race in Burgess Hill on Monday 5 May. Combined, the three races cover a total of 26.2 miles – the classic marathon distance. www.midsussexmarathon.co.uk
Saturday 03 May, 09:00-17:00
Lindfield shopping day
Lindfield High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex
Visit the picturesque High Street and enjoy exciting promotions in an eclectic mix of shops and cafes. These include Leaping Hare, Tufnells, Swalk, Toll House, Doodie Stark. Contact: www.lindfieldshopping. com, 01444 482188.
Saturday 03 May, 10:00-16:00
balcombe history society
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe
oldland mill open day
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks
The Mill will be open and run if weather permits. Refreshments, memorabilita and gifts for sale. Morris Dancing and Beer Tent. No car parking available near the Mill but a free shuttle bus will run every 20 minutes from The Thatched Inn, Ockley Lane. Groups can also be picked up by shuttlebus from Hassocks Station by prior arrangement. Contact: info@oldlandwindmill.co.uk
Sunday 04 May
hammersmith morris men Hassocks and Keymer
The world famous Hammersmith Morris Men are wonderfully entertaining and energetic. Look out for their top hats and yellow and blue striped socks at: Villa Adastra 10:3011:00; The Thatched Inn 11:30-12:30; Oldland Mill 13:00-14:30; The Greyhound 15:00-16:00. Contact: Jeremy Wakeham, 07796 264537.
Monday 05 May, 08:00-13:00
car boot sale
Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Rotary Club of Haywards Heath car boot sale. Cars: Pre-paid £6. On the day £10. Vans & Trailers Pre-paid £12. On the Day £15. Enquiries & Bookings: 01444 800045, info@ itsmagic.org.uk. Cash bookings: Baldwins, 120 South Road, Haywards Heath.
Monday 05 May, 09:00-13:00
oakmeads association (Pta) fundraising car boot sale
Oakmeads College Car Park, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
Prebook pitches (£8 per car) at Oakmeads Community College Reception 1-2pm (term time only). £12 per car on the day. Buyers free. Contact: Karen Corbett, 01444 245481 / 07801 417392, kazgodders@aol.com.
‘Treasures from our Archive’ – 40+ archive items and range of exhibits on view. Entry is £1, children free. ‘The Balcombe Find’ will also be on show. ‘Balcombe at War 1914-1918’ , a new Balcombe History Society book, will be on sale at £5.
Monday 05 May, 09:00-16:30
Saturday 03 May, 10:30-13:00
Lindfield & district folk dance club
open morning
Lancing College, Lancing BN15 0RW
You are warmly invited to join us for tours of the College for prospective pupils for 13+ and 16+ entry. Please register with Gilly Prichard, Admissions Officer, 01273 465805 admissions@lancing.org.uk
Sunday 04 – Monday 05 May, 09:00-17:00
spring garden & Leisure show
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL(Near Haywards Heath. Junction 10 off M23)
1000s of plants and gardening delights on offer plus top tips about how to restore your garden after the wet winter from experts in the ‘Gardening Theatre’. A fantastic family day out with animal workshops; Mini Sheep Show; Crufts qualifiying Open Dog Show; poultry talks; South East Regional Alpaca Show; musical entertainment; shopping galore and tempting food hall. Dogs welcome. Adults £10; Children £5; Senior Citizens/Students £8; and Family Tickets just £25, plus free parking. For full show details
Wednesday 07 May, 19:45
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Illustrated talk: ‘A Nice Cup of Tea’ with Russell Bowes. Members free, visitors £1. Contact 01444 245509bhhs@talktalk.net.
Thursday 08 – Thursday 22 May, 09:30-13:30
dressmaking from Patterns
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT
Nervous about making your own clothes? Can’t read all those funny markings? Come along with the pattern and fabric of your choice. Fee: £80 for three weeks. Contact: 07967 819540, www.madeandmaking. co.uk, sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk
Friday 09 – Saturday 10 May
hi-fi audio event
Norman Hobbs – Audio Visual Specialists. 13-15 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Norman Hobbs will be joined by AVID Hi-Fi with their awesome turntables, together with the full range by Ruark Audio. Free Entry. Call now to register and book your attendance. Tel. 01444 413353, marc@normanhobbs. co.uk. www.normanhobbs.co.uk
Friday 09 – Saturday 10 May
arise women’s conference
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Friday, 19:00-22:00 / Saturday 09:00-22:00. Ruwach Christian Church is delighted to host Pastor Yvonne Brooks at this year’s Women’s Conference. Fee: £15 for full conference. Book online at www.ruwach. org.uk or call 01444 459025.
Friday 09 May, 09:00-12:00
open morning
Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath
High Street, East Grinstead See Local Living.
You are warmly welcomed to a whole school Open Morning, with an opportunity to experience the school routine. Contact: Registrar 01444 450256.
Tuesday 06 May, 20:00-22:00
Friday 09 May, 10:00-12:00
the east grinstead may fair
coffee morning
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath
Sayers Common Church Hall BN6 9HX
Wednesday 07 – Saturday 10 May, 19:30
Friday 09 May, 20:00
The Seaforth Hall, Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid RH17 5UB
Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU
Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including refreshments at half time. First evening free. Contact Mike, 01444 482741.
warninglid Players: dirty business
A light meal followed by One-Act play ‘Dirty Business’, written by Derek Webb, and directed by Lesley Jenks – a very funny topical comedy about spending cuts at the local County Council! Box Office: 01444 461391, Rita Still (Secretary), Rita.still@ btopenworld.com. Tickets £8 per person.
Wednesday 07 May, 13:45
burgess hill flower club
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Floral demonstration: ‘Flower & Glory’, by Gill Sadler. Visitors welcome, with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your 1st visit
Refreshments and cakes in support of Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham Christian Aid. Contact: Jean MacCarthy ssmaccarthy@aol.com, 01444 248520.
hurst village films: berberian sound studio (15) Director: Peter Strickland, 2012. 92 mins. Tickets £4 (£6 non-members) from Mishon MacKay, online or on the door. Refreshments available. www.hurstfilms.com
Saturday 10 – Sunday 25 May
Mon/Tue). Rare opportunity to view and acquire paintings from a critically acclaimed post war artist. Rural scenes of Cornwall, Billingsgate Fish Market, various landscapes and abstract compositions. www.stanleysimmonds.com Exhibited in a unique post-industrial space on the old Phoenix Foundry site. “An eloquent tribute to an exemplary life in art” (Quentin Blake). Free entry. Contact: Artemis Arts, 01273 486595, www.artemis-arts.co.uk, artemis-arts@macdream.net.
Saturday 10 May, 09:30-10:30
Pre-Prep & Prep school open morning Hurstpierpoint College, Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9 JS
Families of pupils aged 4-7 years are invited to tour the school and meet the Head of Hurst Pre-Prep department, Michele Finnegan. There is a playalong session for the children. If you would like to find out more about the Pre-Prep School before the Open Morning, we invite you to arrange a personal visit. Families of pupils considering their 7+ and 11+ opportunities are invited to tour the Prep School and meet the Head of Hurst Prep, Ian Pattison. The morning finishes with a buffet lunch. If you would like to find out more about the Prep School before or after the next Open Morning (if you are not able to attend the Open Morning), we invite you to arrange a personal family visit. For further information about the Pre-Prep and Prep School, contact: The Prep School Admissions Officer, prepregistrar@hppc. co.uk. tel. 01273 836927, fax 01273 836900.
Saturday 10 May
the great british bake-off Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks
An exciting new baking competition, run by Sussex Vale Rotary Club and Hassocks WI, in aid of The Sussex Air Ambulance. Contact: Duncan Honeyman, 01273 845068, secretary@rotary-sxvale.org.uk
Saturday 10 May, 10:00-16:00
strictly gardening
Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath See Local Living.
Saturday 10 May, 10:00-11:45
Parish Plant fair and market
St. Barnabas Church, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB
Plants, books, bric a brac, clothing, toys/ games, etc. Refreshments. Free entry. Contact Mrs Phyl Pennell, 01293 883362, roger.pennell@Zen.co.uk
Saturday 10 May, 10:00-17:00
open day at Plumpton college
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AE A great day out! Farm, animals, shearing, dog showing, tree skills, riding displays, fair, sports, forges, machinery, crafts. Food, plants, floristry, metalsmithing, crafts, wines. Courses & careers. Free entry for under 16s. £5, adult. £3, senior. Contact: 01273 890454, www.plumpton.ac.uk www.facebook.com/PlumptonCollege www.twitter.com/plumptoncollege
stanley simmonds 1917-2006: a retrospective exhibition
Saturday 10 May, 10:00-17:00
Lewes House, High Street, Lewes BN7 2LX and The Foundry Gallery, North Street, Lewes BN7 2PH
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood, Sussex RH19 3PH
Lewes House 10:00-17:00 (closed Mon/ Tue), Foundry Gallery 12:00-17:00 (closed
basket willow weaving
This course will teach you the techniques of making a frame willow basket, man’s earliest type of basket. Cost: £90.00. Contact SuSSex Living May 2014
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Saturday 10 May, 10:00-12:00
Lindfield bowls club: come & try morning Lindfield Bowls Club, Lindfield Common Open morning for anyone interested in trying bowling. Just come along and bring the kids. Flat shoes please. Contact Sue on 01444 452883. www.linfieldbowlsclub.co.uk
Saturday 10 May, 10:15-13:30
cuckfield nsPcc Plant sale Brinkley Lodge, London Road, Cuckfield 100s of plants from annuals, biennials, perennials, bedding plants for your pots, plus vegetable plants. Coffee and cakes for sale. Contact Diane Stenning, 01444 452395.
Saturday 10 May, 10:30
senior school & sixth form open morning Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9 JS What happens at an Open Morning? After a short introduction to the College by Headmaster, Tim Manly, and a brief address from a couple of current students, families of pupils considering their options at 13+ and 16+ have the chance to meet and talk to current pupils and staff, tour the school and join pupils and staff for a relaxed buffet lunch. If you would like to find out more about the Senior School and Sixth Form before or after the next Open Morning, (if
you are unable to attend the Open Morning), we invite you to arrange a personal family visit. For information about the Senior School & Sixth Form, please contact: Mrs Dianne Allison, Head of Admissions, tel. 01273 836937, fax 01273 835257, email: registrar@ hppc.co.uk
Saturday 10 May, 10:30-12:30
garden fete Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EU Annual Garden Fete for Rainbows, Brownies and Senior Section, in aid of Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall. Stalls, competitions, raffle and display. Free entry. Contact: Dave Virgo, 01273 833036, davidvirgo@aol.com.
Saturday 10 May, 11:00-16:00
mansion market Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row This popular Market is held in and around an atmospheric 18th century mansion with stalls offering interesting, high quality and unusual local crafts, organic produce and goods from many parts of the world. Plants, toys, clothing, jewellery, stained glass, wood/metal/leatherwork and more. Puppet Shows, taster therapy sessions, allday cafe. Free admission and parking.
Saturday 10 May, 11:00-16:00
cuckfield vintage emporium The Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
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Vintage treasures, decorative homeware, rustic gardenalia, pre-loved cashmeres and silks, handmade jewellery and country antiques. Friendly tearoom; delicious homemade cakes (free tea/coffee when you buy cake). Also free prize draw. As featured in May’s edition of Homes & Antiques. Entry Fee: £1. Contact: Darcy Shepherd, 07773 360631, darcymaclean@yahoo.co.uk, facebook.com/cuckfieldvintageemporium.
ever! Not just something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue BUT each bride will have a silver sixpence for her shoe on the big day. Entrance free. Contact: Nicola Bird (NBird@ fandcreit.com, 01444 410620) or Ruth de Mierre (ruth@i-dmc.co.uk, 01444 453399).
Saturday 10 May, 19:30-21:45
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN7 3AL
Sunday 11 May, 14:00
Plumpton racecourse Ladies day
Featuring the Mid Sussex Choir singing Rutter and Shearing, with soloists, Margaret Watson on Harp and 4Tune Seekers Barbershop Quartet. Tickets £10, Under 16s Free. Contact: Fiona Pearl, 01825 723135, fiona.pearl@btinternet.com. Proceeds in aid of St Peter’s restoration fund. www.stpeterschailey.org
Gates Open: 11:30, Race: 14:00, Last Race: 17:00. Plumpton Racecourse is getting set for a Ladies Day full of fun, fizz and fashion. Ladies Day is Plumpton’s most glamorous raceday of the year, and features fashion competitions for the most stylish ladies, men and children. Admission Prices: Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £18 on the day, £14 in advance, Senior Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £14 on the day – photo ID required. Picnic Enclosure: £10. Children under 18: FREE Race programme and parking: FREE.
Sunday 11 May, 10:00
Sunday 11 May, 19:30
spring concert St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green, Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4DA
Little horsted fun run
the ballad of martha brown: angel exit theatre
Isfield Recreation Ground See Local Living for details.
Marltets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill
Sunday 11 May, 10:00-15:00
1856. A story toils its way out of the deepest, darkest Dorset mud. A tale of jealousy and passion, an ordinary woman and her ordinary husband, a murder and a hanging. A crow caws, a horse is wrongly accused, a black silk dress comes to life and
wedding fair & fashion show Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath The greatest Wedding Fair & Fashion Show
allis & Wallis E s T 19 2 8
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To commemorate our 200th auction we are pleased to announce a special vendors’ commission rate of only
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smaller collections we are offering Sale 200 For a rate of 12% plus VAT
Monday 9th June No extra charges will apply to both offers
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the mob at the hang-fair gawp in glee. The audience is invited into a darkly humorous world where the events of Martha’s life are played out under the constant stare of the gallows above. Featuring cabaret music inspired by Kurt Weill, The Ballad of Martha Brown is presented in the company’s rich visual style, blending storytelling and striking physicality, spliced through with wicked humour and macabre songs. Price: £11 / £9 concessions. Please contact the venue to confirm event and admission details before travelling. Tel. 01444 242888, online www.freedom-leisure.co.uk, email : martletshallenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
refreshments supplied. Fee: £24. Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com, www.getcraftyonline.co.uk
Monday 12 May, 20:00-23:00
The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ
the group
A pub near Haywards Heath
A 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 13 May, 19:00-21:00
metal Jewellery – hammer textures Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill Learn to create hammer textures on copper or sterling silver, and finish your own beautiful jewellery! Materials and
hurstpierpoint horticultural society
speaker Pete Crawford from the Sussex Wildlife Trust. We are sure of a great evening, so do come along. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock. 01273 844544, n8a5cluv@talktalk.net
New ploughing competition and historic wheels section, country crafts, dog show, biggest collection of heavy horses, dray rides, fairground and food-stalls. £8, under 16s and parking free. Jackie Shearman 01737 645857. www.shirehorsesite.org.
Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint
Friday 16 May, 09:30-13:00
Saturday 17 May
Tuesday 13 May, 19:45
‘Making the most of your greenhouse’ - an illustrated talk by Nick Morgan, RHS Wisley, on productive greenhouse, seasonal veg and fruits under protection of greenhouses and tunnels. Members £1. Non-members £2. Contact: greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk
Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 May
the russian ice stars: Peter Pan on ice The world-renowned Russian Ice Stars with a new adaptation of the famous fantasy adventure by J.M. Barrie. Contact: 01293 553636. www.hawth.co.uk
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 May, 10:00-17:00
fine art, antiques & collectables auction Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PD Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction. Contact: Julie Kelly juliek@ gorringes.co.uk 01273 472503
cuckfield crafts and market
Queens Hall High Street Cuckfield RH17 5EL 35+ plus quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Free admission. Contact: Beverley Smith 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com.
Friday 16 May, 19:30-21:30
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT
Talk by John Davey ‘The Lost Industries of Lewes’, with photos from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Non-members £1.50, members £1 including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts, 01342 322648. www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 May
heavy horse & country show
Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks
East Bysshe Cross Country Showground, RH7 6LF on the A22 between Blindley Heath and Newchapel.
‘Urban and Wildlife Gradening’ with guest
Wivelsfield Village Green Show of classic cars. Contact: Richard Spencer 01444 471295. Organised by the Wivelsfield Support Group in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.
Saturday 17 May, 10:00-17:00
burgess hill model railway club Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road
east grinstead society meeting
Wednesday 14 May, 19:45-22:00
hassocks horticultural society
classic car show
Sewing and craft workshops
Annual model railway exhibition with 15+ layouts from 2mm to 16mm live steam, trade support including new and second hand railways, scenics, accessories etc. Adults £5, Children £3 and Family (2+2) £13. Contact: Mr Chris Reeve 01444 232638, www.burgesshillmrc.org.uk
Saturday 17 May, 10:00-16:00
fostering drop-in session Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6HG Interested in becoming a foster carer? Come along for a friendly, informal chat and find out more! Contact: www.westsussex. gov.uk/fostering, 0330 222 7775.
Open Day May 9th
Join us for beginners sewing, crochet, needlefelting, patchwork, dressmaking, china decoration and more! Friendly and relaxed classes for all abilities and ages. Bring your own machine or use one of ours. out Ask ab sewing parties
Visit www.madeandmaking.co.uk or call 07967 819540
C u c k f i e l d Vintage Emporium vintage
home
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garden
wares
saturday 10th may £1 entrance
11am - 4pm Queens hall, High St, Cuckfield. tearoom serving homemade cakes, teas and coffees. facebook.com/cuckfieldvintageemporium Twitter.com/darcyvintage darcymaclean@yahoo.co.uk
“A happy family school producing well educated, rounded, confident children who enjoy learning” Parent
An Exceptional Co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School
We put learning at the heart of all we do Summerhill Lane Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1RP Tel: 01444 450256
www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk Tavistock & Summerhill School is a registered charity number 800086.
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Sunday 18 May, 10:00-12:00
Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1FE
Albourne Road Allotments, Hurstpierpoint
Keep it Local craft fair
The Keep it Local team are back for another of their hugely popular craft fairs. Contemporary items sit comfortably alongside traditional crafts – reclaimed timber articles, canal boat art painted jugs, leather notebooks, beautiful needlework, fun family sweaters that squeak when you press the tummy – all sorts of goodies! Come along and see what you’ve been missing. Bring a friend too – it’s free entry! Contact: Mrs Anne Marriner, 01342 328427, 07902 151850, www.keepitlocalevents.co.uk
Saturday 17 May, 19:30
bach in Leipzig, danehill
All Saints Church, Lewes Road, Danehill
A second programme of Bach’s music for orchestra and singers. Soloists will include Nick Milner-Gulland on harpsichord and Helen Pye on oboe. Two excerpts from church cantatas, an oboe concerto, and the Coffee Cantata. Proceeds from the concert to St Peter & St James Hospice. Tickets (£10) from John Mangold on 01825 790282, or on the door.
Sunday 18 May, 08:45
Come along and see what’s growing and stock up with plants for the summer!
Spend an afternoon swapping plants, seedlings and anything horticultural. Entry £2. Contact: Wendy Rose 07877 427247, rosie17@mac.com, http://www. chelseafringe.com/event/brightons-firstpop-up-plantrecycling-plant/
Sunday 18 May, 10:00-13:00
Sunday 18 May, 19:30
spring vegetable, flower & Plant sale
Past Lives and Life between Lives
wivelsfield films: the railway man (15)
Vinings Natural Health Centre, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3UF Half-day workshop explores how past life traumas can affect this life issues such as health, money and relationships. Your soul groups travel with you through lifetimes – who’s in yours now, and why? Fee: £20. Contact: Judy Sharp, 07597 020 512judy@ essential-hypnotherapy.co.uk. www. esential-hypnotherapy.co.uk
Sunday 18 May, 10:30-14:30
childrens make and take craft workshop Ninas Craft Shop, upstairs in the Market Place Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill Come along and have fun with glitter and glue and make something that you can take home and keep. Hourly sessions, £4 per person. Bookable in advance. 07726 597721.
Sunday 18 May, 13:00-17:00
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky, 2014, starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman. Doors/licenced bar from 7pm. Refreshments. Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn, via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com
Pop-up ‘Plant recycling Plant’
The Broadway, Haywards Heath
Newtimber Place, Newtimber, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9BU
Tuesday 20 May, 10:00-16:00
Paintings valuation day
Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams Paintings Specialist will be at the office to offer free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. For information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Tuesday 20 May, 20:00-22:00
Lindfield & district folk dance club
Monday 19 – Friday 23 May
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath
John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15
Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including refreshments. First evening free. Contact Mike on 01444 482741.
veneering & Laminating
Beginner/Intermediate course. Applicants should preferably have completed ‘Furniture Making I’. Contact: 01444 480388 or info @johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Monday 19 May, 19:30
chrysalis crawley
the greater haywards heath bike ride See Local Living.
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG
cancer. (Free) Chrysalis contacts: Sue Gattinesi & Jan Horner – Breast Care Nurses 01293 600300 Ext: 3238, susan.gattinesi@ sash.nhs.uk / jan.horner@sash.nhs.uk
Post Graduate Medical Centre – Crawley Hospital, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DH
Support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast
Wednesday 21 May
get to Know your sewing machine Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Ditchling BN6 8GT Inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee? This is a beginners workshop. Come along and master tension, seams, stitches and more whilst making your own cushion. Fee: £60. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk, sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk, 07967 819540.
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Wednesday 21 May, 19:00-21:00
abc – after breast cancer Woodhatch Community Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS
We offer support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast cancer. £3 donation. ABC contacts: Liz Darragh / Chris Turner, Breast Care Nurses, tel. 01737 768511ext: 6688, liz.darragh@sash. nhs.uk / chris.turner@sash.nhs.uk
Wednesday 21 May, 19:45-22:15
heads south
The Hawth Theatre Studio, Crawley
Heads South perform exhilarating AfroCuban Jazz featuring music from their eagerly awaited new album with top UK Jazz Trumpeter and Cuban Percussionist. Tickets £14/£13 in advance. Cabaret style seating with informal dining available. Contact: 01293 553636, www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk, hawthboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk, www.headssouth.com
Thursday 22 May, 10:00-16:00
fostering drop-in session
Shoreham Library, St Mary’s Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5ZA
Interested in becoming a foster carer? Come along for a friendly, informal chat and find out more! Contact: www. westsussex.gov.uk/fostering, 0330 2227775.
Thursday 22 May, 10:00-16:00
Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU
Saturday 24 May, 14:00-17:00
Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JN
Director: Jeff Nichols, 2013. 130 mins. Tickets £4 (£6 non-members) from Mishon MacKay, online or on the door. Refreshments available. www.hurstfilms.com
The Green, Ditchling, East Sussex
Jewellery valuation day
Bonhams Jewellery Specialist will offer free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. Contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Thursday 22 May, 18:00-19:00
make your own shamballa bracelet
Come along for a delicious selection of cakes and refreshments, and an exciting silent auction, all organised by the Ditchling School PTA and Ditchling Preschool.
Saturday 24 May, 09:00-13:00
hassocks village market
Saturday 24 May, 19:30
National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks
All materials, instruction and refreshments are supplied. Perfect for total beginners! Fee: £15. Contact: 01444 236607, getcraftyonline@ gmail.com. www.getcraftyonline.co.uk
Come and see Maple Leaf Gardens at this vibrant monthly market, held every fourth Saturday of the month.This month advice will be given on perrenials, grasses, shrubs and ferns. Also help can be given on what to plant and where to plant it!
Friday 23 – Saturday 24 May, 20:00
Saturday 24 May, 10:00-12:00
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill
afternoon tea on the green
brighton festival fringe concert St. Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton BN1 4 GP
christian aid coffee morning
more chuckles and chips
Lindfield Dramatic Club present two one-act comedies either side of a fishand-chip supper, with the bar open from 7.30pm. First up will be one of the hugelysuccessful ‘Deckchairs’ series, by Jean McConnell, directed by Ron Skinner. The after-supper play is a delightful comedy by Michael Fosbrook, directed by Rex Cooper. Tickets (£12.50) from Happy Feet shoe boutique, in Denman’s Lane, Lindfield.
Friday 23 May, 20:00
hurst village films: mud (12a) Players Theatre, 147 High Street,
Many exciting stalls including cakes, pickles, jams, plants, gifts, Traidcraft and activities for children. Free entrance. Contact: Pat and John Pallister, 01273 844583.
Saturday 24 May, 10:30-15:00
introduction to metal Jewellery making Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill Learn to cut and finish a beautiful pendant from copper or sterling silver. Materials and refreshments supplied. Perfect for beginners! Fee: £39. Contact: 01444 236607, getcraftyonline@gmail.com. www.getcraftyonline.co.uk
Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’, Mozart’s ‘Ave Verum’, Schubert’s ‘Unfinished Symphony’, Haydn’s ‘Nelson Mass’. Sussex Chorus are singing with the Musicians of All Saints, conductor Alan Vincent and soloists: Elaine Tait, Susan Legg, Mark Curtis and Jack Holton. Tickets: £15, concessions £12, students/children under 16 £5, available from sussexchorus.org or ticket manager 01444 412579 or Dome Box Office 01273 709709 or WeGotTickets.com. Retiring collection in support of St Peter & St James.
Sunday 25 May, 10:00-18:00
south of england food & drink festival South of England Showground, Ardingly
Amazing local food and drink, cookery masterclasses hosted by MasterChef winner Steven Edwards, Children’s Zone, Street Food and live music. Adults £8 advance, £9 on door. Children under 14 free. Contact: Simon 07899 753352 info@foodrockssouth. co.ukwww.foodrockssouth.co.uk
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Monday 26 May, 14:00-17:00
sponsored walk
open gardens at northfields
Meeting in the garden of Cottage Homes
Northfields, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey BN8 4JB
See Local Living.
Sunday 25 May, 11:30-16:00
open day & fun dog show Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, Brighton Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5LT A great day out for all the family. Attractions include a dog show, agility, kid’s rides, stalls and refreshments. £1 adults, children and OAP’s free. Contact: Naomi Tucker, naomi. tucker@dogstrust.org.uk, 01273 466971.
Monday 26 May, 09:00-13:00
rotary mammoth car boot fair Oakmeads College, Station Road, Burgess Hill Vintage, Garage and other various items. All hard standing for cars. Sellers £10, set up by 8am. Buyers free. Contact: 01273 844314, www.therotaryclub.co.uk
Monday 26 May, 10:30-16:30
staplefield village fete & car show Staplefield Common, Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF Classic Car Show (10.30-16.30) and traditional Village Fete (12.00-16.30). Lots of family activities. All proceeds to charity. Contact Elspeth Montgomery (fete), 01444 400241 or John Stevenson (car show), 01444 400429.
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Redwood Centre, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath
Is this the greenest home in Sussex? A beautiful garden, supporting an eco house….with Rainwater harvesting to ground source heating. £4 admission. Contact: Peter & Brenda Martin, 01825 722680, peter.m62@btinternet.com
Wednesday 28 May, 19:30-21:30
slide show and music Plumpton Village Hall, 1 West Gate, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ Mike Dennet will present a talk and slides showing views of Sussex set to Music. Tickets £5 per person to include wine and nibbles. Details from Sue Akers, 01273 891701 or Gill Gamble 01273 891218. Organised by the Plumpton Support Group in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.
An evening hosted by the Haywards Heath Society with representatives from local energy groups. Members and non-members welcome. £2 to include refreshments.Contact: Janet Rider (Secretary), janet@rider.demon.co.uk.
Lisa 07956 815458, info@forestgarden.info. www.forestgarden.info
Saturday 31 May, 20:30-23:30
music box
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road,Hassocks BN6 8HE
Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 May, 20:00
Pat & the Boys are back covering all the classics from the 60s. £3 entry fee for non-members. Free for members. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com, 01273 845829.
Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
Saturday 31 May, 10:00-12:00
anyone for breakfast?
Cuckfield Dramatic Society presents ‘Anyone for Breakfast?’, a delightful comedy by Derek Benfield. Tickets from www.cuckfielddramaticsociety.co.uk
hurstpierpoint coffee morning Holy Trinity Church, HighStreet, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9TS
Greenstede Gallery,Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS
Coffee Morning in support of St Peter & St James Hospice. Come and visit the newly reordered Parish Church and listen to the Handbell Ringers.Various stalls including stained glass ornaments, greeting cards, decorated flower pots, plants and cakes. Contact Christine Sadler, 01273 834586.
Wednesday 28 May, 20:00-22:00
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east grinstead rsPb Local group
Saturday 31 May, 09:00-17:00
Saturday 31 May, 14:00-16:00
Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT Illustrated Lecture: The Jewel Hunters, with Chris Goodie. £4 for guests. Contact: Shaun Taylor 01892 770254 or 0788 7568331.
Wednesday 28 May, 20:00-22:00
a debate on energy sources
Friday 30 May – Sunday 30 November
townscape contemporary art trail
children’s green woodworking
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood, Sussex RH19 3PH
1-day course is aimed at learning basic green woodworking skills with your child – a great bonding experience and hopefully the beginning of a shared passion for greenwood. Fee: £75. Contact:
Jack and Jill Playgroup Jumble sale Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks Selling clothes, shoes, accessories , toys, books, CDs/DVDs, children’s equipment. No electrical equipment. 50p entry. Bring donations along to Adastra Hall on the day (8.30-11am). Contact Caroline, 07927 400249, jackandjillplaygroup@yahoo.co.uk.
Cuckfield Crafts & Market Judie Tzuke The Woman Overboard Tour 2014 Sat 3 May | Martlets Hall
Paul Chowdhry Comedy from the Star of BBC1’s Live At The Apollo Fri 23 May | Clair Hall
Kast Off Kinks Former members of The Kinks play all the hits Fri 9 May | Martlets Hall
Sids Show Cbeebies presenter returns with his fantastic new show! Sat 31 May | Clair Hall
Rat Pack - Vegas Spectacular Sensational show with a live orchestra Sat 17 May | Martlets Hall
Blunter Bros with Pee Wee Ellis and The BB dancers Sat 7 June | Clair Hall
The Searchers All the classic hits and more Fri 23 May | Martlets Hall
Josh Widdicombe Incidentally Tour 2014 Sat 14 June | Martlets Hall
Friday May 16th 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 6th June
Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5EL
Plumpton College A Land-Based College of Further and Higher Education
Open Day
Saturday 10th May 10am-5pm. See the wide range of College provision in: Agriculture. Forestry. Equine displays. Forging. Metalsmithing. Outdoor education. Climbing wall. Shearing. Horticulture. Floristry. Plant and produce sales. Wine and winery. Countryside management. Dog showing. Small animal management and vet nursing. Dog grooming. Clay pigeon shooting. Gun dogs. Falconry. Milking. Children’s activities. Tractor/trailer rides.
Courses and careers advice
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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Admission £5, under 16s free.
Plumpton College East Sussex BN7 3AE 01273 890454 www.plumpton.ac.uk
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